US3345951A
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Automotive-monorail transportation system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-01-04
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Granted: 1967-10-10
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Expires: 1985-01-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Scott C Rethorst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 10:22
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66B; B66B9/00; B61; B61B; B61B15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM COMPRISING RAIL MEANS FOR TRANSPORTING VEHICLES AND INCLUDING TRANSMISSION MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING ENERGY TO ANY POINT ALONG THE RAIL MEANS; AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE ADAPTED TO BE OPERATED INDEPENDENTLY OF, AND APART FROM ANY RAIL MEANS; A PORTION OF SAID VEHICLE BEING FURTHER CONSTRUCTED TO CARRY A LOAD AND INCLUDING MEANS TO OPERATE SAID PORTION ON AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH SAID RAIL MEANS, SAID AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE BEING OPERABLE AS SELF-PROPELLED VEHICLE WITH AND WITHOUT ATTACHMENT OF SAID PORTION, SAID PORTION AND THE SAID MEANS EACH HAVING A MEANS COMPLEMENTING EACH OTHER FOR PROPELLING THE PORTION OF THE VEHICLE, MEANS SO THAT THE SAID PORTION MAY BE OPERATED ALTERNATIVELY ON SAID RAIL SYSTEM, OR BE PLACED ON SAID AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM COMPRISING RAIL MEANS FOR TRANSPORTING VEHICLES AND INCLUDING TRANSMISSION MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING ENERGY TO ANY POINT ALONG THE RAIL MEANS; AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE ADAPTED TO BE OPERATED INDEPENDENTLY OF, AND APART FROM ANY RAIL MEANS; A PORTION OF SAID VEHICLE BEING FURTHER CONSTRUCTED TO CARRY A LOAD AND INCLUDING MEANS TO OPERATE SAID PORTION ON AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH SAID RAIL MEANS, SAID AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE BEING OPERABLE AS SELF-PROPELLED VEHICLE WITH AND WITHOUT ATTACHMENT OF SAID PORTION, SAID PORTION AND THE SAID MEANS EACH HAVING A MEANS COMPLEMENTING EACH OTHER FOR PROPELLING THE PORTION OF THE VEHICLE, MEANS SO THAT THE SAID PORTION MAY BE OPERATED ALTERNATIVELY ON SAID RAIL SYSTEM, OR BE PLACED ON SAID AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE.
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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) | 1970-10-09 | 1971-04-10 | 1971-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-09 | 1975-04-10 | 1975-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-09 | 1979-04-10 | 1979-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |