Patent ID: 8496267
Filing Date: 2013-07-30
Classification: B60J,B60R

Abstract:
1. A vehicle outer-body protection device, comprising: a) a first arm and a second arm made from impact absorbing structures and having substantially the same size, shape, and structure, and a single strap; b) an outer tube and at least one inner tube on each of the first arm and second arm, wherein the inner tube is telescopically attached to the outer tube and can be moved into and out from the outer tube; c) a connecting compartment that is equidistant between the first arm and second arm, and which connects the first arm and second arm, comprising a strap cavity and a strap retraction device; d) said strap having a first end and a second end, wherein the strap can be retracted to reside in the strap cavity of the connecting compartment and can be extended to an adjusted length, wherein the adjusted length can be controlled by the strap retraction device, the strap being oriented so it is substantially perpendicular to the first arm and second arm when the first arm and second arm are in a sequentially longitudinal alignment; and e) a blocking element attached to the second end of the strap.