US4635991A
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Corvette wing
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-06-21
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Granted: 1987-01-13
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Expires: 2005-06-21
Abstract
Abstract A rear deck spoiler wing for attaching to a '84 + model Corvette involving an air foil supported on a pair of closely spaced, essentially vertical, centrally located struts and base plate that bolts to the original bolt pattern of the Corvette gas cap lid. Such a spoiler can be readily attached to and subsequently removed from a Corvette without altering the Corvette or interfering with the original top loading of the fuel, yet the wing can reside directly above the rear deck and fuel inlet.
Inventors
- 👤 Leroy O. Parno
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 18:12
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D35/00; B62D35/007; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/80; Y02T10/82
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A rear deck spoiler wing for attaching to the gas cap lid hinge centrally located at the rearward portion of the rear deck of a vehicle, comprising: (a) an essentially horizontal air foil surface means adapted to remain suspended substantially above the rear deck and gas cap during use and swing upwardly and forwardly during refueling; (b) a vertical support means operatively attached to essentially the central portion of the underside of said horizontal air foil surface means and adapted to hold said air foil surface means at a fixed distance above the rear deck during use and swing said air foil surface means upwardly and forwardly during refueling; and (c) a horizontal support lid means attached to the lower end of said vertical support means and operatively attachable to and removable from the original gas cap lid hinges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A rear deck spoiler wing for attaching to the gas cap lid hinge centrally located at the rearward portion of the rear deck of a vehicle, comprising: (a) an essentially horizontal air foil surface means adapted to remain suspended substantially above the rear deck and gas cap during use and swing upwardly and forwardly during refueling; (b) a vertical support means operatively attached to essentially the central portion of the underside of said horizontal air foil surface means and adapted to hold said air foil surface means at a fixed distance above the rear deck during use and swing said air foil surface means upwardly and forwardly during refueling; and (c) a horizontal support lid means attached to the lower end of said vertical support means and operatively attachable to and removable from the original gas cap lid hinges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A rear deck spoiler wing of claim 1 wherein said vertical support means is a pair of closely spaced vertical struts resting and supported on the outer edges of said horizontal support means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A rear deck spoiler wing of claim 2 wherein said horizontal support lid means is further equipped with a recessed handle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
85 words
A rear deck spoiler wing comprising: (a) a substantially horizontal air foil; (b) a pair of closely spaced, vertical support struts attached centrally on the underside of said air foil; and (c) a substantially horizontal support plate having each of said support struts attached to the outer edge of said support plate and wherein said support plate is adapted to mount to the original hinges of a top loading gas cap lid, thus allowing the spoiler wing to swing open on said hinges when refueling.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
85 words
A rear deck spoiler wing comprising: (a) a substantially horizontal air foil; (b) a pair of closely spaced, vertical support struts attached centrally on the underside of said air foil; and (c) a substantially horizontal support plate having each of said support struts attached to the outer edge of said support plate and wherein said support plate is adapted to mount to the original hinges of a top loading gas cap lid, thus allowing the spoiler wing to swing open on said hinges when refueling.
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) | 1990-01-12 | 1990-07-14 | 1991-01-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-01-12 | 1994-07-14 | 1995-01-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-01-12 | 1998-07-14 | 1999-01-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |