US 12,434,776 B2
Methods and apparatus for a strut assembly for an aerodynamic trucking system
Richard P. Senatro, Scottsdale, AZ (US)
Assigned to FLEETAERO, LLC, Phoenix, AZ (US)
Filed by FLEETAERO, LLC, Phoenix, AZ (US)
Filed on Apr. 18, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/639,150.
Application 18/639,150 is a continuation of application No. 18/310,019, filed on May 1, 2023, granted, now 11,970,218.
Application 18/310,019 is a continuation of application No. 17/505,207, filed on Oct. 19, 2021, granted, now 11,639,205, issued on Apr. 12, 2023.
Application 17/505,207 is a continuation in part of application No. 16/741,886, filed on Jan. 14, 2020, granted, now 11,299,216, issued on Mar. 23, 2022.
Application 16/741,886 is a continuation of application No. 15/958,342, filed on Apr. 20, 2018, granted, now 10,583,873, issued on Feb. 19, 2020.
Application 15/958,342 is a continuation of application No. 15/277,172, filed on Sep. 27, 2016, granted, now 9,975,583, issued on May 2, 2018.
Application 15/277,172 is a continuation of application No. 14/935,647, filed on Nov. 9, 2015, granted, now 9,751,573, issued on Aug. 16, 2017.
Application 14/935,647 is a continuation of application No. 14/247,504, filed on Apr. 8, 2014, granted, now 9,211,919, issued on Nov. 24, 2015.
Application 14/247,504 is a continuation of application No. 13/633,013, filed on Oct. 1, 2012, granted, now 8,727,425, issued on Apr. 30, 2014.
Application 13/633,013 is a continuation in part of application No. 13/117,891, filed on May 27, 2011, granted, now 8,303,025, issued on Oct. 17, 2012.
Claims priority of provisional application 61/639,830, filed on Apr. 27, 2012.
Claims priority of provisional application 61/374,572, filed on Aug. 17, 2010.
Claims priority of provisional application 61/349,183, filed on May 27, 2010.
Prior Publication US 2024/0262433 A1, Aug. 8, 2024
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. B62D 35/00 (2006.01); B62D 35/02 (2006.01)
CPC B62D 35/001 (2013.01) [B62D 35/008 (2013.01); B62D 35/02 (2013.01); Y02T 10/82 (2013.01); Y02T 10/88 (2013.01); Y10S 180/903 (2013.01)] 22 Claims
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1. A strut assembly for mounting an aerodynamic fairing assembly for attachment to a trailer of a tractor-trailer having a centerline, transverse structural support members extending between sides of the trailer, and longitudinal members extending along a length of the trailer, the strut assembly comprising:
a mounting bracket;
a strut body rotatably coupled to the mounting bracket; and
a spring coupled to an upper surface of the strut body and configured to engage an underside of the mounting bracket to resist inward deflection from an external force.