Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Bodies – With distinct wind deflector
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-12
2005-04-12
Dayoan, D. Glenn (Department: 3612)
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Bodies
With distinct wind deflector
C296S180200, C296S180400, C296S181500
Reexamination Certificate
active
06877793
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for reducing the drag of a motor vehicle includes a mechanism for diverting air attached to a front portion of the vehicle and a vacuum plate having openings therein for attachment to a back of the vehicle. Mechanisms for diverting air include a cover piece encasing a front portion of the vehicle, one or more separation panels attached to the front of the vehicle, and one or more tubular members attached to the front of the vehicle. Both the cover piece and vacuum plate are attached to the vehicle so that a space is maintained between the vehicle and the cover piece and vacuum plate, respectively.
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Blankenship Greg
Dayoan D. Glenn
Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.
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