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Aerodynamic drag reducing apparatus

US7784854B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 3, 2008
Grant dateAug 31, 2010
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 3, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D35/007
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An aerodynamic drag reducing apparatus is adaptable for use with vehicles having downstream surfaces that are not streamlined. The apparatus consists of a series of nesting shapes and/or frameworks that extend rearward for use in a drag reducing configuration and collapse for use in a space saving configuration.

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