Patents by Inventor Ronald J. Elwart

Ronald J. Elwart 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: 20080217957
    Abstract: An aerodynamic forebody device is provided for use with a tractor-trailer combination vehicle to be installed on the front of the semi-trailer. By optimizing the inclination angle of the top surface of the aerodynamic forebody device, aerodynamic drag is minimized. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald E. Schoon, Ronald J. Elwart, Fong-Loon Pan