US3828880A
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Vehicle power system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-27
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Granted: 1974-08-13
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Expires: 1993-08-27
Abstract
Abstract A power system for propelling a vehicle. The vehicle includes a source of electrical energy connected to a motor which powers a liquid pump. The pump forces liquid from a central source through at least one nozzle which directs the pressurized liquid against concave fins of a turbine wheel. A generator for recharging the source of electrical energy includes a second turbine wheel with concave fins located adjacent the concave fins of the first turbine wheel to receive the pressurized liquid forced through the first turbine wheel fins. A sump pump returns the liquid to the central source.
Inventors
- 👤 W Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 18:59
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K3/00; B60K3/04; F; F02; F02C; F02C6/00; F02C6/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
In a vehicle having at least one rotatable driver for propelling the vehicle, a source of electrical energy mounted on said vehicle, a motor mounted on said vehicle and operably connected to said source of electrical energy, a liquid pump mounted on said vehicle and operably connected to said motor, a liquid system mounted on said vehicle and including a source of liquid connected to said pump and a nozzle for said liquid to exit under force from said pump, a turbine including a housing mounted to said vehicle and a first multi-vane wheel rotatably mounted within said housing for receiving said liquid from said nozzle, wherein the improvement comprises: means mounted to said vehicle including a second multi-vane wheel rotatably mounted in said housing and positioned to receive and be rotated by liquid exiting said first multi-vane wheel, said means operable upon rotation of said second multivane wheel to utilize unexpended thrust of said liquid to recharge said source of electrical energy.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
In a vehicle having at least one rotatable driver for propelling the vehicle, a source of electrical energy mounted on said vehicle, a motor mounted on said vehicle and operably connected to said source of electrical energy, a liquid pump mounted on said vehicle and operably connected to said motor, a liquid system mounted on said vehicle and including a source of liquid connected to said pump and a nozzle for said liquid to exit under force from said pump, a turbine including a housing mounted to said vehicle and a first multi-vane wheel rotatably mounted within said housing for receiving said liquid from said nozzle, wherein the improvement comprises: means mounted to said vehicle including a second multi-vane wheel rotatably mounted in said housing and positioned to receive and be rotated by liquid exiting said first multi-vane wheel, said means operable upon rotation of said second multivane wheel to utilize unexpended thrust of said liquid to recharge said source of electrical energy.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
In a vehicle of claim 1 wherein: said means includes a generator and said source of electrical energy includes at least one battery rechargeable by said generator.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
In the vehicle of claim 2 wherein: said vehicle includes a plurality of supporting wheels at least two of which include drive shafts coupled to said turbine.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
In the vehicle of claim 3 and further comprising: a plurality of generators mounted to said housing of said turbine, each of said generators including a rotatably mounted multi-vane wheel located peripherally adjacent said first multi-vane wheel to receive unexpended liquid thrust therefrom.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
In the vehicle of claim 4 wherein: said first multi-vane wheel includes a plurality of concave first fins, said multi-vane wheels of said generators each include a plurality of concave second fins, said multi-vane wheels of said generators rotate in a direction opposite of said first multi-vane wheel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
83 words
In the vehicle of claim 5 wherein: said first multi-vane wheel includes a base rotatably mounted in said housing, said base has a circumferentially extending edge portion upon which said concave first fins are mounted and extend a fixed length, said nozzle extends adjacent said base and directs liquid outwardly against said concave first fins, said concave second fins have lengths not greater than said fixed length of said concave first fins and extend in a direction lengthwise with said concave first fins.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The vehicle of claim 6 and further comprising: a plurality of nozzles connected to said source of liquid supply being spaced equally around said first multi-vane wheel each being directed outwardly to direct pressurized liquid against said concave first fins.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
In the vehicle of claim 7 wherein: said first multi-vane wheel has a diameter greater than one foot with said base and said concave first fins having sufficient mass to provide a moment of inertia to resist deceleration of said first multi-vane wheel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
49 words
In the vehicle of claim 8 and further comprising: a sump pump mounted to said housing and receiving said liquid after said liquid has been forced through said concave first fins and said concave second fins, said sump pump returning said liquid back to said source of liquid supply.
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 |