Patents by Inventor Ronald C. Krauss

Ronald C. Krauss 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: 4040582
    Abstract: A wind-utilization attachment for pneumatic-tired vehicle for automobiles, aircraft wheels, or the like. The attachment consists of an annular disc with spaced cups to catch head winds and convert their forces into rotational torque. The disc is secured to a wheel by opposing arcuate clamping segments having flanges engaged between the tire side wall and the wheel rim, the adjacent ends of the clamping segments being bolted together. A removable cover cap is engaged in the central aperture of the disc, which when removed, provides access to the securing fasteners of the associated wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1975
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1977
    Inventor: Ronald C. Krauss