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US4081195A
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Motor vehicles with stepped rear sections
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1976-08-11
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Granted: 1978-03-28
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Expires: 1996-08-11
Abstract
Abstract A motor vehicle with a stepped rear section and with a shield-like guide installation extending in continuation of the roof up to the area of the rear window, which -- matched to the outer contour of the rear window -- surrounds at least the upper half thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans Gotz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:58
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D35/00; B62D35/007; B60; B60J; B60J1/00; B60J1/20; B60J1/2002; B60J1/2008; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/80; Y02T10/82
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A motor vehicle with a rear section having a roof and a rear window, and means for producing a predetermined air stream for reducing vorticization in the area of the rear window, said means for producing a predetermined air stream comprising a convex screen-like guide means extending in continuation of the roof outwardly from the area of the perimeter of the rear window and overlying a portion of the rear window, characterized in that the convex guide means surrounds at least approximately the upper half of the perimeter of the rear window and has at least an edge conforming in shape thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A motor vehicle with a rear section having a roof and a rear window, and means for producing a predetermined air stream for reducing vorticization in the area of the rear window, said means for producing a predetermined air stream comprising a convex screen-like guide means extending in continuation of the roof outwardly from the area of the perimeter of the rear window and overlying a portion of the rear window, characterized in that the convex guide means surrounds at least approximately the upper half of the perimeter of the rear window and has at least an edge conforming in shape thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the guide means has in its upper areas an increasingly convex curvature in the direction toward its terminal edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that the guide means is composed of lamellae-like partial members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that a spoiler connected ahead of the vehicle rear surface is coordinated to the guide means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the guide means is composed of lamellae-like partial members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that a spoiler connected ahead of the vehicle rear surface is coordinated to the guide means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 3, wherein said lamellae-like partial members are arranged in a step-like manner.
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) | 1981-03-27 | 1981-09-26 | 1982-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-27 | 1985-09-26 | 1986-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-27 | 1989-09-26 | 1990-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |