Patents by Inventor Karl Schwartz

Karl Schwartz 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: 20070257513
    Abstract: A tractor and trailer coupled together in tandem towing relationship is provided with an air deflector system attached to the tractor for aerodynamically reducing the drag on such combination by enclosing the space between the cab of the tractor and the trailer. A support means is attached to the frame of the tractor or body of the trailer. Two side fairings are movably attached to the support means for extending from the rear of the cab to the trailer, and wherein the side fairings mate with a top fairing. A means is provided for moving the side fairings from one position to another based upon the alignment between the trailer and the tractor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventor: Karl Schwartz
  • Patent number: D399046
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: RPM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl Schwartz, Roy Mueller