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Inflatable vehicle construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-01-20
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Granted: 1975-03-18
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Expires: 1994-01-20
Abstract
Abstract The inflatable vehicle construction for inflatable rings and the like comprises a cuff made of fabric portions operable to conform to the outer walls of the ring, a vehicle bottom fastened to the cuff about the lower portion of the cuff, and a drawcord at the upper terminal edge of the cuff.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary W Farmer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:27
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B34/00; B63B34/50; B63B34/52; B63B34/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
In combination with inflatable annular ring, an inflatable vehicle construction comprising a cuff fabricated to conform about the circumference of said ring over a portion of the outside periphery of said ring distally interior of the upper and lower apexes of said ring, a drawcord slidably carried in a suitable cord-carrying means disposed about the upper terminal edge of said cuff, a flexible bottom fastened about the lower terminal edge on the ring-contacting side of said cuff, a tow ring disposed distally from the lower edge of said cuff, and a tie ring secured centrally in the upper side of said bottom engageable with the two rope section which provides means for deforming said ring covered by said vehicle construction into a bow-like configuration and for securing said construction into said configuration.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
In combination with inflatable annular ring, an inflatable vehicle construction comprising a cuff fabricated to conform about the circumference of said ring over a portion of the outside periphery of said ring distally interior of the upper and lower apexes of said ring, a drawcord slidably carried in a suitable cord-carrying means disposed about the upper terminal edge of said cuff, a flexible bottom fastened about the lower terminal edge on the ring-contacting side of said cuff, a tow ring disposed distally from the lower edge of said cuff, and a tie ring secured centrally in the upper side of said bottom engageable with the two rope section which provides means for deforming said ring covered by said vehicle construction into a bow-like configuration and for securing said construction into said configuration.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The article of claim 1 including a plurality of handles fastened at approximately 90* to each other in the upper portion of said cuff with said two ring disposed centrally between said handles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The article of claim 1 including a plurality of handles fastened at intervals distally from the upper terminal edge of said cuff.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said bottom is fabricated of sheeting of suitable material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said bottom is fabricated of a flexible mesh fabric.
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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) | 1978-03-17 | 1978-09-16 | 1979-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-17 | 1982-09-16 | 1983-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-17 | 1986-09-16 | 1987-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |