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Dynamic mobius band

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-19
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Granted: 1972-03-14
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Expires: 1990-08-19
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Abstract

Abstract A dynamic model of a Mobius band is provided. A track defining a Mobius band is provided with a self-propelled vehicle which moves about the track to demonstrate the one-sided topological characteristics of the surface.

Inventors

  • 👤 Jerome Pressman

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-06 14:55
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H18/00; A63H18/08

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim 46 words
A dynamic Mobius band, comprising in combination a. a self-supporting track in the form of a Mobius band, b. a vehicle mounted to said track for movement therealong, and c. guide means cooperatively connecting said vehicle and said track for maintaining said vehicle on said track.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 46 words
A dynamic Mobius band, comprising in combination a. a self-supporting track in the form of a Mobius band, b. a vehicle mounted to said track for movement therealong, and c. guide means cooperatively connecting said vehicle and said track for maintaining said vehicle on said track.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 13 words
A dynamic Mobius band according to claim 1 wherein said vehicle is self-propelled.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 14 words
A dynamic Mobius band according to claim 1 wherein said track is substantially rigid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 14 words
A dynamic Mobius band according to claim 3 including support means for said track.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 24 words
A dynamic Mobius band according to claim 1 wherein said guide means includes a rail extending along said track and engageable with said vehicle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 22 words
A dynamic Mobius band according to claim 6 wherein said rail is a mono rail extending along the centerline of said track.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 48 words
A dynamic Mobius band according to claim 5 including an electrical conduit forming a continuous electrical path about said track, power means for energizing said conduit, and electrical motor in said vehicle for propulsion thereof and contact means on said vehicle for moving electrical engagement with said conduit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 16 words
A dynamic Mobius band according to claim 1 wherein said track is comprised of detachable sections.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

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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) 1975-03-14 1975-09-13 1976-03-14 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1979-03-14 1979-09-13 1980-03-14 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1983-03-14 1983-09-13 1984-03-14 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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