US3261177A
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Dirigible air bearing transport device
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1965-08-23
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Granted: 1966-07-19
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Expires: 1985-08-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles A Amann
- 👤 John S Collman
- 👤 Jerold W Scheel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:17
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60V; B60V3/00; B60V3/02; B60V3/025; B65; B65G; B65G7/00; B65G7/02; B65G7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A REFRIGERATOR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING AN OUTER CABINET FORMING A FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENT AND A MACHINERY COMPARTMENT, SAID MACHINERY COMPARTMENT BEING LOCATED AT THE BASE OF SAID OUTER CABINET AND INCLUDING A REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR THEREIN, A CONDENSER, AN EVAPORATOR, MEANS FOR SERIALLY CONNECTING SAID COMPRESSOR, CONDENSER AND EVAPORATOR IN SERIAL REFRIGERANT FLOW RELATIONSHIP FOR COOLING SAID FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENT, AIR LIFTING MEANS DISPOSED BELOW SAID MACHINERY COMPARTMENT WITHIN SAID OUTER CABINET, A REINFORCING MEMBER ON THE BOTTOM EDGE OF SAID OUTER CABINET, SAID AIR LIFTING MEANS INCLUDING A THIN PLATFORM ELEMENT ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID REINFORCING MEMBER ON SAID CABINET, AN ANNULAR FLEXIBLE DIAPHRAGM CONNECTED TO THE LOWER SURFACE OF SAID PLATFORM ELEMENT TO FORM AN INFLATABLE CAVITY, MEANS FORMING AN OPENING IN SAID PLATFORM ELEMENT FOR DIRECTING AIR INTERIORLY OF SAID CAVITY, AND MEANS FORMED IN SAID DIAPHRAGM FOR VENTING SAID CAVITY INTO THE SPACE BENEATH SAID DIAPHRAGM FOR PRODUCING AN AIR LIFTING FORCE TO RAISE THE BOTTOM EDGE OF SAID OUTER CABINET AWAY FROM ITS SUPPORTING SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A REFRIGERATOR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING AN OUTER CABINET FORMING A FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENT AND A MACHINERY COMPARTMENT, SAID MACHINERY COMPARTMENT BEING LOCATED AT THE BASE OF SAID OUTER CABINET AND INCLUDING A REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR THEREIN, A CONDENSER, AN EVAPORATOR, MEANS FOR SERIALLY CONNECTING SAID COMPRESSOR, CONDENSER AND EVAPORATOR IN SERIAL REFRIGERANT FLOW RELATIONSHIP FOR COOLING SAID FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENT, AIR LIFTING MEANS DISPOSED BELOW SAID MACHINERY COMPARTMENT WITHIN SAID OUTER CABINET, A REINFORCING MEMBER ON THE BOTTOM EDGE OF SAID OUTER CABINET, SAID AIR LIFTING MEANS INCLUDING A THIN PLATFORM ELEMENT ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID REINFORCING MEMBER ON SAID CABINET, AN ANNULAR FLEXIBLE DIAPHRAGM CONNECTED TO THE LOWER SURFACE OF SAID PLATFORM ELEMENT TO FORM AN INFLATABLE CAVITY, MEANS FORMING AN OPENING IN SAID PLATFORM ELEMENT FOR DIRECTING AIR INTERIORLY OF SAID CAVITY, AND MEANS FORMED IN SAID DIAPHRAGM FOR VENTING SAID CAVITY INTO THE SPACE BENEATH SAID DIAPHRAGM FOR PRODUCING AN AIR LIFTING FORCE TO RAISE THE BOTTOM EDGE OF SAID OUTER CABINET AWAY FROM ITS SUPPORTING SURFACE.
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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) | 1969-07-18 | 1970-01-17 | 1970-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-18 | 1974-01-17 | 1974-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-18 | 1978-01-17 | 1978-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |