US3204713A
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Amphibious motor vehicle
Assignee: Trail Mate Corp of Alaska
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Filing: 1963-04-16
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Granted: 1965-09-07
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Expires: 1983-04-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert N Shanahan
- 👤 Howard M Faltin
- 👤 Donald K Porter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:41
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60F; B60F3/00; B60F3/0061; B60F3/0069
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
AN AMPHIBIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE INCLUDING A HOLLOW BUOYANT BODY ENTITY COMPOSED OF CARGO AND PASSENGER SUPERSTRUCTURE AND AN UNDERSLUNG HOUSING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A COMPLETELY ENCLOSED POWER TRANSMISSION MECHANISM, THE HOUSING COMMUNICATING WITH AN ENCLOSED END OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE, POWER MEANS FOR OPERATING THE TRANSMISSION MECHANISM, POWER TRANSFER ASSEMBLY LINKING THE POWER MEANS TO SAID TRANSMISSION MECHANISM, DIVIDED AXLES MOUNTED IN LINEAL PAIRS IN THE UNDERSLUNG HOUSING, WHEELS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO THE OUTER ENDS OF THE AXLES, THE POWER TRANSFER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING MEANS TO PERMIT THE WHEELS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO BE INDEPENDENTLY OPERATED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
AN AMPHIBIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE INCLUDING A HOLLOW BUOYANT BODY ENTITY COMPOSED OF CARGO AND PASSENGER SUPERSTRUCTURE AND AN UNDERSLUNG HOUSING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A COMPLETELY ENCLOSED POWER TRANSMISSION MECHANISM, THE HOUSING COMMUNICATING WITH AN ENCLOSED END OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE, POWER MEANS FOR OPERATING THE TRANSMISSION MECHANISM, POWER TRANSFER ASSEMBLY LINKING THE POWER MEANS TO SAID TRANSMISSION MECHANISM, DIVIDED AXLES MOUNTED IN LINEAL PAIRS IN THE UNDERSLUNG HOUSING, WHEELS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO THE OUTER ENDS OF THE AXLES, THE POWER TRANSFER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING MEANS TO PERMIT THE WHEELS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO BE INDEPENDENTLY OPERATED.
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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) | 1968-09-06 | 1969-03-08 | 1969-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-06 | 1973-03-08 | 1973-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-06 | 1977-03-08 | 1977-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |