US3360294A
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Collapsible camper
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-20
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Granted: 1967-12-26
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Expires: 1985-10-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cieslak Leo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:33
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32; B60P3/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
A COLLAPSIBLE CABIN FOR MOUNTING ON A TRUCK BED, COMPRISING: A LOWER SECTION SUPPORTED ON THE TRUCK BED; AN UPPER SECTION VERTICALLY MOVABLE OVER SAID LOWER SECTION TO FORM A ROOF FOR SAID CABIN; HYDRAULIC MEANS FOR RAISING AND LOWERING SAID UPPER SECTION, SAID HYDRAULIC MEANS COMPRISING, A PUMP, A MOTOR TO ACUTATE SAID PUMP, AND A PISTON AND CYLINDER COMBINATION IN EACH CORNER OF SAID LOWER SECTION, SAID CYLINDERS BEING ATTACHED TO SAID LOWER SECTION, SAID PISTONS BEING ATTACHED TO SAID UPPER SECTION, EXTENSION AND RETRACTION OF SAID PISTONS RAISING AND LOWERING SAID UPPER SECTION OVER SAID LOWER SECTION, RESPECTIVELY; AND MEANS FOR INSURING UNIFORM VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF EACH OF SAID PISTONS DURING RAISING AND LOWERING OF SAID UPPER SECTION, SAID INSURING MEANS BEING CONNECTED TO SAID HYDRAULIC MEANS AND COMPRISING: A ROTATABLE DRUM, AND A CABLE ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID PISTONS, EACH OF SAID CABLES BRING ATTACHED AT ONE OF ITS ENDS TO THE UPPER END OF ITS ASSOCIATED PISTON AND AT ITS OTHER END TO SAID DRUM, EACH OF SAID CABLES BEING WOUND AROUND SAID DRUM, WHEREBY UNWINDING AND WINDING OF SAID CABLES CAUSES UNIFORM EXTENSION AND RETRACTION OF SAID PISTONS, RESPECTIVELY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
A COLLAPSIBLE CABIN FOR MOUNTING ON A TRUCK BED, COMPRISING: A LOWER SECTION SUPPORTED ON THE TRUCK BED; AN UPPER SECTION VERTICALLY MOVABLE OVER SAID LOWER SECTION TO FORM A ROOF FOR SAID CABIN; HYDRAULIC MEANS FOR RAISING AND LOWERING SAID UPPER SECTION, SAID HYDRAULIC MEANS COMPRISING, A PUMP, A MOTOR TO ACUTATE SAID PUMP, AND A PISTON AND CYLINDER COMBINATION IN EACH CORNER OF SAID LOWER SECTION, SAID CYLINDERS BEING ATTACHED TO SAID LOWER SECTION, SAID PISTONS BEING ATTACHED TO SAID UPPER SECTION, EXTENSION AND RETRACTION OF SAID PISTONS RAISING AND LOWERING SAID UPPER SECTION OVER SAID LOWER SECTION, RESPECTIVELY; AND MEANS FOR INSURING UNIFORM VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF EACH OF SAID PISTONS DURING RAISING AND LOWERING OF SAID UPPER SECTION, SAID INSURING MEANS BEING CONNECTED TO SAID HYDRAULIC MEANS AND COMPRISING: A ROTATABLE DRUM, AND A CABLE ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID PISTONS, EACH OF SAID CABLES BRING ATTACHED AT ONE OF ITS ENDS TO THE UPPER END OF ITS ASSOCIATED PISTON AND AT ITS OTHER END TO SAID DRUM, EACH OF SAID CABLES BEING WOUND AROUND SAID DRUM, WHEREBY UNWINDING AND WINDING OF SAID CABLES CAUSES UNIFORM EXTENSION AND RETRACTION OF SAID PISTONS, RESPECTIVELY.
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) | 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 |