Deflector for hatchbacks and the like

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Hatchback and station wagon rear windows often suffer from dust, snow and rain deposition when driven in adverse weather conditions and perforated or solid air deflectors are normally secured across the rear of the roof of such vehicles in an attempt to deflect air over the rear window in order to keep same relatively clean. Sometime rear window wipers are employed. The attachment of such deflectors in the correct location for efficient operation is often difficult particularly with hatchbacks inasmuch as it must be relatively close to the upper transverse edge of the hatchback panel in order to be efficient but this often interferes with the closing of the hatchback panel. The present …