US3338593A
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Amusement vehicular device having occupant within a hoop
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-01
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Granted: 1967-08-29
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Expires: 1985-10-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick W Gehring
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:40
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B19/00; A63B19/02; B; B62; B62K; B62K1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
AN AMUSEMENT VEHICULAR DEVICE INCLUDING, AN INNER MAIN FRAME IN THE NATURE OF A CYLINDRICAL SLEEVE OR HOOP OF A SIZE AND CONFIGURATION TO COMPLETELY CONFINE THE BODY OF THE USER WITHIN ITS PERIPHERAL EDGES, TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING REINFORCING CROSS-BARS SECURED IN SPACED RELATION TO THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID MAIN FRAME, A PAIR OF SPACED PARALLEL TRACKS SECURED ABOUT THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID MAIN FRAME, A PAIR OF GROUND ENGAGING RUNNERS, EACH RUNNER BEING ASSOCIATED WITH A RESPECTIVE TRACK AND CARRYING SPACED ROLLERS IN CONTACT WITH SAID TRACK, MEANS FOR GUIDING, BRAKING AND CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION AND MOTION OF SAID DEVICE, SAID RUNNERS BEING FREELY MOUNTED IN RELATION TO SAID FRAME, WHEREBY A PERSON MAY RIDE THE VEHICLE WITHIN THE CONFINES OF ITS PERIPHERAL EDGES IN A SUBSTANTIALLY UPRIGHT POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
AN AMUSEMENT VEHICULAR DEVICE INCLUDING, AN INNER MAIN FRAME IN THE NATURE OF A CYLINDRICAL SLEEVE OR HOOP OF A SIZE AND CONFIGURATION TO COMPLETELY CONFINE THE BODY OF THE USER WITHIN ITS PERIPHERAL EDGES, TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING REINFORCING CROSS-BARS SECURED IN SPACED RELATION TO THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID MAIN FRAME, A PAIR OF SPACED PARALLEL TRACKS SECURED ABOUT THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID MAIN FRAME, A PAIR OF GROUND ENGAGING RUNNERS, EACH RUNNER BEING ASSOCIATED WITH A RESPECTIVE TRACK AND CARRYING SPACED ROLLERS IN CONTACT WITH SAID TRACK, MEANS FOR GUIDING, BRAKING AND CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION AND MOTION OF SAID DEVICE, SAID RUNNERS BEING FREELY MOUNTED IN RELATION TO SAID FRAME, WHEREBY A PERSON MAY RIDE THE VEHICLE WITHIN THE CONFINES OF ITS PERIPHERAL EDGES IN A SUBSTANTIALLY UPRIGHT POSITION.
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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) | 1970-08-28 | 1971-02-27 | 1971-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-28 | 1975-02-27 | 1975-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-28 | 1979-02-27 | 1979-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |