US3219135A
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Air cushion vehicle skirt
Assignee: Vinters Armstrongs Ltd
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Filing: 1962-07-19
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Granted: 1965-11-23
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Expires: 1982-07-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bunting Wilfred Henry
- 👤 Wyatt Norman Henry
- 👤 Caiger Bernard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 01:14
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60V; B60V1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A VEHICLE HAVING A VEHICLE BODY ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SUPPORT FROM AN AIR CUSHION FROM WHICH LATEAL ESCAPE OF AIR IS MINIMISED BY A FLEXIBLE SKIRT DEPENDING FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF A PERIPHERAL PART OF THE VEHICLE BODY, WHREIN THE SKIRT COMPRISES A PLURALITY OF DISCRETE FIRST MEMBERS DEPENDING FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID PERIPHERAL PART, A SECOND MEMBER EFFECTIVELY JOINING TOGETHER ADJACENT FIRST MEMBERS, THE SKIRT BEING CONTINUOUS ALONG SAID PERIPHERAL PART, AND THE SECOND MEMBER IN THE NATURAL CONDITION OF THE SKIRT INCLUDING AN UPRIGHT FOLD BETWEEN ADJACENT FIRST MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A VEHICLE HAVING A VEHICLE BODY ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SUPPORT FROM AN AIR CUSHION FROM WHICH LATEAL ESCAPE OF AIR IS MINIMISED BY A FLEXIBLE SKIRT DEPENDING FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF A PERIPHERAL PART OF THE VEHICLE BODY, WHREIN THE SKIRT COMPRISES A PLURALITY OF DISCRETE FIRST MEMBERS DEPENDING FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID PERIPHERAL PART, A SECOND MEMBER EFFECTIVELY JOINING TOGETHER ADJACENT FIRST MEMBERS, THE SKIRT BEING CONTINUOUS ALONG SAID PERIPHERAL PART, AND THE SECOND MEMBER IN THE NATURAL CONDITION OF THE SKIRT INCLUDING AN UPRIGHT FOLD BETWEEN ADJACENT FIRST MEMBERS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-11-22 | 1969-05-24 | 1969-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-22 | 1973-05-24 | 1973-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-22 | 1977-05-24 | 1977-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |