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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 14, 2015
Filed:
Oct. 01, 2007
Stephen James Bailey, Lutterworth, GB;
Stephen James Bailey, Lutterworth, GB;
Gibbs Technologies Ltd., Warwickshire, GB;
Abstract
Amphibious vehiclehas both land propulsion capability as well as marine propulsion capability. At least two axles with wheelsare spaced apart along the length of the vehicle. At least one intermediate axle with retractable wheel(s)is positioned between the other axles. This additional axle may improve manoeuvrability over rough ground. Wheel(s)may be retracted on water and/or on land. Wheelsmay also be retractable. One or more axles may be driven, full time or selectively. The vehicle may plane on water, and may have a vee type hull (FIG.). Marine propulsion may be by means of a jet drive. Wheel(s)may retract vertically or through arcs around a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. Skid steer may be used. Mudguards, a vehicle roof, and retraction guides for the wheels (slides, FIG.) may be fitted. Pairs of slides may provide roof supports. A forward control driving position may be provided.
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