Patents by Inventor Serge Bompard

Serge Bompard 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
    Patent number: 7300080
    Abstract: A bumper system having a bumper running transverse to the longitudinal direction of a vehicle and at least one connecting element mounted thereon for the purpose of attaching the bumper to a vehicle, in particular to a longitudinal beam of a passenger car. The connecting element is a multi-chamber extruded section of metal with longitudinal axis running in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The connecting element is in the form of a safety element which, under impact, absorbs impact energy by compressive deformation. For the purpose of connecting a towing device, an attachment member is provided that is situated in one of the hollow chambers of the connecting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Alcan Technology & Management Ltd.
    Inventors: Olivier Rebuffet, Klaus Fritz, Serge Bompard
  • Bumper system
    Publication number: 20060255603
    Abstract: A bumper system having a bumper running transverse to the longitudinal direction of a vehicle and at least one connecting element mounted thereon for the purpose of attaching the bumper to a vehicle, in particular to a longitudinal beam of a passenger car. The connecting element is a multi-chamber extruded section of metal with longitudinal axis running in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The connecting element is in the form of a safety element which, under impact, absorbs impact energy by compressive deformation. For the purpose of connecting a towing device, an attachment member is provided that is situated in one of the hollow chambers of the connecting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Olivier Rebuffet, Klaus Fritz, Serge Bompard