US3164103A
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High speed transit system and vehicle therefor
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1963-04-02
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Granted: 1965-01-05
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Expires: 1983-04-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael W Lathers
- 👤 David M Lyon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:43
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60V; B60V3/00; B60V3/02; B60V3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A TRANSIT SYSTEM COMPRISING, A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT ROADBED, A HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING VERTICALLY PROJECTING RAIL SECURED TO SAID ROADBED, A VEHICLE MOVABLE OVER SAID ROADBED IN THE PATH DEFINED BY SAID RAIL, SAID VEHICLE INCLUDING A PAIR OF LOW UNIT LOADING AIR BEARINGS DISPOSED AT OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID RAIL IN PROXIMATE RELATION TO SAID ROADBED, AIR FLOW GENERATING MEANS FOR ENERGIZING SAID AIR BEARINGS TO SUPPORT SAID VEHICLE IN FRICTIONLESS SPACED RELATION FROM SAID ROADBED, DRIVING MEANS ON SAID VEHICLE INCLUDING WHEELS ENGAGING SAID RAIL IN LATERALLY OPPOSED RELATION, AND MOTOR MEANS OPERABLE TO IMPART ROTATION TO SAID WHEELS TO PROPEL SAID VEHICLE ALONG THE PATH DEFINED BY SAID RAIL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A TRANSIT SYSTEM COMPRISING, A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT ROADBED, A HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING VERTICALLY PROJECTING RAIL SECURED TO SAID ROADBED, A VEHICLE MOVABLE OVER SAID ROADBED IN THE PATH DEFINED BY SAID RAIL, SAID VEHICLE INCLUDING A PAIR OF LOW UNIT LOADING AIR BEARINGS DISPOSED AT OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID RAIL IN PROXIMATE RELATION TO SAID ROADBED, AIR FLOW GENERATING MEANS FOR ENERGIZING SAID AIR BEARINGS TO SUPPORT SAID VEHICLE IN FRICTIONLESS SPACED RELATION FROM SAID ROADBED, DRIVING MEANS ON SAID VEHICLE INCLUDING WHEELS ENGAGING SAID RAIL IN LATERALLY OPPOSED RELATION, AND MOTOR MEANS OPERABLE TO IMPART ROTATION TO SAID WHEELS TO PROPEL SAID VEHICLE ALONG THE PATH DEFINED BY SAID RAIL.
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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) | 1968-01-05 | 1968-07-06 | 1969-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-05 | 1972-07-06 | 1973-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-05 | 1976-07-06 | 1977-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |