Patents by Inventor David B. Chon

David B. Chon has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Bumper system providing storage and accessory functions
    Patent number: 8011704
    Abstract: A bumper system includes a structural polymeric reinforcement beam and one or more trim components covering visible portions of the beam. The beam has a center section forming a step, and end sections that form corners of the vehicle. The trim component(s) is a thin, lightweight component surface finished for aesthetics. The beam includes functional features, such as a storage pocket with lockable cover, lighting and accessory mounts, electrical connectors for connection to trailer wiring, remote vehicle electrical power, and/or a hidden tow hook. The bumper system is configured to provide a class II hitch, but via add-on components, can be made to be Class III or IV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Shape Corp.
    Inventors: Rainer B. Nees, Darin Evans, David B. Chon
  • BUMPER SYSTEM PROVIDING STORAGE AND ACCESSORY FUNCTIONS
    Publication number: 20080277950
    Abstract: A bumper system includes a structural polymeric reinforcement beam and one or more trim components covering visible portions of the beam. The beam has a center section forming a step, and end sections that form corners of the vehicle. The trim component(s) is a thin, lightweight component surface finished for aesthetics. The beam includes functional features, such as a storage pocket with lockable cover, lighting and accessory mounts, electrical connectors for connection to trailer wiring, remote vehicle electrical power, and/or a hidden tow hook. The bumper system is configured to provide a class II hitch, but via add-on components, can be made to be Class III or IV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Rainer B. Nees, Darin Evans, David B. Chon