US Patent Issued on Sept. 29 for "Bumper diffuser for freight vehicles" (Wisconsin Inventors)

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 30 -- United States Patent no. 12,746,986, issued on Sept. 29.

"Bumper diffuser for freight vehicles" was invented by Steven Kron (Pewaukee, Wis.) and Eric Kron (Pewaukee, Wis.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The purpose of this device is to reduce the fuel consumption of heavy trucks by improving airflow to the rear of the trailer and reduce suction drag. Rather than restrict airflow to the side of the vehicle, diffusers streamline its aerodynamic profile and allow air to flow smoothly beneath. A large airfoil extending forward from the ICC bumper promotes stable airflow to the aft of the vehicle, reducing turbulence by keeping airflow at a consistent height. Fairings f...