US3762758A
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Multi purpose automotive airfoil
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-09
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Granted: 1973-10-02
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Expires: 1992-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A hollow airfoil for the front end of a blunt-nosed van is provided with a rounded front, a sloping top, and a contoured bumper and mounting assembly secured to the base of the airfoil and to the frame of the van. The sloping top of the airfoil is provided with a door so that the interior of the airfoil may also be used for storage and ballast.
Inventors
- 👤 G Wilkerson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:24
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D35/00; B62D35/001; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/06; B60R9/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
An automotive airfoil for use on the front end of a bluntnosed van, said airfoil comprising: a housing with a front portion decreasing in width toward the front end of the housing, with a top portion sloping downwardly and decreasing in height toward the front end of the housing, and with a door permitting access to the interior of the housing; said housing being proportioned to be mounted adjacent to the front end of the blunt-nosed van below the front windshield and between the headlights of the blunt-nosed van; a bumper for the housing; and mounting means for securing the housing and the bumper to the frame of the blunt-nosed van to mount the housing adjacent To the front end of the blunt-nosed van below the front windshield and between the headlights of the blunt-nosed van and to mount the bumper adjacent to the front end of the housing along a lower portion thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
An automotive airfoil for use on the front end of a bluntnosed van, said airfoil comprising: a housing with a front portion decreasing in width toward the front end of the housing, with a top portion sloping downwardly and decreasing in height toward the front end of the housing, and with a door permitting access to the interior of the housing; said housing being proportioned to be mounted adjacent to the front end of the blunt-nosed van below the front windshield and between the headlights of the blunt-nosed van; a bumper for the housing; and mounting means for securing the housing and the bumper to the frame of the blunt-nosed van to mount the housing adjacent To the front end of the blunt-nosed van below the front windshield and between the headlights of the blunt-nosed van and to mount the bumper adjacent to the front end of the housing along a lower portion thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
An automotive airfoil as in claim 1 wherein: said front portion of the housing is rounded; and said mounting means comprises a pair of mounting bars for being secured to the bumper, the housing, and the frame of the blunt-nosed van.
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) | 1976-10-01 | 1977-04-02 | 1977-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-01 | 1981-04-02 | 1981-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-01 | 1985-04-02 | 1985-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |