Vehicle supported by an endless belt, with a fluid cushion between belt runs, and an endless belt therefore
CA 1090394 A · Owner: Hoverlift Systems Ltd. · Inventors: Hunt, Rowland D.
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Abstract of the Disclosure A vehicle is supported over a ground surface by an endless belt which has a pressurized fluid cushion formed and contained between the upper and lower runs of the belt. A flexible skirt extends along each side of the inner surface of the belt and cooperates with a central member supported from the vehicle. The vehicle is supported on the top run of the belt for example by rollers or by a further cushion between the upper belt run and a bottom member on the vehicle. - i -
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- Granted November 25, 1980. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 25, 1997.
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