US Patent 10933826 Automotive bumper with storage and method of use

An automotive bumper includes an elongated body to extend across an end of a vehicle, the elongated body has walls forming a first compartment; a lid attached to the elongated body to enclose the first compartment; an attachment device secured to one of the walls to attach the elongated body to a vehicle; a lock to secure the lid in a closed position against the elongated body; and an actuator connected to the lock and electrically coupled to an electronic device; the electronic device unlocks the lock.