US3608953A
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Collapsible camping trailer
Assignee: Ward Manufacturing Inc
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Filing: 1970-03-05
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1990-03-05
Abstract
Abstract A wheel-supported boxlike body supports a front bed and two side beds for movement between corresponding retracted positions overlying the body and corresponding extended positions projecting outwardly from the front and sidewalls of the body. The body has a rear wall which pivots to a horizontal open position forming an extension of the floor of the body at a lower level, and a utility console is movable from within the body rearwardly onto the rear wall in its open position. A rigid top is movable between a collapsed position overlying the beds and body and an elevated position covering the open rear wall and a rearward portion of the body. Canvas is supported by a tubular frame to form an extension of the top member and covers the beds in their extended positions. The canvas continues downwardly to form sidewalls which attach to the beds and the rear wall in addition to the body.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert Stevens Bernard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:33
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32; B60P3/34; B60P3/341; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S135/00; Y10S135/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A collapsible camping trailer or the like, comprising a wheel supported body having generally parallel sidewalls connected by a floor and a front wall, a rear wall pivotally connected to said floor for swinging movement on a horizontal axis between a vertical closed position and a horizontal open position forming a rearward extension of said floor, bed means mounted on said body for movement between a retracted position overlying said body and an outwardly extending position, a substantially rigid top member, means supporting said top member for movement between a collapsed position covering said body and an elevated position spaced substantially above said body, top extension means connected to said top member and movable between collapsed and elevated positions relative to said body, and said top extension means cooperating with said top member in their corresponding extended positions to cover said bed means in said extended position, said body and said rear wall in said open position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A collapsible camping trailer or the like, comprising a wheel supported body having generally parallel sidewalls connected by a floor and a front wall, a rear wall pivotally connected to said floor for swinging movement on a horizontal axis between a vertical closed position and a horizontal open position forming a rearward extension of said floor, bed means mounted on said body for movement between a retracted position overlying said body and an outwardly extending position, a substantially rigid top member, means supporting said top member for movement between a collapsed position covering said body and an elevated position spaced substantially above said body, top extension means connected to said top member and movable between collapsed and elevated positions relative to said body, and said top extension means cooperating with said top member in their corresponding extended positions to cover said bed means in said extended position, said body and said rear wall in said open position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A camping trailer as defined in claim 1 wherein said supporting means for said top member is arranged to effect shifting of said top member rearwardly overlying said rear wall in said open position when said top member is moved to said elevated position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A camping trailer as defined in claim 2 wherein said top member in said elevated position projects rearwardly of said rear wall in said open position, and flexible wall means connecting said top member to said rear wall in said open position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
A camping trailer as defined in claim 1 wherein said bed means comprise at least one bed platform disposed within the forward portion of said body in said retracted position, and means supporting said bed for movement laterally to said extended position projecting outwardly from the forward portion of one of said sidewalls of said body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
65 words
A camping trailer as defined in claim 4 wherein said bed means further include a second bed platform disposed within the forward portion of said body in said retracted position and overlying the first said bed platform, and means supporting said second bed platform for movement laterally to an extended position projecting outwardly from the forward portion of the other said sidewall of said body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
A camping trailer as defined in claim 4 wherein said bed means further include a front bed platform, and means supporting said front bed platform for movement between a retracted position adjacent said first bed platform and an extended position projecting forwardly of said front wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A camping trailer as defined in claim 6 wherein said front bed platform includes a center portion and at least one end portion movable laterally between a collapsed position and an extended position relative to said center portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
A camping trailer as defined in claim 6 wherein said supporting means for said front bed platform includes a frame pivotally connected to said body and to said front bed platform, and said frame provides for maintaining said front bed platform substantially horizontal during movement between said retracted and extended positions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
51 words
A camping trailer as defined in claim 6 including an inverted generally U-shaped bow having lower ends pivotally connected to said body and adapted to support said top extension means in said elevated position, and a rigid link member for connecting said bow to said top member in said elevated position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
A camping trailer as defined in claim 1 including a utility console, and means supporting said utility console for movement between a retracted position within said body and an extended position overlying said rear wall in said open position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
49 words
A camping trailer as defined in claim 1 including a plurality of elongated stabilizing legs each mounted on said rear wall for movement between a retracted position adjacent said rear wall and a downwardly extending supporting position, and means for extending each said leg longitudinally in said supporting position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
A camping trailer as defined in claim 1 wherein the inner surface of said rear wall is positioned below said floor of said body when said rear wall is in said open position.
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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) | 1974-09-27 | 1975-03-29 | 1975-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-27 | 1979-03-29 | 1979-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-27 | 1983-03-29 | 1983-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |