Patents
US 10875587 B2: Air fairing for frameless trailer
- Granted
- 2020-12-29
- Filed
- 2019-05-14 application 16411552
- Type
- Utility · 12 claims
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Abstract
An air fairing device is connected below the bottom a frameless trailer to improve aerodynamic efficiency and improve fuel economy. One embodiment of the air fairing device provides an air deflector positioned forward of a trolley which supports the frameless trailer at a rear end. A second embodiment of the air fairing device provides two deflectors mounted below the frameless trailer. The first deflector is attached and extends downward from an articulating arm, said arm connecting the trailer to a semi-tractor or truck. The second deflector connected to below the bottom of the frameless trailer and positioned rear of the first deflector and forward of the trolley. A third embodiment is similar to the second but further includes a third deflector positioned between two axles of the trolley.
Source: PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 (ipg201229.xml).
Assignees
| Assignee | Type | Place | Also on furp.org | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC. 77 patents | US company or organization | Alliance, OH | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
Inventors
| Inventor | Place | Patents | Person page | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott A. Kibler | Kensington, OH | 43 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 | |
| Eric R. Sabo | North Lima, OH | 5 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
CPC categories
| Subclass | Category | First group | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| B62D | Motor vehicles; trailers | B62D35/001 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
| Y02T | Climate change mitigation technologies related to transportation | Y02T10/82 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
Cooperative Patent Classification, as currently assigned (one row per subclass).
Assignments and security interests
| Recorded | What | From | To | Reel/frame | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-14 | Assignment Assignment of assignor's interest | KIBLER, SCOTT A. signed 2014-07-14 SABO, ERIC R. signed 2014-07-14 | MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC. ALLIANCE, OH | 49172/900 | ECORSEXC, file of 2026-09-25 |
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