US3359693A
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Portable camping unit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-01-21
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Granted: 1967-12-26
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Expires: 1986-01-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles A Mitas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:08
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32; B60P3/36; B60P3/38; B60P3/34; E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/343; E04B1/344; E04B1/3442
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A COLLAPSIBLE CAR-TOP CAMPER HAVING SIX BASIC SURFACES COMPRISING: A BASE, A ROOF, TWO OPPOSED ENDWALLS AND TWO OPPOSED SIDEWALLS, ALL OF SAID SURFACES BEING FORMED FROM A SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID MATERIAL; EACH OF SAID ENDWALLS COMPRISING A MAIN RECTANGULAR PANEL WITH AN OPEN END AND A CLOSED END HINGED ON SAID BASE AND FLANKED ON TWO OPPOSED EDGES BY A PAIR OF FLANGES; EACH OF SAID SIDEWALLS BEING HINGED TO SAID BASE AND HAVING AN ARCUATE ROOF SUPPORT WITH END PORTION EXTENDING TO SUBSTANTIALLY THE LENGTH OF SAID BASE; A PAIR OF ROOFED SECTIONS HINGED AT ONE EDGE ON THE OPEN END OF EACH OF SAID ENDWALLS WITH MEANS ON THEIR OPPOSITE EDGES FOR SECURING THEM TOGETHER; SAID SIDEWALLS AND SAID ENDWALLS BEING IN PARTIAL OVERLAPPING RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH OTHER AND IN ABUTMENT WITH SAID ROOF WHEN ERECTED, SAID ENDWALLS WHEN COLLAPSED HAVING THEIR OPEN ENDS OVERLAPPING EACH OTHER TO FULLY COVER SAID BASE, SAID ROOF SECTIONS AND SAID SIDEWALLS LYING WITHIN THE CONFINES OF SAID COLLAPSED ENDWALLS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A COLLAPSIBLE CAR-TOP CAMPER HAVING SIX BASIC SURFACES COMPRISING: A BASE, A ROOF, TWO OPPOSED ENDWALLS AND TWO OPPOSED SIDEWALLS, ALL OF SAID SURFACES BEING FORMED FROM A SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID MATERIAL; EACH OF SAID ENDWALLS COMPRISING A MAIN RECTANGULAR PANEL WITH AN OPEN END AND A CLOSED END HINGED ON SAID BASE AND FLANKED ON TWO OPPOSED EDGES BY A PAIR OF FLANGES; EACH OF SAID SIDEWALLS BEING HINGED TO SAID BASE AND HAVING AN ARCUATE ROOF SUPPORT WITH END PORTION EXTENDING TO SUBSTANTIALLY THE LENGTH OF SAID BASE; A PAIR OF ROOFED SECTIONS HINGED AT ONE EDGE ON THE OPEN END OF EACH OF SAID ENDWALLS WITH MEANS ON THEIR OPPOSITE EDGES FOR SECURING THEM TOGETHER; SAID SIDEWALLS AND SAID ENDWALLS BEING IN PARTIAL OVERLAPPING RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH OTHER AND IN ABUTMENT WITH SAID ROOF WHEN ERECTED, SAID ENDWALLS WHEN COLLAPSED HAVING THEIR OPEN ENDS OVERLAPPING EACH OTHER TO FULLY COVER SAID BASE, SAID ROOF SECTIONS AND SAID SIDEWALLS LYING WITHIN THE CONFINES OF SAID COLLAPSED ENDWALLS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-12-25 | 1971-06-26 | 1971-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-25 | 1975-06-26 | 1975-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-25 | 1979-06-26 | 1979-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |