US3593471A
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Collapsible multistory mobile home structure
Assignee: HASKILL H GRODBERG
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Filing: 1968-10-28
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Granted: 1971-07-20
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Expires: 1988-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A mobile home structure typically including two sections which are joined together along a vertical plane extending longitudinally through the structure matching doorway and common wall portions of each section. Each section includes a foldable second level portion having a roof which is pivotally attached to be raised and lowered on two hinged opposite wall portions. The foldable portion of the second level has removable sidewall panels adapted to be inserted between the roof and a fixed lower portion of the sidewall, with one of the sidewall panels being dimensioned to interlock against longitudinal movement.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene R Fields
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:43
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/348; E04B1/34815; E04B1/34838; E04B1/343; E04B1/344; E04B1/3442; E04B2001/34892
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A mobile home structure comprising: a first and a second end wall, each including a fixed lower portion and an upper portion pivotally connected to said lower portion; fixed lower wall means located between said first and second end walls; roof means pivotally attached to said upper end wall portions of said first and second end walls, said roof and said end walls being operable to be folded between a lowered position and a raised position forming a parallelogram in a raised position; and wall panel means for being inserted between a top surface of said fixed wall portions and a lower surface of said roof; one end of said structure further including a porch having a railing thereon, the railing being operable to support a portion of the roof and an Upper end wall portion when folded.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A mobile home structure comprising: a first and a second end wall, each including a fixed lower portion and an upper portion pivotally connected to said lower portion; fixed lower wall means located between said first and second end walls; roof means pivotally attached to said upper end wall portions of said first and second end walls, said roof and said end walls being operable to be folded between a lowered position and a raised position forming a parallelogram in a raised position; and wall panel means for being inserted between a top surface of said fixed wall portions and a lower surface of said roof; one end of said structure further including a porch having a railing thereon, the railing being operable to support a portion of the roof and an Upper end wall portion when folded.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
75 words
The mobile home structure of claim 1 comprising side by side units adapted to be transported separately and further including separable partition sections for being joined together along a vertical plane extending longitudinally through the structure to form a central interior partition common to both units when joined together, the partition sections having studs each spaced and located therein to be contiguous a stud in the other section when the partition sections are joined together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The mobile home structure of claim 2 in which said studs are of a substantially rectangular cross section with the longer cross section dimension being oriented parallel to the longitudinal vertical plane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
128 words
A multistory structure having a roof adapted to be lowered for purposes of transport or the like comprising; an upper story having walls and interior partitions with distinct upper and lower portions, the upper portions of the sidewalls and partitions being divided into sections and removable from the respective lower portions; and hinged fastening means connecting the upper portions of the end walls to the end wall lower portions and to the roof, respectively, the hinged fastening means being adapted to permit the respective upper end wall portions to pivot about the lines of connection with the respective lower end wall portions as the opposite legs of a collapsing parallelogram to lower the roof to a position of rest on the lower portions of the sidewalls and partitions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
128 words
A multistory structure having a roof adapted to be lowered for purposes of transport or the like comprising; an upper story having walls and interior partitions with distinct upper and lower portions, the upper portions of the sidewalls and partitions being divided into sections and removable from the respective lower portions; and hinged fastening means connecting the upper portions of the end walls to the end wall lower portions and to the roof, respectively, the hinged fastening means being adapted to permit the respective upper end wall portions to pivot about the lines of connection with the respective lower end wall portions as the opposite legs of a collapsing parallelogram to lower the roof to a position of rest on the lower portions of the sidewalls and partitions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
A multistory structure in accordance with claim 4 wherein at least one of the lower sidewall portions has a recessed section and at least one of the removable upper sidewall sections is dimensioned to fit the recessed section in order to lock the hinged upper end wall sections and roof against collapse.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
A multistory structure in accordance with claim 5 wherein the recessed section is at the end of the lower sidewall portion so that the upper wall section dimensioned to fit therein abuts against the adjacent end wall portion when it is installed in place.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
64 words
A multistory structure in accordance with claim 4 further including siding positioned along the sides of the roof and the upper edge of the lower sidewall portions in overlapping juxtaposition to restrain the upper sidewall sections from falling outward during installation, the upper sidewall sections having siding positioned thereon so as to matingly engage the overlapping siding of the roof and lower sidewall portions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
A multistory structure in accordance with claim 4 wherein the end sections of the upper sidewall portions are provided with exterior siding extending beyond the ends of said sections so as to cover the ends of the end wall hinged portions when the sidewall sections are installed.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
127 words
A multistory structure in accordance with claim 4 further including a plumbing vent for extending above the roof when in the raised configuration, the plumbing vent having a pivotable section comprising a pair of elbows and a rotatable, sealing joint in a substantially horizontal section connected between the elbows, the first of the elbows being connected to a portion of the vent fixed in position within the portion of said structure below the line between the upper and lower portions of the walls, and the second of the elbows being connected to an extension which is rotatable with the second elbow about the rotatable joint between a lowered, substantially horizontal position when the roof is lowered and a raised, substantially vertical position when the roof is raised.
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) | 1974-07-19 | 1975-01-18 | 1975-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-19 | 1979-01-18 | 1979-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-19 | 1983-01-18 | 1983-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |