US3918844A
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Means and methods of compressing atmospheric air and producing power and vehicular propellants therefrom
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-06
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Granted: 1975-11-11
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Expires: 1994-03-06
Abstract
Abstract Means and methods of creating compressed air by the movement of road vehicles within the road and over fibrous reinforced rubber air compressing apparatus, as well as the transfer and the use of said so manufactured compressed air in air actuated power plants and air liquefaction and vehicular propulsion equipment.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne Bailey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:07
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04B; F04B45/00; F04B45/02; F04B9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
An apparatus positioned in a roadway to allow a vehicle moving over it to compress air by reason of the weight of said vehicle, said apparatus comprising: an expansible chamber or bellows composed of a rubber tire of fiberous reinforced rubber having an inner tube internally expanded by coiled springs, an inlet check valve for admitting air into said bellows and an outlet check valve for exhausting air from said bellows.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
71 words
An apparatus positioned in a roadway to allow a vehicle moving over it to compress air by reason of the weight of said vehicle, said apparatus comprising: an expansible chamber or bellows composed of a rubber tire of fiberous reinforced rubber having an inner tube internally expanded by coiled springs, an inlet check valve for admitting air into said bellows and an outlet check valve for exhausting air from said bellows.
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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) | 1978-11-10 | 1979-05-12 | 1979-11-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-10 | 1983-05-12 | 1983-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-10 | 1987-05-12 | 1987-11-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |