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US3915468A
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Snow bike
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1974-08-13
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Granted: 1975-10-28
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Expires: 1994-08-13
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle for traveling on snow, the front end of which is mounted on a ski rotatably attached for steering to handlebars, with the rear end mounted on a flexible belt track mounted about a pair of wheels. One of the track wheels is joined by a drive chain to a pair of foot pedals.
Inventors
- 👤 Reynald L Hoareau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:45
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62M; B62M27/00; B62M27/02; B62M2027/021
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A vehicle for riding on snow comprising a frame on which a saddle seat is mounted, a forward steering fork rotatably fitted to the front of the frame, and a pair of wheels aligned along the frame axis at the rear of the frame, with the steering fork fitted at its upper end to a handlebar and mounted to pivotable pins to a ski on its lower end, and a flexible tracking belt mounted about the rims of the two rear wheels, the rearmost one of which is joined by a chain belt drive to a pedal sprocket fitted freely about the axle of the forward rear wheel, said pedal sprocket fitted with a pair of pedals.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A vehicle for riding on snow comprising a frame on which a saddle seat is mounted, a forward steering fork rotatably fitted to the front of the frame, and a pair of wheels aligned along the frame axis at the rear of the frame, with the steering fork fitted at its upper end to a handlebar and mounted to pivotable pins to a ski on its lower end, and a flexible tracking belt mounted about the rims of the two rear wheels, the rearmost one of which is joined by a chain belt drive to a pedal sprocket fitted freely about the axle of the forward rear wheel, said pedal sprocket fitted with a pair of pedals.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
The combination as recited in claim 1 in which tensioning means is mounted on a frame joining the axles of the two rear wheels, said tensioning means exerting spring pressure against the opposed inside faces of the sections of the tracking belt which are midway between the two rear wheels so as to also serve as shock absorbers to the bottommost section of the tracking belt.
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) | 1978-10-27 | 1979-04-28 | 1979-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-27 | 1983-04-28 | 1983-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-27 | 1987-04-28 | 1987-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |