US3167147A
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Drive and suspension arrangement for articulated vehicle
Assignee: Timberjack Inc
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Filing: 1962-01-18
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Granted: 1965-01-26
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Expires: 1982-01-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert C Symons
- 👤 Robert J Orpana
- 👤 Wagter Jan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:26
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D53/00; B62D53/02; B62D53/025; B62D53/026; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S180/00; Y10S180/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
AN ARTICULATED VEHICLE COMPRISING A PAIR OF FRAMES PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TOGETHER ABOUT A GENERALLY VERTICAL AXIS, A BEAM PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON A FIRST OF SAID FRAMES ABOUT A HORIZONTAL AXIS LOCATED ALONG THE CENTRAL LONGITUDINAL PLANE OF SAID FRAME, A FIRST AXLE ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED ROAD WHEELS MOUNTED ON SAID BEAM BENEATH THE SAME WHEREBY SAID FIRST AXLE ASSEMBLY DETERMINES THE ROAD CLEARANCE IN THE VICINITY OF SAID ASSEMBLY, A SECOND AXLE ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED ROAD WHEELS RIGIDLY MOUNTED ON THE SECOND OF SAID FRAMES, A TRANSFER MECHANISM MOUNTED ON ONE OF SAID FRAMES IN A GENERALLY CENTRAL POSITION ALONG THE LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE, A MOTOR CONNECTED TO SUPPLY ROTARY POWER TO SAID TRANSFER
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
AN ARTICULATED VEHICLE COMPRISING A PAIR OF FRAMES PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TOGETHER ABOUT A GENERALLY VERTICAL AXIS, A BEAM PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON A FIRST OF SAID FRAMES ABOUT A HORIZONTAL AXIS LOCATED ALONG THE CENTRAL LONGITUDINAL PLANE OF SAID FRAME, A FIRST AXLE ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED ROAD WHEELS MOUNTED ON SAID BEAM BENEATH THE SAME WHEREBY SAID FIRST AXLE ASSEMBLY DETERMINES THE ROAD CLEARANCE IN THE VICINITY OF SAID ASSEMBLY, A SECOND AXLE ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED ROAD WHEELS RIGIDLY MOUNTED ON THE SECOND OF SAID FRAMES, A TRANSFER MECHANISM MOUNTED ON ONE OF SAID FRAMES IN A GENERALLY CENTRAL POSITION ALONG THE LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE, A MOTOR CONNECTED TO SUPPLY ROTARY POWER TO SAID TRANSFER
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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) | 1968-01-26 | 1968-07-27 | 1969-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-26 | 1972-07-27 | 1973-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-26 | 1976-07-27 | 1977-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |