Drag reducing device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8845007
APP PUB NO 20130076063A1
SERIAL NO

13447481

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A drag reducing device includes an air flow turning component having a curved surface adapted to turn air flow passing over the curved surface, a first mounting component for connecting the air flow turning component to a rear door of the vehicle, and a second mounting component for connecting the air flow turning component to one of the opposite side walls of the vehicle. The mounting components are configured so that the air flow component is automatically in a deployed position when the rear door is closed, so the air flow turning component turns air flow passing along the side the vehicle inward to thereby reduce drag. The mounting components are further configured so that the air flow component is automatically stowed between the rear door and the vehicle side wall when the door is fully opened. The air turning component is sized for a minimal prominence when stowed.

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AERO INDUSTRIES INC4243 BRADBURY AVE INDIANAPOLIS IN 46241

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ryan, Reeder Carmel, US 3 43
Tuerk, James R Indianapolis, US 21 430
Vogel, John Columbus, US 40 663

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