US4346915A
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Vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-05-01
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Granted: 1982-08-31
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Expires: 2000-05-01
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle generally consisting of a body of monocoque construction, front and rear axle assemblies provided with brakes, wheels and tires, suspension systems mounted on the axle assemblies for supporting the body on the axle assemblies, a steering system, an engine mounted in the body between the axle assemblies and adjacent both a side of the body and the rear axle assembly, a transmission mounted on the body rearwardly of the engine, a chain assembly for transmitting drive from the transmission downwardly and laterally, means for transmitting drive from a lower end of the chain assembly forwardly to the rear axle assembly, a cooling system for the engine mounted in the body and control means mounted on the body for operating the engine and transmission.
Inventors
- 👤 James C. LeBlanc
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:25
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41H; F41H7/00; F41H5/00; F41H5/26; F41H7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
In a vehicle having a body, the body having a longitudinal centerline running fore and aft through the middle of the body, an operator's station comprising supporting means for supporting an operator disposed at a forward location of said body, a steering gear assembly mounted on said body and disposed on the side of said supporting means opposite said longitudinal centerline, said steering gear assembly having an arm portion projecting horizontally toward said longitudinal centerline across the driver's legs supporting a steering wheel disposed at said supporting means, at least three vision blocks mounted in a front end of said body adjacent said supporting means, said vision blocks being disposed substantially at eye level of an operator disposed in a normal operating position at said supporting means and being arcuately spaced to provide a panoramic direct line of sight view for the operator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
In a vehicle having a body, the body having a longitudinal centerline running fore and aft through the middle of the body, an operator's station comprising supporting means for supporting an operator disposed at a forward location of said body, a steering gear assembly mounted on said body and disposed on the side of said supporting means opposite said longitudinal centerline, said steering gear assembly having an arm portion projecting horizontally toward said longitudinal centerline across the driver's legs supporting a steering wheel disposed at said supporting means, at least three vision blocks mounted in a front end of said body adjacent said supporting means, said vision blocks being disposed substantially at eye level of an operator disposed in a normal operating position at said supporting means and being arcuately spaced to provide a panoramic direct line of sight view for the operator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
An operator's station according to claim 1 wherein each of said vision blocks includes at least one pair of diverging side walls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
An operator's station according to claim 1 wherein each of said vision blocks consists of a laminated glass construction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
An operator's station according to claim 1 wherein said body is provided with a hood section having a raised portion disposed above said steering wheel, and wherein said vision blocks are mounted on said raised hood portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
An operator's station according to claim 4 wherein each of said vision blocks includes at least one pair of diverging side walls.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
An operator's station according to claim 4 wherein each of said vision blocks includes a pair of diverging upper and lower walls and a pair of diverging side walls.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
An operator's station according to claim 1 wherein each of said vision blocks consists of a laminated glass construction.
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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) | 1985-08-30 | 1986-03-01 | 1986-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-08-30 | 1990-03-01 | 1990-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-08-30 | 1994-03-01 | 1994-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |