US3596788A
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Telescopic retracting camper
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-12
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1989-12-12
Abstract
Abstract A camping kit carried on luggage supports on top of an automobile. The kit is pivotally connected to one of the supports and has a telescopic frame which can be extended from the vehicle to the ground. The end section of the frame carries a platform provided with extensible legs so that it can be used as a bed. The platform is also provided with a tent which can be erected over the bed to form a shelter.
Inventors
- 👤 Allen R Willie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:10
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H15/00; E04H15/02; E04H15/06; B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/04; B60R9/042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
An extensible load-carrying rack device for an automobile comprising a rack frame including a plurality of parallel telescopic longitudinally extensible members, means to pivotally connect said frame to the roof of an automobile, each telescopic member including an outermost sleeve and an innermost longitudinally extensible rod element having an outer end portion normally extending from said telescopic member, load-receptacle means, and support means rigidly secured to the outer end portions of the rod elements and supportingly connected to said load-receptacle means to support the receptacle means above and substantially parallel to said telescopic members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
An extensible load-carrying rack device for an automobile comprising a rack frame including a plurality of parallel telescopic longitudinally extensible members, means to pivotally connect said frame to the roof of an automobile, each telescopic member including an outermost sleeve and an innermost longitudinally extensible rod element having an outer end portion normally extending from said telescopic member, load-receptacle means, and support means rigidly secured to the outer end portions of the rod elements and supportingly connected to said load-receptacle means to support the receptacle means above and substantially parallel to said telescopic members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The extensible load-carrying rack device of claim 1, and wherein said support means comprises rectangular bar members spaced above and extending substantially parallel to said telescopic members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The extensible load-carrying rack device of claim 2, and means slidably interconnecting said load-receptacle means and said bar members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The extensible load-carrying rack device of claim 3, and wherein the bottom of said load-receptacle means is formed with channels receiving said bar members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The extensible load-carrying rack device of claim 4, and respective sleeves pivoted in said channels and slidably receiving said bar members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
The extensible load-carrying rack device of claim 3, and counterbalance means connected to the means to pivotally connect the frame to an automobile roof and acting on the rack frame to yieldably oppose pivoting of the frame from a substantially horizontal position on the automobile roof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The extensible load-carrying rack device of claim 6, and wherein said counterbalance means comprises a leaf spring secured at one end to the means to pivotally connect the frame to an automobile roof and engaging beneath a telescopic member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
The extensible load-carrying rack device of claim 3, and wherein said load-receptacle means is in the form of a rectangular tray having upstanding peripheral walls, respective corner supporting legs, and means to at times releasably secure said legs in depending positions to the corner portions of the rectangular tray.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The extensible load-carrying rack device of claim 8, and wherein the rectangular tray is provided with downwardly facing corner sockets shaped to receive the top ends of the legs.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The extensible load-carrying rack device of claim 1, and wherein said load-receptacle means comprises respective bar members spaced above and extending substantially parallel to said telescopic members, and transverse crossmember means connecting said first-named bar members.
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) | 1974-08-02 | 1975-02-01 | 1975-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-02 | 1979-02-01 | 1979-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-02 | 1983-02-01 | 1983-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |