US3572809A
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Expansible mobile home and fittings therefore
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-11-26
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Granted: 1971-03-30
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Expires: 1988-11-26
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a mobile or transportable housing unit, having laterally extensible side portions, which portions during transportation are collapsible into the main body of the unit, and which laterally extensible unit is a completely sealed device retractable into the main unit. The extensible portions of the unit further include seating and bedding structures, which are adjustable to accommodate and provide a plurality of positionable elements adaptable for either sitting or sleeping purposes.
Inventors
- 👤 Arlo T Buland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:19
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32; B60P3/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
An improvement in mobile homes or the like which home includes a walled unit, a support base and a top, the improvement including: a. an aperture defined in at least one sidewall of the home, said aperture extending substantially the height of said wall and having a predetermined width; b. a housing having a base, a top, an exterior side and two ends received in laterally sliding relation into said aperture; c. seal means sealing said housing within said apertures permitting movement therebetween; d. said housing having (floor and ceiling contacting devices) wheel members rotatably mounted on the inner ends of the top and base to respectively contact the ceiling and floor of the mobile home to partially support said housing; and e. means for shifting said housing laterally from said sidewall to extended position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
An improvement in mobile homes or the like which home includes a walled unit, a support base and a top, the improvement including: a. an aperture defined in at least one sidewall of the home, said aperture extending substantially the height of said wall and having a predetermined width; b. a housing having a base, a top, an exterior side and two ends received in laterally sliding relation into said aperture; c. seal means sealing said housing within said apertures permitting movement therebetween; d. said housing having (floor and ceiling contacting devices) wheel members rotatably mounted on the inner ends of the top and base to respectively contact the ceiling and floor of the mobile home to partially support said housing; and e. means for shifting said housing laterally from said sidewall to extended position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 and said shifting means including: a. a rotatable laterally directed threaded member carried by laterally housing; b. a stationary threaded member carried on said base of said home; and c. means for rotating said threaded member whereby a and: directed force is applied to said housing to shift the same laterally outwardly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 and: a. a resilient sealing surface provided on the top and the support base of said home and extending to close adjacent relation to said aperture; and b. said housing having portions thereon to engage with and seal against said surfaces when in extended position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 and housing apertures defined on opposite sides of said mobile home and extendable housings arranged in each of said apertures.
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) | 1974-03-29 | 1974-09-28 | 1975-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-29 | 1978-09-28 | 1979-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-29 | 1982-09-28 | 1983-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |