US3785330A
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Air driven vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-21
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Granted: 1974-01-15
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Expires: 1992-04-21
Abstract
Abstract An air powered vehicle including a frame having a longitudinally extending central member which extends from the front of the vehicle rearwardly and upwardly in arcuate configuration to upper rear end. A transversly extending lower outrigger member is attached to the central member toward the front end of the central member and upper transversely extending outrigger member is disposed toward the rear of the central member. A vertical support member extends upwardly from the central member and supports the upper outrigger. A motor mounting means is disposed at the rear upper end of the central member and is defined in part by the upper outrigger member whereby a motor is supported at the rear upper end of the central member. A steerable surface engaging assembly is disposed at the front end of the central member and side surface engaging assemblies are connected to the outriggers and the frame by struts, connecting rods and pivotably interconnected links.
Inventors
- 👤 R Fox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:41
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60F; B60F3/00; B60F3/0061; B60F3/0076; B62; B62D; B62D57/00; B62D57/04; B63; B63B; B63B1/00; B63B1/02; B63B1/10; B63B1/14; B63H; B63H7/00; B63H7/02; B63B2241/00; B63B2241/20; B63B2241/24; B63B34/00; B63B34/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
An air powered vehicle assembly comprising; a frame including a central member extending from a front end rearwardly and upwardly to an upper rear end, transversely extending outrigger means attached to said central member, motor mounting means disposed at said rear end of said central member, and at least one support member extending upwardly from said central member, said outrigger means including an upper outrigger member supported atop of said support member and forming a part of said motor mounting means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
An air powered vehicle assembly comprising; a frame including a central member extending from a front end rearwardly and upwardly to an upper rear end, transversely extending outrigger means attached to said central member, motor mounting means disposed at said rear end of said central member, and at least one support member extending upwardly from said central member, said outrigger means including an upper outrigger member supported atop of said support member and forming a part of said motor mounting means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said central member extends upwardly in an arcuate configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said outrigger means further includes a lower outrigger member attaChed to said central member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 3 including surface engaging means operatively connected to said frame for supporting said assembly during travel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 4 wherein said surface engaging means includes a front steerable surface engaging assembly operatively connected to said front end of said central member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 5 wherein said front steerable surface engaging assembly includes a shaft rotatably supported by said central member, said shaft having axis inclined forwardly and downwardly.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 5 wherein said surface engaging means further includes a pair of side surface engaging assemblies disposed outboard of said upper and lower outrigger members, and suspension means operatively interconnecting said side surface engaging assemblies and said frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 7 wherein said suspension means includes a strut extending from each end of said upper outrigger member and attached to the adjacent side surface engaging assembly.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 8 wherein each of said struts is yieldable.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 9 including a hitch assembly attached to said front end of said central member for towing said vehicle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 8 wherein said suspension means further includes a connecting rod pivotally connected to each end of said lower outrigger member and extending to the adjacent side surface engaging assembly.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 11 wherein said suspension means further includes a plurality of pivotably connected links extending from each side of said central member to the adjacent side surface engaging assembly.
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) | 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 |