US4159843A
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Pickup truck air deflector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-09-28
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Granted: 1979-07-03
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Expires: 1997-09-28
Abstract
Abstract A pair of deflector segments are telescopingly interconnected to provide an air deflector of adjustable length. Each deflector segment includes a sloping forwardly facing portion, a relatively flat top, a vertical rear wall, and closed outer ends. The combined segments are fittingly received onto the top rear edge portion of the truck car and, after adjustment to accommodate the cab width, they are fixedly secured to the cab surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Milton R. Crossman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:46
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D35/00; B62D35/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A wind deflector for securement to the cab of a truck having an open bed to deflect the airstream beyond the open truck bed, thereby eliminating a retarding force component from acting on the truck, said cab having a top, back wall and side walls, said deflector comprising: a pair of elongated deflector segments, each segment having a back wall, a contoured top wall integral with said back wall, a sloping front wall, and an end wall, the other end and bottom being open; said deflector segments being telescoped to one another at their open ends and located on the truck cab top to extend transversly of the cab, each segment back wall being fittingly received onto and intimately contacting the cab back wall, the sloping front wall extending downwardly from the contoured top wall to contact the cab along a continuous line, and the end wall smoothly contacting the side wall; and means securing the segments back wall, sloping front wall and end walls to the cab.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A wind deflector for securement to the cab of a truck having an open bed to deflect the airstream beyond the open truck bed, thereby eliminating a retarding force component from acting on the truck, said cab having a top, back wall and side walls, said deflector comprising: a pair of elongated deflector segments, each segment having a back wall, a contoured top wall integral with said back wall, a sloping front wall, and an end wall, the other end and bottom being open; said deflector segments being telescoped to one another at their open ends and located on the truck cab top to extend transversly of the cab, each segment back wall being fittingly received onto and intimately contacting the cab back wall, the sloping front wall extending downwardly from the contoured top wall to contact the cab along a continuous line, and the end wall smoothly contacting the side wall; and means securing the segments back wall, sloping front wall and end walls to the cab.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A wind deflector as in claim 1, in which the securing means includes an epoxy adhesive.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A wind deflector as in claim 1, in which the deflector segments are molded plastic.
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) | 1982-07-02 | 1983-01-01 | 1983-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-07-02 | 1987-01-01 | 1987-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-07-02 | 1991-01-01 | 1991-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |