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US3357510A
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System for enabling motor vehicles to climb obstacles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-03-02
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Granted: 1967-12-12
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Expires: 1985-03-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jourdan Daniel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:57
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41H; F41H7/00; F41H7/02; B; B60; B60F; B60F3/00; B60F3/003; B62; B62D; B62D57/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A SYSTEM FOR ENABLING A MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING A MOTOR TO CLIMB OBSTACLES, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, AT LEAST ONE ARM ARTICULATED ON THE VEHICLE, MEANS TO BRING THE EXTREMITY OF THE ARM TO A POINT SITUATED AHEAD OF THE VEHICLE, AT LEAST ONE WHICH MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE, AT LEAST ONE CABLE WOUND ON THE WINCH AND THE FREE EXTREMITY OF WHICH IS CARRIED BY THE FOREMENTIONED ARM, MEANS FOR ANCHORING SAID CABLE EXTREMITY TO THE POINT IN THE GROUND OVER WHICH THE EXTREMITY OF SAID ARM HAS BEEN BROUGHT, A CONTROLLABLE DRIVE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID MOTOR AND SAID WINCH FOR OPERATING THE WINCH TO PULL ON THE CABLE AFTER ANCHORING OF SAID EXTREMITY THEREOF AND TO EXERT TRACTION AT A POINT ON THE LOWER FORE PART OF THE VEHICLE IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THE DESIRED POSITION FOR THE VEHICLE TO CLIMB OVER THE OBSTACLE BY BEING DRAWN BY THE CABLE ONTO SAID OBSTACLE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
162 words
A SYSTEM FOR ENABLING A MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING A MOTOR TO CLIMB OBSTACLES, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, AT LEAST ONE ARM ARTICULATED ON THE VEHICLE, MEANS TO BRING THE EXTREMITY OF THE ARM TO A POINT SITUATED AHEAD OF THE VEHICLE, AT LEAST ONE WHICH MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE, AT LEAST ONE CABLE WOUND ON THE WINCH AND THE FREE EXTREMITY OF WHICH IS CARRIED BY THE FOREMENTIONED ARM, MEANS FOR ANCHORING SAID CABLE EXTREMITY TO THE POINT IN THE GROUND OVER WHICH THE EXTREMITY OF SAID ARM HAS BEEN BROUGHT, A CONTROLLABLE DRIVE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID MOTOR AND SAID WINCH FOR OPERATING THE WINCH TO PULL ON THE CABLE AFTER ANCHORING OF SAID EXTREMITY THEREOF AND TO EXERT TRACTION AT A POINT ON THE LOWER FORE PART OF THE VEHICLE IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THE DESIRED POSITION FOR THE VEHICLE TO CLIMB OVER THE OBSTACLE BY BEING DRAWN BY THE CABLE ONTO SAID OBSTACLE.
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) | 1970-12-11 | 1971-06-12 | 1971-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-11 | 1975-06-12 | 1975-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-11 | 1979-06-12 | 1979-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |