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US 5,592,894 AGranted
Spidercraft
OwnerHerrick J. Johnsoninventor
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Abstract
A spidercraft supported by a wave rider pod consisting of very large tires and ground effect wings connected to a suspension system to absorb the shocks from planing over rough seas or rolling over rough terrain. It is a craft which possesses at least one hull or cabin, at least one support arm with a suspension system, and at least one flotation tire. The suspension system with springs and shock absorbers allows the wave rider pod to move in concert with the waves or rough terrain while the cabin of the craft remains relatively stable.
Claims14
A high speed waterborne vessels comprising,
- (a) a cabin to accommodate crew, passengers and cargo, with a means to attach at least one suspension system and at least one propulsion system,
- (b) said suspension system adapted to absorb shocks imparted to the suspension system;
- each said suspension system including means for attachment to said cabin and to at least one wave rider pod;
- (c) said at least one wave rider pod having means to attach at least one flotation tire and at least one ground effect wing segment;
- said at least one waverider pod also having means for attachment to said suspension system;
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- (d) a propulsion system attached to said cabin, said suspension system, or said wave rider pod.
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