US3785325A
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Amphibious structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-14
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Granted: 1974-01-15
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Expires: 1991-06-14
Abstract
Abstract An amphibious vehicle having means for driving the vehicle on land at one end thereof and having means for driving the vehicle in the water at the other end thereof including a seat in the vehicle adapted to be pivoted about an axis transverse of the vehicle to provide a driving seat for the vehicle when it is driven from one end and a rear seat for the vehicle when it is driven from the other end.
Inventors
- 👤 L Mycroft
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:37
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D1/00; B62D1/02; B62D1/22; B60; B60F; B60F3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
313 words
An amphibious vehicle constructed and arranged to operate on land and on water having a body with top and bottom portions, first means mounted in said bottom portion at one end of the vehicle for only operating the vehicle on land, second means mounted in said bottom portion at the other end of the vehicle for only operating the vehicle in water, and a plurality of seats in the vehicle for passengers or operators at least one of which is totally pivotable 90 degrees about an axis transverse of the vehicle between at least two operable positions therefor, in one of which the seat is oriented to direct a passenger sitting in the seat toward one end of the vehicle and in the other of which the seat is oriented to direct a passenger sitting in the seat toward the other end of the vehicle, which one seat includes an L-shaped cross section taken longitudinally of the vehicle, one portion of which extends horizontally and the other portion of which extends vertically of the vehicle, both portions of which are substantially identical, pivot mounting structure for the one seat including pivot axles at both sides of the one seat for pivoting of the seat 90* to reverse the portion of the L-shaped cross section extending vertically and horizontally, and means for locking the seat in either of the pivoted positions thereof including a bearing for the pivot axles at each side of the seat, at least two radially extending recesses in at least one pivot axle disposed approximately 90* to each other, an opening extending through the bearing for the one pivot axle, and a locking pin adapted to extend through the opening in the bearing and into one of the two recesses in the one pivot axis aligned with the opening through the bearing in the two pivoted posiTions of the seat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
313 words
An amphibious vehicle constructed and arranged to operate on land and on water having a body with top and bottom portions, first means mounted in said bottom portion at one end of the vehicle for only operating the vehicle on land, second means mounted in said bottom portion at the other end of the vehicle for only operating the vehicle in water, and a plurality of seats in the vehicle for passengers or operators at least one of which is totally pivotable 90 degrees about an axis transverse of the vehicle between at least two operable positions therefor, in one of which the seat is oriented to direct a passenger sitting in the seat toward one end of the vehicle and in the other of which the seat is oriented to direct a passenger sitting in the seat toward the other end of the vehicle, which one seat includes an L-shaped cross section taken longitudinally of the vehicle, one portion of which extends horizontally and the other portion of which extends vertically of the vehicle, both portions of which are substantially identical, pivot mounting structure for the one seat including pivot axles at both sides of the one seat for pivoting of the seat 90* to reverse the portion of the L-shaped cross section extending vertically and horizontally, and means for locking the seat in either of the pivoted positions thereof including a bearing for the pivot axles at each side of the seat, at least two radially extending recesses in at least one pivot axle disposed approximately 90* to each other, an opening extending through the bearing for the one pivot axle, and a locking pin adapted to extend through the opening in the bearing and into one of the two recesses in the one pivot axis aligned with the opening through the bearing in the two pivoted posiTions of the seat.
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) | 1977-01-14 | 1977-07-16 | 1978-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-14 | 1981-07-16 | 1982-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-14 | 1985-07-16 | 1986-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |