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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7703831 | Windshield unit for saddle-ride type vehicle A pressure difference rearward of a windshield is efficiently corrected in a windshield unit for a saddle-ride type vehicle provided with two types of air ducts for directing the air flow from the front of the vehicle to the upside of the vehicle and to the rear of ... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7464979 | Wind deflecting device A wind-deflecting and wind-guiding device is disposed in the region of a windshield of a motor vehicle. The device is formed, in particular, as a cowling extending in the transverse direction of the vehicle. A prestressing device biases lateral longitudinal end regi... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7357095 | Transparent edge-lighted instrument cluster An instrument cluster that is mountable on a top surface of a vehicle dashboard is disclosed. The instrument cluster includes a transparent dial that has indicia engraved thereon. A plurality of light emitting diodes are positioned in a center portion of the transpa... | 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 |
| 7338100 | Universal bumper guard The present invention relates to as a universal bumper guard including a retractable cover, a cover housing that contains the retractable cover, a frame holding the cover housing, connection devices for connecting the cover housing of the universal bumper guard to a... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7328770 | Strap silencer There is a noise reduction device for reducing noise from a vibrating strap. There is a securing member including a strip of material having a first surface including hook material and a second surface including loop material, wherein the securing member is configur... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7287789 | Break away grille A break away vehicle grille assembly having a first piece with a locking flange and a second piece located generally adjacent the first piece. The second piece also has a locking flange that is configured to align with and releasably connect with the locking flange ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7255387 | Vortex strake device and method for reducing the aerodynamic drag of ground vehicles An improved method and device for the reduction of aerodynamic drag and for increased fuel economy of ground vehicles by increasing the pressure on the rear surface of the vehicle with a plurality of vortices generated along the top and side surfaces of the ground v... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7240958 | Apparatus for reducing drag on unpowered vehicles The present invention relates to an apparatus with flexible attachments for reducing drag on a vehicle having a generally planar rear surface. The use of flexible vane attachments allows the rear doors of the trailer to fully open and close effortlessly. The apparat... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7237836 | Motor vehicle roof A motor vehicle roof with a roof plate which has a transparent plastic area to which a peripheral plastic edge is molded which is used especially as a cover visor and which extends downward. Furthermore, the roof plate has a nontransparent area with a holding frame ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7232175 | Wind, rock and bug deflector A debris deflector to deflect oncoming wind rocks and bugs by diverting the wind which is associated with rocks, bugs, and other debris instead of heading for the hood and windshield of a vehicle, and diverts these nuisances up and away from the vehicle's body. The ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7232170 | Side opening cargo rack A rack assembly secures articles to a motor vehicle having a liftgate. The liftgate defines a predetermined liftgate with, a bumper and a roof rack. The rack assembly includes first and second base mounts that are fixedly secured to the bumper. The rack assembly als... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7226118 | Wind stop device In order to improve a wind stop device, in particular, for convertible vehicles, comprising a wind blocker rising above a belt line of a body, and a cover connected to the wind blocker for an area, located behind the wind blocker in relation to a direction of travel... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7213533 | Foldable windshield for T-top watercraft A foldable windshield device for removable attachment to a T-top of a motorized watercraft includes: (a) a lower windshield portion including at least one lower attachment mechanism; (b) a foldable upper windshield... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7178859 | Method for controlling airflow 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... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7156452 | Hood shield A vehicle shield is provided according to the invention. The vehicle shield is constructed to avoid excessive hood flutter. The shield includes a hood protector region and an attachment region. The hood protector region is constructed for extending across at least a... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7147269 | Airflow control devices using current An airflow control device comprises a body and an active material in operative communication with the body. The active material, such as a shape memory material, is operative to change at least one attribute in response to an activation signal. The active material c... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7147271 | Airflow control devices with planar surfaces An airflow control device comprises a body and an active material in operative communication with the body. The active material, such as a shape memory material, is operative to change at least one attribute in response to an activation signal. The active material c... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7118652 | 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... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7097233 | Wind deflector of open car A roll bar is provided behind seats of an open car, and there is provided a wind deflector to deflect air flow coming from the vehicle rear during the open-state driving on the roll bar. The wind deflector is configured so as to have air permeability in such a manne... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7059664 | 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 a shape memory material, is operative to change at least one attribute in response to an activation signal. The active material c... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7044346 | Roof rack for recreational vehicle An apparatus for carrying cargo on a roof of a recreational vehicle which has a rooftop air conditioning unit is provided and has a space or well that is configured for receipt of the rooftop air conditioning unit therein. The cargo carrier may have cargo-receiving ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7029051 | Vehicle shield device and methods for manufacturing and shipping a vehicle shield device A molded plastic vehicle shield device includes a hood protector region and hood attachment region. The hood protector region is constructed for extending across a portion of a vehicle hood for protecting the vehicle hood. The hood protector region includes at least... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7007695 | Manner of attaching component elements to filtration material such as may be utilized in respiratory masks A component is attached to filtration material by providing the component with a deformable extension member that is preferably integral with the component and that extends from a base portion of the component. The extension member is inserted through an opening pro... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6979039 | Windshield unit for motorcycle This invention relates to a windshield unit for a motorcycle which is capable of reducing hissing noises of wind and improving performance of discharging water without detracting from the motorcycle's appearance while eliminating wind buffeting. The windshield unit ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6979050 | 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... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6959709 | Manner of attaching component elements to filtration material such as may be utilized in respiratory masks A component is attached to filtration material by providing the component with a deformable extension member that is preferably integral with the component and that extends from a base portion of the component. The extension member is inserted through an opening pro... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6910316 | Vehicle shield device and methods for manufacturing and shipping a vehicle shield device A vehicle shield device includes a hood protector region and hood attachment region. The hood protector region is constructed for extending across at least a portion of a vehicle hood for protecting the vehicle hood. The hood protector region includes at least one f... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6899376 | One piece A-pillar air deflector and windshield molding A motor vehicle provides redirection of the slipstream to keep side windows of the vehicle clear of grime thrown into the path of the vehicle as spray or carried by precipitation. Redirection of the slipstream is provided by a turbulence or eddy generating protrusio... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6899369 | Method and apparatus for reducing drag on a vehicle in motion and channeling air flow to form a bug shield A system for reducing turbulence and therefore improving fuel efficiency for land-operated vehicles uses at least one linear array of vortex generators along typically a leading edge of a vehicle profile. I addition an aerodynamic bug diversion system is provided fo... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6752446 | Vehicle shield device and methods for manufacturing and shipping a vehicle shield device A vehicle shield device is provided according to the invention. The vehicle shield device includes a hood protector region and hood attachment region. The hood protector region is constructed for extending across at least a portion of a vehicle hood for protecting t... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6736447 | Ducted aerodynamic front section of a vehicle A truck front section (120) including a grill (128), a hood (121), and a bridge assembly (137) is provided. The grill has a substantially vertical front surface and an upper portion. The hood has an upper panel (121) with a sloping... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6702364 | Method and apparatus for reducing drag on a vehicle in motion and channeling air flow to form a bug shield A system for reducing turbulence and therefore improving fuel efficiency for land-operated vehicles uses at least one linear array of vortex generators along typically a leading edge of a vehicle profile. I addition an aerodynamic bug diversion system is ... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6692066 | Air channeler for reducing wind resistance and method of use An air channeler device is provided for use with a vehicle having a forward and rearward end for reducing wind resistance of the vehicle. The air channeler has an air inlet for positioning within an air stream surrounding the vehicle so that air is receiv... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6612642 | Structure and method for installing exterior part A nut is buried previously in the inside of a roof spoiler to direct an axis center of its threaded hole to a working hole of an inner panel. A concave seat portion is formed on a surface of the roof spoiler on an outer panel side. A spacer is adhered to ... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6561575 | Air channeler for reducing wind resistance and method of use An air channeler device is provided for use with a vehicle having a forward and rearward end for reducing wind resistance of the vehicle. The air channeler has an air inlet for positioning within an air stream surrounding the vehicle so that air is receiv... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6547306 | Vehicle shield device and methods for manufacturing and shipping a vehicle shield device A vehicle shield device is provided according to the invention. The vehicle shield device includes a hood protector region and hood attachment region. The hood protector region is constructed for extending across at least a portion of a vehicle hood for p... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6547305 | Bug screen interface device A bug screen interface device for provide a gap blocking interface between a bug deflector and an automobile to reduce the collection of debris. The bug screen interface device includes a main member designed for covering a gap created between a bug defle... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6364408 | Air deflecting apparatus for a motor vehicle An apparatus for reducing buffeting in a vehicle caused by airflow over a removable or retractable roof-opening includes a rail that is mounted adjacently to the leading edge of the roof-opening. Attached to the rail is an angled deflector that diverts th... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6340192 | System and method for removing liquid from rear window of vehicle A system and method for efficiently removing rain water and the like from a rear window (backlite) of a vehicle. A rear spoiler or air deflector is provided for redirecting air toward the backlite and causing the speed of air flow to increase. A hydrophob... | 01/22/2002 |
