Patents by Inventor James W. Popa

James W. Popa 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).

  • Publication number: 20150175221
    Abstract: A drag reducing device for a commercial vehicle. The drag reducing device includes a rectangular frame having a pair of hinged sections. The frame is securable to the rear of the commercial vehicle and is sized so as to cover approximately half of the rear of the vehicle. The frame can be unfolded so that the hinged sections are arranged in the same plane and such that the frame covers the rear of the vehicle. The frame supports an inflatable member thereon, wherein the inflatable member is shaped such that it tapers towards a point at a rear portion thereof. The inflatable member substantially covers the rear of the tractor trailer when in use. Optionally, a control unit is provided for remotely inflating or deflating the inflatable member, wherein the control unit operates an air pump disposed within the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventor: James W. Popa
  • Patent number: 9051013
    Abstract: A drag reducing device for a commercial vehicle. The drag reducing device includes a rectangular frame having a pair of hinged sections. The frame is securable to the rear of the commercial vehicle and is sized so as to cover approximately half of the rear of the vehicle. The frame can be unfolded so that the hinged sections are arranged in the same plane and such that the frame covers the rear of the vehicle. The frame supports an inflatable member thereon, wherein the inflatable member is shaped such that it tapers towards a point at a rear portion thereof. The inflatable member substantially covers the rear of the tractor trailer when in use. Optionally, a control unit is provided for remotely inflating or deflating the inflatable member, wherein the control unit operates an air pump disposed within the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Inventor: James W. Popa