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Drag reducing device for multi-truck shipment when mounted

CA 1301810 C · Owner: Wiley, Nathaniel C. Jr. · Inventors: Wiley, Nathaniel C. Jr.

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The rooftop drag reducing device comprises a top and a bottom and may be mounted to the cab of trucks for semi-trailers at the factory. The device may then be conveniently collapsed with the top fitting inside the bottom when multiple trucks are shipped with the second and third truck, for example, having their front wheels mounted to the fifth wheel of the truck in front of them. Since the drag reducing device has had its height reduced it will pass under low bridges. The device is initially integrally molded in one piece and cut into the top and bottom portions along a oblique cut line step. The top may be left connected to the bottom at the front to form a living hinge. Alternatively a, …

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  • Granted May 26, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 26, 2009.
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FiledOctober 29, 1987
GrantedMay 26, 1992
Term endedMay 26, 2009
Patent numberCA 1301810 C
Classification (IPC)B62D35/00

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19881991199419972000200320062009Application filedOct 29, 1987Patent grantedMay 26, 1992Term endedMay 26, 2009

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