Team Associated TC5
06-07-2006, 09:29 AM
#301
I'm talking about a different upper deck flex design.
Originally Posted by ZER01
It also had an adjustable shock-like mount on the top deck by the rear bulkhead. I clearly remeber that kit as 20 minutes into building it I broke a diff-bolt tightening up a diff-lol.
I just don't know if I could go back to anything else. After all the denials from AE?
06-07-2006, 11:49 AM
#302
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Originally Posted by dr_hfuhuhurr
Key word there being pending. This could mean they have begun the patent process (long, painful, expensive). Or they may never have done it and are just hoping that claiming the patent is pending that others will shy away from the technology that they claim to have discovered.
Yok YR4's were the bomb back in the day
Yok YR4's were the bomb back in the day
06-07-2006, 12:01 PM
#303
Originally Posted by THE DARKSIDE
That is illegal according to United States Patent Law. Making a false claim like that is a dangerous gamble.
In the meantime the company that has deposited the patent is allowed to use the term "patent pending". It only means the patent process has been started but the patent itself not yet approved (and it might not get approved even). In the case of X-Ray, I believe it is the European Patent Agency where the patent was deposited.
06-07-2006, 12:19 PM
#304
You will find people on this and other sites who will argue until they are blue in the face that our toy cars are scaled down versions of full size cars and that the laws of physics apply to both yet you don't hear of F1, Nascar,IRL or any other group of racers/manufacturers designing flex into their chassis to improve handling. Interesting ........ no ?
06-07-2006, 12:31 PM
#305
I think a big reason for that is the fact that the scaled down forces our cars place on our suspensions is probably greater than any full size race car. Not even an F1 car could corner as fast, change direction, or accelerate as fast in full scale. So to absorb some of the forces that apply, we use some chassis flex to help the suspension.
06-07-2006, 12:36 PM
#307
Looks like all 4 arms fit each corner....
06-07-2006, 01:00 PM
#311
Originally Posted by TRF415boy
There is a one year delay between the time you deposit the patent and the time it becomes effective. This time is for the patent agency to do research into previous patents and designs, including in all the countries for which the patent has been deposited, to make sure the patent doesn't infringe other existing patents, or that it is not taken from one that has fallen into common knowledge for example.
In the meantime the company that has deposited the patent is allowed to use the term "patent pending". It only means the patent process has been started but the patent itself not yet approved (and it might not get approved even). In the case of X-Ray, I believe it is the European Patent Agency where the patent was deposited.
In the meantime the company that has deposited the patent is allowed to use the term "patent pending". It only means the patent process has been started but the patent itself not yet approved (and it might not get approved even). In the case of X-Ray, I believe it is the European Patent Agency where the patent was deposited.
Patents can be localized, regional or worldwide.. but this has a cost.
Furthermore, for a patent to be valid you need 3 conditions:
- Newness: Meaning that the patent must cover a new area and prove that the system was not introduced before at any point
- Publicity: if you apply for a patent AFTER that you project has been public, you patent will be legal but will not hold ground if you fo to court.
This means that you must apply for the patent before ANYTHING about the project is made public
- Finally, geography. You must PAY for your patent in order for it to be properly covered in every zone, and this can usually be quite expensive.
So, "patent pending" sure does mean that patents are indeed being registered, but it does not meant that the said patent can be upholded everywhere, or that it is actually valid.
06-07-2006, 01:19 PM
#312
Originally Posted by dr_hfuhuhurr
I still would like to see when we might find it's way to production? Any estimates? Fall, next spring, next year? further out?
Any hints?
Any hints?
06-07-2006, 04:18 PM
#313
Keep the photos coming, nice to see the car is there in full force.
Later
Kevin Boyle
Later
Kevin Boyle
06-07-2006, 06:36 PM
#314
Is the belt offset?
I can't tell. Are we looking a a single belt design like the XXX-S? The arms look strong. This hobby could use a stronger car for both the new racer and avid club racer. I sure wish I could have some imput into each design feature. 
06-07-2006, 06:49 PM
#315
Originally Posted by RCknight
I can't tell. Are we looking a a single belt design like the XXX-S? The arms look strong. This hobby could use a stronger car for both the new racer and avid club racer. I sure wish I could have some imput into each design feature.
Single belt......Paleeeezzzzze!!!! LOL
I do believe from the Reedy pics of the car at the side shot it looks to be a dual belt set-up. Sorry man.Brant