Cargo box with aerodynamic textured surface

US10118564B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Thule Sweden AB · SE

Inventors

• Frederic L. Clark · Plano, US
• Timothy J. Makris · Sandy Hook, US
• Joe Settelmayer · McKinleyville, US
• John R. Laverack · Southbury, US
• Gregor Weaver · Waterbury, US
• Kevin Bogoslofski · Southington, US
• Ian McLeran · Woodbury, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 10, 2013
• Grant date: Nov 6, 2018
• Expiry date: Sep 10, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60R9/05
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A cargo box attachable to a vehicle that includes a cover shell having a textured portion that lessens aerodynamic drag on the combination of the vehicle and cargo box.