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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 21, 2017
Filed:
Mar. 12, 2015
Gary Alan Grandominico, Galena, OH (US);
Dominic Plauche Grandominico, Columbus, OH (US);
Raymond Augustus Mcdonald, Jr., Pooler, GA (US);
Bret Jameson Moss, Lewis Center, OH (US);
Gary Alan Grandominico, Galena, OH (US);
Dominic Plauche Grandominico, Columbus, OH (US);
Raymond Augustus McDonald, Jr., Pooler, GA (US);
Bret Jameson Moss, Lewis Center, OH (US);
RIDGE CORPORATION, Pataskala, OH (US);
Abstract
A resilient or flexible skirt panel assembly having an integral bracing system is provided. In operation, the bracing system need not attach directly to a trailer base rail. The innovation includes straight, straight-angled and curved skirt panel orientations. Additionally, angled braces, 'v-braces,' 'v-wings,' and integral rib bracing mechanisms are provided. In aspects, the skirt panel and bracing mechanisms can absorb (or bend) under force while effectively having a ‘memory’ to return to their original shape upon removal of the force. The skirt assembly can include a hem along the bottom edge of the skirt panel thereby enhancing performance and longevity of the assembly. Additionally, an 'anti-skid' clamping assembly can be employed to connect the skirt assemblies to the trailer I-beam, base rail or cross-members.