Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a substantially planar business communication assembly that has one or more ablated recesses or depressions which are created through the use of electromagnetic radiation. The assembly preferably includes first and second portions that are joined to one another to form a composite construction. The business form is typically provided with an ablated depression in one of the two portions. The depression has a depth that is sufficient such that when a removable element is placed within the depression the surface of the removable element is substantially planar with the surface of at least one of the surfaces of the portions used to make up the assembly.

Abstract: An expanded content label including independently accessible information fields. In one embodiment, the label includes an overlaminate and an expanded content device having fan-folded panels and first and second information fields. Optionally, the information fields are in different languages. The overlaminate is secured over the panels so that margins extend beyond opposing edges. Each margin is releasably and resealably adhered to a base label and/or an article. The panels fan-fold open when one margin is released to provide a user with a view of the first information field, but not the second information field, and vice versa when the other margin is released. A related method includes: providing a fan-folded device; placing an overlaminate over the device to form margins, and securing the device to a label base, wherein the margins are independently releasable and resealable to fan-fold open the device and selectively access either information field.

Abstract: An intermediate piece for connection between a column tube, adapted for containing a fluid separation material for separating different compounds of a fluid, and a fitting element adapted for fitting the column tube to another element within a fluid path, the intermediate piece comprising a tapered section adapted for spatially distributing the fluid between the fitting element and the column tube, a flow-through element having an open channel through which the fluid is transportable, and a sleeve element adapted to be put as a cap onto an end portion of the column tube and having a through hole. The flow-through element is insertable or inserted in the through hole, and the hardness of the flow-through element is higher than the hardness of the sleeve element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support tube for a shrink sleeve for an electric cable joint, the tube serving to support a sleeve in an expanded state and then to be removed so as to allow the sleeve to shrink onto the joint. According to the invention, the support tube is constituted by an open tube fitted on its two longitudinal edges with mutual engagement means.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method of protecting underground utility pipes and fixtures attached thereto from corrosion and shifting earth, wherein the system includes an enclosure adapted to enclose a pipe portion and fixture and which is adapted to receive or house material to provide corrosion protection to the pipe portion and fixture.

Abstract: A connector for a flexible pipe comprises a connector body having an end portion for coupling to a flexible pipe. The end portion includes a frusto-conical portion and an adjacent cylindrical portion. The frusto-conical portion has its widest portion adjacent the cylindrical portion and has a diameter greater than the diameter of the cylindrical portion and forms a radially extending substantially transverse shoulder with the cylindrical portion to force the pipe to form a bulge around the shoulder. The frusto-conical portion has its narrowest portion with a diameter slightly less than the inside diameter of the pipe to facilitate insertion into the pipe. A ring has a cylindrical inner surface with an inside diameter substantially equal to the outside diameter of the pipe. The ring is positioned to overlie the shoulder thereby to compress the bulge against the shoulder and seal the pipe to the connector body.

Abstract: Fitting connections for corrugated metal tubing. The connection includes a body having an externally-threaded end, a nut or other fastener which is threadably engageable with the body end, and a collet which is receivable coaxially within the fastener. The collet is formed as a series of individual, arcuate tangs which are joined together by a retaining collar, the collar allowing the segments to be resiliently opened within the fastener so as to allow the crests of the tubing to pass therethrough. The fitting may be pre-assembled with the collet segments being received coaxially within the fastener with the collar extending rearwardly from the fastener, and with the fastener then being partially threaded onto the fitting body.

Abstract: A fluid connector assembly 10 for a fuel pipe of a motor vehicle comprises a plug 12 and a housing 11. The housing 11 has an end opening 23 and the plug 12 has a free end 26 for insertion through the end opening 23. The housing 11 also includes a seal housing portion 16 for receiving the free end 26 of the plug 12 and a coupling portion 17. The plug 12 includes first and second annular ribs 27, 28 spaced apart from each other and offset from the free end 26. The annular ribs 27, 28 are arranged to successively be held by a pair of grips 24 located inside the coupling portion when the plug 12 is inserted into the housing 11 in such a way that when the first annular rib 27 is retained by the grips 24 the plug 12 is sealed by seal means 18 in the seal housing portion 16 and when the second annular rib 28 is retained by the grips 24 the first annular rib 27 is housed between the coupling portion 17 and the seal housing portion 16.

Abstract: A radially expandable sealed tubular joint for use in oil and gas wells having a pair of radially expandable tubular elements each having threading at a free end thereof and coupled to one another to form a flush joint connection, the threading including hooked incomplete threads located at least adjacent the free ends, and a sealing substance extending between and adhering to the threading of one element and the threading of the other element, wherein after a radial expansion of the coupled pair of elements the sealing substance remains extended between and adhered to the threading of one element and the threading of the other element. The sealing substance is either a greaseless elastomeric sealant coated on one or both of the pair of elements or a pure metal applied to each of the pair of elements.

Abstract: An end fitting for a piping system requires no tools for tightening or seal agents for sealing. The end fitting includes a sealing body adopted to receive a pipe member, which includes an externally threaded portion. The sealing body includes an internally threaded section, which is shorter than the externally threaded portion of the pipe member. A seal retainer is placed in an annular groove made in the sealing body. The seal retainer is adopted to contact the externally threaded portion of the pipe member prior. After the contact takes place, the oppositely threaded portions of the sealing body and the pipe member are engaged.

Abstract: In a power supply apparatus having an engine operated generator, the operation of the power supply apparatus is improved in the efficiency in a light load region. The generator 1 is driven by the engine. The output of the generator 1 is converted into alternating power of a particular frequency by a rectifier circuit 2 and a converter 4 and is output to a load. A two-way DC-DC converter 5 supplies the power of a battery 6 to the converter 4. When a load current is equal to or less than a predetermined value, the power generated by the battery 6 is supplied to the load, and the power generated by the generator 1 is not used. If the power supply ability of the battery 6 is lowered, the power generated by the generator 1 is supplied to the load, and the battery 6 is charged.

Abstract: A control unit uses upper and lower limit guard values to limit a power generation quantity of a power generator and thereby to maintain the current combustion mode during power generation of the power generator. The control unit computes a remaining electric charge of a battery. When the remaining electric charge drops to a predetermined value or below, the control unit cancels a combustion mode maintaining operation, which maintains the current combustion mode, is cancelled, so that priority is given to the power generation of the power generator to recover the remaining electric charge of the battery. Also, when an electric power consumption in a vehicle is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the combustion mode maintaining operation is cancelled, and the power generation quantity of the power generator is controlled in a manner that does not cause overdischarge of the battery.

Abstract: A wind driven electric generator apparatus includes a pair of wind-driven, counter-rotating propeller units placed back to back with each other. A first power transmission system is connected to the pair of counter-rotating propeller units for converting wind energy into mechanical energy. A second power transmission system is connected to the first power transmission system. A generator is connected to the second power transmission system for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy. Propeller unit orientation means are supported by a first transmission housing for orienting the pair of counter-rotating propeller units with respect to wind that is sensed. Self-adjusting propeller blade angle adjustment means are supported by the pair of counter-rotating propeller units for adjusting propeller blade angles in response to wind that is sensed.

Abstract: A wind turbine includes a turbine rotor with at least one blade and a generator with a rotor and a stator. The turbine rotor is mechanically coupled with the rotor of the generator. A diode rectifier is electrically coupled to the stator of the generator. A direct current link is electrically coupled with the diode rectifier. A line converter is electrically coupled with the direct current link.

Abstract: A machine for transferring power and producing electricity in a jet engine. with a ring connecting the tips of the compressor and turbine blades containing embedded high energy magnets, a set of coils for each rotating stage of the engine in the outer engine case, a power transfer and distribution system, a control system to regulate the engine and energy distribution, a ultracapacitor and efficient battery storage system, a set of magnetic bearings for each rotating stage, and a cooling system for the first couple turbine stages to keep the magnets from melting.

Abstract: An electric power generation system 10 with a combustion turbine 12 as a prime mover for a main generator 16 is provided. The power generation system includes a dynamoelectric machine 30 that may be used both as the starting motor and as a generator to provide a source of excitation power that is essentially independent of a local power system and thereby not susceptible to voltage fluctuations and/or power interruptions.

Abstract: A system for energy exploitation of fluvial currents, onto bridges (P) or onto special structures, and for the collection of altitude water to be used as potential energy, and for the application to bi-directional or multi-directional marine and wind currents comprising:—a plurality of floats (1) for the controlled immersion of turbines (4);—a plurality of hooking rods (2) for installation; —a plurality of electric turbines (4) with protection grates (5) and baffles (6);—a plurality of underground downflow channels (7) for the elimination of flood;—a plurality of devices for pumping the water into basins or storage reservoirs;—a plurality of structures (14, 15) shaped for the exploitation of bidirectional wind or submarine currents;—a plurality of structures (18) shaped for the energy exploitation of multi-directional wind or submarine currents.

Abstract: Electricity is produced by harvesting energy from flowing water, which does not harm the environment and which does not consume natural resources. A paddle wheel is stationarily positioned to penetrate the surface of a body of water. A plurality of paddle wheels may be deployed on a single floating platform to optimize the transfer of the energy contained in the flow of water passing the floating platform. Each paddle wheel is geared to rapidly rotate a generator axle of an electricity generator of the type conventionally deployed for wind turbines on “wind farms”. Each paddle wheel powers a plurality of electricity generators. Structure is provided to compensate for variations in flow rates in the body of water to intensify a flow of the water and to vary a depth of penetration of the paddle wheel into the water.

Abstract: The present disclosure disclosures methods and systems for harnessing wind to create electricity. The present disclosure discloses a helical blade vertical axis wind generator. One or more blades are spun by the force of wind which in turn spins a generator and produces electricity.

Abstract: A retractable safety edge mechanism includes a safety edge for projecting ahead of a leading edge of a door, a link attached to the safety edge for pivotal fixation to the door, a lever mechanism for pivotal fixation to the door; and switch means disposed on one or both of the link and the lever mechanism operable by relative movement therebetween. Rotation of the lever mechanism in a retraction direction causes rotation of the link to retract the extended safety edge and the lever mechanism projects ahead of the safety edge. The safety edge mechanism may be incorporated into a powered door system.

Abstract: A cancel lever device is disclosed for a door handle mechanism of a motor vehicle. The device includes a cancelling portion having a first and a second side, the cancelling portion being pivotally secured relative to the door handle mechanism about a pivotal axis. The cancelling portion defines a leading edge and a biasing device is provided for biasing the leading edge such that in a first pivotal location thereof, the door handle mechanism is operable and in a second pivotal location of the leading edge, movement of the door handle mechanism is inhibited. The leading edge defines a channel and a bumper is disposed within the channel for cushioning movement of the cancelling portion when the leading edge moves from the second to the first location. The bumper includes a retaining protrusion which cooperates with the channel for retaining the bumper within the channel.

Abstract: A low-cost combination tilt-lock-latch mechanism for a sliding window that combines ease of installation and adjustment with simplicity of use. The mechanism includes at least one tilt-latch mechanism adapted for mounting in the window sash. The tilt-latch mechanism includes a housing and a plunger having a latch bolt portion retractable within the housing. A plunger latch member automatically latches the plunger in a retracted position to enable tilting of the sash. Further, the mechanism may include an actuator mechanism and a flexible linking member. The tilt-latch may include a locking member adjustable from outside the housing of the tilt latch, to lock the flexible linking member to the plunger, thereby operably coupling the actuator mechanism with the tilt-latch.

Abstract: An actuator device applies force to an integrated circuit package to enable temporary contact between a plurality of contacts on the integrated circuit package and to a set of test contacts carried on a contactor mounted on a circuit board. A cover is hinged at one side, and rotates to position that allows an actuator element to apply force through a lead backer to the integrated circuit package or its leads, pressing the integrated circuit contacts against the test contacts. A latch opposite to the hinge holds the cover in the closed position. An interlock mechanism may be provided to prevent operating the latch unless the actuator element has withdrawn the lead backer from the integrated circuit or its leads, thereby preventing damage to components.

Abstract: A flush bolt with improved travel is disclosed. The flush bolt is composed of a housing with a slotted longitudinal cavity in its face and a bore at least partially through one end of the housing and passing far enough through the housing as to engage with the slot. A bolt is within the bore and a coupling lever is rotatably coupled to a bolt at one end and to a slotted actuator arm at a centrally located point. The slotted actuator arm is coupled at one end to the housing at a point centrally located within the longitudinal cavity so that when pivoted, the slotted actuator arm transfers its pivotal movement to angular movement in the coupling lever and, in turn, into linear motion of the bolt.

Abstract: The invention relates to a safety lock for a closing-off device which can be opened, having an actuating unit with an actuator which is guided in a displaceable manner, and having a locking unit into which the actuator, with the closing-off device closed, can be pushed and can be locked via an electromagnetically actuable, pivotable catch, by way of interengaging engagement surfaces, the actuator having a trigger element and the locking unit having a response element which, with the actuator pushed in, reacts to the trigger element by emitting an electric signal which triggers the locking action, in the case of which the catch can be pivoted about an axis extending parallel to the movement direction of the actuator, and the engagement surfaces of the catch and of the actuator run perpendicularly to the movement direction.

Abstract: A power release mechanism for a vehicle door latch includes a rotary claw having a mouth to releasably retain a striker, a pawl abutment and a cam surface. The power release mechanism includes a pivotably mounted pawl resiliently biased to contact the pawl abutment to retain the claw in a latched condition and to contact the cam surface when in a released condition. A power drive formation includes an input member configured to receive drive from a power actuator and an output member. One of the input member and the output member includes first and second stall abutments, and the other of the input member and the output member includes a follower configured for contact with the first and second stall abutments during power release of the pawl. Each of the first and second stall abutments is configured to retain the follower and thereby stall the power actuator. The first stall abutment is contactable by the follower to lift the pawl from the claw.

Abstract: A lock mechanism for a vehicle door latch includes a lock actuator drivingly coupled to a lock link for movement of the lock link between a first position corresponding to a locked state of a latch and a second position corresponding to an unlocked state of the latch. The mechanism further includes a superlock actuator drivingly connected to a superlock link slidably mounted for movement of the superlock link between a third position corresponding to a superlocked state of the latch and a fourth position corresponding to a non-superlocked state of the latch. A fixed abutment surface and an inside lock lever are mounted such that movement of the lock link between the first and second positions may be achieved when the superlock link is in the fourth position. When the superlock link is the third position, the relative positions of the inside lock lever, the superlock link and the abutment surface prevent movement of the lock link between the first and second positions.

Abstract: A hook device is described, comprising a hook base, an attractive member, a slider and a hook. The hook base includes a containing chamber, in which the containing chamber has an opening. The attractive member is set in a sidewall of the containing chamber and is opposite to the opening. The slider is deposed within the containing chamber, in which the slider has a top surface. The hook is deposed in the containing chamber and is on the top surface of the slider, in which a magnetic attractive power is induced between the hook and the attractive member. The hook may further include a secondary hook base having a hook groove corresponding to the opening. A portion of the hook is removed out through the opening of the containing chamber and is clipped in the hook groove by pushing the slider.

Abstract: The invention relates to a safety lock (1) for opening members (2), such as doors and windows, comprising a stop shoulder (3) arranged adjacent to the frame (4) of the door, a locking means (5) arranged adjacent to the door (2) and movable along the plane of the door, and movingly overlapping the stop shoulder (3). The locking means (5) is operable at least from the inside of the door (2), said locking means (5), having a locked position, a safety position and an open position. Said locking means (5) constitutes both lock and limitation for the opening movement of the door. The end part (6) of the locking means is, when the locking means (5) is in its safety position, movable a limited distance perpendicular to the plane of the door. The end part (6) of said locking means engages an abutment means (7) arranged adjacent to the frame (4) and thus limits the opening movement of the door.

Abstract: A folding push bar mechanism for use with a casement window includes a folding push bar having a first linkage and a second linkage operatively coupled to the first linkage to pivot with respect thereto, and a push bar immobilizer. The push bar immobilizer is mounted on the frame of the casement window and selectively engages the push bar to prevent movement of the sash of the casement window with respect to the window frame. The push bar immobilizer preferably includes a pair of spaced apart, parallel, upper and lower plates between which the push bar passes, and a thumb screw which is threadingly received by the upper parallel plate and which selectively engages the push bar to prevent movement of the window sash with respect to the window frame.

Abstract: A lock for locking a lid to a receptacle has a bolt extending into aligned holes in overlapping parts thereof. A handle is detachably connected to an outer end of the bolt for pulling the bolt. An expansion mechanism in the form of wedges, a chain or other mechanisms, expands to an expanded geometry larger than the aligned holes to prevent withdrawing the bolt, and contracts to a contracted geometry which is at most equal to the dimension of the aligned holes for allowing withdrawing of the bolt. An actuator mounted in the bolt engages the expansion mechanism for moving it from the expanded geometry to the contracted geometry when the actuator is pushed. A biasing spring engaged to the actuator biases it in the withdrawing direction.

Abstract: A tamper evident seal assembly includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. A housing is adapted to anchor the first end of the elongated member. A hollow member is provided through aligned apertures of a door handle and a door handle bracket of a container. The second end of the elongated member is feed through the hollow member.

Abstract: A stay structure includes a stay main body having a ball-like portion at one end thereof, and a base member configured to hold the ball-like portion. The base member includes a first base portion and a second base portion detachably attached to the first base portion. The first base portion is provided with an upwardly protruded peripheral wall portion. The peripheral wall portion is divided into a plurality of divided wall pieces, and is provided with a recessed groove portion capable of holding an external periphery of the stay main body. The second base portion is provided with a pedestal portion fitted to the peripheral wall portion. The pedestal portion has at its upper surface a recessed curved surface on which the ball-like portion is swingably disposed. The ball-like portion is swingably held by and between the inner surface of the peripheral wall portion and the curved surface of the pedestal portion.

Abstract: An adjustable striker plate assembly for a double door having a slidable member providing for adjustment of the striker plate in a horizontal direction and an adjustable member for adjusting the striker plate in a vertical direction. Two fasteners pass through the striker plate and through the slidable member and into two threaded holes in the adjustable member. A cam is rotatably coupled to the adjustable member for adjusting and holding the adjustable member in place until the fasteners are tightened.

Abstract: A retrofittable reinforced doorjamb plate extending along the facing side of a door jamb. Installation of the reinforced door jamb plate requires any potential intruder to use enough force to drive the reinforced door jamb plate through the entire width of the door jamb. The reinforced doorjamb plate can be easily installed on an existing doorjamb and easily manufactured, but not easily defeated by an intruder.

Abstract: A bumper reinforcement for a vehicle includes a main body formed from a steel plate and including a front surface of which each end has an inclined surface inclined rearward and outwardly in a side direction and a cover welded to the main body at the both ends of the main body for covering the inclined surface and having a flange welded to a base plate for closing an opening provided in the main body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method for detecting parking infractions.

Abstract: The robotic system forms a curved bumper from a straight bumper bar and includes a hydraulic press with a die set therein for placing curved surfaces on bumper bars. A gravity feed magazine loader is located on one side of the press and an electronic checking apparatus is located at the other side of the press for measuring the surfaces on curved bumper bars. A robot is located in the space between the loader and the checking apparatus. The robot has an end effecter having a frame and carrying first and second pairs of spaced apart grippers, with the first pair of grippers being closer together than the second pair of grippers. The first pair of grippers picks up and hold a straight bumper bar and it is delivered by the robot from the loader to the hydraulic press and die set.

Abstract: The present invention relates to as a universal bumper guard including a retractable cover, a cover housing that contains the retractable cover, a frame holding the cover housing, connection devices for connecting the cover housing of the universal bumper guard to an interior region of the trunk of the automobile, wherein the connection devices are slidably connected to the frame.

Abstract: “Catch-it” is a new invention that will allow the pet walking process to be a more pleasurable one. With the “Catch-it” you don't have to See-it, Smell-it, or Touch-it, you will not leave any dog waste behind and there is no need to bend. Simply place the “Catch-it” under the pet when he gets into the pooping position allowing the poop to go directly into the bag. When he is done release the lever to close the bag. Once the bag is closed on the rims lift the “Catch-it toward you, take the pull string; pull it in a downward direction; the bag with the poop in it will remain closed, tighten up and come off the rims at the same time. Thus you won't have to “See it, Smell it, or Touch it. The “Catch-it will also prevent any waste from being left behind and there is no need to bend to pick anything up.

Abstract: A method for forming a component (210) for a vehicle includes providing a substrate (230) that includes a relatively rigid material and providing a skin (222) adjacent at least a portion of the substrate such that a cavity is formed between the substrate and the skin. The method also includes coupling at least a portion of the skin to the substrate and introducing a material (240) into the cavity after securing at least a portion of the skin to the substrate. The skin and the material introduced into the cavity form a cushioned region for the vehicle component.

Abstract: The invention provides a cab roof of a vehicle with a movable panel. The cab is provided with a front windscreen, a rear deck or rear walls, and door frames at both sides. The door frames are connected with the front windscreen at the front side, with the rear decks or rear walls at the rear side, forming the enclosing sidewalls of the cab. The connecting cover is hinged with the enclosing sidewalls at the front end, and is provided with rear windscreen at the rear end. The entire cab roof is consisted of the connecting cover and the rear windscreen. A telescopic bellow is at the bottom of the cab roof, which connects the enclosing sidewalls at the lower portion. A raising and lowering device is at the bottom of the rear side of the cab roof. The vehicle can be used as a car where passengers can be seated in the rear seats, and as well as a sports car where the cab roof drops on the enclosing sidewalls by pressing the telescopic bellow.

Abstract: A storage unit installed in a compartment of a motor vehicle such as the bed of a pickup truck and a method of distributing such devices. Embodiments include a cover, a support structure, and a drawer and may have the same horizontal dimensions as the compartment or bed but sit below the wheel wells to allow bulky cargo to be carried. Embodiments include a slanted drawer face to facilitate rolling or sliding cargo onto the device, a seal to prevent dirt or sand from getting under the cover, cutouts in the cover for the wheel wells, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, movable dividers are installed in the drawer to form separate storage areas. The method of distribution includes providing identical drawers, providing different size covers for different vehicles, providing support structures, and installing or selling the storage devices with identical drawers but different size covers, for instance.

Abstract: Seat for a rear row of seats in a vehicle, which seat can be collapsed into a recess positioned in the cargo area behind the row of seats for the purpose of expanding cargo space, so that the back side of the backrest, which is folded forward onto the seat portion, is facing upward, and is essentially flush with the cargo area floor. The seat improves the kinematics of known seats and thereby makes the seat more ergonomically favorable in terms of its operation. The conversion of the seat from its use position to its non-use position is achieved through a single operation, namely a continuous pull on a strap fastened at the back end of a two-component seat portion frame, unlike known complicated systems.

Abstract: A device for selectively moving a rear trunk lid 30 of a vehicle from a closed position into a forwardly-inclined intake position and into a rearwardly-inclined loading position comprises at least one support lever on one vehicle side, which support lever is pivotable about an axis stationary relative to the vehicle. In its closed position, the rear trunk lid, in the area of its rear edge, is in hinged connection with an area of the support lever 12 that is located above its pivot axis A. A catch component 20 is arranged on the support lever 12 in front of and above the hinge connection 18, 46 for engagement with another catch component 48 that is provided on the rear trunk lid, above and in front of the hinge connection. The front wall of the rear trunk lid is connected with the vehicle via a hinge 40 that is rearwardly slidable out of a slotted link 44 that is stationary relative to the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention is a system for customizing and accessorizing a vehicle to enhance the appearance of most any domestic or foreign car, truck or sports utility vehicle, including a lowered ground effect. The component parts are durable enough to provide limited protection for the vehicle from the elements, washable, and available in a variety of shapes and colors. The system may be quickly installed, removed, or interchanged via hooks, buckles, straps and hook and loop fasteners, all without the necessity of tools.

Abstract: A door latch system for an automotive vehicle includes a latch having a housing mounted to a door inner panel and a release lever operated by a release rod connected to a handle. An impact-responsive release lever immobilizer mounted within the door is responsive to deformation of the door in the event of an impact such that the release lever will be blocked and prevented from moving to its unlatched position.

Abstract: A vehicle moisture barrier comprises a formed barrier film and one or more bend flaps. The bend flaps may be bent along a bend axis formed by a deformation created at a junction line between the bend flap and the barrier film. The distal or free end of the bend flap contacts a trim panel to provide a stiffening force proximate to a raised rib extending from the opposite side of the barrier to promote sealing of the raised rib when a drawn form opposite to the raised rib is not provided to promote such sealing.

Abstract: A vehicle air drag reduction system is provided for mounting on the rearward facing surface of a vehicle, and in particular a truck trailer, that provides improved efficiency. The system comprises a flexible panel that will assume a cone-shape at the rearward end of the trailer, and which is held in place by a plurality of support rods fitted within the flexible panel, and which attach to brackets mounted on said trailer. An inexpensive and simple air drag reduction system is provided which is easily attached or removed from a vehicle is provided.

Abstract: A trailer and trailer cage for produce in which the front, rear and sides of the cage are flexibly connected to one another. The invention also relates to a mechanism for tensioning a side gate of the cage.