Abstract: A reversibly deployable spoiler for a vehicle comprises a body and an active material in operative communication with the body. The active material, such as shape memory material, is operative to change at least one attribute in response to an activation signal. The active material can change its shape, dimensions and/or stiffness producing a change in at least one feature of the active spoiler airflow control device such as shape, dimension, location, orientation, and/or stiffness to control vehicle airflow and downforce to better suit changes in driving conditions such as speed, while reducing maintenance and the level of failure modes. An activation device, controller and sensors may be employed to further control the change in at least one feature of the active spoiler airflow control device such as shape, dimension, location, orientation, and/or stiffness.

Abstract: A system for controlling fluid flow about a vehicle. The system comprises a fluid flow control device, an obstacle sensor for detecting obstacles, and a controller. The fluid flow control device has a body with at least one surface and an actuation means in operative communication with the surface. The actuation means is operative to alter at least one attribute of the fluid flow control device in response to a control signal. The controller has control logic for generating the control signal in response to the obstacle sensor.

Abstract: EVINCE, a glass lined vertical steam smoker bar-b-que grill that cooks on a tiered system. What is new with this outdoor grill is the concept, the glass lining, the vertical configuration & design, and the tiered cooking system. It can be used as a conventional bar-b-que grill, a steam smoke bar-b-que grill, or a steam smoker for curing meat. The vertical configuration of the unit gives the user a lot more control over the cooking and smoking process. There are four grates with a combined cooking area of six and a half feet and steam pan that measures fourteen and half inches in diameter by three and a half inches deep. Four hooks for hanging meat at top of container. The interior walls are lined with a special type of glass which protects the container from corrosion. The steam pan access door serves as the secondary exhaust port as the smoke is re-circulated.