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  "patent_number": "US 549160",
  "country": "US",
  "title": "George Selden's 1895 Patent for a Road Engine",
  "original_title": "Road-engine",
  "summary": "George Selden's 1895 patent describes a 'road engine,' a precursor to the automobile, focusing on a combined engine and vehicle design.",
  "what_it_does": "This patent, granted in 1895, outlines a 'road engine' which integrates a motive engine with a vehicle chassis. The design focuses on the overall structure of a self-propelled carriage. It details components like the engine, its connection to the wheels, and steering mechanisms, aiming to create a functional automobile.",
  "what_it_does_not_cover": [
    "Does not cover modern internal combustion engines with specific fuel injection systems.",
    "Does not cover electric vehicles or hybrid powertrains.",
    "Does not cover specific safety features like airbags or anti-lock brakes.",
    "Does not cover advanced navigation or infotainment systems.",
    "Does not cover specific materials used in modern vehicle construction."
  ],
  "filed": null,
  "granted": "1895-11-05",
  "expires": null,
  "status": "active",
  "holder": "George B. Selden",
  "holder_url": "https://patentbrief.org/company/george-b-selden",
  "inventors": [],
  "times_cited": 0,
  "tags": [
    "automotive",
    "mechanical"
  ],
  "abstract": null,
  "url": "https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/549160/selden-automobile-patent",
  "markdown_url": "https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/549160/selden-automobile-patent/md",
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