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US3095165A
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Gas coupling duct system for fluid supported vehicle
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1960-05-27
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Granted: 1963-06-25
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Expires: 1980-05-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Brian H Rowe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:19
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64C; B64C29/00; B64C29/0008; B64C29/0016; B64C29/0025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A GAS COUPLING SYSTEM FOR AN AIR SUPPORTED VEHICLE COMPRISING, AT LEAST FOUR GAS GENERATORS AND AT LEAST TWO FANS, DUCTS INTERCONNECTING THE FANS AND GAS GENERATORS WHEREBY THE GAS GENERATOR EXHAUST DRIVES THE FANS, SAID FANS AND GAS GENERATORS BEING DISPOSED SYMMETRICALLY ABOUT THE VEHICLE CENTERLINE AND CONNECTED FOR FAN OPERATION AT ALL TIMES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CENTERLINE, AT LEAST TWO GAS GENERATORS BEING DUCT CONNECTED TO MORE THAN ONE FAN, CONTROL MEANS TO SELECTIVELY DIVIDE THE OUTPUT OF THE TWO GAS GENERATORS BETWEEN THE FANS, AND ALL OF SAID GAS GENERATORS BEING INDEPENDENT OF EACH OTHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A GAS COUPLING SYSTEM FOR AN AIR SUPPORTED VEHICLE COMPRISING, AT LEAST FOUR GAS GENERATORS AND AT LEAST TWO FANS, DUCTS INTERCONNECTING THE FANS AND GAS GENERATORS WHEREBY THE GAS GENERATOR EXHAUST DRIVES THE FANS, SAID FANS AND GAS GENERATORS BEING DISPOSED SYMMETRICALLY ABOUT THE VEHICLE CENTERLINE AND CONNECTED FOR FAN OPERATION AT ALL TIMES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CENTERLINE, AT LEAST TWO GAS GENERATORS BEING DUCT CONNECTED TO MORE THAN ONE FAN, CONTROL MEANS TO SELECTIVELY DIVIDE THE OUTPUT OF THE TWO GAS GENERATORS BETWEEN THE FANS, AND ALL OF SAID GAS GENERATORS BEING INDEPENDENT OF EACH OTHER.
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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) | 1966-06-24 | 1966-12-24 | 1967-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-24 | 1970-12-24 | 1971-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-24 | 1974-12-24 | 1975-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |