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7377577 Method for configuring and making a modular energy absorber  
A modular energy absorber 10 that is tunable. It comprises one or more energy absorbing modules 12 . The energy absorbing modules have means for coordinating energy absorbing units 16 of the...
7360822 Modular energy absorber and method for configuring same  
A modular energy absorber 10 that is tunable. It comprises one or more energy absorbing modules 12 . The energy absorbing modules have means for coordinating energy absorbing units 16 of the...
7228723 Bumper impact-testing device  
Standardized bumper testing includes a barrier adapted for testing vehicle bumper impact strength and engagement. The present improvement includes first and/or second thermoformed components...
7222897 Method of constructing bumper incorporating thermoformed energy absorber  
A bumper system includes a tubular beam and a thermoformed energy absorber with crush boxes formed into a base flange, such as by vacuum or thermoforming processes. The crush boxes have planar...
7163243 Bumper for pedestrian impact having thermoformed energy absorber  
A vehicle bumper system includes a beam and a thermoformed energy absorber positioned on a face of the beam. The thermoformed energy absorber has a plurality of elongated crush boxes thermoformed...
7131674 Bumper system incorporating thermoformed energy absorber  
A bumper system includes a tubular beam and a thermoformed energy absorber with crush boxes formed into a base flange, such as by vacuum or thermal forming processes. The crush boxes have planar...
6908143 Energy-absorbing structure  
A method of making an energy-absorbing structure in the form of a sheet having a pattern of alternating front and rear projections in front of and behind a median plane with each projection having...
6907391 Method for improving the energy absorbing characteristics of automobile components  
A method is disclosed for designing an energy-absorbing impact zone for a vehicle interior, including acquiring test data representative of an occupant, determining a force versus deflection curve...
6758507 Energy absorbing external component for vehicle  
A bumper system includes an elongated beam configured to be operatively mounted to the frame of the vehicle. Also included is a foam portion that extends along a portion of the beam and a fascia...
6752450 Formed energy absorber  
An energy absorber comprising a base and a plurality of recesses extending from the base. At least some of the plurality of recesses have a rim, a first wall extending between the base and the rim,...
6698819 Pneumatic pressure molded impact countermeasure  
An impact countermeasure device ( 30 ) used for receiving an impact force ( 56 ) has a generally hollow body with an outer wall ( 52 ) defining an interior portion ( 54 ) and an exterior portion....
6682128 Composite energy absorber  
A composite modular energy absorbing assembly with one or more gamma structures 100 that are interposed with one or more delta structures 200 . The gamma structures have a base 12 ′ and a...
6681907 Energy absorbing assembly  
An energy absorbing module 10 including a plurality of cells 12, 112 with each cell 12, 112 including a first step wall 22 and 122 horizontally interconnecting first 16, 116 and second ...
6679967 Method for making a modular energy-absorbing assembly  
A method is provided for making an energy-absorbing assembly for decelerating an object that impacts the assembly. The assembly comprises a base and at least energy-absorbing module associated...
6561580 Energy-absorbing aircraft seat  
A energy absorbing structure is disclosed for the purpose of protecting human occupants of a vehicle from the damaging effects of sudden accelerative or decelerative forces by means of plastic...
6547280 Energy-absorbing structures  
An energy absorbing sheet 1 has alternating front 3 and rear 5 projections at angles between 25 to 60 degrees from the plane of the sheet. The sheet absorbs impact by plastic deformation such...
6474687 One-piece knee bolster  
A one-piece knee bolster for a motor vehicle includes a knee bolster cover adapted to mount to vehicle structure in an interior of a motor vehicle and at least one hollow reinforcing channel member...
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