Patents by Inventor Richard G. Watson

Richard G. Watson 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).

  • Reinforcing insert for an automotive bumper
    Patent number: 5219197
    Abstract: An automotive bumper includes a closed cross section impact bar having at least one open end. An insert formed as a plurality of interconnected molded cells is received in the open end and spans the distance between front and rear walls of the impact bar. A positioning rib prevents overtravel of the insert and tuning bumps are provided to create an interference fit between the insert and the impact bar. An energy absorber can be mounted on the impact bar and fitted with the positioning rib of the insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph W. Rich, Dean M. Bayer, David S. Bryce, Richard G. Watson