US4585242A
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Forced air rain diverter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-05-07
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Granted: 1986-04-29
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Expires: 2004-05-07
Abstract
Abstract This forced air rain deflector is attached to the sides of a vehicle body, one on each side, and they create a curtain of air to push downward rain, mist, and water which is brought up by the wheel motion of the vehicle. Primarily, each unit is a channel with air scoops on its sides for receiving air, which is deflected downward and out of the channel by vanes secured within the unit.
Inventors
- 👤 Dilmus L. Sparks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:35
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/08; B62D25/16; B62D25/168; B62D25/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A forced air rain diverter device for automotive vehicles, comprising, in combination, a main body and a plurality of vanes secured in said main body; said main body being of inverted, "U"-shaped configuration, and its front end and rear end being closed; said main body having a longitudinally extending opening at its lower end extending from the front end to the rear end; a plurality of spaced scoops along one of the legs of the main body; and said vanes are fixedly secured angularly to the inside surfaces of the legs of said main body at their longitudinal side edges, and said vanes deflect impact air downward, when the vehicle to which it is attached is in forward motion, causing rain, mist and water, in the wheel area of said vehicle, to be urged downward forcefully.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A forced air rain diverter device for automotive vehicles, comprising, in combination, a main body and a plurality of vanes secured in said main body; said main body being of inverted, "U"-shaped configuration, and its front end and rear end being closed; said main body having a longitudinally extending opening at its lower end extending from the front end to the rear end; a plurality of spaced scoops along one of the legs of the main body; and said vanes are fixedly secured angularly to the inside surfaces of the legs of said main body at their longitudinal side edges, and said vanes deflect impact air downward, when the vehicle to which it is attached is in forward motion, causing rain, mist and water, in the wheel area of said vehicle, to be urged downward forcefully.
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) | 1989-04-28 | 1989-10-28 | 1990-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-04-28 | 1993-10-28 | 1994-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-04-28 | 1997-10-28 | 1998-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |