US3116700A
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Locomotive
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1961-04-26
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Granted: 1964-01-07
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Expires: 1981-04-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John C Aydelott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:16
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61C; B61C5/00; B61C5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A LOCOMOTIVE COMPRISING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE PRIME MOVER AND ELECTRIC TRACTION EQUIPMENT, A HOLLOW STRUCTURAL MEMBER EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY THE LENGTH OF SAID LOCOMOTIVE TO PROVIDE A LOCOMOTIVE PLATFORM AND SUPPORT THEREFOR AND FURTHER DEFINING AN AIR DUCT, AN AIR INTAKE COMPARTMENT HAVING END WALLS, SIDE WALLS, AND A PERFORATE ROOF ON SAID PLATFORM, AN ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM RADIATOR MOUNTED ADJACENT SAID ROOF, A RADIATOR FAN POSITIONED ADJACENT SAID RADIATOR, AN AIR CLEANER MOUNTED ON SAID STRUCTURAL MEMBER, AN AIR INTAKE BLOWER POSITIONED ABOVE SAID AIR CLEANER AND ARRANGED TO FORCE AIR THROUGH SAID AIR CLEANER INTO SAID STRUCTURAL MEMBER, A SHAFT DRIVEN BY SAID ENGINE EXTENDING THROUGH ONE OF SAID END WALLS AND ARRANGED TO DRIVE SAID FAN AND SAID BLOWER, AIR INTAKE OPENINGS DEFINED IN SAID SIDE WALLS
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A LOCOMOTIVE COMPRISING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE PRIME MOVER AND ELECTRIC TRACTION EQUIPMENT, A HOLLOW STRUCTURAL MEMBER EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY THE LENGTH OF SAID LOCOMOTIVE TO PROVIDE A LOCOMOTIVE PLATFORM AND SUPPORT THEREFOR AND FURTHER DEFINING AN AIR DUCT, AN AIR INTAKE COMPARTMENT HAVING END WALLS, SIDE WALLS, AND A PERFORATE ROOF ON SAID PLATFORM, AN ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM RADIATOR MOUNTED ADJACENT SAID ROOF, A RADIATOR FAN POSITIONED ADJACENT SAID RADIATOR, AN AIR CLEANER MOUNTED ON SAID STRUCTURAL MEMBER, AN AIR INTAKE BLOWER POSITIONED ABOVE SAID AIR CLEANER AND ARRANGED TO FORCE AIR THROUGH SAID AIR CLEANER INTO SAID STRUCTURAL MEMBER, A SHAFT DRIVEN BY SAID ENGINE EXTENDING THROUGH ONE OF SAID END WALLS AND ARRANGED TO DRIVE SAID FAN AND SAID BLOWER, AIR INTAKE OPENINGS DEFINED IN SAID SIDE WALLS
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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) | 1967-01-06 | 1967-07-08 | 1968-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-06 | 1971-07-08 | 1972-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-06 | 1975-07-08 | 1976-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |