US3373832A
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Gyro vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-04-19
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Granted: 1968-03-19
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Expires: 1986-04-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas O Summers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 04:49
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D37/00; B62D37/04; B62D37/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/12; Y10T74/1218
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A GYRO VEHICLE COMPRISING: MEANS FORWARD AND MEANS REARWARD OF THE VEHICLE CENTER OF GRAVITY FOR SUPPORTING THE VEHICLE FOR TRANSLATIONAL MOVEMENT OVER A SUPPORT SURFACE; SAID VEHICLE SUPPORT MEANS INCLUDING MEANS PROVIDING A LONGITUDINAL ROLL AXIS ABOUT WHICH SAID VEHICLE HAS ANGULAR FREEDOM; A GYRO GIMBAL MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE FOR FREEDOM OF ANGULAR MOVEMENT ABOUT A GIMBAL AXIS; A GYRO ROTOR ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID GIMBAL FOR ROTATION ABOUT A ROTOR AXIS, SAID GIMBAL AXIS AND SAID ROTOR AXIS BEING POSITIONED ON SAID VEHICLE FOR PRECESSION OF SAID GIMBAL ABOUT SAID GIMBAL AXIS IN RESPONSE TO TORQUE ON SAID VEHICLE ABOUT SAID ROLL AXIS; STEERING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE POSITION OF SAID GYRO GIMBAL ABOUT SAID GIMBAL AXIS FOR STEERING ONE OF SAID VEHICLE SUPPORT MEANS; AND MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY APPLYING A TORQUE TO SAID GIMBAL ABOUT SAID GIMBAL AXIS TO PRECESS SAID VEHICLE ABOUT SAID ROLL AXIS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A GYRO VEHICLE COMPRISING: MEANS FORWARD AND MEANS REARWARD OF THE VEHICLE CENTER OF GRAVITY FOR SUPPORTING THE VEHICLE FOR TRANSLATIONAL MOVEMENT OVER A SUPPORT SURFACE; SAID VEHICLE SUPPORT MEANS INCLUDING MEANS PROVIDING A LONGITUDINAL ROLL AXIS ABOUT WHICH SAID VEHICLE HAS ANGULAR FREEDOM; A GYRO GIMBAL MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE FOR FREEDOM OF ANGULAR MOVEMENT ABOUT A GIMBAL AXIS; A GYRO ROTOR ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID GIMBAL FOR ROTATION ABOUT A ROTOR AXIS, SAID GIMBAL AXIS AND SAID ROTOR AXIS BEING POSITIONED ON SAID VEHICLE FOR PRECESSION OF SAID GIMBAL ABOUT SAID GIMBAL AXIS IN RESPONSE TO TORQUE ON SAID VEHICLE ABOUT SAID ROLL AXIS; STEERING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE POSITION OF SAID GYRO GIMBAL ABOUT SAID GIMBAL AXIS FOR STEERING ONE OF SAID VEHICLE SUPPORT MEANS; AND MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY APPLYING A TORQUE TO SAID GIMBAL ABOUT SAID GIMBAL AXIS TO PRECESS SAID VEHICLE ABOUT SAID ROLL AXIS.
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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) | 1971-03-19 | 1971-09-18 | 1972-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-19 | 1975-09-18 | 1976-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-19 | 1979-09-18 | 1980-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |