Patents by Inventor Michael W. Camosy

Michael W. Camosy 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: 10071776
    Abstract: A wake convergence device for a vehicle is provided, wherein the vehicle has a vehicle top and first and second vehicle sides each extending from the vehicle top. The vehicle includes a vehicle leading edge, a vehicle trailing edge, and a vehicle longitudinal axis. The wake convergence device includes a first side panel positioned beside and spaced from the first vehicle side and including a first side panel leading edge that transitions from forward of the vehicle trailing edge to aft of the vehicle trailing edge. The wake convergence device also includes a second side panel positioned beside and spaced from the second vehicle side and including a first side panel leading edge that transitions from forward of the vehicle trailing edge to aft of the vehicle trailing edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Auto Research Center, LLC
    Inventor: Michael W. Camosy
  • Publication number: 20170088196
    Abstract: A wake convergence device for a vehicle is provided, wherein the vehicle has a vehicle top and first and second vehicle sides each extending from the vehicle top. The vehicle includes a vehicle leading edge, a vehicle trailing edge, and a vehicle longitudinal axis. The wake convergence device includes a first side panel positioned beside and spaced from the first vehicle side and including a first side panel leading edge that transitions from forward of the vehicle trailing edge to aft of the vehicle trailing edge. The wake convergence device also includes a second side panel positioned beside and spaced from the second vehicle side and including a first side panel leading edge that transitions from forward of the vehicle trailing edge to aft of the vehicle trailing edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventor: Michael W. Camosy
  • Patent number: 9493196
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide a wake convergence device that allows for the increase in pressure of the low pressure region created behind the “square-shaped” trailing edge of a trailer. The present embodiments also reduce the effect of the trailing edge tip vortices and re-streamlines the flow shedding off the sides and top of the semi-trailer. The wake convergence device mounts to an existing trailer with aerodynamic brackets and hinges in a manner that will not impede a trailer's current practical function for loading and unloading of its payload. The wake convergence device efficiently manages the trailer's trailing edge flow because of its positioning that allows a gap between the wake convergence device and the trailer sides or top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Auto Research Center, LLC
    Inventor: Michael W. Camosy
  • Publication number: 20150166129
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide a wake convergence device that allows for the increase in pressure of the low pressure region created behind the “square-shaped” trailing edge of a trailer. The present embodiments also reduce the effect of the trailing edge tip vortices and re-streamlines the flow shedding off the sides and top of the semi-trailer. The wake convergence device mounts to an existing trailer with aerodynamic brackets and hinges in a manner that will not impede a trailer's current practical function for loading and unloading of its payload. The wake convergence device efficiently manages the trailer's trailing edge flow because of its positioning that allows a gap between the wake convergence device and the trailer sides or top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventor: Michael W. Camosy
  • Publication number: 20140373615
    Abstract: A model motion system for providing controlled motion of a vehicle model with wheels on is provided. The model motion system includes a pitch system coupled to the vehicle model with wheels on to control a pitch range of motion of the vehicle; a roll system coupled to the vehicle model with wheels on to control a roll range of motion of the vehicle; and a yaw system coupled to the vehicle model with wheels on to control a yaw range of motion of the vehicle. The pitch system, the roll system, and the yaw system control the respective ranges of motion of the vehicle model with wheels on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Andrew Gunselman, Mike Wright, Michael W. Camosy