US4057280A
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Aerodynamic drag reduction devices for surface vehicles
Assignee: Aerovironment Inc
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Filing: 1975-11-06
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Granted: 1977-11-08
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Expires: 1995-11-06
Abstract
Abstract An elongated protrusion extends adjacent and along a truck body corner in enveloping relation therewith, the corner located at the junction between the exterior side and top walls of a truck body, said protrusion having two rearwardly elongated edge portions respectively attached to the body exterior side wall and top wall, the protrusion having a rearwardly elongated mid-portion which is outwardly convex and which protrudes laterally throughout the major length of the protrusion.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul B. MacCready, Jr.
- 👤 Peter B. S. Lissaman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 05:52
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D35/00; B62D35/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
In combination with a truck that includes a cab having a roof, and a box-like body elongated rearwardly of the cab, the body having an exterior front wall facing forwardly toward the cab, said front wall extending downwardly substantially below the lever of the cab roof, the body also having laterally opposite exterior side walls, and an exterior top wall, each side wall meeting said top wall at a rearwardly elongated corner, the improvement that comprises, a. an elongated protrusion extending adjacent and along one of said corners in enveloping relation therewith, said protrusion having two rearwardly elongated edge portions respectively attached to said body exterior side wall and top wall, said protrusion having a rearwardly elongated mid-portion which is outwardly convex and which protrudes laterally throughout the major length of the protrusion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
In combination with a truck that includes a cab having a roof, and a box-like body elongated rearwardly of the cab, the body having an exterior front wall facing forwardly toward the cab, said front wall extending downwardly substantially below the lever of the cab roof, the body also having laterally opposite exterior side walls, and an exterior top wall, each side wall meeting said top wall at a rearwardly elongated corner, the improvement that comprises, a. an elongated protrusion extending adjacent and along one of said corners in enveloping relation therewith, said protrusion having two rearwardly elongated edge portions respectively attached to said body exterior side wall and top wall, said protrusion having a rearwardly elongated mid-portion which is outwardly convex and which protrudes laterally throughout the major length of the protrusion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said front wall meets said side wall at a vertical corner, and including a second protrusion enveloping said vertical corner and extending vertically to mate with said rearwardly elongated protrusion, said second portrusion being convex outwardly of said side wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said protrusion has a hook-shaped cross section in a vertical lateral plane.
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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) | 1980-11-07 | 1981-05-09 | 1981-11-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-07 | 1985-05-09 | 1985-11-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-07 | 1989-05-09 | 1989-11-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |