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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 21, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 21, 2010
Applicants:
James Francis Domo, Chagrin Falls, OH (US);
Patrick Edward Ryan, Auburn Township, OH (US);
Inventors:
James Francis Domo, Chagrin Falls, OH (US);
Patrick Edward Ryan, Auburn Township, OH (US);
Assignee:
Aerodynamic Trailer Systems, LLC, Aurora, OH (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B62D 37/02 (2006.01); B62D 35/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The present disclosure provides for drag reduction on a moving object through the atmosphere, thus increasing fuel efficiency. This is accomplished by attaching an inflatable boattail (i.e. drag reducer) to the aft face or rear end of a vehicle or trailer, thus delaying the flow separation to a point further downstream and mitigating the intensity of the negative pressure on the aft face.