US3770060A
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Modular firefighting unit
Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corp
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Filing: 1972-12-26
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Granted: 1973-11-06
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Expires: 1992-12-26
Abstract
Abstract A compact firefighting unit which is a self-contained system that can be installed on an unmodified cargo truck. The equipment such as tanks, pump, hose reels and the like are mounted on a frame, which includes provisions to facilitate loading the unit on the truck and a locking mechanism for attaching the unit to the bed of the truck and requiring no modification or alteration of the truck.
Inventors
- 👤 J Forsyth
- 👤 R Forsyth
- 👤 D Holcomb
- 👤 N Shiovitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:08
CPC Classifications
A; A62; A62C; A62C27/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A compact modular firefighting unit adaptable for mounting on a truck bed comprising a supporting frame, a plurality of tanks mounted on the frame, means for dispensing fire-retardant material from the tanks, a plurality of centering and locking mechanisms attached to the supporting frame, each such mechanism comprising at least one roller adapted for rotation in a horizontal plane, a locking pad assembly having at least one adjustable pad for engagement with the truck bed, and at least one other adjustable pad for engagement with the side wall of the truck bed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A compact modular firefighting unit adaptable for mounting on a truck bed comprising a supporting frame, a plurality of tanks mounted on the frame, means for dispensing fire-retardant material from the tanks, a plurality of centering and locking mechanisms attached to the supporting frame, each such mechanism comprising at least one roller adapted for rotation in a horizontal plane, a locking pad assembly having at least one adjustable pad for engagement with the truck bed, and at least one other adjustable pad for engagement with the side wall of the truck bed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The firefighting unit as defined by claim 1, and wherein a centering and locking mechanism is attached to the supporting frame at substantially each corner thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The firefighting unit of claim 1 and further including means for transferring the unit to and from a mobile vehicle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The firefighting unit of claim 1 and further including storage space for firefighting equipment.
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) | 1976-11-05 | 1977-05-07 | 1977-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-05 | 1981-05-07 | 1981-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-05 | 1985-05-07 | 1985-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |