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2007-01-23

2007-01-23

Coletta, Lori L. (Department: 3612)

Vehicle fenders

Buffer or bumper type

Bumper having impact force absorbing means directly...

C293S102000, C293S132000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10717304

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a motor vehicle bumper comprising:a shield presenting a first impact zone situated substantially at the same height as the knee of an adult pedestrian and, immediately below said first zone, a second impact zone situated substantially at the height as the tibia of an adult pedestrian;a beam placed behind the shield substantially at the same height as the knee of an adult pedestrian, in register with and at a certain distance from the shield; andinterposed between the beam and the shield, at least one block made of a compressible material, the block having a front end disposed beside the shield and a rear end disposed beside the beam, and having a cross-section that increases from its front end towards its rear end.The front end of the block is disposed in register with the second impact zone of the shield.

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