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Snowmobile traction lug and mounting therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-03-06
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Granted: 1980-03-25
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Expires: 1998-03-06
Abstract
Abstract A traction lug to be mounted on a snowmobile track-band, and being so positioned transversely under the track-supporting rails that the forces imposed thereon during travel will be directed symmetrically with respect to the rails so as to avoid distortion of the track-band and provide positive support therefor.
Inventors
- 👤 Olav Aaen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:10
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D55/00; B62D55/08; B62D55/18; B62D55/26; B62D55/28; B62D55/286; B62D55/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A snowmobile comprising; a fixed longitudinally-extending track-supporting rail, a longitudinally-propelled track including laterally-spaced plural bands of flexible material defining a longitudinal gap therebetween, said rail being positioned in said gap, a bar extending transversely across said track and secured to said bands, a transversely-extending traction lug extending across said gap, said lug having a at least one spike portion directed downwardly and extending below said bar and said bands, and securing means securing said lug to said bar on opposite sides of said rail, said securing means disposed upwardly of said spike portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A snowmobile comprising; a fixed longitudinally-extending track-supporting rail, a longitudinally-propelled track including laterally-spaced plural bands of flexible material defining a longitudinal gap therebetween, said rail being positioned in said gap, a bar extending transversely across said track and secured to said bands, a transversely-extending traction lug extending across said gap, said lug having a at least one spike portion directed downwardly and extending below said bar and said bands, and securing means securing said lug to said bar on opposite sides of said rail, said securing means disposed upwardly of said spike portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A snowmobile as set forth in claim 1 wherein said securing means includes a pair of fasteners extending through said lug and through said bar, said fasteners being disposed on opposite sides of said rail.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A snowmobile as set forth in claim 2 wherein said fasteners comprise threaded bolts and nuts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A snowmobile as set forth in claim 2 wherein said fasteners extend through said respective bands.
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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) | 1983-03-25 | 1983-09-24 | 1984-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-25 | 1987-09-24 | 1988-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-25 | 1991-09-24 | 1992-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |