GB1332197A - Air-cushion vehicle - Google Patents

Air-cushion vehicle

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Publication number
GB1332197A
GB1332197A GB6771A GB6771A GB1332197A GB 1332197 A GB1332197 A GB 1332197A GB 6771 A GB6771 A GB 6771A GB 6771 A GB6771 A GB 6771A GB 1332197 A GB1332197 A GB 1332197A
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Prior art keywords
vehicle
air
vanes
propeller
ring
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Expired
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GB6771A
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English (en)
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AIR CUSHION VEHICLES Inc
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AIR CUSHION VEHICLES Inc
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Publication of GB1332197A publication Critical patent/GB1332197A/en
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Classifications

    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60VAIR-CUSHION VEHICLES
    • B60V1/00Air-cushion
    • B60V1/14Propulsion; Control thereof

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Aviation & Aerospace Engineering (AREA)
  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Structures Of Non-Positive Displacement Pumps (AREA)
  • Body Structure For Vehicles (AREA)
  • Special Spraying Apparatus (AREA)
GB6771A 1970-01-14 1971-01-01 Air-cushion vehicle Expired GB1332197A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US281070A 1970-01-14 1970-01-14

Publications (1)

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GB1332197A true GB1332197A (en) 1973-10-03

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GB6771A Expired GB1332197A (en) 1970-01-14 1971-01-01 Air-cushion vehicle

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US (1) US3608662A (enExample)
BE (1) BE761536A (enExample)
DE (1) DE2101427A1 (enExample)
FR (1) FR2076103B1 (enExample)
GB (1) GB1332197A (enExample)
SE (1) SE371146B (enExample)

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US3127949A (en) * 1961-05-11 1964-04-07 Walter T Harter Ground effect machine with controls therefor
US3208543A (en) * 1961-07-19 1965-09-28 American Mach & Foundry Air cushion vehicle
US3243003A (en) * 1961-08-30 1966-03-29 Gen Delivery Ground effect machine
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US3262510A (en) * 1962-06-04 1966-07-26 Alphons J Froehler Air cushion vehicle with lift, turn, and brake controls
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US3486577A (en) * 1965-10-21 1969-12-30 Arthur M Jackes Axial flow ground effect machine
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Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
BE761536A (fr) 1971-07-13
DE2101427A1 (de) 1971-07-22
US3608662A (en) 1971-09-28
SE371146B (enExample) 1974-11-11
FR2076103B1 (enExample) 1974-09-06
FR2076103A1 (enExample) 1971-10-15

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Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PS Patent sealed [section 19, patents act 1949]
PLNP Patent lapsed through nonpayment of renewal fees