US Patent 11602983 Bumper protectors including mounting and stowing features

A bumper protector for mounting to a vehicle includes a cushioning portion configured to abut a bumper of the vehicle. A main mounting strap is carried by the cushioning portion and is configured to be secured to the vehicle. A first support arm is carried by the cushioning portion and is configured to extend around a first corner of the bumper. A first mounting bracket is carried by the first support arm, and the first mounting bracket is configured to extend into a first wheel well of the vehicle and be secured to the vehicle. A second support arm is carried by the cushioning portion and is configured to extend around a second corner of the bumper. A second mounting bracket is carried by the second support arm, and the second mounting bracket is configured to extend into a second wheel well of the vehicle and be secured to the vehicle.