Deerlope
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Will it work if the tractor is not running and can not be run, because it is under water or mud.
STUCK!!!
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laurencen
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years ago they fastened cleats on steel rims to dig out, a hinged device mounted to the rim, swung to the outside of the tire which will dig in as the tire rotates, once out swing the device back level with the rim, point is, this would not work on wheels rotating fast such as car or truck and due to the small clearance between tire and fender is reason 2 it would not work on cars, at $200.00 there is no way its motorised
In the old days of steam they also had a short secrion of chain, put it over the tire and attached to the rim inside and out, this is like a single section of snow chain used by truckers in winter,
In the old days of steam they also had a short secrion of chain, put it over the tire and attached to the rim inside and out, this is like a single section of snow chain used by truckers in winter,
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American inginuity at work, I love it. Hey dirt, I think if you're merely testing the amount of interest in such a product, you're not gonna get a straight answer from most folks without details. $200 is not that much money and if it's a well built product that works, I think it will sell. On the other hand, if it's a clever idea/gimmick that works but can be built using $3 worth of materials, I think it will be a hard sell and patent or no patent, I think it will last only as long as it takes for people to see the idea and start making their own. Most tractoring folks are practical people and will only purchase something like this for $200 if it works AND is considerable in design. Someone else mentioned that it might cost $10k to register a patent. If you truly believe in your product and is thinking of going large scale and potentially selling the idea to a large manufacturer, then it might be worth it but if you are thinking small scale and ebay or other low overhead type of sales, the that $10k might feel a whole lot better in your own pocket.
BobRip
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Just to be skeptical: The patent system was set up and controlled by lawyers. So who do you think makes money on patents?
Large companies with lots of volume can justify patents, small companies usually cannot. I noticed that no one here has said they made money on a patent. I have not, but I only have 12 patents. My company paid for them, but they never made money on them either. Go ahead and start manufacturing, publish your results so no one else can patent it and make money while you can. There end of rant.
Large companies with lots of volume can justify patents, small companies usually cannot. I noticed that no one here has said they made money on a patent. I have not, but I only have 12 patents. My company paid for them, but they never made money on them either. Go ahead and start manufacturing, publish your results so no one else can patent it and make money while you can. There end of rant.
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Is what your thinking of like the device in the video. Watch it till 2:00 minutes in.
YouTube - Tatra 6x6 1986
Do a searc for Tatra on you tube, these things are amazing!
Rich
YouTube - Tatra 6x6 1986
Do a searc for Tatra on you tube, these things are amazing!
Rich
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Rich, thats what I would expect for $200.00 but folding to the outside of the tire on both rear wheels
Don't be discouraged if you have a good idea. You don't want to be the guy who said I thought of that years ago. If you don't have the money take your idea to a company that would likely sell the device. A patent might be $10k but consulting an attorney regarding a non-disclosure agreement is much cheaper. Whatever you do legally, there is no way to protect yourself from lawsuits. The only sure thing is the satisfaction of inventing something and money in your pocket. One advantage the inventor has is a head start on marketing.
jmf
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Thats not right! When I was clearing up from a thunderstorm, I got ditched in a mud bog!!! I got out but then had a lot of little jolts, slipping, probably. I put it in 4wd, and had it all under control. I thought that if I went up the back, because I thought it would be better for the tractor. But when I got up there, It was worse! So I took it straight back to my shed! Big storm... But it finally cleared up! So, like Einstein said,
GordonR
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Dirt;
No matter what else you do take all your drawings and notes and mail them to yourself certified receipt required to establish a date time line for your going forward.
It is amazing how something that simple gets the attention of the legal system
Don
No matter what else you do take all your drawings and notes and mail them to yourself certified receipt required to establish a date time line for your going forward.
It is amazing how something that simple gets the attention of the legal system
Don
