Abstract: The present invention is a step load bracket having a substantially horizontal portion and a substantially vertical portion connected to the substantially horizontal portion. The present invention also includes at least one support member connected to the substantially vertical portion and the substantially horizontal portion. The support member provides support for a body component of a vehicle having a step, such as a fascia, when a load is applied to the fascia in a vertical direction, but has pre-determined crush characteristics when the fascia suffers from an impact load in a horizontal direction, such as during a rear-end collision.

Abstract: A protector for the rear bumper of a towing vehicle with a hitch ball to prevent damage caused by the concave coupling receiver on a trailer tongue consisting of a resilient panel notched for placement on the draw bar of a towing hitch mechanism. The panel will be provided with notches to fit various classes of towing mechanism as well as an opening for removing and handling the protector.

Abstract: An automobile bumper system including an isolator disposed adjacent a cross beam of an automobile frame, and a bumper edge guard strip mounted adjacent upper and/or lower edges of the cross beam. The bumper edge guard strip may include an upper extension fixedly engaged with an upper surface of the cross beam and a lower extension fixedly engaged with a frontal surface of the cross beam, with the upper extension having a length greater than the lower extension for distributing impact energy in a predetermined manner.

Abstract: A vehicle bumper protection system comprises a control unit, a pneumatically inflatable protective cover and an air pump. The control unit is configured for selectively outputting an inflation signal and a deflation signal. The pneumatically inflatable protective cover is configured for being attached to a bumper of a vehicle and is normally in a deflated condition. The air pump is electrically connected to the control unit and is fluid communicatively connected to the protective cover. The air pump supplies compressed air to the protective cover for inflating the protective cover when the inflation signal is outputted by the control unit. The air pump facilitates deflation of the protective cover when the deflation signal is outputted by the control unit.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting the bumper of a vehicle comprising: a planar protective membrane, a retaining pouch, and indicia. The planar protective membrane is comprised of a top side, a bottom side, an anterior end, and a posterior end. The retaining pouch is a member comprising ballasting weight for the purpose of retaining the apparatus within the vehicle. The indicia is disposed on the top side of the protective membrane. The retaining pouch is affixed to the protective membrane on the anterior end.

Abstract: A vehicle protector having an elongated body with a front surface, a back surface, a top, a bottom, and a first and second end, the first and second ends disposed opposite from one another, with first and second top straps disposed on the front surface nearer to the top than the bottom, the first top strap having a distal end extending from the first body end and the second top strap having a distal end extending from the second body end. Upon the application of tensile forces to the first and second top straps and the first and second bottom straps, the top of the body is drawn towards the bottom of the body on the back surface.

Abstract: The invention discussed above provides a reinforcing element for a lower impact region of a front bumper of a motor vehicle for the protection of pedestrians in case of the impact of a lower leg section against the lower impact region of the front bumper. Here the reinforcing element adjoins the lower region of the front bumper in the direction of travel behind the lower region of the front bumper. The reinforcing element has a base plate with reinforcing ribs attached thereto. It extends substantially in a horizontal direction, approximately across the width of the front bumper. Here for the first time it is proposed that the reinforcing element with its rear end in the longitudinal direction is at least partially supported against a cross strut arranged below the engine compartment. Further, the above invention proposes for the first time a front bumper equipped therewith for a motor vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to as a universal bumper guard including a retractable cover, a cover housing that contains the retractable cover, a frame holding the cover housing, connection devices for connecting the cover housing of the universal bumper guard to an interior region of the trunk of the automobile, wherein the connection devices are slidably connected to the frame.

Abstract: A bumper guard mountable to a vehicle license-plate mounting fixture, the mounting fixture being adapted to receive a license-plate having at least one mounting recess. The bumper guard comprises a first member having a front and rear surface. The rear surface is configured to be disposed adjacent to the mounting fixture. The license plate can be disposed on the front surface of the first member or on the rear surface between the rear surface of the first member and the mounting fixture. At least one recess in the first member is arranged to align with a fastening member of the vehicle license plate mounting fixture. At least one guard arm extends a predetermined distance from the front surface of the first member. The first member is mountable to the vehicle license plate fixture fastening member by at least one fastening device.

Abstract: A protective guard mounting system that provides a shock absorbing and dissipating means of attachment for vehicle exterior components or protective devices. The protective guards are adapted to protect vehicle components such as headlights, taillights, signal/corner and/or driving lights, or painted/non-painted steel/plastic body parts.

Abstract: A lightweight high-strength front bumper for a vehicle, having an elongated substantially hollow structure, with a protruding tubular strengthening member attached near the front face and also near the back face, so as to strengthen the spaced apart relation of the front face and back face. The bumper is typically substantially made of 6061 T6 aluminum or another high-strength, lightweight metal or allow with good workability. The bumper advantageously includes one or more storage compartments in the elongated structure.

Abstract: A bumper system includes a high-strength metal B-shaped beam with miter-cut end sections, a front center energy absorber, and a pair of energy-absorbing end pieces that nestingly engage front outer ends of the beam. By this arrangement, the bumper system with energy absorbers forms an impact system capable of providing good corner impact resistance. The energy-absorbing end pieces act as a low-cost and lightweight extension to the beam, and absorb energy so as to lessen intrusion and decrease the energy that is transmitted into the frame rails of the vehicle.

Abstract: A bumper protection device for automobile bumpers to shield the bumpers from impact attaches to the automobile by a fabric shroud which attaches around the hood and trunk latch and suspends an impact resisting padded guard portion, adapted to the vehicle bumper, covering the entire front or rear bumper, the padded guard portion being drawn partially around the sides of the bumper and anchored by at least one elastic strap attached to opposing ends of the bumper guard portion, each elastic strap being further attached to the tires or wheel wells of the automobile retaining the bumper protection device over the entire rear bumper surface and around the sides of the bumper.

Abstract: The present invention provides a golf car bumper assembly which is mounted on a front axle of a golf car in order to reduce extensive damage to the body of the golf car in the event of a collision, comprising a bumper beam having a first end and a second end, a front surface and a back surface, and extending in a longitudinal direction, a pair of bumper guards, each having depending ends, a pair of mounting plates, a pair of bumper brackets, and at least two fasteners. Also provided is a kit comprised of the separate components of the bumper assembly and a method for attaching the bumper assembly components on the front axle of a golf car.

Abstract: Control over school bus warning lights and its cross over arm are implemented through pre-existing steering wheel mounted speed control switches with minimum modification of vehicle hardware.

Abstract: A bumper has an elastic body shaped to fit on a conventional trailer coupler to prevent damage to the coupler to a towing vehicle during attachment of the coupler to a ball-type hitch on the vehicle. The body has side flanges with longitudinal grooves for receiving coupler lateral flanges and a transverse strap joined to the side flanges to retain the body on the coupler and prevent removal of the bumper when the coupler is attached to the ball-type hitch.

Abstract: A vehicle bumper system for absorbing impacts thereby reducing damage to a vehicle and the potential for bodily injury. The vehicle bumper system includes a bumper member, a tongue member extending from the bumper member for being received within a receiver hitch of a vehicle, a pair of slots extending longitudinally within the tongue member for receiving a pin and an inner absorbing member positioned within the tongue member for providing a biasing force to the bumper member with respect to the vehicle. An outer absorbing member is preferably positioned about the external portion of the tongue member for providing an additional biasing force to the bumper member.

Abstract: A bumper assembly securable beneath an extended rear support bed of a vehicle wherein the bed can tilt from a horizontal orientation to a downwardly inclined position and wherein the retractable safety bumper will become retracted when the bed is in the inclined position and will be deployed for safety protection when the bed is in the horizontal position. Movement of the bumper is powered solely by a biasing device such as a spring used in combination with gravitational forces exerted upon the bumper assembly for properly coordinating movement thereof between the deployed and the retracted position with movement of the bed between the horizontal and the inclined position.

Abstract: A bumper for vehicles, particularly motor vehicles, includes a dimensionally stable member and an elastic covering forming an end region of the vehicle body. At least one light respectively is inserted into laterally exterior receiving pockets of the covering and is held in position at the covering. The light has a light-transmitting covering element on the side facing the end region. It is provided that, on each covering element, a guard is provided locally which projects slightly with respect to the adjacent elastic covering and is constructed in one piece with the covering element. In the area of the guard, in the event of a 30° pendulum crash, the covering element is supported on a member structure of the vehicle body situated behind the covering element.

Abstract: In a bumper and/or a bumper protective strip which are arranged tightly together in a finished position, holding apparatus are provided, with which the bumper protective strip is detachably fastenable to provide a spacing from the bumper with respect to the finished spacing. In a method for the painting of the combination of a bumper and with a bumper protective strip, the bumper and the bumper protective strip are before painting, secured together in a spaced relationship and are painted together. Thus, it is possible to paint bumper with bumper protective strips economically with exactly the same color hue and to transport them joined with one another.

Abstract: A push bumper apparatus configured to be coupled to a vehicle.

Abstract: An external impact protective apparatus for a vehicle, including a hood shield device which is detachably attached to the vehicle's hood, a gel-pac impact bumper device and a flexible spoiler device. The hood shield device covers the hood as well as the fenders of the vehicle. The gel-pac bumper device is detachably connected to the hood shield device and hangs down therefrom to cover a portion of the vehicle's grill to allow for airflow to the engine and protect the vehicle's bumper for heavier impact events and adding impact integrity to the overall apparatus' safety feature. The gel-pac bumper device is engineered to absorb light collisions to begin an impact event with a cushioning protection to absorb an additional 5 mph/hr impact in excess of the impact absorption of conventional bumpers. The flexible spoiler device is hingeably connected to the gel pac bumper device for reducing lift at high speeds and protecting the bottom of the vehicle from objects underneath.

Abstract: An automotive bumper structure includes a hollow bumper beam extending in a widthwise direction of a vehicle, a pair of left and right stays fixed to a vehicle body and supporting the bumper beam and beam protector provided at the left and right ends of the bumper beam for protecting the bumper beam so as to be easily formed due to a straight configuration and accordingly reduced the production cost thereof.

Abstract: A flexible impact energy absorption resilient and flexible rubber strip accessory has an adhesive layer for affixing it to an exterior curved automobile body surface. An inexpensive preferred embodiment is formed using tire tread strips cut from the carcasses of discarded automobile tires. Thus, steel belted tires provide embedded reinforcement for absorbing higher levels of impact energy without any visible damage to the tread strip or the adjacent car body surface upon which it is affixed. This accessory has an adhesive layer for attachment to a car surface having a manually protective paper or plastic cover so that it may be retrofit upon an exterior surface of an automobile without requiring any special tools. The accessory is universally adaptable to a large range of automobile body styles.

Abstract: A supplemental bumper consists of an insertion section that is dimensioned to be inserted into a receiver hitch at the rear of a vehicle. The supplemental bumper further has a contact surface, which is preferably flat, and which is positioned below the fixed rear bumper. The positioning of the supplemental bumper is intended to eliminate or at least reduce the risk that a front portion of an oncoming vehicle will, upon rear-ending the vehicle with the supplemental bumper thereon, pass below the fixed rear bumper and cause potentially significant damage to each car.

Abstract: A rear impact guard assembly for trailers for absorbing the energy of a rear impact from another vehicle including a pair of tubular vertical guards having a lower tubular horizontal tube mounted at their lower ends. The upper ends of the vertical guards are attached to a horizontal beam, which in turn is affixed to longitudinally extending side rails. The vertical guards are removably affixed to the horizontal beam and respectively removable affixed to the slide rails.

Abstract: A bumper for vehicles, particularly motor vehicles, includes a dimensionally stable member and an elastic covering forming an end region of the vehicle body. At least one light respectively is inserted into laterally exterior receiving pockets of the covering and is held in position at the covering. The light has a light-transmitting covering element on the side facing the end region. It is provided that, on each covering element, a guard is provided locally which projects slightly with respect to the adjacent elastic covering and is constructed in one piece with the covering element. In the area of the guard, in the event of a 30° pendulum crash, the covering element is supported on a member structure of the vehicle body situated behind the covering element.

Abstract: A temporary and removable car bumper impact absorber protection device with adjustable straps for securing on or inside the trunk of an automobile has a cushioning material resting on and protecting the bumper of the automobile.

Abstract: An automotive bumper structure includes a hollow bumper beam extending in a widthwise direction of a vehicle, a pair of left and right stays fixed to a vehicle body and supporting the bumper beam and beam protector means provided at the left and right ends of the bumper beam for protecting the bumper beam so as to be easily formed due to a straight configuration and accordingly reduced the production cost thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a protected coin tray for use with a gaming device. The coin tray is made from a urethane cushioning material attached to the housing of the gaming device. The coin tray has inner and outer surfaces. The inner surface is adapted to receive a gaming device payout. A metal layer is applied to the inner surface of the coin tray to provide a desired metallic sound when a payout of a metallic coin is dispensed. The outer surface of the coin tray is rounded, and the urethane cushioning material acts as a bumper to protect gaming device players from injury.

Abstract: A portable cushion protector which is easily attachable to and detachable from the rear portions of an automobile and which protects its rear bumper from scratches and other damage while it is parked. The cushion protector has supporting mechanisms which may be advantageously attached to the automobile trunk for holding the cushion securely in place upon the bumper.

Abstract: A bumper protection device prevents damage to the parked vehicle to which it is affixed. It accomplishes this by serving as an intimidating visual deterrent that could potentially damage any vehicle that comes into contact with the device. The bumper protection device is particularly attractive because it accommodates a wide variety of automobiles and light trucks without requiring any physical modification to the vehicle to which it is affixed and is easily removed when not in use. Avoiding vehicle damage could save a motorist a significant amount of money in professional body repairs and parts replacement.

Abstract: A temporary and removable car bumper impact absorber protection device with adjustable straps for securing on or inside the trunk of an automobile has a cushioning material resting on and protecting the bumper of the automobile.

Abstract: A portable cushion protector which is easily attachable to and detachable from the rear portions of an automobile and which protects its rear bumper from scratches and other damage while it is parked. The cushion protector has supporting mechanisms which may be advantageously attached to the automobile trunk for holding the cushion securely in place upon the bumper.

Abstract: A bumper system 10 for an automotive vehicle is provided. The bumper system includes a composite valance 12 adapted for attachment to a chassis of the automotive vehicle, where the composite valance includes a reinforcement section 18 formed therein. Preferably, the reinforcement section is formed longitudinally along a central portion of the composite valance, is recessed with respect to a front surface 22 of the composite valance, and includes a plurality of structural ribs 24 provided therein. A cover beam 28, preferably constructed from a metallic material, is adapted for attachment to the composite valance. The cover beam is sized to substantially cover the reinforcement section when attached to the composite valance, and give the bumper system an overall metallic appearance.

Abstract: A bumper guard for preventing damage to the vehicle bumper of a motor vehicle. The bumper guard includes a bumper member including a pair of elongate members each having a first end and a second end. A bar is integrally coupled to and extends between the second ends of the elongate members such that the elongate members are orientated generally parallel to each other and perpendicular to the bar. Each of a pair of rods is integrally coupled to one of the first ends of the elongate members. The rods are orientated generally perpendicular to the elongate members and parallel to each other. Each of a pair of brackets removably couples the vehicle bumper to a vehicle. The brackets are spaced and coupled to a main cross frame. The brackets are adapted for removably receiving and coupling to one of the rods.

Abstract: A temporary and removable car bumper impact absorber protection device with adjustable straps for securing on or inside (the trunk, for example) of an automobile with the cushioning material resting on the bumper to be protected.

Abstract: A lower fender extension brace for mounting on truck hood fenders to prevent lower fender breakage and cracking.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle bumper strip, said strip having a channel-section with an upright web and being suitable for being fixed to a bumper by snap-fastening along the longitudinal edges thereof. It comprises at least one projection directed towards the inside of the channel-section on at least one of its longitudinal edges.

Abstract: Included is a thin flexible backing constructed from a magnetic material and at least one cushion mounted on the backing. In use, the backing may be mounted on a vehicular bumper for protecting the same.

Abstract: An impact energy absorption structure for a vehicle, comprises left and right front frames having a closed section; left and right L-shaped stay members connected at a lower end thereof with the left and right front frames respectively and having left and right upper ends projected upward above the left and right front frame; and a bent member curved convexly in the forward direction of the vehicle and transversely connected at left and right ends thereof with the left and right upper ends respectively. The impact energy absorption structure is accommodated within a small space between the front bumper and the front end of the front frame and particularly it is suitable for vehicles having a short front over hang such as one box cars. As a result, at the event of a small collision, the impact energy is absorbed by the deformation of the impact energy absorption structure without operating an air bag.

Abstract: An auxiliary push bumper for a motor vehicle which is clamped to the original bumper by brackets attached to bumper guards on such push bumper. The push bumper is made of a plurality of bumper sections made of extruded aluminum whose ends are releaseably attached to the bumper guards for easy repair of the push bumper by replacement of a damaged bumper section. In one embodiment the push bumper includes a center section formed of an extruded aluminum u-shaped channel with an diagonal stiffening plate inserted into such channel. The center section is fastened at its opposite ends to a pair of bumper guards which may each be formed of a metal loop and a metal reinforcing plate attached to such loop and to the ends of the center section. A pair of curved side sections of the bumper are fastened at their inner end to the bumper guard plates and fastened at their outer end to the frame of the vehicle. A pair of side lights may be mounted on the bumper guards to transmit light beams from the sides of the vehicle.

Abstract: An impact energy absorption structure for a vehicle, comprises left and right front frames having a closed section; left and right L-shaped stay members connected at a lower end thereof with the left and right front frames respectively and having left and right upper ends projected upward above the left and right front frame; and a bent member curved convexly in the forward direction of the vehicle and transversely connected at left and right ends thereof with the left and right upper ends respectively. The impact energy absorption structure is accommodated within a small space between the front bumper and the front end of the front frame and particularly it is suitable for vehicles having a short front over hang such as one box cars. As a result, at the event of a small collision, the impact energy is absorbed by the deformation of the impact energy absorption structure without operating an air bag.

Abstract: A device for fixing to the front part of a vehicle, comprises a support construction which is assembled from profile parts manufactured from metal plate material and provided with attachment points for fixing thereof to the vehicle, a plastic cover element for separately covering the sides of each profile part facing away from the vehicle, and connecting members connecting the cover element to the support construction, wherein between the profile parts of the support construction and the cover element free spaces are present and the cover element is manufactured from deformable plastic.

Abstract: A bumper protector that protects a bumper of a vehicle while functioning as a license plate fastener. The protector includes a portion, a band, and a screw. The portion is resilient and provides impact protection for the bumper of the vehicle. The band is disposed around the portion and prevents the portion from bursting when the portion is impacted upon. The screw is disposed through the portion and replaceably fastens the license plate to the bumper of the vehicle.

Abstract: A bumper system for vehicles having a bumper beam formed from ultra high strength steel rolled formed into a tubular body having a generally D-shaped cross-section. The D-shaped cross-section has a top and bottom flat surface area and a parabolic center area therebetween.

Abstract: The protective fence of the invention comprises a first and a second arms that are pivoted at the opposite ends of a frame member that is placed in lieu of the bumper of a school bus. When children are entering or exiting the school bus, the bus driver can activate the arms that alternately pivot into an outwardly-projecting extended position. The arms are linked at their outer ends by a foldable band that is stretched between the two arms. The area directly in front of the school bus hood is circumscribed by the arms and the foldable band, and is thus not readily accessible by any of the children. Consequently, it is much less likely that a child will stand in this area in front of the school bus hood when the bus driver drives off, and disastrous accidents can be avoided.

Abstract: A protective cover for covering the outer surface of a rear bumper of a motor vehicle. The protective cover may consist of a single panel of flexible material, or, alternatively, two panels of flexible material and a central portion formed from a transparent polymer that provides visual access to a rear license plate that may be located in a recess formed in the rear bumper. The protective cover is secured in place across the rear bumper by straps that are looped through attachment handles affixed to the motor vehicle's rear wheel.

Abstract: A bumper cover overlies a longitudinally extending bumper frame to establish a bumper corner in a vehicle bumper assembly and includes a unitary member of resilient elastomeric material, the member having a generally L-shaped overall configuration including a front leg extending longitudinally along the bumper frame and a side leg extending laterally relative to the bumper frame and across a corresponding end of the bumper frame, a pair of parallel splines of a relatively rigid, relatively higher strength structural material integral with the front leg of the cover member, the splines each including an engagement portion projecting from the cover member and complementary to a corresponding groove in the bumper frame for engagement with the groove to secure the spline to the bumper frame, and a securing arrangement securing the splines in the bumper cover such that by virtue of affixing the engagement portion of each spline to the bumper frame, the bumper cover is affixed to the bumper frame to complete the bu

Abstract: A protective shield or member is provided for the vertical door tracks of a delivery truck wherein the protective shield is generally an elongated substantially transparent C-shaped member constructed of a hard flexible plastic material.