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Garage with auxiliary storage means for boats and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-02
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Granted: 1971-01-19
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Expires: 1989-05-02
Abstract
Abstract A garage structure defining a lower portion arranged to house an automotive vehicle and an upper loft space. The lower portion is defined by an upper ceiling structure provided with means defining an opening adapted to pass therethrough a structure intended to be stored in the loft space. Means are carried on the roof structure of the garage for selectively raising and lowering the structure intended to be stored in the loft space and means are provided for securing the structure intended to be stored in the storage disposition.
Inventors
- 👤 Julius H Henderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:19
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H6/00; E04H6/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
In a garage structure defining a lower portion arranged to house an automotive vehicle, said structure including an upper portion defined by a ceiling structure overlying said lower portion, and a roof structure spaced above said ceiling structure and defining therewith a loft space, auxiliary storage means comprising: means defining an opening in said ceiling structure having a preselected horizontal cross section adapted to pass a structure intended to be stored in said loft space; means carried by said roof structure for selectively raising and lowering said structure intended to be stored through said opening for selective storage thereof in a storage disposition in said loft space in alignment with said opening; and means for releasably securing said last structure intended to be stored in said storage disposition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
In a garage structure defining a lower portion arranged to house an automotive vehicle, said structure including an upper portion defined by a ceiling structure overlying said lower portion, and a roof structure spaced above said ceiling structure and defining therewith a loft space, auxiliary storage means comprising: means defining an opening in said ceiling structure having a preselected horizontal cross section adapted to pass a structure intended to be stored in said loft space; means carried by said roof structure for selectively raising and lowering said structure intended to be stored through said opening for selective storage thereof in a storage disposition in said loft space in alignment with said opening; and means for releasably securing said last structure intended to be stored in said storage disposition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The garage structure means of claim 1 wherein said securing means comprises means for locking said raising and lowering means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The garage structure means of claim 1 wherein said means for raising and lowering said structure means comprises straps secured to said garage structure and extending under said structure to be stored.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The garage structure means of claim 1 wherein said securing means is arranged to retain said structure to be stored with a portion thereof disposed below the level of said ceiling structure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The garage structure means of claim 1 wherein said garage roof structure includes a ridge beam and said raising and lowering means is carried by said ridge beam.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The garage structure means of claim 1 wherein said structure to be stored comprises a boat.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-01-18 | 1974-07-20 | 1975-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-18 | 1978-07-20 | 1979-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-18 | 1982-07-20 | 1983-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |