US3869617A
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Spray suppressing device for a highway vehicle
Assignee: Silver Eagle Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1973-09-04
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Granted: 1975-03-04
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Expires: 1993-09-04
Abstract
Abstract Air is directed inwardly by one or more deflectors past the periphery of a rear wheel of a vehicle to direct water thrown by the wheel away from the outer side of the vehicle. The deflectors may each include a trapezoidal flexible sheet mounted on rod arms of a mounting frame having overload spring portions, and curved rod sewed to the mounting frame holds the inner edge of the sheet in the form of a trough.
Inventors
- 👤 Julius Gaussoin
- 👤 Robert B Nottingham
- 👤 Robert E Reichard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:10
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/08; B62D25/16; B62D25/18; B62D25/188
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
In a spray suppressing device for a highway vehicle having a tired wheel comprising air flow directing means mounted on the vehicle in a position adapted to flow air inwardly from the zone outside the wheel past the exposed peripheral portions of the tired wheel to prevent water thrown by the wheel from travelling outwardly relative to the vehicle, the flow directing means including a sheet-like deflector positioned in front of the tired wheel and extending rearwardly and inwardly relative to the vehicle for directing air inwardly relative to the vehicle and converging the flow of air therepast.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
In a spray suppressing device for a highway vehicle having a tired wheel comprising air flow directing means mounted on the vehicle in a position adapted to flow air inwardly from the zone outside the wheel past the exposed peripheral portions of the tired wheel to prevent water thrown by the wheel from travelling outwardly relative to the vehicle, the flow directing means including a sheet-like deflector positioned in front of the tired wheel and extending rearwardly and inwardly relative to the vehicle for directing air inwardly relative to the vehicle and converging the flow of air therepast.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The spray suppressing device of claim 1 wherein the converged flow of air is just above the axle of the vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The spray suppressing device of claim 1 wherein the converged flow of air is directed to brakes positioned at the inner side of the tired wheel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
71 words
In a spray suppressing device: mounting means adapted to be secured to the chassis of a vehicle, frame means, a flexible sheet having opposite edge portions secured to the frame means, and connector means connecting the frame means to the mounting means, the frame means holding the sheet in a scoop-like form in a position extending rearwardly and inwardly relative to the vehicle to deflect air inwardly relative to the vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
71 words
In a spray suppressing device: mounting means adapted to be secured to the chassis of a vehicle, frame means, a flexible sheet having opposite edge portions secured to the frame means, and connector means connecting the frame means to the mounting means, the frame means holding the sheet in a scoop-like form in a position extending rearwardly and inwardly relative to the vehicle to deflect air inwardly relative to the vehicle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The spray suppressing device of claim 4 wherein the connector means comprises overload release means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The spray suppressing device of claim 5 wherein the overload release means comprises torsion spring means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
106 words
In a spray suppressing device for a highway vehicle having a tired wheel comprising air flow directing means mounted on the vehicle in a position adapted to flow air inwardly from the zone outside the wheel past the exposed peripheral portions of the tired wheel to prevent water thrown by the wheel from travelling outwardly relative to the vehicle, the flow directing means including a sheet-like deflector positioned adjacent the tired wheel and extending rearwardly and inwardly relative to the vehicle for directing air inwardly relative to the vehicle, and overload release means mounting the deflector means on the vehicle and including a stiff torsion spring.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
106 words
In a spray suppressing device for a highway vehicle having a tired wheel comprising air flow directing means mounted on the vehicle in a position adapted to flow air inwardly from the zone outside the wheel past the exposed peripheral portions of the tired wheel to prevent water thrown by the wheel from travelling outwardly relative to the vehicle, the flow directing means including a sheet-like deflector positioned adjacent the tired wheel and extending rearwardly and inwardly relative to the vehicle for directing air inwardly relative to the vehicle, and overload release means mounting the deflector means on the vehicle and including a stiff torsion spring.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
104 words
In a spray suppressing device for a highway vehicle having a tired wheel comprising air flow directing means mounted on the vehicle in a position adapted to flow air inwardly from the zone outside the wheel past the exposed peripheral portions of the tired wheel to prevent water thrown by the wheel from travelling outwardly relative to the vehicle, the flow directing means including a sheet-like deflector positioned in front of the tired wheel and extending rearwardly and inwardly relative to the vehicle for directing air inwardly relative to the vehicle, and an upper wiper strip adapted to contact a floor of a trailer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
104 words
In a spray suppressing device for a highway vehicle having a tired wheel comprising air flow directing means mounted on the vehicle in a position adapted to flow air inwardly from the zone outside the wheel past the exposed peripheral portions of the tired wheel to prevent water thrown by the wheel from travelling outwardly relative to the vehicle, the flow directing means including a sheet-like deflector positioned in front of the tired wheel and extending rearwardly and inwardly relative to the vehicle for directing air inwardly relative to the vehicle, and an upper wiper strip adapted to contact a floor of a trailer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
70 words
In a spray suppressing device for a highway vehicle having a tired wheel a deflector of scoop-like form, and means mounting the deflector on the vehicle in a position in front of tired wheel of the vehicle and extending rearwardly and inwardly relative to the vehicle so as to converge air and flow the air inwardly from the zone outside the wheel and along the inner side of the wheel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
70 words
In a spray suppressing device for a highway vehicle having a tired wheel a deflector of scoop-like form, and means mounting the deflector on the vehicle in a position in front of tired wheel of the vehicle and extending rearwardly and inwardly relative to the vehicle so as to converge air and flow the air inwardly from the zone outside the wheel and along the inner side of the wheel.
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) | 1978-03-03 | 1978-09-02 | 1979-03-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-03 | 1982-09-02 | 1983-03-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-03 | 1986-09-02 | 1987-03-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |