Patents Assigned to Flex-N-Gate Corporation
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Patent number: 10065587Abstract: An energy absorber for a vehicle bumper assembly having a central portion that is a multi-layer structure having a unitary front member extending between two end portions, a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer disposed between and interconnecting the first and second layers. The first layer has a first plurality of members forming a first latticework structure having a first network of open sections between the first plurality of members. The first layer extends between the two end portions and between a rear member of the first layer and the unitary front member. The second layer has a second plurality of members forming a second latticework structure having a second network of open sections between the second plurality of members. The second layer extends between the two end portions and between a rear member of the second layer and the unitary front member.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2016Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: FLEX|N|GATE CORPORATIONInventors: Paul Martini, Steve Perucca, Mike Fu
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Patent number: 10000654Abstract: A plastic panel suitable for use in an automotive vehicle or other structure is provided wherein the plastic panel includes a polycarbonate substrate, a PMMA layer and a scratch resistant coating. The polycarbonate substrate may have a thickness approximately between 2.0 mm and approximately 6.0 mm. The PMMA layer may be disposed onto the polycarbonate substrate and the PMMA layer may have a thickness approximately between 0.25 mm and approximately 3.0 mm. The scratch resistant coating is applied to both the PMMA layer and the PC substrate.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2015Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: FLEX-N-GATE CORPORATIONInventors: Geoffrey Brooks, Guido Benvenuto
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Patent number: 9764706Abstract: A vehicle air dam assembly is provided which includes a motor, a drive linkage and an active air dam which can be deployed or stowed on a vehicle. The motor is mounted to a vehicle bumper. The drive linkage is coupled to the motor and is affixed to the vehicle bumper. The drive linkage includes a drive member and a biasing means. The active air dam may be coupled to the drive linkage via a four bar linkage.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2016Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: FLEX-N-GATE CORPORATIONInventors: Guido Benvenuto, Geoffrey Brooks, David Shaw, Wayne Doswell
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Patent number: 9682675Abstract: The a blind spot monitor arrangement for a truck bumper includes a polymeric bumper reinforcement having a blind spot monitor, a substantially horizontal surface, a substantially vertical face and a lower reinforcement arm. The lower reinforcement arm is substantially parallel to the substantially parallel horizontal surface. The lower reinforcement arm is integral to and connecting a lower end of the rear face to the lower end of the right face. A blind spot monitor is further mounted to the integrated sensor bracket and a bumper cover encloses the blind spot monitor and the polymeric bumper reinforcement.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2015Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: FLEX-N-GATE CORPORATIONInventors: Steven Perucca, John Chiang, Mark Clark, Paul Martini
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Publication number: 20160264086Abstract: A vehicle air dam assembly is provided which includes a motor, a drive linkage and an active air dam which can be deployed or stowed on a vehicle. The motor is mounted to a vehicle bumper. The drive linkage is coupled to the motor and is affixed to the vehicle bumper. The drive linkage includes a drive member and a biasing means. The active air dam may be coupled to the drive linkage via a four bar linkage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: FLEX-N-GATE CORPORATIONInventors: Guido Benvenuto, Geoffrey Brooks, David Shaw, Wayne Doswell
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Publication number: 20160257839Abstract: A plastic panel suitable for use in an automotive vehicle or other structure is provided wherein the plastic panel includes a polycarbonate substrate, a PMMA layer and a scratch resistant coating. The polycarbonate substrate may have a thickness approximately between 2.0 mm and approximately 6.0 mm. The PMMA layer may be disposed onto the polycarbonate substrate and the PMMA layer may have a thickness approximately between 0.25 mm and approximately 3.0 mm. The scratch resistant coating is applied to both the PMMA layer and the PC substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2015Publication date: September 8, 2016Applicant: FLEX-N-GATE CorporationInventors: Geoffrey Brooks, Guido Benvenuto
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Patent number: 8807629Abstract: An air dam is provided which includes an upper portion, an intermediate portion and a flexible lower portion. The upper portion is affixed to the underside of a vehicle. The intermediate portion is integral to the upper portion. The flexible lower portion is affixed to the upper portion. The intermediate portion of the air dam is operatively configured to structurally support the flexible intermediate portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Flex-N-Gate CorporationInventors: Guido Benvenuto, Geoff Brooks, Aaron Boyer
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Patent number: 7866716Abstract: An energy absorber for a vehicle bumper system includes a plurality of crush boxes that are configured to absorb impact energy. Each of the plurality of crush boxes are generally hollow and have a front wall and a plurality of side walls integrally formed with and extending from the front wall to a rear of the energy absorber. A first crush box is separated from a second crush box by a distance such that an open space is defined between a side wall of the first crush box and a side wall of the second crush box. At least one rib extends between the side wall of the first crush box and the side wall of the second crush box in the open space to couple the first crush box to the second crush box. The at least one rib is integrally formed with the first crush box and the second crush box, and extends at least partially between the rear of the energy absorber and the front walls of the first and second crush boxes.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Flex-N-Gate CorporationInventors: Steven R. Perucca, Jeffery S. Cherniausky
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Patent number: 6652011Abstract: A bumper cover is fastened onto an automobile having a polymeric bumper. The bumper cover has a generally navicular concave shell made of thin wall steel having a chrome plated outer surface, the bumper cover having a shape that conforms to the exterior of the polymeric bumper so that it mates with and overlaps the polymeric bumper.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2002Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Assignee: Flex-N-Gate CorporationInventor: Shahid R. Khan
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Patent number: 5286049Abstract: A vehicle running board has an elongated two-piece deck assembly attached to a vehicle frame by means of a plurality of longitudinally spaced brackets connected between the underside of the deck and the vehicle frame. The deck assembly includes a metal running board platform and an overlying step pad formed of plastic and having a number of integrally molded resilient tabs for effectuating a snap fit engagement with the platform. Vinyl end caps are mounted to opposite ends of the deck assembly by a pin and post connector to provide a rigid connection capable of withstanding excessive use yet capable of accommodating thermal expansion and contraction of the running board components.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 1991Date of Patent: February 15, 1994Assignee: Flex-N-Gate CorporationInventor: Shahid R. Khan