Energy absorbing system for vehicles

Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000

United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8790776
APP PUB NO 20110277298A1
SERIAL NO

12979892

Stats

ATTORNEY / AGENT: (SPONSORED)

Importance

Loading Importance Indicators... loading....

Abstract

See full text

The present invention relates to an energy absorbing composition comprising a core material and an appliqué material. The energy absorbing material may include a core material, such as an aluminum honeycomb or expanded polypropylene (EPP). The energy absorbing material may further comprise a protective material, which is applied to the core material to enhance durability of the energy absorbing material and increase the energy absorbing characteristics of the core The protective material may comprise external polyurethane, polyurea, or other suitable skin forming material and the protective material may be applied to the core material using any viable technique, including spraying or painting. The energy absorbing material of the present invention can withstand multiple impacts without significant loss to its energy absorbing qualities. The energy absorbing system meets or exceeds FMVSS 302 flammability specifications.

Loading the Abstract Image... loading....

First Claim

See full text

Family

Loading Family data... loading....

Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddress
TEXAS RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL INC9063 BEE CAVES ROAD AUSTIN TX 78733

International Classification(s)

  • [Classification Symbol]
  • [Patents Count]

Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Zeller, Frank Austin, US 1 2

Cited Art Landscape

Load Citation

Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cite Landscape

Load Citation

Maintenance Fees

Fee Large entity fee small entity fee micro entity fee due date
11.5 Year Payment $7400.00 $3700.00 $1850.00 Jan 29, 2026
Fee Large entity fee small entity fee micro entity fee
Surcharge - 11.5 year - Late payment within 6 months $160.00 $80.00 $40.00
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable $700.00 $350.00 $175.00
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional $1,640.00 $820.00 $410.00