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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 08, 2011
Filed:
Jul. 01, 2008
Applicant:
William G. Clapp, North Ogden, UT (US);
Inventor:
William G. Clapp, North Ogden, UT (US);
Assignee:
Weber State University, Ogden, UT (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60K 28/10 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An air-cushioned vehicle or hovercraft includes a three-dimensional frame comprising a latticework of tubular members. A pressure plate is coupled to the underside of the frame and includes at least one aperture therein and a skirt attached adjacent a periphery thereof. At least one lifting fan is positioned relative to the at least one aperture to generate a current of air therethrough. The frame may be configured to generate a visual indication of damage thereto. Methods of making and air-cushion vehicle are disclosed. Methods of using an air-cushion vehicle are also disclosed.