Patents by Inventor Paul D. Kerian

Paul D. Kerian 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: 4601508
    Abstract: A streamlining appendage for the rearward end of a vehicle having a generally flat upright rearward surface includes a rearwardly tapering peripheral body defining and surrounding a rearwardly open plenum chamber. An opening is provided through the peripheral body for delivery of air into the plenum chamber for ejection through the open rearward end thereof to dissipate the partial vacuum which forms behind a forwardly moving vehicle. Air may be ducted to the appendage opening from higher pressure zones toward the forward end of the vehicle or from a forced air blower on the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1986
    Inventor: Paul D. Kerian