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Articulated vehicle
Assignee: DYNACO Manufacturing Inc
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Filing: 1963-12-16
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Granted: 1965-06-15
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Expires: 1983-12-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William B Ammon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:28
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D49/00; B62D49/06; B62D49/0664; B62D53/00; B62D53/02; B62D53/021; B62D53/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
IN AN ARTICULATED VEHICLE HAVING A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A FORWARD AXLE AND REAR AXLE, A FORWARD TORQUE TUBE ATTACHED TO THE FORWARD AXLE AND HAVING A CLEVIS JOINT AT THE REAR THEREOF, A REAR TORQUE TUBE CONSISTING OF AN INNER TUBE AND AN OUTER TUBE IN CONCENTRIC RELATIONSHIP, THE INNER TUBE BEING ATTACHED AT ONE END TO THE CLEVIS JOINT AND HAVING AN ANNULAR BEARING PLATE AT THE OTHER, MEANS INCLUDING THE OUTER TUBE FOR ROTATABLY CONNECTING THE BEARING PLATE TO THE REAR AXLE, AN ENGINE, CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION LOCATED ADJACENT TO AND DIRECTLY OVER THE FORWARD TORQUE TUBE, AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE TRANSMISSION CONSTITUTING A PART OF THE FORWARD TORQUE TUBE, AN OPERATOR''S SEAT MOUNTED ABOVE THE TRANSMISSION AND STEERING MEANS LOCATED ADJACENT''S SAID SEAT, SAID ENGINE, CLUTCH, TRANSMISSION AND OPERATOR''S SEAT FURTHER BEING HORIZONTALLY POSITIONED BETWEEN THE FORWARD AXLE AND THE CLEVIS JOINT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
IN AN ARTICULATED VEHICLE HAVING A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A FORWARD AXLE AND REAR AXLE, A FORWARD TORQUE TUBE ATTACHED TO THE FORWARD AXLE AND HAVING A CLEVIS JOINT AT THE REAR THEREOF, A REAR TORQUE TUBE CONSISTING OF AN INNER TUBE AND AN OUTER TUBE IN CONCENTRIC RELATIONSHIP, THE INNER TUBE BEING ATTACHED AT ONE END TO THE CLEVIS JOINT AND HAVING AN ANNULAR BEARING PLATE AT THE OTHER, MEANS INCLUDING THE OUTER TUBE FOR ROTATABLY CONNECTING THE BEARING PLATE TO THE REAR AXLE, AN ENGINE, CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION LOCATED ADJACENT TO AND DIRECTLY OVER THE FORWARD TORQUE TUBE, AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE TRANSMISSION CONSTITUTING A PART OF THE FORWARD TORQUE TUBE, AN OPERATOR''S SEAT MOUNTED ABOVE THE TRANSMISSION AND STEERING MEANS LOCATED ADJACENT''S SAID SEAT, SAID ENGINE, CLUTCH, TRANSMISSION AND OPERATOR''S SEAT FURTHER BEING HORIZONTALLY POSITIONED BETWEEN THE FORWARD AXLE AND THE CLEVIS JOINT.
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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) | 1968-06-14 | 1968-12-14 | 1969-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-14 | 1972-12-14 | 1973-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-14 | 1976-12-14 | 1977-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |