Patent · US Expired

Mud flap

US6851717B1 · kind B1 · utility

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17References
19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 11, 2003
Grant dateFeb 8, 2005
Priority date—
Expiry dateJul 11, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D25/18
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mud flap adapted to be attached behind or outside a wheel of a vehicle. The mud flap includes an integrally-formed, mesh panel. The integrally-formed, mesh panel has a front face, a top edge and a plurality of strands. The plurality of strands define a plurality of openings adapted to permit air to flow therethrough. The sum of the areas of the plurality of openings represents at least 75% of the surface area of the front face of the panel. Each individual opening in the integrally-formed, mesh panel is sized such that it deflects substantially all water and roadway debris it encounters. The mud flap also includes a means for attaching the panel to a vehicle.

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