Patent ID: 8585107
Filing Date: 2013-11-19
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A push bumper and mounting system for use on a vehicle having a grille fascia and a bumper connected to the vehicle to define an inner portion facing toward the vehicle and an outer portion facing away from the vehicle, the push bumper and mounting system comprising: a first mounting bracket comprised of a one-piece body having a first bumper portion configured to be connectable to the bumper and complimentary to the outer portion of the bumper and configured to only partially circumscribe the bumper when connected thereto; a second mounting bracket comprised of a one-piece body having a second bumper portion configured to be connectable to the bumper and complimentary to the outer portion of the bumper and configured to only partially circumscribe the bumper when connected thereto; and a push bumper connected to the first and second mounting brackets and comprising: the first and second mounting brackets being configured to support the entire weight of the push bumper when the first and second mounting brackets are connected to the bumper.