US3797879A
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Cab or van vehicle air deflector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-10
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Granted: 1974-03-19
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Expires: 1992-11-10
Abstract
Abstract This invention describes a demountable type of air deflector device in the form of a triangular prism which can be attached to the upper front wall of a large van or semitrailer, and which extends over the top of the cab. The triangular shaped structure can have a closed top and bottom or, if desired, apparatus such as a refrigerating unit may be placed on the front wall of the van and air allowed to pass up through the air deflector past the refrigerating unit and up over the top of the van. Shock mounts may be provided for attaching the structure to the van, and means are provided for rapidly removing the deflector device as occasion demands.
Inventors
- 👤 J Edwards
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:00
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D35/00; B62D35/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
In a transport vehicle system having a rectangular parallelopiped shaped van body of greater height than the cab associated therewith, said van presenting a vertical transverse front wall above said cab to the oncoming stream of air as said vehicle system moves forward, the improvement in air deflector means comprising: a. a triangular prism-shaped air deflector means comprising at least two walls attached together along their first vertical front edges and spread apart at their second vertical back edges; b. bracket means removably attached to said van at the front surface thereof; and c. means to removably attach said walls at their second vertical edges to said bracket means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
In a transport vehicle system having a rectangular parallelopiped shaped van body of greater height than the cab associated therewith, said van presenting a vertical transverse front wall above said cab to the oncoming stream of air as said vehicle system moves forward, the improvement in air deflector means comprising: a. a triangular prism-shaped air deflector means comprising at least two walls attached together along their first vertical front edges and spread apart at their second vertical back edges; b. bracket means removably attached to said van at the front surface thereof; and c. means to removably attach said walls at their second vertical edges to said bracket means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The deflector means as in claim 1 including triangular sheet means attached to the top and bottom edges of said at least two walls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The deflector means as in claim 1 including vertical strap means removably attachable along both vertical edges of said front wall of said van, said bracket means attached to said strap means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The deflector means as in claim 3 in which said strap means have perforations in the top and bottom ends, which perforations are hooked over posts attached to the top and bottom front edges of said van.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The deflector means as in claim 4 including at least one horizontal strap means attached to said vertical strap means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The deflector means as in claim 1 in which said bracket means are bolted to said van.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The deflector means as in claim 1 in which said bracket means includes shock mount means, said deflector removably attached to said shock mount means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-03-18 | 1977-09-17 | 1978-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-18 | 1981-09-17 | 1982-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-18 | 1985-09-17 | 1986-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |