US3604747A
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Combination boat-tent camper-trailer apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-11-10
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Granted: 1971-09-14
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Expires: 1989-11-10
Abstract
Abstract A combination boat-tent camper-trailer apparatus wherein a tent camper is adapted to be removably mounted on a trailer with a boat removably disposed upsidedown over the tent camper on the trailer, whereby both the boat and the tent camper may be removed and floated together to a point remote from the launching thereof so that the tent camper is available at remote and otherwise inaccessible locations.
Inventors
- 👤 Dewitt Y Gorman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:08
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32; B60P3/34; B60P3/341; B60P3/06; B60P3/10; B60P3/1033; B60P3/1041; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S135/00; Y10S135/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A boat-tent camper-trailer apparatus, comprising: a tent camper having an outer housing and a tent adapted to be folded and disposed within said housing: a trailer having a frame and tent camper support surface for removably supporting said tent camper housing thereon; said trailer frame also having a boat support surface for removably supporting a boat thereon in an upsidedown position over said tent camper; and releasable retainer means releasably secured to said frame for retaining said camper housing on said frame until released from the frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A boat-tent camper-trailer apparatus, comprising: a tent camper having an outer housing and a tent adapted to be folded and disposed within said housing: a trailer having a frame and tent camper support surface for removably supporting said tent camper housing thereon; said trailer frame also having a boat support surface for removably supporting a boat thereon in an upsidedown position over said tent camper; and releasable retainer means releasably secured to said frame for retaining said camper housing on said frame until released from the frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein: the rear of said trailer frame is open to enable said camper to be moved rearwardly on said tent camper support surface for removing said camper from said trailer when said releasable retainer means is released.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
102 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein: the rear of said trailer frame is open to enable said camper to be moved rearwardly on said tent camper support surface for removing said camper from said trailer when said releasable retainer means is released; and said releasable retainer means includes a retainer bar adapted to extend laterally across the open end of said trailer to prevent rearward movement of said camper from said frame, and means releasably attaching said bar to said frame so that said retainer bar may be removed for permitting the rearward removal of said camper from said trailer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, including: releasable pivotal connection means releasably attaching said boat to said trailer in said upside down position over said camper for enabling said boat to be pivoted relative to said frame to and upright position and to be released from the trailer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein: said tent camper support surface is disposed below and extends inwardly of said boat support surface; and said frame has an upright side between said tent camper support surface and boat support surface to interconnect same and to serve as lateral retainer walls for said camper housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
85 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, including: releasable pivotal connection means releasably attaching said boat to the rear of said trailer frame in an upsidedown position over said camper for enabling said boat to be pivoted Upwardly to a vertical position and then lowered to a substantially horizontal upright position; and guide means releasably secured on the front end of said boat and mounted on said trailer for controlling the lowering of said boat from its vertical position to its substantially horizontal upright position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein: said camper housing is watertight and is floatable with the tent and contents therein so that said camper may be floated together with said boat to a point remote from the place which said boat and camper are launched from said trailer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
The structure set forth in claim 7, including: guide means releasably secured on the front end of said camper housing and mounted on said trailer for maintaining a releasable connection between said trailer and said camper as said camper slides rearwardly from said trailer into a body of water.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
The structure set forth in claim 8, wherein: said guide means also is releasably attachable to said boat for controlling the lowering thereof to a substantially horizontal upright position prior to sliding the camper from the trailer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
96 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, including: said camper housing having at least one hinged cover mounted on one side of said housing for forming the upper cover for said housing during transit and for forming a portion of the deck of the camper when unfolded to a laterally extended position; and variable length support members for said cover to support same at different elevations relative to the ground when is said extended position, whereby said camper may be supported in use on said frame, a pickup truck bed, on the ground or other base.
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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) | 1974-09-13 | 1975-03-15 | 1975-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-13 | 1979-03-15 | 1979-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-13 | 1983-03-15 | 1983-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |