US3238714A
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Thrust motor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-05-03
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Granted: 1966-03-08
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Expires: 1983-05-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George O Schur
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 04:14
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01B; F01B29/00; F01B29/08; F01B13/00; F01B13/04; F01B13/06; F01B13/068; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18056; Y10T74/18344; Y10T74/18528
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A PROPULSION OR THRUST-DEVELOPING MACHINE OR DEVICE COMPRISING A A BASE, A PLATE, FIRST MEANS MOUNTING SAID PLATE FOR ROTATION ON SAID BASE, MOTOR MEANS TO EFFECT ROTATION OF SAID FIRST MEANS, A PAIR OF OPPOSED LIQUID-RECEIVING RECEPTACLES FIXEDLY SECURED TO SAID PLATE, FIRST VALVE MEANS FOR EACH OF SAID RECEPTACLES OPERABLE TO VENT THE REMOTE ENDS OF SAID RECEPTACLES TO THE ATMOSPHERE, THE ADJACENT ENDS OF SAID RECEPTACLES BEING CONSTANTALY VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE, LIQUID-SUPPLY MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID BASE FOR SUPPLYING SAID RECEPTACLES WITH LIQUID, MEANS CONNECTING SAID LIQUID-SUPPLY MEANS WITH SAID RECEPTACLES AT POINTS BETWEEN THEIR ADJACENT AND REMOTE ENDS, SECOND VALVE MEANS CONNECTED WITH SAID LAST-NAMED MEANS TO CONTROL THE SUPPLY OF LIQUID TO SAID RECEPTACLES, AND CONTROL MEANS FOR EACH OF SAID SECOND VALVE MEANS, SAID CONTROL MEANS BEING OPERABLE TO CLOSE SAID FIRST VALVE MEANS WHILE OPENING SAID SECOND VALVE MEANS AND TO CLOSE SAID SECOND VALVE MEANS WHILE SEQUENTIALLY OPENING AND CLOSING SAID FIRST VALVE MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A PROPULSION OR THRUST-DEVELOPING MACHINE OR DEVICE COMPRISING A A BASE, A PLATE, FIRST MEANS MOUNTING SAID PLATE FOR ROTATION ON SAID BASE, MOTOR MEANS TO EFFECT ROTATION OF SAID FIRST MEANS, A PAIR OF OPPOSED LIQUID-RECEIVING RECEPTACLES FIXEDLY SECURED TO SAID PLATE, FIRST VALVE MEANS FOR EACH OF SAID RECEPTACLES OPERABLE TO VENT THE REMOTE ENDS OF SAID RECEPTACLES TO THE ATMOSPHERE, THE ADJACENT ENDS OF SAID RECEPTACLES BEING CONSTANTALY VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE, LIQUID-SUPPLY MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID BASE FOR SUPPLYING SAID RECEPTACLES WITH LIQUID, MEANS CONNECTING SAID LIQUID-SUPPLY MEANS WITH SAID RECEPTACLES AT POINTS BETWEEN THEIR ADJACENT AND REMOTE ENDS, SECOND VALVE MEANS CONNECTED WITH SAID LAST-NAMED MEANS TO CONTROL THE SUPPLY OF LIQUID TO SAID RECEPTACLES, AND CONTROL MEANS FOR EACH OF SAID SECOND VALVE MEANS, SAID CONTROL MEANS BEING OPERABLE TO CLOSE SAID FIRST VALVE MEANS WHILE OPENING SAID SECOND VALVE MEANS AND TO CLOSE SAID SECOND VALVE MEANS WHILE SEQUENTIALLY OPENING AND CLOSING SAID FIRST VALVE MEANS.
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) | 1969-03-07 | 1969-09-06 | 1970-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-07 | 1973-09-06 | 1974-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-07 | 1977-09-06 | 1978-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |