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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8186746 | Passively deployable air dam for a vehicle An air dam assembly mounted under a front end of a vehicle includes a passively deployable air dam assembly. The passively deployable air dam assembly includes a passively deployable air dam having a front surface at least partially exposed to ram air when the vehic... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8177288 | Motor vehicle A motor vehicle with at least one air guide device, which can be extended by means of a drive device, and which can be adjusted to at least one intermediate position between a maximally extended and a completely retracted position. The motor vehicle comprises an adj... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8113571 | Passenger motor vehicle with rear-side air guiding device A passenger motor vehicle has an air guiding device (8) mounted at a rear end of the vehicle and moveable relative to the rear end by a setting-out mechanism (7). A mounting element (11) connects the setting-out mechanism (7) at a downwar... | 02/14/2012 |
| 7980624 | Device for actuating the pivoting movement of a vehicle flap The device for actuating a pivoting movement of a vehicle flap about a pivot axis includes a gas spring having a cylinder and a piston rod protruding from the cylinder. Either the cylinder or the piston rod is coupled to a fixed component of the vehicle body, and th... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7845709 | Active material actuated flow trips A vehicle flow trip, includes a moveable body portion in physical communication with a vehicle body, and an actuator comprising an active material in operative communication with the vehicle body and the moveable body portion; wherein the active material undergoes a... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7770962 | Dynamic automobile wing Apparatus and method for an airfoil being disposed on the rear of an automobile or like vehicle. The angle of the airfoil is controlled by a bob weight connected to the airfoil through a series of linkages so that when the vehicle accelerates or de-accelerates, the ... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7744147 | Deflector for responding vehicle speed The present invention relates to a deflector for responding a vehicle speed including a deflector body installed at a door frame to rotate diagonally toward the rear of the vehicle, wherein one end of the deflector body in the front of the vehicle is connected via a... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7717494 | Vehicle body underside air flow controller There is provided a vehicle-body underside airflow controller capable of obtaining an optimum aerodynamic performance by detecting vehicle speed and by controlling a rise angle of an under-cover (10) corresponding to the vehicle speed by driving actuators ( | 05/18/2010 |
| 7708335 | Air-guiding device of a vehicle The invention relates to an air-guiding device (10) of a vehicle (1), comprising a spoiler (12) fastened to a spoiler base (14), and an adjusting device (20) for adjusting the spoiler base (14) between an inoperative positio... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7703839 | Airflow control devices based on active materials An airflow control device comprises a body and an active material in operative communication with the body. The active material, such as shape memory material, is operative to change at least one attribute in response to an activation signal. The active material can... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7686384 | Spoiler A spoiler device, especially a rear spoiler, is adjustable between a non-usage setting and at least one usage setting. The rear spoiler is joined at its rear end area as viewed in the direction of travel via a covering device having a folded structure with a body, e... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7681942 | Accessory for a motorcycle The invention provides a fairing assembly (10) for a motorcycle (12) including an aerodynamic shield (11) and a mounting arrangement for mounting the shield (11) on a motorcycle (12). The shield (11) is operable between a st... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7665798 | Means and methods to reduce drags A drag reduction mean which consists a duct and a support mean which duct can reflect passed through flows and which is mounted on one end of the support mean which another end can be mounted on an object which can move in a fluid; the length of the support mean bei... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7661753 | Adjustable aerodynamic splitter An adjustable aerodynamic splitter for a motor vehicle having a rearward flexible segment for attachment to the vehicle body and a forward more rigid segment, wherein the forward segment's leading edge is arranged for selectively attaching thereto an extension strip... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7641262 | Retractable air deflection apparatus for reduction of vehicular air drag An air deflection apparatus for reduction of vehicular air drag comprises at least one air deflection element coupled to a rear portion of the vehicle but not to the rear-facing surface of the vehicle or, in other embodiments, at least one air deflection element cou... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7625035 | Air guiding system for a vehicle A vehicle air guiding system in a rear area of the vehicle has a central air guiding element displaceable between a moved-in inoperative position into a moved-out operative position. Lateral air guiding elements, which are displaceable together with the central air ... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7607718 | Rear wing device A rear wing device for a motor vehicle has a wing body which extends transversely with respect to a longitudinal direction of the vehicle and horizontally and is disposed laterally between two side parts extending parallel to the longitudinal direction and verticall... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7578543 | Air guiding device for a motor vehicle Proposed is an air guiding device for a motor vehicle, comprising a spoiler element (16) which extends substantially in the vehicle transverse direction and which can be moved by means of a setting-out kinematic arrangement, which predefines a movement path, ... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7578542 | Motor vehicle A motor vehicle has at least one illuminating device in a rear region and at least one wind-deflecting device likewise arranged in the rear region. The wind-deflecting device can be activated. According to the invention, the at least one wind-deflecting device is pa... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7484791 | Air-guiding assembly for reducing wind drag An air-guiding assembly for reducing the wind drag is provided at a tail end of a vehicle body and has a hollow frame. The frame is constituted of a plurality of air-guiding plates. These air-guiding plates are each formed into a curved shape. An airflow path is for... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7481482 | Motor vehicle with at least one aerodynamic spoiler A motor vehicle is equipped with at least one aerodynamic spoiler that can be extended by a drive system. The spoiler includes an air deflector panel which is supported by an articulated raising mechanism. The raising mechanism holds the air deflector panel in posit... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7438347 | Air guiding system for a vehicle An air guiding system for a vehicle, particularly for a passenger car, is arranged in a rear area of the vehicle and has a main air guiding element that can be displaced from a moved-in inoperative position into a moved-out operative position. Viewed in the longitud... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7431382 | Air guiding system for a vehicle A vehicle air guiding system in a rear area of the vehicle has a central air guiding element displaceable between a moved-in inoperative position into a moved-out operative position. Lateral air guiding elements, which are displaceable together with the central air ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7429074 | Airflow control devices based on active materials An airflow control device comprises a body and an active material in operative communication with the body. The active material, such as shape memory material, is operative to change at least one attribute in response to an activation signal. The active material can... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7399026 | Air guiding system for a vehicle An air guiding system for a vehicle, particularly a passenger car, that is arranged in a rear area of the vehicle and has at least one central main air guiding element displaceable from a moved-in inoperative position into a moved-out operative position. Lateral aux... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7387331 | Air guiding system for a vehicle An air guiding system for a vehicle, particularly for a passenger car, is arranged in a rear area of the vehicle and has at least one central main air guiding element that can be displaced between a moved-in inoperative position into a moved-out operative position. ... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7387330 | Air guiding system for a vehicle An air guiding system for a vehicle, particularly for a passenger car, arranged in a rear area of the vehicle and having at least one central main air guiding element that can be displaced from a moved-in inoperative position into a moved-out operative position. Lat... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7380870 | Air guiding system for a vehicle An air guiding system for a vehicle, particularly for a passenger car, is arranged in a rear area of the vehicle and has at least one central main air guiding element that can be displaced from a moved-in inoperative position into a moved-out operative position. Lat... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7380871 | Air guiding system for a vehicle An air guiding system for a vehicle, particularly for a passenger car, is arranged in a rear area of the vehicle and has at least one central main air guiding element that can be displaced between a moved-in inoperative position and a moved-out operative position. L... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7367608 | Wind stop device In order, in the case of a wind stop device for motor vehicles, in particular, convertible vehicles, comprising a cover for a section of a passenger compartment opening of a vehicle body, this cover being arranged at the level of a belt line of the vehicle body, and... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7360818 | Structure of auxiliary tail gate of vehicle A structure of an auxiliary tail gate, to open and close a main cargo area when it is impossible to provide enough space to move a main tail gate because another vehicle or obstacle is parked or placed near, and to store small cargo separately from the main cargo ar... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357442 | Post pressurizing material treatment for bodies moving through fluid A post pressurizing material is preferably embodied in a layered system of gridwork in the form at least two back-to-back screens which can be attached to the rear surface of a body with a peripheral border around the screens. The screens have the ability to entrap ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7357441 | Aerodynamic improvement for convertible car This uncoverable vehicle is of the type including, at least, a windscreen (5), a sliding roof, and two front seats (3, 4); it also includes a wind deflector in the form of a panel (6) fitted with a front rim (7) and a rear rim (8),... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7347485 | Exterior surface mounted adjustable wind deflector A wind deflector assembly attachable to the exterior, front or side surface of a vehicle windshield or body, adaptable to be connected to differently shaped and contoured windshields and bodywork, tunable to obtain the desired wind deflection effect and, in some emb... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7334468 | Control logic for fluid flow control devices A system for controlling a fluid flow control device positioned on a surface of a vehicle. The system includes a fluid flow control device, a ground clearance sensor and a controller. The fluid flow control device has a body with at least one surface and an actuatio... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7328764 | Heat exchanger plenums for go-karts Heat exchanger systems for go-karts include a heat exchanger and a plenum that channels air to the heat exchanger to increase cooling efficiency while reducing drag. The plenum has an intake with an area less than a cross-sectional area of a portion of the plenum wh... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7328936 | Wind stop device A wind stop device, in particular for a convertible, includes a multi-part wind partition and a multi-part cover partition. A left and a right cover partition part can be folded about a cover partition folding axis and at the same time a left and a right wind partit... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325864 | Rotating automotive grille assembly A rotating automotive grille assembly that produces a distinctive and unique appearance for the front end of a motor vehicle where a plurality of elongated bars rotates either by airflow or by a motor. ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322638 | Spoiler for a motor vehicle A spoiler for a motor vehicle, in particular a passenger vehicle, is mounted in the rear-end area on the vehicle and comprises a spoiler element which is movable from a resting position in which it is integrated into the shape of the rear-end area and into an extend... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7287798 | Tailgate assembly and method of operating the same A tailgate assembly and method of operating the same. The assembly includes a door portion movable between a closed position and an open position. An extendable spoiler is operably attached to the door portion. An extendable floorbed is operably attached to the door... | 10/30/2007 |
