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Control device for a ground effect machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-12-27
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Granted: 1966-01-04
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Expires: 1982-12-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lewis B Simon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:10
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60V; B60V1/00; B60V1/02; B60V1/11; B60V1/115
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A GROUND EFFECT MACHINE WHICH IS CAPABLE OF RIDING ON A CUSHION OF AIR OVER THE GROUND IN A FORWARD DIRECTION, A CONTROL DEVICE COMPRISING: (A) A PLURALITY OF WHEELS INCLUDING AT LEAST TWO SIDE WHEELS AND ONE WHEEL MOUNTED AT A FORWARD END AND ANOTHER WHEEL MOUNTED AT AN AFTER END OF SAID MACHINE WITH EACH SIDE WHEEL FIXED FACING IN A FORWARD DIRECTION AND SAID FORWARD WHEEL CAPABLE OF CONTACTING THE GROUND FORWARD OF SAID FORWARD END; AND (B) MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY POSITIONING EACH OF SAID WHEELS VERTICALLY BELOW SAID MACHINE SO THAT UPON OPERATION OF THE MACHINE BOTH WHEELS CAN BE EXTENDED TO CONTACT THE GROUND SO AS TO PREVENT THE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A GROUND EFFECT MACHINE WHICH IS CAPABLE OF RIDING ON A CUSHION OF AIR OVER THE GROUND IN A FORWARD DIRECTION, A CONTROL DEVICE COMPRISING: (A) A PLURALITY OF WHEELS INCLUDING AT LEAST TWO SIDE WHEELS AND ONE WHEEL MOUNTED AT A FORWARD END AND ANOTHER WHEEL MOUNTED AT AN AFTER END OF SAID MACHINE WITH EACH SIDE WHEEL FIXED FACING IN A FORWARD DIRECTION AND SAID FORWARD WHEEL CAPABLE OF CONTACTING THE GROUND FORWARD OF SAID FORWARD END; AND (B) MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY POSITIONING EACH OF SAID WHEELS VERTICALLY BELOW SAID MACHINE SO THAT UPON OPERATION OF THE MACHINE BOTH WHEELS CAN BE EXTENDED TO CONTACT THE GROUND SO AS TO PREVENT THE
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-01-03 | 1969-07-05 | 1970-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-03 | 1973-07-05 | 1974-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-03 | 1977-07-05 | 1978-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |