ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 8 -- United States Patent no. 12,434,776, issued on Oct. 7, was assigned to FLEETAERO LLC (Phoenix).
"Methods and apparatus for a strut assembly for an aerodynamic trucking system" was invented by Richard P. Senatro (Scottsdale, Ariz.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "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 may comprise a mounting plate, a strut body, and a spring. The spring may be substantially rectangular. The mounting b...