Deformable vehicle bumper guard

Abstract

A temporary and removable car bumper impact absorber protection device with adjustable straps for securing on or inside (the trunk, for example) of an automobile with the cushioning material resting on the bumper to be protected.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A protected rear bumper of an automobile comprising in combination: 
 (a) a rear automobile bumper attached to said automobile, said automobile comprising a securing location remote from said bumper,    (d) a structure of a reusable impact absorbing material covering at least part of said bumper,    (e) at least two flexible straps attached to said impact absorbing material structure and extending outwardly therefrom, said straps being adjustable in length and terminating in ends consisting essentially of securing means disengagingly attached to said securing location remote from said bumper.    
     
     
         2 . The absorber of  claim 1  wherein the absorber is constructed of a cushioning material comprising deformable plastic, resin, natural or synthetic rubbers, paper, cardboard, or fabric.  
     
     
         3 . The absorber of  claim 2  wherein the cushioning material comprises polystyrene foam.  
     
     
         4 . The absorber of  claim 2  wherein the straps comprise adjustable buckles suitable for adjusting the length of said straps extending from said absorber.  
     
     
         5 . The absorber of  claim 4  wherein the means for securing the straps to the automobile comprise hooks, screws, velcro, blocks, or washers.  
     
     
         6 . The absorber of  claim 5  wherein said means comprises hooks.  
     
     
         7 . The absorber of  claim 6  wherein said straps are stretchable.  
     
     
         8 . A method for protecting the rear bumper of an automobile comprising in combination: 
 (a) providing a rear automobile bumper attached to said automobile, said automobile comprising a securing location remote from said bumper,    (e) providing a structure of a reusable impact absorbing material for covering at least part of said bumper, at least two flexible straps attached to said impact absorbing material structure and extending outwardly therefrom, said straps being adjustable in length and terminating in ends consisting essentially of securing means disengagingly attachable to said securing location remote from said bumper,    (f) attaching said securing means to said securing location,    (g) deploying the impact absorbing material to cover at least a part of said bumper,    
     
     
         9 . The absorber of  claim 8  wherein the absorber is constructed of a cushioning material comprising deformable plastic, resin, natural or synthetic rubbers, paper, cardboard, or fabric.  
     
     
         10 . The absorber of  claim 9  wherein the cushioning material comprises polystyrene foam.