US3659894A
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Vehicle mounted camper coach
Assignee: Dodgen Ind Inc
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Filing: 1970-05-04
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Granted: 1972-05-02
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Expires: 1990-05-04
Abstract
Abstract A trailer coach mounted on a pickup truck, the floor of the coach supported on the bed of the truck and the coach having an elevated floor over a compartment assessible through outwardly pivotable doors concealed in their closed position by a carpet covering. One of the doors supports the posts of a table which is foldable unto itself when not used or extended by being pivoted to an open position, the outer half being supported on a pair of pivotal arms carried on the half secured to the posts. The table may be disassembled and stored in the compartment and oppositely disposed ledges over the walls of the truck bed may be extended over the elevated floor and provide double sleeping area while leaving space to pass therebetween. The water lines for the appliances in the camper may extend through the compartment which functions as an insulating chamber protecting the water lines from the freezing outside temperatures.
Inventors
- 👤 John N Dodgen
- 👤 Harry L Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:57
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A camping coach having a bottom floor supported on the bed of a truck and oppositely disposed ledges extending over the truck bed side walls, and an elevated floor on said coach floor extending substantially the length of said truck bed and providing a compartment between said elevated floor and said coach floor, said elevated floor including a pair of hinged doors providing access into said compartment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A camping coach having a bottom floor supported on the bed of a truck and oppositely disposed ledges extending over the truck bed side walls, and an elevated floor on said coach floor extending substantially the length of said truck bed and providing a compartment between said elevated floor and said coach floor, said elevated floor including a pair of hinged doors providing access into said compartment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein one of said doors only includes a post support means, a table post means detachably engaging, at one end and post support means, and a table top detachably secured to the opposite end of said table post means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
The structure of claim 2 wherein said table top includes pivotally interconnected half sections adapted to pivot from a first position folded with one half section on top of the other half section and to a second position open and horizontally disposed, said table post means engaging only said one table top half section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure of claim 3 wherein said pair of doors pivot along their outer longitudinal edges and meet along their inner longitudinal edges in a closed condition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The structure of claim 4 wherein said compartment is divided into two compartments by a door support ledge extending along the longitudinal center of said compartment on said camper floor and said doors engaging said ledge along their adjacent longitudinal inner edges when in a closed condition.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The structure of claim 5 wherein said table post means includes two post members longitudinally spaced apart and said post support means includes two post support elements for engaging said two post members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The structure of claim 5 wherein said two compartments include one compartment having a width sufficiently large enough to receive said table top in its folded condition and allow said doors to be closed thereupon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The structure of claim 7 wherein said ledges include expandable beds adapted to extend towards the center of said camper over said pair of doors and provide a walk passageway therebetween when said table top has been removed.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said compartment includes a freezable conduit extending therethrough connecting a water source to water operated appliances in said camper whereby said conduit is insulated from freezing temperatures outside said camper.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said camper floor includes a rear floor portion extending rearwardly of said elevated floor thereby providing a step between said rear floor portion and said elevated floor inside said camper.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The structure of claim 1 and a carpet covering is provided on each of said doors to conceal the presence of said doors when in their closed condition.
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) | 1975-05-02 | 1975-11-01 | 1976-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-02 | 1979-11-01 | 1980-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-02 | 1983-11-01 | 1984-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |