Patents by Inventor Paul F. Sutphen

Paul F. Sutphen 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).

  • Patent number: 4741569
    Abstract: An inflatable rear fairing to reduce drag incident to highway speed movement of box like trucks and trailers. The invention attaches, in one or more sections, to the rear door(s) of the vehicle and when inflated form an apex at its rear, to minimize the wind resistance of the vortex which normally forms at the rear of a square backed truck. The invention flattens, when deflated, to allow easy access for loading or unloading the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1988
    Inventor: Paul F. Sutphen