Amphibious vehicle

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2005-07-19

2005-07-19

Wright, Andrew D. (Department: 3617)

Marine propulsion

Self-propelled vehicle having land and water propulsion means

Flexible endless track propulsion means

C037S346000, C114S326000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06918801

ABSTRACT:
A vehicle adapted to operate on dry land, in soft terrain, and while floating. The vehicle includes a chassis formed by two interconnected pontoon sections sized such that the chassis and equipment will float. The pontoons are fitted with a track system providing propulsion to the vehicle. The chassis a plurality of spuds that are deployed to a position extending below the bottom of the pontoons so as to stabilize the vehicle for operations while floating.

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