Vehicle fenders – Buffer or bumper type – Composite bumper
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-07
2006-02-07
Engle, Patricia L. (Department: 3612)
Vehicle fenders
Buffer or bumper type
Composite bumper
C293S110000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06994384
ABSTRACT:
An unitary bumper unit is adapted for attachment to a vehicle for absorbing forces generated from an impact and comprises a singularly molded part combining a relatively stiff beam portion for attachment to a vehicle and an impact energy absorber integrally molded together with the beam portion wherein the energy absorber faces in a forward direction for absorbing energy due to an impact with the said energy absorber having a crushable forward projecting members adapted to crush upon impact.
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Shuler Stephen
Trappe Adam
Engle Patricia L.
General Electric Company
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