Method and apparatus for directing a stream of pressurized fluid at a location forward of a wheel to improve the traction of the same

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PATENT NO 5301996
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08000209

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Apparatus and method for reducing the air pressure ahead of the contact patch of a rotating wheel by directing an air jet substantially at right angles or forwardly of right angle to the plane of the wheel to increase, improve traction and the heating characteristics. In an embodiment the air is heated so as to further improve the traction and other characteristics.

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ILLINOIS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER L L C4223 GROVE AVENUE GURNEE IL 60031

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Theis, Peter F 3203 Bay View La., McHenry, IL 60050 21 598

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