US3603419A
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Combination cover and trailing sleigh for traction snow vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-07-15
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Granted: 1971-09-07
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Expires: 1989-07-15
Abstract
Abstract A combination cover and trailing sleigh including runner means attached to a hollow, structurally rigid hull element. The hull element is adapted to receive the upper portion of a traction snow vehicle in its interior through an opening so that it may be placed atop the vehicle as a cover. One or more runners are attached to the outside surface of the hull element opposite the opening so that the hull element may be towed by the vehicle as a sleigh.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenyon L Riddle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 06:02
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62M; B62M27/00; B62M27/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A combination cover and trailing sleigh for snow vehicles comprising: A hollow, structurally rigid hull element with an access opening adapted to receive the upper portion of a snow vehicle when the hull is placed atop the snow vehicle as a cover therefor; runner means attached to the outside surface of said hull element opposite said opening, extending longitudinally along said surface so that the hull element may be placed on said runner means to functions as a conveyance for moving over snow; slots carried by the hull element for attaching it to a snow vehicle when it is placed atop the snowmobile as a cover; and means carried by said hull element for connecting said hull in trailing relationship to the back of said snowmobile.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A combination cover and trailing sleigh for snow vehicles comprising: A hollow, structurally rigid hull element with an access opening adapted to receive the upper portion of a snow vehicle when the hull is placed atop the snow vehicle as a cover therefor; runner means attached to the outside surface of said hull element opposite said opening, extending longitudinally along said surface so that the hull element may be placed on said runner means to functions as a conveyance for moving over snow; slots carried by the hull element for attaching it to a snow vehicle when it is placed atop the snowmobile as a cover; and means carried by said hull element for connecting said hull in trailing relationship to the back of said snowmobile.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A combination according to claim 1, wherein the access opening into the hull element is coextensive with the largest horizontal cross section of said hull element and the interior of the hull element is shaped and dimensioned to receive substantially the entire top portion of the snow vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A combination according to claim 2, wherein the runner means are integral with the outer surface of the hull element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
99 words
In combination: a snow vehicle adapted to travel across snow and having a normally exposed, open passenger compartment; and a combination cover and trailing sleigh comprising: a hollow, structurally rigid hull element with an access opening adapted to permit entry of the top portion of said snow vehicle into its interior, said interior being shaped and dimensioned to accommodate said passenger compartment substantially therein; runner means attached to said hull element opposite said access opening; and means carried by said hull element and said snow vehicle for connecting said hull element to trail said vehicle as a trailing sleigh.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
99 words
In combination: a snow vehicle adapted to travel across snow and having a normally exposed, open passenger compartment; and a combination cover and trailing sleigh comprising: a hollow, structurally rigid hull element with an access opening adapted to permit entry of the top portion of said snow vehicle into its interior, said interior being shaped and dimensioned to accommodate said passenger compartment substantially therein; runner means attached to said hull element opposite said access opening; and means carried by said hull element and said snow vehicle for connecting said hull element to trail said vehicle as a trailing sleigh.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A combination according to claim 4, including means carried by said hull element for securing it as a cover atop said vehicle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
58 words
A combination according to claim 4, wherein the combination cover and trailing sleigh includes sides flaps extending from the periphery of said access opening adapted for covering exposed regions of the snow vehicle when the combination is used as a cover and to cover the interior of the hull element when the combination is used as a sleigh.
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) | 1974-09-06 | 1975-03-08 | 1975-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-06 | 1979-03-08 | 1979-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-06 | 1983-03-08 | 1983-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |