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2006-12-26

2006-12-26

Coletta, Lori L. (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

With distinct wind deflector

Reexamination Certificate

active

07152908

ABSTRACT:
A system, method and media for reducing the aerodynamic drag of vehicles is disclosed. More particularly, at least one fan for directing air into a lower pressure region behind a vehicle in motion in order to reduce pressure drag is disclosed. Embodiments include one or more ducts from directing air from other parts of the vehicle to the at least one fan. In one embodiment, the operation of the at least one fan may be controlled based on sensed conditions, user control, or other means.

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