US3131704A
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Shelters
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-09-18
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Granted: 1964-05-05
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Expires: 1981-09-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wencel E Shimon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 16:19
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H15/00; E04H15/32; E04H15/34; E04H15/44; E04H15/48; E04H15/001; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S135/00; Y10S135/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A PORTABLE SHELTER OF THE CHARACTER THAT MAY BE MOVED FROM A COLLAPSED POSITION INTO AN EXTENDED POSITION OF USE, SAID SHELTER INCLUDING A BASE, A SUPPORT FRAME PIVOTALLY CONNECTED AT ONE END TO SAID BASE, A SECOND SUPPORT FRAME PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST NAMED SUPPORT FRAME INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS OF SAID FRAMES AND ENGAGEABLE WITH THE BASE TO RETAIN BOTH SUPPORT FRAMES IN AN EXTENDED POSITION, A FOLDABLE SEAT STRUCTURE PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO BOTH SUPPORT FRAMES AND ADAPTED TO AFFORD RIGIDITY TO THE SUPPORT FRAMES WHEN SAID FRAMES ARE IN SAID EXTENDED POSITION, A PAIR OF AUXILIARY FRAMES ONE CONNECTED PIVOTALLY TO EACH SUPPORT FRAME AND MOVABLE FROM A COLLAPSED POSITION INTO AN EXTENDED POSITION, AND A FLEXIBLE COVERING OVERLYING SAID AUXILIARY FRAMES AND CONNECTED AT ITS LOWER END TO SAID BASE SAID AUXILIARY FRAMES OPERATING TO MAINTAIN THE COVERING IN A POSITION OF USE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A PORTABLE SHELTER OF THE CHARACTER THAT MAY BE MOVED FROM A COLLAPSED POSITION INTO AN EXTENDED POSITION OF USE, SAID SHELTER INCLUDING A BASE, A SUPPORT FRAME PIVOTALLY CONNECTED AT ONE END TO SAID BASE, A SECOND SUPPORT FRAME PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST NAMED SUPPORT FRAME INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS OF SAID FRAMES AND ENGAGEABLE WITH THE BASE TO RETAIN BOTH SUPPORT FRAMES IN AN EXTENDED POSITION, A FOLDABLE SEAT STRUCTURE PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO BOTH SUPPORT FRAMES AND ADAPTED TO AFFORD RIGIDITY TO THE SUPPORT FRAMES WHEN SAID FRAMES ARE IN SAID EXTENDED POSITION, A PAIR OF AUXILIARY FRAMES ONE CONNECTED PIVOTALLY TO EACH SUPPORT FRAME AND MOVABLE FROM A COLLAPSED POSITION INTO AN EXTENDED POSITION, AND A FLEXIBLE COVERING OVERLYING SAID AUXILIARY FRAMES AND CONNECTED AT ITS LOWER END TO SAID BASE SAID AUXILIARY FRAMES OPERATING TO MAINTAIN THE COVERING IN A POSITION OF USE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-05-05 | 1967-11-04 | 1968-05-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-05 | 1971-11-04 | 1972-05-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-05 | 1975-11-04 | 1976-05-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |