Patents by Inventor Martyn G. Lane

Martyn G. Lane 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).

  • Mounting arrangement for a vehicle bumper
    Patent number: 4838593
    Abstract: A vehicle bumper of molded construction and with wrap-around ends is mounted on a vehicle by two push-fit post/socket joints at the front (or rear) of the vehicle and by two side extension connectors which include secure fastenings. The side connectors can have a snap-fit feature for initial location of the bumper, with the snap-fit location being subsequently backed up by insertion of a threaded fastener. The push-fit joints require no additional securing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1989
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Stephen D. Fleming, Martyn G. Lane