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Armor With Rollers

An armor with rollers is provided that enables a user to move in all positions by rolling on a hard and smooth surface while constantly varying his bearing points on the ground.

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Class 180/237 - Comprising swingable, plural-wheel-carrying axles on individual, vertical axes of pivot


Subclass of Class 180 - Motor vehicles
Definition: Vehicle wherein the means for repositioning the wheels comprises
No. of patents: 18
Last issue date: 06/17/2008


NumberTitleIssue Date
7388471Anti-theft system and method
In accordance with the present invention, an anti-theft system includes an input device and a processor having an associated memory, the memory including instructions executable by the processor to activate the anti-theft system in response to receiving an authoriza...
06/17/2008
7240571On-board scale sensor with mechanical amplification and improved output signal apparatus and method
A system for sensing the load carried in a structural member by attaching a load cell to a neutral axis of bending. Small deflections along an arc of bending create a desirable signal level via mechanical amplification. A load sensor is adapted for mounting on an ax...
07/10/2007
7149625Method and system for distributed navigation and automated guidance
The present invention provides for distributed navigation and route guidance using networked computing devices. A computing device may host one or more navigation functional components. The location of a navigable object is sensed and communicated to associated navi...
12/12/2006
6804595Controller for occupant restraint system
A vehicle occupant restraint system includes an airbag system and a seat belt harness with pretensioner and retractor mechanisms. Multiple sensors are mounted within the vehicle to measure and monitor various occupant and vehicle characteristics, which are entered i...
10/12/2004
6744148Theft resistant system for vehicles equipped with combined starter-alternators
A theft resistant vehicle system (10) includes a security system (12) adapted to generate a first control signal as a function of the substantial meeting of a parameter for activating and a second control signal in response to a failure to meet the par...
06/01/2004
6659215Four wheel drive, four wheel steering vehicle
The present invention relates to a four-wheel drive vehicle which on account of its constructive composition has very good off-road characteristics, in addition to which the vehicle can be adapted to a number of transport requirements and can act as a too...
12/09/2003
6540039Omnidirectional vehicle with offset wheel pairs
A wheel base or mobile platform providing omnidirectional motion and control. At least two offset wheel assemblies are coupled to a platform that supports a load. Each offset wheel assembly has two wheels that share a common axis and a mechanical link tha...
04/01/2003
6467560Recreational devices
A transmission unit for a recreational vehicle comprises: steering arrangement controlled by movement of the weight of the user, driving assembly which includes a free-wheeling clutch, suspension assembly and braking assembly. The vehicle also includes an...
10/22/2002
6425452Control system for all-wheel drive vehicle
A drive system for all-wheel drive vehicles is provided having separate front and rear transaxles powered by a single engine through a power transfer system. The transaxles each include a hydrostatic transmission and an axle, the hydrostatic gearing syste...
07/30/2002
6158768Apparatus and method for discerning certain occupant characteristics using a plurality of capacitive sensors
An apparatus (47) determines presence, type, and a size value of a vehicle occupant (14) located within a vehicle (12). A first capacitive sensor (46A) is located on a first side of an occupant location within the vehicle (12) and senses a first capacitan...
12/12/2000
5727921Material handling machine
The material handling machine has a chassis comprising a rigid longitudinal frame whose width is less than 25% of the overall width of the machine, excluding the wheels. A boom or a loading bucket is pivotally mounted on the chassis. Digging equipment is ...
03/17/1998
5618156Material handling machine
The material handling machine has a chassis comprising a rigid longitudinal frame whose width is less than 25% of the overall width of the machine, excluding the wheels. A boom or a loading bucket is pivotally mounted on the chassis. Digging equipment is ...
04/08/1997
5526895Rear wheel self-steering system for vehicle
The present invention relates a rear wheel self-steering system for a vehicle which can minimize a turning radius of a vehicle and a tire wear by independently steering the rear wheel during cornering. The system includes a side frame, a first spring moun...
06/18/1996
5199524Automated guided vehicle
An automated guided vehicle for carrying and moving heavy loads providing the vehicle with a gross weight of more than about 100 tons includes a vehicle platform or deck for carrying the loads and wheel assemblies at either end of the platform for both st...
04/06/1993
4887686Working vehicle
A working vehicle comprising a vehicle body having a pair of front wheels and a pair of rear wheels, at least the rear wheels being drivingly rotatable and steerable, a working machine provided at the front end of the vehicle body, and a steering wheel an...
12/19/1989
4566553Agricultural work vehicle
A four-wheel drive agricultural tractor with independently steered ground engaging wheels supporting a flat, extensible load supportive frame includes an operator's cab that is adapted to face the direction of travel. Mounted under the frame is an interna...
01/28/1986
4475618Toy car
A power driven toy car includes a system for coupling power from a power source to the driving wheels of the toy car, which system automatically decouples the power source from the driving wheels when the power source is deactivated to permit free rotatio...
10/09/1984
4167826Self-loading dualistic earth excavator with connecting telescopic conveying and dualistic distribution means
An improved reciprocatory self-loading dual-ended earth excavation vehicle pivotally connected to two or more unmanned self-leveling and self-maneuvering telescopic conveyor vehicles, the latter in turn are pivotally connected to a multi-function dual-end...
09/18/1979
 
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