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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 08, 2005
Filed:
May. 31, 2001
Applicants:
Frederick D. Hunter, Almont, MI (US);
Paul Lafata, Chesterfield, MI (US);
Inventors:
Frederick D. Hunter, Almont, MI (US);
Paul Lafata, Chesterfield, MI (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B29C045/16 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A motor vehicle bumper system comprising an outer shell () of an automotive bumper having an inner surface () generally oriented toward the vehicle. The outer shell comprises a plurality of energy absorbing protuberances () extending inwardly from the inner surface of the outer shell. The energy absorbing protuberances may be formed from an energy absorbing material, such as a polymeric foam, and/or may additionally comprise indentations extending into the body of the protuberance to enhance the energy absorbing characteristics of the protuberance.