US3075599A
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Aircraft tug
Assignee: AMERICAN COLEMAN CO
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Filing: 1959-03-02
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Granted: 1963-01-29
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Expires: 1979-03-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald E Yadon
- 👤 Burnette I Noble
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:54
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64F; B64F1/00; B64F1/22; B64F1/223; B64F1/225; B64F1/227; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S180/00; Y10S180/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
THE COMBINATION WITH AN AIRCRAFT LANDING WHEEL PROVIDING NONFLYING SUPPORT FOR AN AIRCRAFT OF A MOVER ASSEMBLY FOR APPLYING GROUND MOVEMENT TO SAID AIRCRAFT THROUGH SAID WHEEL, COMPRISING A SELF-PROPELLED VEHICLE ADAPTED TO BE DRIVEN IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS AND HAVING AN EXTENSION ASSEMBLY AT ONE OF ITS ENDS, SAID ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A WHEEL SUPPORTED POWER UNIT ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED IN GROUND CONTACT DURING SEPARATED MOVEMENT TOWARD AND AWAY FROM AN AIRCRAFT AND MOVABLE TO AN ELEVATED POSITION ABOVE GROUND CONTACT WHEN THE ASSEMBLY IS IN DRIVING CONNECTION WITH AN AIRCRAFT, AN ENDLESS TRACK SUPPORTED BY SAID POWER UNIT IN POSITION FOR MOVEMENT INTO PRESSURE-ENGAGING RELATION WITH THE WHEEL TREAD OF THE AIRCRAFT, MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID TRACK FOR HOLDING SAID TRACK IN PRESSURE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID WHEEL DURING GROUND MOVEMENT OF SAID AIRCRAFT, AND CONTROL MEANS OPERABLE FROM SAID VEHICLE FOR DRIVING THE AIRCRAFT WHEEL THROUGH SAID TRACK IN FORWARD AND REARWARD ROTATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
THE COMBINATION WITH AN AIRCRAFT LANDING WHEEL PROVIDING NONFLYING SUPPORT FOR AN AIRCRAFT OF A MOVER ASSEMBLY FOR APPLYING GROUND MOVEMENT TO SAID AIRCRAFT THROUGH SAID WHEEL, COMPRISING A SELF-PROPELLED VEHICLE ADAPTED TO BE DRIVEN IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS AND HAVING AN EXTENSION ASSEMBLY AT ONE OF ITS ENDS, SAID ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A WHEEL SUPPORTED POWER UNIT ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED IN GROUND CONTACT DURING SEPARATED MOVEMENT TOWARD AND AWAY FROM AN AIRCRAFT AND MOVABLE TO AN ELEVATED POSITION ABOVE GROUND CONTACT WHEN THE ASSEMBLY IS IN DRIVING CONNECTION WITH AN AIRCRAFT, AN ENDLESS TRACK SUPPORTED BY SAID POWER UNIT IN POSITION FOR MOVEMENT INTO PRESSURE-ENGAGING RELATION WITH THE WHEEL TREAD OF THE AIRCRAFT, MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID TRACK FOR HOLDING SAID TRACK IN PRESSURE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID WHEEL DURING GROUND MOVEMENT OF SAID AIRCRAFT, AND CONTROL MEANS OPERABLE FROM SAID VEHICLE FOR DRIVING THE AIRCRAFT WHEEL THROUGH SAID TRACK IN FORWARD AND REARWARD ROTATION.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-28 | 1966-07-30 | 1967-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-28 | 1970-07-30 | 1971-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-28 | 1974-07-30 | 1975-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |