US3566742A
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Armored vehicle having means for interchangeability top mounted weaponry
Assignee: Cadillac Gage Co
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Filing: 1969-08-27
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Granted: 1971-03-02
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Expires: 1989-08-27
Abstract
Abstract An armored vehicle with an open-top hull design to provide interchangeability of optional top mounted armored weapons or equipment.
Inventors
- 👤 James M Bemiss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:30
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41H; F41H5/00; F41H5/20; F41H7/00; F41H7/02; F41H7/04; F41H7/044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
In an armored vehicle having an open-top hull, the improvement comprising an interchangeable armament platform means including an adapter plate detachably mounted to the top of said armored vehicle, said adapter plate further including a semicircular recess means adjacent the outer edge of the bottom surface of said adapter plate, said recess means adapted to provide retention of a sealing means interposed between the bottom surface of said adapted plate and the top surface of said armored vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
In an armored vehicle having an open-top hull, the improvement comprising an interchangeable armament platform means including an adapter plate detachably mounted to the top of said armored vehicle, said adapter plate further including a semicircular recess means adjacent the outer edge of the bottom surface of said adapter plate, said recess means adapted to provide retention of a sealing means interposed between the bottom surface of said adapted plate and the top surface of said armored vehicle.
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) | 1974-03-01 | 1974-08-31 | 1975-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-01 | 1978-08-31 | 1979-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-01 | 1982-08-31 | 1983-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |