US3828872A
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Vehicle for use on snow,ice or the like
Assignee: Honda Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1973-03-07
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Granted: 1974-08-13
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Expires: 1993-03-07
Abstract
Abstract A pleasure vehicle comprised of a sleighed, front riding portion and an endless tracked rear drive portion and steerable by the rider''s bodily movement to shift his own weight right and left relative to his seat. It is particularly attractive to the rider for the driving technique required. Also, it can run with a substantial stability irrespective of the irregularities of the snow, ice or the like surface.
Inventors
- 👤 T Tsuchiya
- 👤 A Abe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:17
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62M; B62M27/00; B62M27/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A vehicle for use on snow, ice or the like, comprising a riding portion having a sleigh assembly including a pair of sleigh plates arranged at the bottom thereof and a drive portion carrying an endless track and a power unit therefor and connected with said riding portion in a manner so as to be able to tilt sidewise with said riding portion, said sleigh assembly being connected with the frame of said riding portion through the medium of a joint mechanism causing said sleigh assembly to be turned right and left relative to the frame of said riding portion as the rider thereon shifts his own body weight right and left, said drive portion of the vehicle having drive and guide wheels arranged medially thereof in longitudinally aligned relation with each other, said endless track having a largely extended width and medially held in engagement with said drive and guide wheels, the opposite side portions of said endless track being made flexible relative to the medial portion thereof and serving to support a substantial part of the weight of the vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A vehicle for use on snow, ice or the like, comprising a riding portion having a sleigh assembly including a pair of sleigh plates arranged at the bottom thereof and a drive portion carrying an endless track and a power unit therefor and connected with said riding portion in a manner so as to be able to tilt sidewise with said riding portion, said sleigh assembly being connected with the frame of said riding portion through the medium of a joint mechanism causing said sleigh assembly to be turned right and left relative to the frame of said riding portion as the rider thereon shifts his own body weight right and left, said drive portion of the vehicle having drive and guide wheels arranged medially thereof in longitudinally aligned relation with each other, said endless track having a largely extended width and medially held in engagement with said drive and guide wheels, the opposite side portions of said endless track being made flexible relative to the medial portion thereof and serving to support a substantial part of the weight of the vehicle.
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) | 1977-08-12 | 1978-02-11 | 1978-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-12 | 1982-02-11 | 1982-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-12 | 1986-02-11 | 1986-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |