Abstract: A grill guard which can be adapted to different vehicles includes a pair of horizontal tubes fastened to a pair of vertical side plates. The side plates are attached to the bumper of a vehicle by an L-shaped bracket attached to the lower end of each side plate, a triangular plate attached near the middle of each side plate, and an L-shaped bracket connecting each triangular plate to the bumper. Each side plate has a plurality of regularly shaped holes along the rear edge thereof for adjusting the vertical spacing of the triangular plate from the lower L-shaped bracket. A dog fastens the tubes to the side plates at each intersection thereof.

Abstract: An exterior automotive vehicle component which is provided for exterior appearance purposes or is of such large size as to materially contribute to the exterior appearance of the vehicle. The component comprises a substrate of thermoplastic polyolefin composition defining the shape of the component having pigmentation therein defining the color of the exterior surface means and a coating of clear material on the exterior surface of the substrate enabling the exterior color and configurational appearance to have an enhanced luster and improved mar resistance. The composition has an ultraviolet radiation deterioration preventing agent therein and the clear material has an ultraviolet radiation screening agent therein.

Abstract: An impact absorber is disclosed herein having a single or a pair of box-beam inflatable members arranged in guided sliding relationship. Elongated slots and shear bolts cooperate to releasably couple the inflatable members together so as to absorb shock prior to shearing. A resilient inflatable block is carried on the forward terminating end of one beam member while a resilient pad is carried on the terminating end of the other beam member in alignment to interfere with the sliding movement of the first member. The various impact-absorbing elements are arranged in a series for sequential actuation upon application of an impact. The inflatable block absorbs shock first, followed by the shear bolts and finally the resilient pad.

Abstract: A vehicle bumper nerf strip and license plate holder attachment means for securing the nerf strip and holder to a vehicle bumper is provided. The nerf strip has first and second fasteners for reception in openings provided in the vehicle bumper. Both types of fasteners are insertable by applying external pressure to the nerf strip. The first fasteners are removable upon application of a pulling force. However, the second fasteners, which are utilized to retain a license plate holder in place, are firmly held in place by means of a screw so that they will not come loose upon application of a pulling force.

Abstract: A bumper facia attachment structure is provided for application to automotive vehicles having a bumper facia unit mounted over a structural bumper. The bumper facia is the type having end pieces extending around the front and/or rear of the vehicle. The end pieces are attached by way of a fastener to a generally C-shaped retainer clip mounted on the lateral sheet metal fenders of the automotive vehicle.

Abstract: A small snowmobile frame has an upper plate which is pressed down from two side edges to form respective side plates and laterally projecting foot plates. These plates terminate at the rear end of the frame. Dampers made of elastic material include a recess to receive the rear end of at least the respective foot plate and cover the rear ends of the side and foot plates. They can be held to the frame by screws.

Abstract: A protective band, e.g. a vehicle bumper cover, is made in the form of a profiled component with a longitudinal groove in its outer surface. Located in the groove is an elastic decorative strip that extends to the ends of the profiled component and through clearances in the end walls of the groove to an area with pocket-like covers. The groove is undercut and the strip is provided with a longitudinal web so as to form a clip connection with the groove. Moreover, the cross section of the strip is constant and safety clamps are attached to its ends. The ends of the elastic strip together with the clamps can be passed through the clearances into the pocket-like cover areas and fastened there under tension by flaps on the clamps.

Abstract: A flexible shield and bumper combination, more particularly for a private motor vehicle, has a substantially straight, rigid bumper and a yieldable, wrap round shield of U-shape mounted on the bumper.The shield is attached to the opposite sides of the vehicle by means of slidable connections. The shield is so constructed and secured to the bumper that it takes up relatively light frontal or obliquely frontal shocks and transfers heavier shocks to the bumper.

Abstract: A lightweight reusable impact attenuator adapted to be carried by a truck or a similar vehicle required to operate in a hazardous location in which it is exposed to rear end collisions.The impact attenuator is also useful in stationary installations particularly in urban areas where vehicle speeds are usually low and available space may be severely restricted.

Abstract: A skateboard structure is provided which has a central platform formed of a top piece and a bottom piece. The two pieces may be formed of plastic or other appropriate material, and each piece may be shaped to define an inner surface of cellular configuration so that when the two pieces are fitted together they define an internal reinforcing honeycomb-like core. A bumper formed of appropriate resilient material, such as rubber or plastic, is provided which extends around the periphery of the two pieces of the central platform, and which has a web-like integral section extending inwardly between the two pieces to be clamped therebetween, so that the bumper may be held firmly in place. The bumper itself may have a variety of shapes, so that a common central two-piece platform may be used to provide a variety of skateboard shapes and models merely by selecting appropriate bumpers.

Abstract: A light-weight resilient vehicle protection bumper assembly comprising resilient bumper bars clamped to a vehicle chassis which extend across the width of the vehicle at its front end (in some cases also at its rear end), the bumper bars being formed from transparent polycarbonate tubing, mounted in rubber.

Abstract: A vehicle bumper formed by a rearwardly opening U-shaped profile member having arranged therein reinforcements fashioned as vertically arranged ribs extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The ribs are formed of a metallic material and are individually secured with the bumper which is fashioned from sheet steel.