Vehicle fenders – Buffer or bumper type – Composite bumper
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-27
2007-11-27
Patel, Kiran B. (Department: 3612)
Vehicle fenders
Buffer or bumper type
Composite bumper
C293S102000, C293S133000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11433929
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.
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Bompard Serge
Fritz Klaus
Rebuffet Olivier
Alcan Technology & Management Ltd.
Patel Kiran B.
Stoffel Klaus P.
Wolf & Samson PC
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