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US3653709A
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Air deflector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-11-19
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Granted: 1972-04-04
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Expires: 1989-11-19
Abstract
Abstract An air deflector for use with a vehicle having rear lights affixed to the rear end thereof is provided herein. The air deflector comprises an air scoop secured to the vehicle, a conduit leading from the air scoop to the rear of the vehicle and an arcuate shield secured to the outlet end of the conduit. A continuous passageway is provided through the air deflector and, when the vehicle is moving forwardly, the shield directs a continuous current of air across the exterior of the rear lights to prevent accumulation of foreign materials on the rear lights.
Inventors
- 👤 Darrell E Gravett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:40
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/0005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
216 words
An air deflector adapted for use with a vehicle having at least one rear light affixed to the rear end of the vehicle, said air deflector comprising: an air scoop secured to the rearward portion of a side of the vehicle, said air scoop having an air inlet and an air outlet, said air inlet facing forwardly, and said air outlet of said air scoop being disposed in the interior of the vehicle; a conduit disposed in the interior of the vehicle and having an inlet end and an outlet end and having a passageway formed therethrough and being attached, at said inlet end, to said air outlet of said air scoop, said conduit extending rearwardly from said air scoop to proximate the rear end of the vehicle near a rear light; deflecting means affixed to said conduit at said outlet end; said deflecting means having an opening formed therethrough facing generally across the exterior of the rear light, said deflecting means comprising a shield secured to said outlet end of said conduit and secured to the portion of said conduit distal of the rear light; whereby when said vehicle is in motion a current of air is directed across the exterior of the rear light thereby preventing accumulation of foreign materials on the rear lights.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
216 words
An air deflector adapted for use with a vehicle having at least one rear light affixed to the rear end of the vehicle, said air deflector comprising: an air scoop secured to the rearward portion of a side of the vehicle, said air scoop having an air inlet and an air outlet, said air inlet facing forwardly, and said air outlet of said air scoop being disposed in the interior of the vehicle; a conduit disposed in the interior of the vehicle and having an inlet end and an outlet end and having a passageway formed therethrough and being attached, at said inlet end, to said air outlet of said air scoop, said conduit extending rearwardly from said air scoop to proximate the rear end of the vehicle near a rear light; deflecting means affixed to said conduit at said outlet end; said deflecting means having an opening formed therethrough facing generally across the exterior of the rear light, said deflecting means comprising a shield secured to said outlet end of said conduit and secured to the portion of said conduit distal of the rear light; whereby when said vehicle is in motion a current of air is directed across the exterior of the rear light thereby preventing accumulation of foreign materials on the rear lights.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The air deflector of claim 1 wherein the cross-sectional area of said conduit decreases from said inlet end to said outlet end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The air deflector of claim 2 wherein the lower portion of said air scoop extends forwardly of the upper portion of said air scoop.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The air deflector of claim 3 wherein said shield is disposed above said rear light.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-04-04 | 1975-10-04 | 1976-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-04 | 1979-10-04 | 1980-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-04 | 1983-10-04 | 1984-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |