US3680908A
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Cantilevered camping vehicle bed construction
Assignee: CONSTRUCTION TRADES CENTER
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Filing: 1970-08-11
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Granted: 1972-08-01
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Expires: 1990-08-11
Abstract
Abstract In a camper with flat top, a flat roof panel, pulling out from the top, which is flanged to drain rain outwardly, and covers single or double bunked pull-out cantilevered beds.
Inventors
- 👤 Duane C Bowen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:19
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32; B60P3/34; B60P3/341
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A camping trailer comprising a collapsible box-shaped body having a generally flat rigid top, means mounting said top for movement from a collapsed position for storage and transportation to an elevated position providing room within said body for occupancy as a camping trailer, a pair of bed panels supported within said body in substantially superposed relationship, means mounting said bed panels for movement outwardly of said body to a vertically spaced double bunk relationship with the lower of said bed panels forming a cantilevered configuration, a flat roof panel of rigid construction, means mounting said roof panel within said body for slidable movement to an outer position covering said bed panels, said roof panel being substantially coplanar with said top to provide an extension thereof, and flexible sheet shelter means extending downwardly from said roof panel to form wall enclosures around said bed panels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A camping trailer comprising a collapsible box-shaped body having a generally flat rigid top, means mounting said top for movement from a collapsed position for storage and transportation to an elevated position providing room within said body for occupancy as a camping trailer, a pair of bed panels supported within said body in substantially superposed relationship, means mounting said bed panels for movement outwardly of said body to a vertically spaced double bunk relationship with the lower of said bed panels forming a cantilevered configuration, a flat roof panel of rigid construction, means mounting said roof panel within said body for slidable movement to an outer position covering said bed panels, said roof panel being substantially coplanar with said top to provide an extension thereof, and flexible sheet shelter means extending downwardly from said roof panel to form wall enclosures around said bed panels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said means mounting said roof panel comprise cantilever support means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said roof panel is generally rectangular in shape with upstanding flanges around three edges thereof to prevent water runoff into the camping trailer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination according to claim 3 wherein at least a portion of said upstanding flanges form part of said means mountinG said roof panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination according to claim 1, comprising bracing means interconnecting said pair of bed panels to support the upper of said panels in double bunk relationship.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination according to claim 5 wherein at least a portion of said bracing means are pivotal mountings.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said bed panels move outwardly from the rear of said camping trailer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said bed panels move outwardly from a side of said camping trailer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
84 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said means mounting said roof panel includes track support means extending parallel to the path of movement of said roof panel and track follower means engaged with said track support means whereby said track support means and track follower means support said roof panel in its first and second positions and in moving therebetween, one of said track means being secured to said top and the other of said track means being secured to said roof panel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination according to claim 9, comprising a hinged depending flange covering said track means in down position and pivotal upwardly to permit said roof panel to assume said outer position.
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) | 1975-08-01 | 1976-01-31 | 1976-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-01 | 1980-01-31 | 1980-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-01 | 1984-01-31 | 1984-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |