With Horizontal Member Patents (Class 293/144)
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Patent number: 10315599Abstract: The present disclosure provides a protection bar for a front of vehicle, comprising: two vertical portions, connected to the front of vehicle wherein a distance is defined between the two vertical portions, the distance is variable according to different positions of the two vertical portions; a first horizontal portion comprising a plurality of first walls to define a first chamber, wherein the first horizontal portion is detachably assembled on the two vertical portions by two first connection components each connecting a respective first wall of the first horizontal portion and a corresponding one of the two vertical portions.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: WINBO-DONGJIAN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Jie Yang, Weiting He, Guowei Lin, Yongbo Chen
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Patent number: 9840218Abstract: A vehicular push bumper light assembly includes a frame, a frame tube coupled to the frame, a frame tube opening, and a light plate cover affixed over the frame tube opening. The light plate cover includes one or more light plate cover openings. The vehicular push bumper light assembly also includes one or more light plate assemblies. Each light plate assembly includes at least two light elements that are disposable through a corresponding light plate cover opening. The first light element may be disposed through the first light plate cover opening and the second light element may be disposed through the second light plate cover opening.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2016Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: Iddea California, LLCInventor: Timothy J. Wymore
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Patent number: 8585107Abstract: Provided is a push bumper and mounting system for mounting a push bumper to the bumper of a vehicle. The push bumper and mounting system includes a mounting bracket that is configured to quickly and easily attach to the bumper of the vehicle. The mounting bracket is designed to connect to the front portion of the bumper, without requiring a connection adjacent the rear portion of the bumper. The mounting bracket may only partially circumscribe the bumper, which may facilitate mounting of the bracket onto the bumper because the space between the bumper and the vehicle may be very small.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: IDDEA California, LLCInventors: Peter Kekich, Jr., Ron Storer
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Patent number: 8393656Abstract: A modular reconfigurable bumper system for an off road vehicle includes a center base mountable to the front of the vehicle. The center base has ends, a top face, and a front face. A pair of first mounting locations having associated mounting holes are located on the front face of the center base adjacent its ends and a pair of second mounting locations having associated mounting holes are located on the top face adjacent the ends of the center base. A pair of third mounting locations are located on the ends of the center base. A plurality of optional accessories including end plates, end extenders, an overrider, a prerunner, a stinger, and D-rings are selectively mountable to the center base, all via the first, second, and third mounting locations. The system also includes a rear bumper assembly mountable to the back of the vehicle and having a hinged spare tire carrier and D-rings selectively attachable to the rear bumper via common fourth mounting locations.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2010Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: OMIX-Ada, Inc.Inventors: David E. Hardy, Patrick W. Bennett
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Patent number: 7699347Abstract: A system for absorbing impact energy includes a container formed with a plurality of faces. An energy absorbing material is substantially contained within the container. A first elongated member has a proximate end and a distal end. The proximate end is proximate and approximately perpendicular to a first face of the container. A long axis of the first elongated member intersects the first face. A first bumper is connected to the distal end of the first elongated member. A second elongated member has a proximate end and a distal end. The proximate end is proximate and approximately perpendicular to a second face of the container. A long axis of the second elongated member intersects the second face. The second elongated member is approximately perpendicular to the first elongated member. A second bumper connected to the distal end of the second elongated member.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2008Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Inventor: Stephen D. Shoap
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Patent number: 7695018Abstract: A system for absorbing impact energy includes a container formed with a plurality of faces. An energy absorbing material is substantially contained within the container. A first elongated member has a proximate end and a distal end. The proximate end is proximate and approximately perpendicular to a first face of the container. A long axis of the first elongated member intersects the first face. A first bumper is connected to the distal end of the first elongated member. A second elongated member has a proximate end and a distal end. The proximate end is proximate and approximately perpendicular to a second face of the container. A long axis of the second elongated member intersects the second face. The second elongated member is approximately perpendicular to the first elongated member. A second bumper connected to the distal end of the second elongated member.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2008Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Inventor: Stephen D. Shoap
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Patent number: 7246832Abstract: A grille guard assembly for a vehicle and method of making same includes a hydroformed tubular upper member and a hydroformed tubular lower member. The grille guard assembly also includes at least one inner member interconnecting the upper member and the lower member. The grille guard assembly further includes at least one bracket connected to the lower member for attachment to vehicle structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2005Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: General Motors CorporationInventors: Paul B. Cobble, Chi-Mou Ni, Eric B. Washington, Matthew J Noone, Michael J. Pevovar
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Patent number: 7185930Abstract: The brush-guard with adjustable rear-view mirrors is an accessory vehicle brush-guard having at least one rear-view mirror telescopically mounted in one of the guard's vertical tubular members, or through parallel horizontal members. The rear-view mirror is disposed on the top of a stem that is vertically telescopically extendable from the brush guard. In a preferred embodiment, the brush-guard with adjustable rear-view mirrors includes a pair of rear-view mirrors, each of the mirrors being disposed at opposite, distal ends of the brush guard. The rear-view mirrors may be either manually or electrically adjustable in height. Each of the rear-view mirrors may include a back shell having an illuminated design or logo.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2005Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Inventor: Michael D. Helzner
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Patent number: 6874831Abstract: A front structure for a motor vehicle having a bumper cross-member and a grille, the structure being fabricated as a unitary piece of plastics material.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2000Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Compagnie Plastic OmniumInventors: Laurent Pouget, Thierry Gourlot
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Patent number: 6761385Abstract: A grill guard for a motor vehicle comprises a plurality of horizontal formed tubes and a plurality of vertically extending connecting members for connecting together the plurality of tubes so as to define the grill guard. The end of each formed tube is curved, and is provided with a cap member that is integral with the formed tube. The cap member serves to substantially cover the circular aperture at the curved end of the tube, so as to provide a relatively more attractive and safer grill guard.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2002Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Assignee: Giflo Engineering (BOP) (PTY) LTD.Inventor: Jan Adriaan Taljaard
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Patent number: 6685245Abstract: A truck grille guard mounting bracket consisting of a first laterally elongated clevis having front and rear arms, the front arm being adapted for fixed attachment to a truck bumper, the rear arm being adapted for fixed attachment to truck spring hangers, truck chassis members, or to a truck tow hook arm; the distal end of the rear arm of the first laterally elongated clevis forming a plurality of second devises, each second clevis being adapted for nesting receipt of and fixed attachment to truck chassis members or to truck spring hangers; and a plurality of third devises extending forwardly from the front arm of the first laterally elongated clevis, the second clevis being adapted for support of and pivoting attachment of a truck grille guard.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2002Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: Kritter Gitter, Inc.Inventors: Terrance Lane Houseman, Merrill Lee Cauble, Lonnie Ray Martin, II, Michael Lee McCoy
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Patent number: 6682111Abstract: An impact absorbing truck grille guard having a rear frame consisting of a matrix of triangular tubes, the rear frame having an upper end, a lower end, and a forward end, the forward end of the rear frame defining a forwardly opening deflection space; a front frame having an upper end, a lower end, and a forward animal impact surface, the upper and lower ends of the front frame being respectively fixedly attached to the upper and lower ends of the rear frame, the front frame consisting of a rectangular array of hollow collapsible tubes, the front frame being adapted for, upon animal impact, deflecting rearwardly into the forwardly opening deflection space; and a truck mounting bracket fixedly attached to the lower end of the rear frame, the truck mounting bracket being adapted for fixed attachment to a truck front end and for cantilevered upward extension of the front and rear frames.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2002Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Assignee: Kritter Gitter, Inc.Inventors: Terrance Lane Houseman, Merrill Lee Cauble, Lonnie Ray Martin, II, Michael Lee McCoy
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Patent number: 6398276Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2001Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Inventor: Herman L. Smith
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Patent number: 6152504Abstract: The present invention provides a new and improved process of producing vehicle grille guards by gas-assisted injection molding and the grille guards produced thereby. The process includes injecting a plastic resin into a mold cavity in an amount less than the total volume of the mold cavity. An inert gas is then injected into a center portion of the cavity and a hollow gas channel extending throughout the center portion is formed, forcing the plastic resin to flow along an outer surface of the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1999Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Assignee: Algonquin Automotive Inc.Inventors: Floyd R. Dickson, Lino C. Mallia
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Patent number: 6056337Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 1998Date of Patent: May 2, 2000Assignee: Fuji Jukogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Takemi Oguri, Takashi Tawarayama, Noboru Takahashi, Akihiro Miyajima
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Patent number: 5683128Abstract: A motor vehicle front end protector is provided in which a plurality of vertically spaced protective bars are supported by a pair of laterally spaced uprights. In most cases the ends of the protective bars are also interconnected by upright end pieces, preferably of channel or box-shape in cross-section. Additional spacers can be fitted between the uprights to fix their position relative to each other. The protector is characterised in that all connections between protective bars and uprights; protective bars and upright end pieces; and uprights or upright end pieces and spacer bars are effected by releasable fasteners, usually bolts. This enables damaged parts to be replaced individually as and when required in an easy and effective manner without requiring surface treatment of the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1996Date of Patent: November 4, 1997Assignee: Megabar CCInventor: Andrew Heyns
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Patent number: 5277465Abstract: A grill guard which can be adapted to different vehicles includes a pair of horizontal tubes fastened to a pair of vertical side plates. The side plates are attached to the bumper of a vehicle by an L-shaped bracket attached to the lower end of each side plate, a triangular plate attached near the middle of each side plate, and an L-shaped bracket connecting each triangular plate to the bumper. Each side plate has a plurality of regularly shaped holes along the rear edge thereof for adjusting the vertical spacing of the triangular plate from the lower L-shaped bracket. A dog fastens the tubes to the side plates at each intersection thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1992Date of Patent: January 11, 1994Assignee: Quality S Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Dennis E. Weir
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Patent number: 5215343Abstract: A nudge bar of the kind comprising a pair of spaced vertical bars whose front surfaces provide the most forward parts of the nudge bar, one for either side of the vehicle radiator and a horizontally extending elongate loops connected with the two vertical bars. At least the front part of each vertical bar is formed as a moulding of resilient plastics or rubber material. A particularly suitable material is a semi-rigid, self skinning, foamed polyurethane. Preferably, a metal insert in the form of a strip extends through each moulding to strengthen it and, where appropriate, to facilitate fixing. In a preferred arrangement, each vertical bar comprises a rear metal part and a front moulded part, the metal part providing projecting front edges which mate with corresponding grooves in the moulded part, and a plate is provided in the metal part, adjacent the front edges, and on which the moulded part seats when fitted.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 1992Date of Patent: June 1, 1993Assignee: Jib Engineering Ltd.Inventor: William C. Fortune
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Patent number: 4671552Abstract: A grill guard for a vehicle front end comprises a pair of upstanding end plates configured to extend forward and upward from a vehicle front bumper, and a cross tube extending laterally between the end plates. A one-way push-in screw retainer frictionally interlocks with the inner wall of the tube to resist removal therefrom. Disclosed are molded peripherally flanged end plates, with end plates, cross tubes and mounting brackets of molded plastics material. The cross tubes are shaped to incorporate lamp units. Headlight guards are mountable on the end brackets.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 1986Date of Patent: June 9, 1987Assignee: Owens Products, Inc.Inventors: James E. Anderson, Samuel R. Carlin
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Patent number: 4469360Abstract: A vehicle bull-bar or fender of the kind comprising an array of fender bars mounted on a pair of upright stanchions fixed by their lower-ends to the front of the vehicle, has a C-shaped fender bar freely insertable and through holes in the tops of the stanchions and has its ends removably secured to the stanchions intermedially of their ends. One or more other fender bars extend between the stanchions parallel to and out of axial alignment with any part of said C-shaped fender bar. The ends of the other fender bar (or bars) are removably secured to the stanchions. The invention also comprises a method of assembling the parts of the bull-bar as aforesaid.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 1983Date of Patent: September 4, 1984Assignee: Drumac Holding Pty. LimitedInventor: Norman K. Drury