US3592279A
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Snow scooter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-01
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Granted: 1971-07-13
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Expires: 1989-05-01
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a motorized snow scooter which is readily convertible to a conventional motor scooter and which comprises a frame having steering means and drive means mounted thereon. Two rear wheels, mounted in tandem, and a guide means are also mounted on the frame. A demountable, endless track is rotatably and demountably engaged with the rear wheels and the guide means.
Inventors
- 👤 Harlan J Donelson Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:17
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B19/00; B62B19/02; B62K; B62K13/00; B62M; B62M27/00; B62M27/02; B62M2027/021
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A motorized snow scooter readily convertible to a conventional motor scooter comprising: a main carriage including a pair of spaced frame members; steering means affixed to said main carriage; drive means mounted on said main carriage; a wheel support member having two axles rotatably mounted in tandem thereon; a drive axle attached to said main carriage rotatably mounting said wheel support member at a position intermediate axles to said main carriage, said drive axle being drivably connected to said drive means and drivably connected to said axles formed on said wheel support; two rear wheels mounted in tandem between said frame member on said axles of said wheel support member; guide means aligned with said rear wheels and mounted on said wheel support member, said guide means including a roller element mounted on an axis above said drive axle to engage the inner surface of an endless track to maintain said endless track in aligned engagement with said rear wheels, said roller element being adjustable to regulate the tension on said endless track; an endless track demountably and rotatably engaged with said rear wheels and said guide means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A motorized snow scooter readily convertible to a conventional motor scooter comprising: a main carriage including a pair of spaced frame members; steering means affixed to said main carriage; drive means mounted on said main carriage; a wheel support member having two axles rotatably mounted in tandem thereon; a drive axle attached to said main carriage rotatably mounting said wheel support member at a position intermediate axles to said main carriage, said drive axle being drivably connected to said drive means and drivably connected to said axles formed on said wheel support; two rear wheels mounted in tandem between said frame member on said axles of said wheel support member; guide means aligned with said rear wheels and mounted on said wheel support member, said guide means including a roller element mounted on an axis above said drive axle to engage the inner surface of an endless track to maintain said endless track in aligned engagement with said rear wheels, said roller element being adjustable to regulate the tension on said endless track; an endless track demountably and rotatably engaged with said rear wheels and said guide means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
67 words
The snow scooter of claim 1 wherein said guide means is comprised of: two struts having longitudinal slots formed therein rigidly affixed to said wheel support member, said struts being spaced apart and disposed in generally vertical planes proximate opposite side edges of said endless track; and a cylinder normally horizontally disposed, vertically adjustable, and rotatably engaged at its ends in said slots formed in said struts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
The snow scooter of claim 2 wherein said endless track is comprised of: a length of track having two ends; retaining elements affixed in mating relation to said ends of said track; said retaining elements having openings formed laterally therethrough; pin means extending through said openings in said retaining elements and detachable secured therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The snow scooter of claim 3 wherein said wheel support member is rotatably mounted on said drive axle, said drive axle being disposed in parallel relation to said axles formed on said wheel support member and in a plane vertically bisecting the distance between said axles.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
90 words
The snow scooter of claim 4 wherein said steering means comprises: a steering arm rotatably attached in a generally upstanding position to the front of said main carriage, said steering arm having a front axle formed on the lower portion thereof; a front wheel rotatably mounted on said front axle; and a ski member having upstanding side elements formed on opposite side edges thereof, said side elements having apertures formed therethrough adapted to receive said front axle, said ski member being detachably mounted through said apertures on said front axle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The snow scooter of claim 5 wherein a steering handle having a generally T-shaped configuration is foldably attached at the bottom portion of said T-shaped configuration to said steering arm.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The snow scooter of claim 5 wherein said length of track is approximately the same lateral width as the lateral width of the rear wheels.
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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) | 1974-07-12 | 1975-01-11 | 1975-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-12 | 1979-01-11 | 1979-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-12 | 1983-01-11 | 1983-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |