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Levacar guidance system
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1961-12-28
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Granted: 1963-04-23
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Expires: 1981-12-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew A Kucher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 12:03
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60V; B60V3/00; B60V3/02; B60V3/04; B61; B61B; B61B13/00; B61B13/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
IN A MECHANISM FOR COUNTERACTING LATERAL LOADS ON A VEHICLE SUPPORTED FROM A RAIL SYSTEM BY GAS UNDER PRESSURE, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING, A SOURCE OF GAS UNDER PRESSURE CARRIED BY SAID VEHICLE, A GAS PRESSURE LEVITATION DEVICE SUPPORTED BY SAID VEHICLE IN OPPOSED RELATIONSHIP TO A SURFACE OF THE RAIL SYSTEM, SAID SURFACE HAVING A SUBSTANTIAL VERTICLE COMPONENT, AND MEANS CARRIED BY SAID VEHICLE AND CONNECTING SAID SOURCE OF GAS UNDER PRESSURE AND SAID GAS PRESSURE LEVITATION DEVICE FOR INCREASING THE GAS SUPPLY TO SAID GAS PRESSURE LEVITATION DEVICE IN RESPONSE TO LATERAL LOADS ON THE VEHICLE THAT TEND TO MOVE SAID GAS PRESSURE LEVITATION DEVICE TOWARD SAID SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
IN A MECHANISM FOR COUNTERACTING LATERAL LOADS ON A VEHICLE SUPPORTED FROM A RAIL SYSTEM BY GAS UNDER PRESSURE, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING, A SOURCE OF GAS UNDER PRESSURE CARRIED BY SAID VEHICLE, A GAS PRESSURE LEVITATION DEVICE SUPPORTED BY SAID VEHICLE IN OPPOSED RELATIONSHIP TO A SURFACE OF THE RAIL SYSTEM, SAID SURFACE HAVING A SUBSTANTIAL VERTICLE COMPONENT, AND MEANS CARRIED BY SAID VEHICLE AND CONNECTING SAID SOURCE OF GAS UNDER PRESSURE AND SAID GAS PRESSURE LEVITATION DEVICE FOR INCREASING THE GAS SUPPLY TO SAID GAS PRESSURE LEVITATION DEVICE IN RESPONSE TO LATERAL LOADS ON THE VEHICLE THAT TEND TO MOVE SAID GAS PRESSURE LEVITATION DEVICE TOWARD SAID SURFACE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-22 | 1966-10-22 | 1967-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-22 | 1970-10-22 | 1971-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-22 | 1974-10-22 | 1975-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |