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US3107128A
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Removable track and tire assembly for a vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-05-12
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Granted: 1963-10-15
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Expires: 1981-05-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George W Ruane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:35
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D55/00; B62D55/04; B62D55/08; B62D55/18; B62D55/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VEHICLE HAVING A PAIR OF AXLES ARRANGED TANDEMWISE, A PAIR OF WHEELS MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID AXLES, A TIRE MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID WHEELS, EACH OF SAID TIRES HAVING RADIALLY SPACED TRANSVERSE GROOVES, THE TIRES OF THE WHEELS ON EACH AXLE BEING CLOSELY SPACED, AND A REMOVBLE TRACK OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL MOUNTED ON SAID TIRES, SAID TRACK INCLUDING A MAIN BODY STRIP OVERLYING OUTER FACES OF THE TIRES, TRANSVERSE RIBS ON AN INNER FACE OF THE MAIN BODY STRIP MESHING IN THE TRANSVERSE GROOVES OF THE TIRES, A LENGTHWISE RIB SPACED FROM LENGTHWISE EDGES OF THE MAIN BODY STRIP FOR BEING RECEIVED IN THE SPACES BETWEEN TIRES, AND RELEASABLE COUPLING MEANS AT ENDS OF THE MAIN BODY STRIP FOR CONNECTING THE ENDS TOGETHER, THE COUPLING MEANS BEING SO SPACED FROM THE TRANSVERSE RIBS AS TO MESH WITH TRANSVERSE GROOVES OF THE TIRES, AN END PORTION OF THE COUPLING MEANS BEING RECEIVED IN THE TRANSVERSE GROOVES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VEHICLE HAVING A PAIR OF AXLES ARRANGED TANDEMWISE, A PAIR OF WHEELS MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID AXLES, A TIRE MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID WHEELS, EACH OF SAID TIRES HAVING RADIALLY SPACED TRANSVERSE GROOVES, THE TIRES OF THE WHEELS ON EACH AXLE BEING CLOSELY SPACED, AND A REMOVBLE TRACK OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL MOUNTED ON SAID TIRES, SAID TRACK INCLUDING A MAIN BODY STRIP OVERLYING OUTER FACES OF THE TIRES, TRANSVERSE RIBS ON AN INNER FACE OF THE MAIN BODY STRIP MESHING IN THE TRANSVERSE GROOVES OF THE TIRES, A LENGTHWISE RIB SPACED FROM LENGTHWISE EDGES OF THE MAIN BODY STRIP FOR BEING RECEIVED IN THE SPACES BETWEEN TIRES, AND RELEASABLE COUPLING MEANS AT ENDS OF THE MAIN BODY STRIP FOR CONNECTING THE ENDS TOGETHER, THE COUPLING MEANS BEING SO SPACED FROM THE TRANSVERSE RIBS AS TO MESH WITH TRANSVERSE GROOVES OF THE TIRES, AN END PORTION OF THE COUPLING MEANS BEING RECEIVED IN THE TRANSVERSE GROOVES.
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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) | 1966-10-14 | 1967-04-15 | 1967-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-14 | 1971-04-15 | 1971-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-14 | 1975-04-15 | 1975-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |