US3360891A
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Extendable portable house
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-03-23
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Granted: 1968-01-02
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Expires: 1986-03-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stewart E Gardner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:58
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/343; E04B1/344; E04B1/3442; E04B1/3444
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
IN A HOUSE HAVING A FLOOR, A ROOF AND A PLURALITY OF WALLS, THE IMPROVEMENT WHEREIN AT LEAST ONE OF THE WALLS INCLUDES MOVABLE MEMBERS OF EXPANDING THE PORTABLE HOUSE AND COMPRISES: A MOVABLE COVERING MEMBER FOR FORMING IN A COLLAPSED POSITION AT LEAST A PART OF SAID WALL AND IN AN EXPANDED POSITION A COVERING FOR THE EXPANDED PORTION OF THE HOUSE, MEANS HINGABLY ATTACHING THE COVERING MEMBER TO THE HOUSE, FOLDABLE FLOOR MEMBER FOR FORMING IN THE EXPANDED POSITION THE FLOOR OF THE EXPANDED PORTION OF THE HOUSE, MEANS HINGABLY ATTACHING THE FLOOR MEMBER TO THE HOUSE ALONG A FIRST SIDE AND TO THE COVERING MEMBER ALONG THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE FLOOR MEMBER, FOLDABLE WALL MEMBERS FOR FORMING IN THE EXPANDED POSITION THE WALLS OF THE EXPANDED PORTION OF THE HOUSE, EACH OF SAID WALL MEMBERS COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF RIGID PANELS AND MEANS HINGABLY JOINING SAID RIGID PANELS, AND MEANS HINGABLY ATTACHING THE WALL MEMBERS AT ONE EDGE TO THE COVERING MEMBER AND AT A SECOND EDGE TO THE FLOOR MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
IN A HOUSE HAVING A FLOOR, A ROOF AND A PLURALITY OF WALLS, THE IMPROVEMENT WHEREIN AT LEAST ONE OF THE WALLS INCLUDES MOVABLE MEMBERS OF EXPANDING THE PORTABLE HOUSE AND COMPRISES: A MOVABLE COVERING MEMBER FOR FORMING IN A COLLAPSED POSITION AT LEAST A PART OF SAID WALL AND IN AN EXPANDED POSITION A COVERING FOR THE EXPANDED PORTION OF THE HOUSE, MEANS HINGABLY ATTACHING THE COVERING MEMBER TO THE HOUSE, FOLDABLE FLOOR MEMBER FOR FORMING IN THE EXPANDED POSITION THE FLOOR OF THE EXPANDED PORTION OF THE HOUSE, MEANS HINGABLY ATTACHING THE FLOOR MEMBER TO THE HOUSE ALONG A FIRST SIDE AND TO THE COVERING MEMBER ALONG THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE FLOOR MEMBER, FOLDABLE WALL MEMBERS FOR FORMING IN THE EXPANDED POSITION THE WALLS OF THE EXPANDED PORTION OF THE HOUSE, EACH OF SAID WALL MEMBERS COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF RIGID PANELS AND MEANS HINGABLY JOINING SAID RIGID PANELS, AND MEANS HINGABLY ATTACHING THE WALL MEMBERS AT ONE EDGE TO THE COVERING MEMBER AND AT A SECOND EDGE TO THE FLOOR MEMBER.
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) | 1971-01-01 | 1971-07-03 | 1972-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-01 | 1975-07-03 | 1976-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-01 | 1979-07-03 | 1980-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |