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US3642242A
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Travel trailer supporting means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-02-25
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Granted: 1972-02-15
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Expires: 1990-02-25
Abstract
Abstract Legs mounted adjacent corners of travel trailer swingable horizontally on vertical axis and adjustable longitudinally on an axis converging upwardly with that vertical axis.
Inventors
- 👤 Floyd E Danekas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:22
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32; B60P3/36; B60S; B60S9/00; B60S9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
Travel trailer supporting means adjustably attachable to a trailer for supporting the same level on an uneven surface, comprising bracket means secured to the trailer, swivel plate means vertically axially supported by said bracket means for horizontal swinging adjustment relative thereto, means foR securing said swivel plate means in any selected adjusted position, and longitudinally adjustable leg means secured to said swivel plate means and angularly disposed to define upwardly converging acute angles with the vertical axes thereof said swivel plate means including vertically aligned apertures, pintle pins in said apertures cooperating with said bracket means, and a tube angularly disposed relative to the vertical axis of said pintle pins for slidably receiving the associated said leg means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
Travel trailer supporting means adjustably attachable to a trailer for supporting the same level on an uneven surface, comprising bracket means secured to the trailer, swivel plate means vertically axially supported by said bracket means for horizontal swinging adjustment relative thereto, means foR securing said swivel plate means in any selected adjusted position, and longitudinally adjustable leg means secured to said swivel plate means and angularly disposed to define upwardly converging acute angles with the vertical axes thereof said swivel plate means including vertically aligned apertures, pintle pins in said apertures cooperating with said bracket means, and a tube angularly disposed relative to the vertical axis of said pintle pins for slidably receiving the associated said leg means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
Travel trailer supporting means according to claim 1, wherein said bracket means comprises a separate bracket secured to each of the trailer adjacent corners thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
Travel trailer supporting means according to claim 2, whereby each said swivel plate means is individually horizontally adjustable on its own vertical axis to so position the associated said leg means that the upward extensions of the longitudinal axes thereof substantially intersect.
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) | 1975-02-14 | 1975-08-16 | 1976-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-14 | 1979-08-16 | 1980-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-14 | 1983-08-16 | 1984-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |