US3622175A
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Safety canopy for snowmobiles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-29
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Granted: 1971-11-23
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Expires: 1990-01-29
Abstract
Abstract A combination safety canopy and roll bar construction for snowmobiles which has a suitable framework either pivotably or slidably mounted on either side of the snowmobile frame to allow for the ingress and egress of passengers. The framework being integral with a solid transparent shield forming the canopy per se, and acts to contain and provide heat from the engine for the snowmobile occupants. The frame has U-shaped members of sufficient strength and so constructed and arranged as to form roll bars for the protection of the individuals, should the vehicle overturn.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F Benz
- 👤 Philip J Pearson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:57
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D33/00; B62D33/06; B62D33/063; B62D33/067; B62M; B62M27/00; B62M27/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
In a snowmobile having a vehicle frame, a safety canopy including a frame structure of sufficient strength to give protection to the occupants, said frame including spaced front and rear upright U-shaped roll bars, longitudinally extending brace members secured to said roll bars, a strong covering supported on the canopy frame structure from the forward portion to the rear, said rear roll bar being pivotally secured adjacent the rear of said vehicle frame for tiltable movement in a vertical plane, and means on the vehicle frame for removably connecting the forward portion of the canopy in lowered position, said means comprising pocket means on the vehicle frame for receiving lower forward corner portions of the canopy to restrain movement of the canopy and brace the latter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
In a snowmobile having a vehicle frame, a safety canopy including a frame structure of sufficient strength to give protection to the occupants, said frame including spaced front and rear upright U-shaped roll bars, longitudinally extending brace members secured to said roll bars, a strong covering supported on the canopy frame structure from the forward portion to the rear, said rear roll bar being pivotally secured adjacent the rear of said vehicle frame for tiltable movement in a vertical plane, and means on the vehicle frame for removably connecting the forward portion of the canopy in lowered position, said means comprising pocket means on the vehicle frame for receiving lower forward corner portions of the canopy to restrain movement of the canopy and brace the latter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A snowmobile with a safety canopy as set forth in claim 1 in which said pocket means for each lower forward corner portion comprises a pair of spaced members on the vehicle frame having a top opening and between which a corner portion of the canopy frame structure is removably received.
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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) | 1974-11-22 | 1975-05-24 | 1975-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-22 | 1979-05-24 | 1979-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-22 | 1983-05-24 | 1983-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |