US4036320A
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Lubrication device for snowmobile sliderail
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-02-12
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Granted: 1977-07-19
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Expires: 1995-02-12
Abstract
Abstract Device attachable to snowmobiles and other ice and snow vehicles which comprise an endless track or belt and a slide rail. The device engages ice, snow or water on the surface alongside the vehicle and throws or directs such aqueous material against the slide rail and portions of the belt adjacent the slide rail to lubricate the interface between the slide rail and belt.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth R. Rabehl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:45
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R19/00; B60R19/54; B62; B62M; B62M27/00; B62M27/02; B62M2027/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
In a vehicle comprising an endless belt support means for supporting and driving the vehicle on ice and snow surfaces and comprising slide rail means slidingly engaged with portions of said belt means to support the body of said vehicle from said belt means, the combination with said vehicle of: means attached to portions of the body of said vehicle to engage a portion of said surfaces alongside said belt means and said slide rail means and deflect said portion of said surfaces into engagement with said slide rail means and said belt means engaged by said slide rail means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
In a vehicle comprising an endless belt support means for supporting and driving the vehicle on ice and snow surfaces and comprising slide rail means slidingly engaged with portions of said belt means to support the body of said vehicle from said belt means, the combination with said vehicle of: means attached to portions of the body of said vehicle to engage a portion of said surfaces alongside said belt means and said slide rail means and deflect said portion of said surfaces into engagement with said slide rail means and said belt means engaged by said slide rail means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said vehicle comprises running boards, each of which has an upperside, an underside and an edge, each of said running boards being a foot support member attached to said vehicle in a position spaced apart from said ice and snow surfaces, and said means attached to said vehicle to engage a portion of said surfaces comprises a flexible member attached to each running board.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said flexible member is metal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said flexible member comprises polymeric material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said flexible member is attached to the underside of said running board.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 1 wherein each of said members attached to said vehicle to engage a portion of said surfaces is attached to said vehicle underneath said vehicle.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
97 words
The method of lubricating a slide rail bearing in a vehicle comprising a slide rail bearing and an endless track which comprises: during forward motion of said vehicle, interposing a member alongside said endless track and attached to the body of said vehicle against aqueous material on the surface alongside said endless track of said vehicle and without substantial motion of the member except to accommodate varying terrain and the motion of the vehicle suspension system of the vehicle, directing such material to the slide rail bearing area of the vehicle to lubricate said slide rail bearing.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
97 words
The method of lubricating a slide rail bearing in a vehicle comprising a slide rail bearing and an endless track which comprises: during forward motion of said vehicle, interposing a member alongside said endless track and attached to the body of said vehicle against aqueous material on the surface alongside said endless track of said vehicle and without substantial motion of the member except to accommodate varying terrain and the motion of the vehicle suspension system of the vehicle, directing such material to the slide rail bearing area of the vehicle to lubricate said slide rail bearing.
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) | 1980-07-18 | 1981-01-17 | 1981-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-18 | 1985-01-17 | 1985-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-18 | 1989-01-17 | 1989-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |