# US 12,766,900 B2 · Amphibious vehicle > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,766,900 B2 - Document ID: US12766900B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 18/743,788 - Filed: 2024-06-14 - Published: 2025-01-09 - Granted: 2026-10-20 - Earliest claimed: 2020-06-18 - Assignees: Bazooka-Farmstar, LLC - Applicants: Bazooka-Farmstar, LLC - Inventors: Phillip Minino; Jeffery Huber; Matthew Hirsch; Jason Albright - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12766900B2 ## CPC - B60F 3/0038: {Flotation, updrift or stability devices} - B63H 1/14: Propellers (pitch changing B63H3/00) - B63H 21/165: by hydraulic fluid motor, i.e. wherein a liquid under pressure is utilised to rotate the propelling means {(transmission from power plant or unit to propeller using fluid gearing per se B63H23/26)} - B63H 25/42: Steering or dynamic anchoring by propulsive elements (by jets B63H25/46); Steering or dynamic anchoring by propellers used therefor only; Steering or dynamic anchoring by rudders carrying propellers - G05D 1/0011: {associated with a remote control arrangement} - G05D 1/0088: {characterized by the autonomous decision making process, e.g. artificial intelligence, predefined behaviours (using knowledge based models G06N5/00)} - G05D 1/222: operated by humans - G05D 1/223: Command input arrangements on the remote controller, e.g. joysticks or touch screens - G05D 1/227: Handing over between remote control and on-board control; Handing over between remote control arrangements - B60F: VEHICLES FOR USE BOTH ON RAIL AND ON ROAD; VEHICLES CAPABLE OF TRAVELLING IN OR ON DIFFERENT MEDIA, e.g. AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLES (air-cushion vehicles B60V) - B63H: MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING (propulsion of air-cushion vehicles B60V1/14; specially adapted for submarines, other than nuclear propulsion, B63G; specially adapted for torpedoes F42B19/00) - G05D: SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC VARIABLES ## Abstract An amphibious vehicle having a frame that includes a plurality of floatable members. Mounted to the frame is one or more power sources. Also mounted to the frame and connected to the power source are a plurality of propellers with each of the plurality of propellers having a thrust vector configured to be adjusted to provide agitation and propulsion. In addition, mounted to the frame are a plurality of ground engaging devices and one or more pumps. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An amphibious vehicle configured for agitation of a manure lagoon, comprising: a frame defining a central axis and having one or more floatable members; wheels positioned about the central axis of the frame for engaging a ground; a propeller coupled to the frame; and an arm coupled to the propeller and the frame; wherein the propeller is oriented vertically to provide a thrust vector in a generally vertical direction for the agitation of manure in the manure lagoon; and wherein the arm is adjustable to move the propeller vertically while the propeller maintains the thrust vector in the generally vertical direction. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The amphibious vehicle of claim 1, further comprising adjusting the propeller to be oriented horizontally to provide propulsion. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The amphibious vehicle of claim 1, wherein the propeller is hydraulically driven by a power source. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The amphibious vehicle of claim 1, wherein the thrust vector of the propeller is positioned to provide the agitation at a surface of the manure lagoon. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The amphibious vehicle of claim 1, wherein the propeller is coupled to the frame at the central axis. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The amphibious vehicle of claim 1, further comprising a power source mounted to the frame, the power source configured to provide power to the wheels. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The amphibious vehicle of claim 6, wherein the power source is configured to provide power to the propeller. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The amphibious vehicle of claim 1, further comprising a power source that is configured to provide power to the propeller. ### Claim 9 A method for agitation of a manure lagoon, comprising: providing a frame defining a central axis and having one or more floatable members; providing wheels positioned about the central axis of the frame for engaging a ground; providing a propeller coupled to the frame; providing an arm coupled to the propeller and the frame; orienting the propeller to provide a thrust vector in a generally vertical direction for the agitation of manure in the manure lagoon; and adjusting the arm to move the propeller vertically while the propeller maintains the thrust vector in the generally vertical direction. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, further comprising adjusting the propeller to be oriented horizontally to provide propulsion. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, wherein the propeller is hydraulically driven by a power source. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, wherein the thrust vector of the propeller is positioned to provide the agitation at a surface of the manure lagoon. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, wherein the propeller is coupled to the frame at the central axis. ### Claim 14 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, further comprising a power source mounted to the frame, the power source configured to provide power to the wheels. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14, wherein the power source is configured to provide power to the propeller. ### Claim 16 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, further comprising a power source that is configured to provide power to the propeller.