US3861487A
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Electric power means for vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-27
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Granted: 1975-01-21
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Expires: 1993-06-27
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle power system comprises a power generating unit carried by a vehicle for reaction to movements between parts of a vehicle to produce energy that is transmitted through a power reserve unit to electric generating means for translation into electrical energy which augments the battery power pack that supplies current for an electric system on such vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter L Gill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:43
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K25/00; B60K25/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A vehicle provided with means for supporting said vehicle for movement over a supporting medium and adapted to carry an electric system and a battery for powering such system, said vehicle comprising two relatively reciprocatory parts, means supporting one said part from the other said part for enabling relative movement therebetween along at least two different noncolinear paths, means connected between such parts for converting such relative movement into rotary mechanical power, power reserve means receiving and storing said rotary mechanical power, and current generating means for recharging said battery and driven by said power reserve means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A vehicle provided with means for supporting said vehicle for movement over a supporting medium and adapted to carry an electric system and a battery for powering such system, said vehicle comprising two relatively reciprocatory parts, means supporting one said part from the other said part for enabling relative movement therebetween along at least two different noncolinear paths, means connected between such parts for converting such relative movement into rotary mechanical power, power reserve means receiving and storing said rotary mechanical power, and current generating means for recharging said battery and driven by said power reserve means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A vehicle according to claim 1 wherein said vehicle is a land vehicle and said supporting medium is the ground, said electric system including means for propelling said vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A vehicle according to claim 1 wherein said vehicle is a water borne vehicle and said supporting medium comprises water, said electric system including means for propelling said vehicle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A vehicle according to claim 1 wherein said vehicle comprises a carrier part and an inertia operated part movably supported by said carrier part.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A vehicle according to claim 4, wherein said inertia operated part comprises a pendulum.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A vehicle according to claim 5 wherein said pendulum is attached to said carrier part by a ball joint enabling said pendulum to swing freely in any direction; and wherein said means connected between such parts includes a universal joint.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A vehicle according to claim 1 wherein said converting means comprises a mechanical system.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A vehicle according to claim 1 wherein said converting means comprises a hydraulic system.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
114 words
A vehicle provided with means for supportinG said vehicle for movement over a supporting medium and adapted to carry an electric system and a battery for powering such system, said vehicle comprising two relatively reciprocatory parts, means supporting one said part from the other said part for pivotal movement therebetween, one of said parts comprising a frame and the other of said parts comprising a pendulum, lever means coupled to said pendulum for converting reciprocatory movement thereof to rectilinear movement, means converting said rectilinear movement into rotary mechanical power, power reserve means receiving and storing said rotary mechanical power, and current generating means for recharging said battery and driven by said power reserve means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
114 words
A vehicle provided with means for supportinG said vehicle for movement over a supporting medium and adapted to carry an electric system and a battery for powering such system, said vehicle comprising two relatively reciprocatory parts, means supporting one said part from the other said part for pivotal movement therebetween, one of said parts comprising a frame and the other of said parts comprising a pendulum, lever means coupled to said pendulum for converting reciprocatory movement thereof to rectilinear movement, means converting said rectilinear movement into rotary mechanical power, power reserve means receiving and storing said rotary mechanical power, and current generating means for recharging said battery and driven by said power reserve means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
A vehicle according to claim 9 wherein said lever means comprises a rod having a bifurcated end coupled to said pendulum, the other end of said rod pivotally disposed on said frame and forming a pinion for cooperation with a rectilinearly movable rack.
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) | 1978-01-20 | 1978-07-22 | 1979-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-20 | 1982-07-22 | 1983-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-20 | 1986-07-22 | 1987-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |