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Bumper plug

US10821927B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 26, 2018
Grant dateNov 3, 2020
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 19, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R19/023
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A plug for a bumper with a housing defining a cavity; a collar affixed to and extending from the housing, the collar defining an opening in communication with the cavity; a cap removably connected to the collar, the cap having a plurality of spaced-apart lugs on an interior surface thereof to enable the cap to be removably connected to a 4-in-1 adapter; wherein the opening defined by the collar is of sufficient size and shape to receive a 4-in-1 adapter therein when the cap is affixed to the collar, preferably by threaded screw connection. The housing has a plurality of magnets disposed on an interior surface thereof to facilitate attachment of the plug to a bumper by magnetic attraction and the cap preferably has a plurality of small scale apertures in communication with the opening and the cavity to provide ventilation while acting as a barrier to rodents, insects, etc.

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