Patents by Inventor Adrian GAYLARD
Adrian GAYLARD has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11299218Abstract: An aerodynamic apparatus (10) for a vehicle (2), the aerodynamic apparatus comprising: a bonnet (12) having a leading edge (18) and a trailing edge (34); a bonnet spoiler (14) having a leading edge (30) and a trailing edge (32), and being positionable vertically above the bonnet (12) and separated therefrom to form an airflow duct (22) therebetween; and a grille (16) comprising a trailing edge (20) and a front face separated by a curved upper portion (28), wherein the trailing edge (20) of the grille (16) is positionable adjacent to the leading edge (18) of the bonnet (12).Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2017Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITEDInventors: Adrian Gaylard, Ross Turner, Matthew Beaven, Simon Tovey, Christopher Thompson
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Patent number: 10577034Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide airflow apparatus for a vehicle comprising: an airflow duct extending rearwardly from a front region of said vehicle, the airflow duct having an airflow inlet and an airflow outlet; a cooling duct, separate from the airflow duct, the cooling duct having a cooling inlet and a cooling outlet, wherein the airflow outlet is in proximity to the cooling outlet such that, in use, airflow through said airflow outlet influences airflow through said cooling outlet, the cooling outlet and/or the airflow outlet is in a bonnet of the vehicle and, in use, airflow exits the airflow outlet substantially parallel said bonnet.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Jaguar Land Rover LimitedInventors: Christopher Thompson, Adrian Gaylard
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Publication number: 20190270485Abstract: An aerodynamic apparatus (10) for a vehicle (2), the aerodynamic apparatus comprising: a bonnet (12) having a leading edge (18) and a trailing edge (34); a bonnet spoiler (14) having a leading edge (30) and a trailing edge (32), and being positionable vertically above the bonnet (12) and separated therefrom to form an airflow duct (22) therebetween; and a grille (16) comprising a trailing edge (20) and a front face separated by a curved upper portion (28), wherein the trailing edge (20) of the grille (16) is positionable adjacent to the leading edge (18) of the bonnet (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2017Publication date: September 5, 2019Inventors: ADRIAN GAYLARD, ROSS TURNER, MATTHEW BEAVEN, SIMON TOVEY, CHRISTOPHER THOMPSON
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Patent number: 10363976Abstract: A vehicle having a first lateral diffuser provided on a first side of the vehicle and a second lateral diffuser provided on a second side of the vehicle. The first and second lateral diffusers are movably mounted and can be displaced from a retracted position to at least a first deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2015Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Jaguar Land Rover LimitedInventors: Adrian Gaylard, Christopher Thompson, Ross Turner
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Patent number: 10315579Abstract: A vehicle having one or more guide vanes for guiding airflow along a side of the vehicle. The guide vane(s) can be moved from a retracted position to a deployed position. The vehicle can include sills which can be displaced laterally outwardly and downwardly a retracted position to a deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2015Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: Jaguar Land Rover LimitedInventors: Adrian Gaylard, Christopher Thompson
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Patent number: 10293870Abstract: A vehicle having a transverse panel and a transverse aerodynamic member, and a control unit. The transverse aerodynamic member is movable to an operating position in which it is spaced apart from the transverse panel. In that operating position, the transverse aerodynamic member is operable to direct airflow downwardly at the rear of the vehicle to control the vertical propagation of the wake formed behind the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2015Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Jaguar Land Rover LimitedInventors: Adrian Gaylard, Christopher Thompson, Ross Turner
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Patent number: 10227095Abstract: A vehicle having one or more guide vanes each disposed at each of a respective front and/or rear quarter of the vehicle for guiding the airflow in the vicinity of an adjacent wheel of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2015Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Jaguar Land Rover LimitedInventors: Adrian Gaylard, Christopher Thompson, Ross Turner
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Patent number: 10179613Abstract: The present application relates to a vehicle (401). A first duct (457) having a first duct inlet (467) and a first duct outlet (469) is provided on a first lateral side of the vehicle (401). A second duct (457) having a second duct inlet (467) and a second duct outlet (469) is provided on a second lateral side of the vehicle (401). The first and second duct inlets (467) are arranged substantially in line with or inset from the respective first and second lateral sides of the vehicle (401). The first and second duct outlets (469) are disposed at or proximal to a rear of the vehicle (401) and arranged, in use, to direct respective first and second jets of air inwardly to control the lateral propagation of a wake formed behind the vehicle (401). Duct sidewalls are formed by surfaces of rear pillars of the vehicle (401).Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2015Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: Jaguar Land Rover LimitedInventors: Adrian Gaylard, Christopher Thompson, Ross Turner
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Publication number: 20180229780Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide airflow apparatus for a vehicle comprising: an airflow duct extending rearwardly from a front region of said vehicle, the airflow duct having an airflow inlet and an airflow outlet; a cooling duct, separate from the airflow duct, the cooling duct having a cooling inlet and a cooling outlet, wherein the airflow outlet is in proximity to the cooling outlet such that, in use, airflow through said airflow outlet influences airflow through said cooling outlet, the cooling outlet and/or the airflow outlet is in a bonnet of the vehicle and, in use, airflow exits the airflow outlet substantially parallel said bonnet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2016Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Christopher THOMPSON, Adrian GAYLARD
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Publication number: 20170240224Abstract: A vehicle having a first lateral diffuser provided on a first side of the vehicle and a second lateral diffuser provided on a second side of the vehicle. The first and second lateral diffusers are movably mounted and can be displaced from a retracted position to at least a first deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2015Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Adrian GAYLARD, Christopher THOMPSON, Ross TURNER
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Publication number: 20170240222Abstract: A vehicle having one or more guide vanes each disposed at each of a respective front and/or rear quarter of the vehicle for guiding the airflow in the vicinity of an adjacent wheel of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2015Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Adrian GAYLARD, Christopher THOMPSON, Ross TURNER
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Publication number: 20170240221Abstract: The present application relates to a vehicle (401). A first duct (457) having a first duct inlet (467) and a first duct outlet (469) is provided on a first lateral side of the vehicle (401). A second duct (457) having a second duct inlet (467) and a second duct outlet (469) is provided on a second lateral side of the vehicle (401). The first and second duct inlets (467) are arranged substantially in line with or inset from the respective first and second lateral sides of the vehicle (401). The first and second duct outlets (469) are disposed at or proximal to a rear of the vehicle (401) and arranged, in use, to direct respective first and second jets of air inwardly to control the lateral propagation of a wake formed behind the vehicle (401). Duct sidewalls are formed by surfaces of rear pillars of the vehicle (401).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2015Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Adrian GAYLARD, Christopher THOMPSON, Ross TURNER
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Publication number: 20170240225Abstract: A vehicle (1; 101) is provided comprising a deployable closure panel (3; 103) which, in a deployed position, closes an air inlet (5; 105) of a vehicle body so that one edge thereof aligns with one edge of the vehicle body. A method is also provided for moving the closure panel (3; 103) into one of the deployed position and a retracted position, based on the vehicle (1; 101) satisfying a criterion. A control system (50) is provided for controlling deployment of the deployable closure panel. The control system (50) is configured progressively to deploy the deployable closure panel from the retracted position to the deployed position in dependence on an operating parameter associated with the vehicle (1; 101) to increase airflow through a closed channel formed by an airflow modification device disposed transversely across a recessed channel formed in a bonnet extending towards a bonnet rear edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2015Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Adrian GAYLARD, Christopher THOMPSON, Ian BOSSONS
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Publication number: 20170240223Abstract: A vehicle having a transverse panel and a transverse aerodynamic member, and a control unit. The transverse aerodynamic member is movable to an operating position in which it is spaced apart from the transverse panel. In that operating position, the transverse aerodynamic member is operable to direct airflow downwardly at the rear of the vehicle to control the vertical propagation of the wake formed behind the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2015Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Adrian GAYLARD, Christopher THOMPSON, Ross TURNER
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Publication number: 20170233012Abstract: A bonnet for a vehicle and a control unit. The bonnet includes a front edge and a rear edge. A recessed longitudinal channel is formed in the bonnet and extends from the front edge towards the rear edge. An airflow modification device is disposed transversely across the longitudinal channel for controlling airflow over the bonnet, wherein the airflow modification device and the recessed channel form a conduit, the conduit having a cross-sectional area which is diverging as the conduit extends towards the rear edge and/or a movable element may be provided to change the cross-sectional area.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2015Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Oliver LEGRICE, Adrian GAYLARD, Christopher THOMPSON, Ross TURNER
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Publication number: 20170225623Abstract: A vehicle having one or more guide vanes for guiding airflow along a side of the vehicle. The guide vane(s) can be moved from a retracted position to a deployed position. The vehicle can include sills which can be displaced laterally outwardly and downwardly a retracted position to a deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2015Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Adrian GAYLARD, Christopher THOMPSON