Bumper/muffler assembly

US7325652B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• OCV Intellectual Capital, LLC · US

Inventors

• Norman T. Huff · Brighton, US
• Andrew W. Sanders · Midland, US
• Christopher J. Clements · Johnstown, US
• Juergen Wiemann · Leiferde, DE
• Ronald Tomaszewski · Big Rapids, US
• Larry J. Champney · Horton, US
• Robert L. Crawley · Ypsilanti, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 31, 2003
• Grant date: Feb 5, 2008
• Expiry date: Sep 6, 2024

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F01N2310/04
• WIPO field: Environmental technology
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A bumper/muffler assembly is provided comprising a bumper; and a muffler having an outer shell. The outer shell may be formed from a non-high impact resistant material, such as a thin metal or a composite material. The muffler may comprise a separate element from the bumper, which is coupled thereto, or is formed as an integral part of the bumper.