US3757635A
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Multi-purpose munitions carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-23
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Granted: 1973-09-11
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Expires: 1991-03-23
Abstract
Abstract A multipurpose munitions carrier comprising: a basic automotive tracked vehicle having extendable arms, a central recess, and a first attachment means along the sides and edges of said recess; an interchangeable central assembly, said assembly insertable into said central recess and having a second attachment means, said second attachment means complementary and firmly securable to said first attachment means; and detachable personnel capsules, each of said capsules rotatably attached individually to the end of said extendable arms of said tracked vehicle, and each capsule having independent control means whereby all functions of said multipurpose munitions carrier can be regulated by the operator of either capsule.
Inventors
- 👤 F Hickerson
- 👤 A Marhefka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:43
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41H; F41H7/00; F41H7/02; F41H7/04; F41H7/048; B; B62; B62D; B62D55/00; B62D55/04; F41A; F41A23/00; F41A23/20; F41H5/00; F41H5/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A multipurpose munitions carrier comprising: a basic automotive tracked vehicle having extendable arms, a central recess, and a first attachment means along the sides and edges of said recess; an interchangeable central assembly, said assembly insertable into said central recess and having a second attachment means, said second attachment means complementary and firmly securable to said first attachment means; and detachable personnel capsules, each of said capsules rotatably attached individually to the end of said extendable arms of said tracked vehicle, and each capsule having independent control means whereby all functions of said multipurpose munitions carrier can be regulated by the operator of either capsule, said capsules including; a plastic transparent shield covering each of said capsules upper sections; and a steel cover pivotally attached to said capsule sides for covering said transparent shield when said munitions carrier is under battle-field condiTions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A multipurpose munitions carrier comprising: a basic automotive tracked vehicle having extendable arms, a central recess, and a first attachment means along the sides and edges of said recess; an interchangeable central assembly, said assembly insertable into said central recess and having a second attachment means, said second attachment means complementary and firmly securable to said first attachment means; and detachable personnel capsules, each of said capsules rotatably attached individually to the end of said extendable arms of said tracked vehicle, and each capsule having independent control means whereby all functions of said multipurpose munitions carrier can be regulated by the operator of either capsule, said capsules including; a plastic transparent shield covering each of said capsules upper sections; and a steel cover pivotally attached to said capsule sides for covering said transparent shield when said munitions carrier is under battle-field condiTions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The munitions carrier in claim 1 wherein said interchangeable central assembly comprises a tank turret equipped with a remote electrical cable-controlled shell loading system.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The munitions carrier in claim 1 wherein said interchangeable central assembly comprises a personnel carrier.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The munitions carrier in claim 1 wherein said interchangeable central assembly comprises a missile launcher.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The munitions carrier in claim 1 wherein said basic automotive tracked vehicle possesses an armored tank chassis.
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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) | 1976-09-10 | 1977-03-12 | 1977-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-10 | 1981-03-12 | 1981-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-10 | 1985-03-12 | 1985-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |