US3327801A
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Surface vehicle for traversing extremely rugged terrain
Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corp
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Filing: 1965-06-04
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Granted: 1967-06-27
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Expires: 1985-06-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur A Ezra
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:12
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B19/00; B60B19/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A VEHICLE ADAPTED TO TRANVERSE ROUGH TERRIAN, COMPRISING: (A) A SPHERICAL WHEELE FORMED AS DIVERSE ARRAY OF OVERLAPPING RIMS TO CONSTITUTE A GENERALLY-RECTICULATED WHEEL SURFACE ADAPTED TO ROLL IN ANY SELECTED DIRECTION FROM A GIVEN POSITION; (B) A PAIR OF DIAMETRICALLY-OPPOSED BRACKETS MOUNTED WITHIN THE WHEEL ADAPTED TO SUPPORT SHAFT MEMBERS THEREON; (C) A GIMBAL MEANS WITHIN THE WHEEL, INCLUDING A RING HAVING A PAIR OF OUTSTANDING SHAFT STUB MEANS AT ONE DIAMETRICAL AXIS AND A PAIR OF INWARDLY-DIRECTED SHAFT STUB MEANS AT ANOTHER DIAMETRICAL AXIS, WITH THE OUTSTANDING SHAFT STUB MEANS BEING CONNECTED TO SAID BRACKETS; (D) A NACELLE CARRIED WITHIN THE GIMBAL MEANS AND BEING CONNECTED TO SAID INWARD SHAFT STUB MEANS; AND (E) AN ENGINE FOR PRODUCING REACTION THRUST MOUNTED ON SAID NACELLE ADAPTED TO DRIVE SAID WHEEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A VEHICLE ADAPTED TO TRANVERSE ROUGH TERRIAN, COMPRISING: (A) A SPHERICAL WHEELE FORMED AS DIVERSE ARRAY OF OVERLAPPING RIMS TO CONSTITUTE A GENERALLY-RECTICULATED WHEEL SURFACE ADAPTED TO ROLL IN ANY SELECTED DIRECTION FROM A GIVEN POSITION; (B) A PAIR OF DIAMETRICALLY-OPPOSED BRACKETS MOUNTED WITHIN THE WHEEL ADAPTED TO SUPPORT SHAFT MEMBERS THEREON; (C) A GIMBAL MEANS WITHIN THE WHEEL, INCLUDING A RING HAVING A PAIR OF OUTSTANDING SHAFT STUB MEANS AT ONE DIAMETRICAL AXIS AND A PAIR OF INWARDLY-DIRECTED SHAFT STUB MEANS AT ANOTHER DIAMETRICAL AXIS, WITH THE OUTSTANDING SHAFT STUB MEANS BEING CONNECTED TO SAID BRACKETS; (D) A NACELLE CARRIED WITHIN THE GIMBAL MEANS AND BEING CONNECTED TO SAID INWARD SHAFT STUB MEANS; AND (E) AN ENGINE FOR PRODUCING REACTION THRUST MOUNTED ON SAID NACELLE ADAPTED TO DRIVE SAID WHEEL.
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) | 1970-06-26 | 1970-12-26 | 1971-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-26 | 1974-12-26 | 1975-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-26 | 1978-12-26 | 1979-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |