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US3828879A
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Spare tire mounted,motor vehicle radiator cooling apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-16
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Granted: 1974-08-13
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Expires: 1993-03-16
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for directing a flow of cooling air against the radiator of a moving motor vehicle vertically mounting a spare tire at the front of the vehicle across the radiator face comprises at least one air scoop arranged to deflect a flow of air generated by the motion of the vehicle against the radiator face behind the tire, and means for mounting the scoop gravitationally on the upper portion of the tire.
Inventors
- 👤 F Harkey
- 👤 T Harkey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:32
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D43/00; B62D43/02; B60; B60K; B60K11/00; B60K11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
Apparatus for directing a flow of cooling air against the radiator of a moving motor vehicle vertically mounting a spare tire across the radiator face, comprising: a. at least one air scoop arranged to deflect the flow of air generated by the motion of the vehicle behind the tire and against the radiator face and b. air scoop mounting means gravitationally seating the air scoop on the upper portion of the tire, opposite the radiator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
Apparatus for directing a flow of cooling air against the radiator of a moving motor vehicle vertically mounting a spare tire across the radiator face, comprising: a. at least one air scoop arranged to deflect the flow of air generated by the motion of the vehicle behind the tire and against the radiator face and b. air scoop mounting means gravitationally seating the air scoop on the upper portion of the tire, opposite the radiator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein there are two air scoops on the mounting means, one on each side of the tire.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein there are two air scoops on the mounting means, one on each side of the tire, and tie bar means interconnecting the air scoops in front and in back of the tire, forming a restraining cage for the assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the air scoops comprise short conduits open at both ends and directed inwardly behind the tire against the radiator face.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the air scoops are provided with opposed side faces angled to conform to the peripheral contour of the tire and to bear against the same, thereby supporting the apparatus.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the air scoops comprise short conduits open at both ends, directed inwardly behind the tire against the radiator face, and provided with opposite sides Angled to conform to the peripheral contour of the tire and to bear against the same, thereby supporting the apparatus.
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) | 1977-08-12 | 1978-02-11 | 1978-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-12 | 1982-02-11 | 1982-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-12 | 1986-02-11 | 1986-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |