公开(公告)号：US5871276A

公开(公告)日：1999-02-16

申请号：US876372

申请日：1997-06-16

Applicant: David J. Kowall ,  Del C. Schroeder ,  Delbert D. DeRees

Inventor： David J. Kowall ,  Del C. Schroeder ,  Delbert D. DeRees

IPC: B60Q1/068

CPC classification number: B60Q1/068

Abstract: A headlamp mounting system for an automobile includes respective headlamp housings for holding monofilament headlamps. Also, respective bases are attached to the automobile and each base is pivotably engaged with a respective one of the headlamp housings. An activating shaft extends between the headlamp housings and is connected to each, and an activating rod is connected to a radially protruding ear of the activating shaft. The activating rod is coupled to an operating knob in the passenger compartment, and the knob can be pushed and pulled as desired by an occupant to cause the activating rod to reciprocate and, thus, to rotate the activating shaft and hence pivot the headlamp housings. Thereby, the elevation angle of the headlamp beams is selectively established, with a high angle establishing a high beam orientation and a low angle establishing a low beam orientation. A spool having front and rear ends is pivotably engaged with the activating rod in the passenger compartment. The high beam orientation is established when the front end abuts the automobile and the low beam orientation is established when the rear end abuts the automobile, thereby establishing the limit of travel of the activating rod. The spool can be rotated on the rod as desired to vary the high beam and low beam orientations.

Abstract translation: 用于汽车的头灯安装系统包括用于保持单丝前照灯的各自的前照灯外壳。 此外，各个基座附接到汽车，并且每个基座与相应的一个前照灯壳体可枢转地接合。 激活轴在前照灯外壳之间延伸并且连接到每个驱动轴上，并且启动杆连接到致动轴的径向突出的耳朵。 活动杆联接到乘客舱中的操作旋钮，并且可以根据乘员的需要来推动和拉动旋钮，以使活动杆往复运动，从而使活动轴旋转，从而枢转头灯壳体。 因此，选择性地建立前照灯光束的仰角，以高角度建立高光束取向和建立低光束取向的低角度。 具有前端和后端的线轴与乘客舱中的启动杆可枢转地接合。 当前端抵靠汽车时，建立远光取向，当后端抵靠汽车时，建立了远光取向，从而建立起动杆的行程极限。 卷轴可以根据需要在杆上旋转以改变远光束和低光束取向。

公开(公告)号：US5709426A

公开(公告)日：1998-01-20

申请号：US546433

申请日：1995-10-20

Applicant: Delbert D. DeRees ,  Del C. Schroeder

Inventor： Delbert D. DeRees ,  Del C. Schroeder

IPC: B60J7/08 ,  B60J7/12 ,  B62D29/04

CPC classification number: B60J7/085 ,  B60J7/1291 ,  B62D29/043

Abstract: A convertible canvas top for an automobile having opposed molded plastic sides includes a top portion having a plurality of transversely oriented roof bows sewn into it and a trunk lid portion which depends downwardly from the top portion. The top portion is rollably engaged with the sides of the body for movement between an up configuration, wherein the top portion is taut throughout its length and extends between the sides of the body to cover the passenger compartment, and a down configuration, wherein the top portion is furled to expose the passenger compartment from above the automobile. Likewise, the trunk lid portion is rollably engaged with the plastic body for movement between an open configuration, wherein a rear edge of the trunk lid portion is raised to expose the passenger compartment from the rear, and a closed configuration, wherein the rear edge of the trunk lid portion is lowered such that the trunk lid portion covers the rear of the passenger compartment.

Abstract translation: 用于具有相对的模制塑料侧面的汽车的可转换帆布顶部包括具有缝合在其中的多个横向定向的屋顶弓形的顶部和从顶部向下悬垂的行李箱盖部分。 顶部可滚动地与主体的侧面接合，用于在向上构型之间移动，其中顶部部分在其整个长度上拉紧并且在主体的侧部之间延伸以覆盖乘客舱，以及向下构型，其中顶部 部分被卷起以将乘客舱从汽车上方露出。 类似地，行李箱盖部分与塑料体可滚动地接合，以在打开构型之间运动，其中行李箱盖部分的后边缘被抬起以使乘客室从后方暴露，并且闭合构造，其中后边缘 行李箱盖部分下降，使得行李箱盖部分覆盖乘客舱的后部。

公开(公告)号：US5639155A

公开(公告)日：1997-06-17

申请号：US545979

申请日：1995-10-20

Applicant: David J. Kowall ,  Del C. Schroeder ,  Delbert D. DeRees

Inventor： David J. Kowall ,  Del C. Schroeder ,  Delbert D. DeRees

IPC: B60Q1/068

CPC classification number: B60Q1/068

Abstract: A headlamp mounting system for an automobile includes respective headlamp housings for holding monofilament headlamps. Also, respective bases are attached to the automobile and each base is pivotably engaged with a respective one of the headlamp housings. An activating shaft extends between the headlamp housings and is connected to each, and an activating rod is connected to a radially protruding ear of the activating shaft. The activating rod is coupled to an operating knob in the passenger compartment, and the knob can be pushed and pulled as desired by an occupant to cause the activating rod to reciprocate and, thus, to rotate the activating shaft and hence pivot the headlamp housings. Thereby, the elevation angle of the headlamp beams is selectively established, with a high angle establishing a high beam orientation and a low angle establishing a low beam orientation. A spool having front and rear ends is pivotably engaged with the activating rod in the passenger compartment. The high beam orientation is established when the front end abuts the automobile and the low beam orientation is established when the rear end abuts the automobile, thereby establishing the limit of travel of the activating rod. The spool can be rotated on the rod as desired to vary the high beam and low beam orientations.

Abstract translation: 用于汽车的头灯安装系统包括用于保持单丝前照灯的各自的前照灯外壳。 此外，各个基座附接到汽车，并且每个基座与相应的一个前照灯壳体可枢转地接合。 激活轴在前照灯外壳之间延伸并且连接到每个驱动轴上，并且启动杆连接到致动轴的径向突出的耳朵。 活动杆联接到乘客舱中的操作旋钮，并且可以根据乘员的需要来推动和拉动旋钮，以使活动杆往复运动，从而使活动轴旋转，从而枢转头灯壳体。 因此，选择性地建立前照灯光束的仰角，以高角度建立高光束取向和建立低光束取向的低角度。 具有前端和后端的线轴与乘客舱中的启动杆可枢转地接合。 当前端抵靠汽车时，建立远光取向，当后端抵靠汽车时，建立了远光取向，从而建立起动杆的行程极限。 卷轴可以根据需要在杆上旋转以改变远光束和低光束取向。

公开(公告)号：US06296301B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-02

申请号：US09468672

申请日：1999-12-21

Applicant: Del C. Schroeder ,  John G. Argeropoulos ,  Russell C. Fielding

Inventor： Del C. Schroeder ,  John G. Argeropoulos ,  Russell C. Fielding

IPC: B60K2700

CPC classification number: B62D29/046

Abstract: A motor vehicle body including inner and outer body panels. The inner body panel and the outer body panel form at least one cavity therebetween. A structural cross woven fiber material is applied to the cavity formed between the inner and outer body panels in order to increase rigidity of the motor vehicle body. The cross woven or unidirectional fiber is fiberglass carbon fiber or other structural fibers which, in combination with resin (in fiber or powder form), becomes an integral part of the motor vehicle body structure when heat is applied.

Abstract translation: 一种机动车体，包括内部和外部车身板。 内体面板和外体面板在其间形成至少一个空腔。 将结构性交织纤维材料施加到形成在内部和外部主体板之间的空腔中，以增加机动车体的刚性。 交织或单向纤维是玻璃纤维碳纤维或其它结构纤维，其与树脂（纤维或粉末形式）组合，当加热时，成为机动车体结构的组成部分。

公开(公告)号：US06227606B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-08

申请号：US09392940

申请日：1999-09-09

Applicant: Del C. Schroeder ,  John G. Argeropoulos ,  Russell C. Fielding

Inventor： Del C. Schroeder ,  John G. Argeropoulos ,  Russell C. Fielding

IPC: B60J108

CPC classification number: B62D25/105

Abstract: A vehicle body panel having an outer skin and an inner skin. The inner skin and outer skin are connected by an intermediate spacer. A urethane foam is provided between the intermediate spacer and each of the inner and outer skins.

Abstract translation: 具有外皮和内皮的车体面板。 内皮和外皮由中间隔片连接。 在中间间隔件和内外表皮之间提供聚氨酯泡沫。

公开(公告)号：US5941595A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-24

申请号：US851263

申请日：1997-05-05

Applicant: Del C. Schroeder ,  John G. Argeropoulos ,  Mark E. Gleason ,  Mike Zabat ,  Rolls F. Forster ,  William W. Doolittle, III

Inventor： Del C. Schroeder ,  John G. Argeropoulos ,  Mark E. Gleason ,  Mike Zabat ,  Rolls F. Forster ,  William W. Doolittle, III

IPC: B62D35/00

CPC classification number: B62D35/007

Abstract: A method and apparatus for increasing the reducing the lift and drag of a soft top passenger vehicle having a soft top having first and second edges in which the point at which flow over the vehicle separates is determined by conventional techniques and an aerodynamic deflector is provided and attached to the roof of the vehicle forward of the separation point at a position that maximizes aerodynamic efficiency.

Abstract translation: 一种用于增加减轻具有具有第一和第二边缘的软顶部的软顶乘客车辆的提升和牵引的方法和装置，其中车辆上方的流动分离的点由传统技术确定，并且提供空气动力学偏转器， 在使空气动力学效率最大化的位置附接到车辆前方的分离点的车顶。

公开(公告)号：US4458937A

公开(公告)日：1984-07-10

申请号：US439756

申请日：1982-11-08

Applicant: Ronald L. Beckmann ,  Willard W. Gregg ,  Del C. Schroeder

Inventor： Ronald L. Beckmann ,  Willard W. Gregg ,  Del C. Schroeder

IPC: B62D35/00

CPC classification number: B62D35/001

Abstract: An aerodynamic drag reducing device for a tractor trailer vehicle includes a rigid deflector panel having its leading edge pivotally mounted on the cab roof and having a length greater than the cab roof so that the trailing edge of the deflector panel overhangs the rear wall of the cab. A pair of rigid cab extender panels are mounted on the rear wall of the cab in alignment with the cab side walls. The deflector panel and extender panels terminate at a distance from the trailer which permits unrestricted turning movement of the tractor relative to the trailer. A pair of air deflecting side members extend generally vertically between each side edge of the rigid deflector panel and the cab roof and the extender panels. The side members are molded urethane and comprise a plurality of foldably interconnected triangular segments which fold relative one another to accommodate pivotal movement of the rigid deflector panel relative to the cab roof and the extender panels. The top edge of the side member is attached to the side edge of the deflector panel. The bottom edge of the side member is attached to the cab roof and to the extender panel. The deflector panel, the extender panels and the side members cooperate to aerodynamically extend the cab toward the trailer to substantially reduce the drag inducing gap therebetween without requiring any connection to or modification of the trailer.

Abstract translation: 用于拖拉机拖车的空气动力学减阻装置包括刚性偏转板，其刚性偏转板具有可枢转地安装在驾驶室顶部上并具有大于驾驶室顶板的长度的前缘，使得偏转器面板的后缘突出于驾驶室的后壁 。 一对刚性的驾驶室延长板安装在驾驶室的后壁上，与驾驶室侧壁对准。 导流板和延长板终止于拖车一段距离，允许拖拉机相对于拖车的无限制转动。 一对空气偏转侧构件在刚性偏转板的每个侧边缘与驾驶室车顶和扩展板之间大致垂直地延伸。 侧构件是模制聚氨酯并且包括多个可折叠地互连的三角形段，其相对于彼此折叠以适应刚性偏转板相对于驾驶室车顶和扩展板的枢转运动。 侧部件的顶部边缘连接到偏转板的侧边缘。 侧部件的底部边缘连接到驾驶室车顶和扩展板上。 偏转器面板，扩展板和侧面构件协作以将驾驶室空气动力地延伸至拖车，从而大大减少其间的牵引力间隙，而不需要拖车的任何连接或修改。

公开(公告)号：US20090148927A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-11

申请号：US12327178

申请日：2008-12-03

Applicant: Del C. Schroeder ,  Robert W. Truxell ,  Michael J. Bartus

Inventor： Del C. Schroeder ,  Robert W. Truxell ,  Michael J. Bartus

IPC: C12N1/12 ,  C12M1/00

CPC classification number: A01G33/00 ,  C12M21/02 ,  C12M23/04 ,  C12M31/10 ,  C12M43/08 ,  Y02A40/88

Abstract: A method of mass production of algae is provided, including an algae growth trough having an algae introduction end having a first width and an algae extraction end having a second width wider than the first width. Water is supplied to the trough from a water treatment facility and carbon dioxide is introduced to the water from a combustion source. The algae is allowed to grow within the algae growth trough while light is provided to the trough. The algae is extracted from the extraction end of the trough, and as the algae continues to grow under optimal conditions, the algae is continuously harvested for commercial use. The mass production of algae allows for the consumption of enormous amounts of carbon dioxide which can be generated from a coal electrical generation facility or other industrial facility.

Abstract translation: 提供了大量生产藻类的方法，包括具有第一宽度的藻类引入端的藻类生长槽和具有比第一宽度宽的第二宽度的藻类提取端。 水从水处理设备供应到槽中，二氧化碳从燃烧源引入水中。 允许藻类在藻类生长槽内生长，同时向槽提供光。 从槽的提取端提取藻类，并且随着藻类在最佳条件下继续生长，藻类被连续地收获用于商业用途。 藻类的大规模生产允许从煤发电设备或其他工业设施产生的大量二氧化碳的消耗。

公开(公告)号：US06354641B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-12

申请号：US09379085

申请日：1999-08-23

Applicant: Del C. Schroeder ,  Gary R. Slusser ,  David G. Speth

Inventor： Del C. Schroeder ,  Gary R. Slusser ,  David G. Speth

IPC: B60R1924

CPC classification number: B60R19/18 ,  B60R19/50 ,  B60R2019/182 ,  B60R2019/1873 ,  B60R2019/1886

Abstract: An automobile bumper retention system is provided including a plastic foam energy absorbent bumper which is held firmly in place by a metal bumper beam. The beam is provided with integral ribs or beads that fit into a matching groove in the energy absorbing bumper in order to support the energy absorbing bumper in a snap-fit engagement or a slide-in engagement.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种汽车保险杠保持系统，其包括塑料泡沫能量吸收保险杠，其通过金属保险杠梁牢固地保持在适当位置。 梁设置有整体的肋或珠，其装配在能量吸收保险杠中的匹配槽中，以便以卡扣配合接合或滑入接合来支撑能量吸收保险杠。

公开(公告)号：US6086143A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-11

申请号：US350721

申请日：1999-07-09

Applicant: Del C. Schroeder ,  David J. Kowall ,  David G. Speth

Inventor： Del C. Schroeder ,  David J. Kowall ,  David G. Speth

IPC: B62D25/04 ,  B62D27/06 ,  B62D29/04 ,  E05D5/02 ,  B62D24/00 ,  B60J5/00

CPC classification number: B62D29/048 ,  B62D25/04 ,  B62D27/065 ,  E05D5/0207 ,  E05D5/023

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting components to a motor vehicle including a frame having a bonding face and a nut coupled to the frame where the nut has a mounting face protruding a distance from the bonding face. The apparatus further includes a plastic body panel having an inner face and an outer face defining a thickness substantially equivalent to the protrusion distance of the nut. The plastic panel further has an aperture extending through its thickness. The nut is disposed in the aperture. The inner face is coupled to the bonding face and the outer face is substantially co-planar to the mounting face. A vehicle component is secured to the frame by a threaded fastener which engages the nut. The vehicle component abuts directly against the mounting face of the nut so that little or no clamping forces are applied to the plastic body panel.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将部件安装到机动车辆的装置，包括具有接合面的框架和联接到框架的螺母，其中螺母具有从接合面突出一定距离的安装面。 该装置还包括具有内表面和外表面的塑料体面板，该外表面的厚度基本上等于螺母的突出距离。 塑料面板还具有延伸穿过其厚度的孔。 螺母设置在孔中。 内表面耦合到接合面，外表面与安装面基本上共面。 车辆部件通过与螺母啮合的螺纹紧固件固定在框架上。 车辆部件直接靠在螺母的安装面上，使得很少或没有夹紧力施加到塑料主体面板上。