US3680909A
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Tent camper
Assignee: GILA RIVER RECREATION IND Inc
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Filing: 1969-12-29
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Granted: 1972-08-01
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Expires: 1989-12-29
Abstract
Abstract A tent camper foldably stored in a storage unit mounted on the top of a vehicle; the storage unit includes a storage box and a closure member which are slidably and pivotally secured to each other to permit the closure member to pivot and slide relative to the storage box and assume a position horizontal to the ground and close to the ground to expand a tent secured to both the closure member and the storage box. Also disclosed are alternative embodiments of the invention suitable for carrying articles other than tents.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert C Greif
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 05:38
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32; B60P3/36; B60P3/38; B60P3/06; B60P3/10; B60P3/1008; B60P3/1016; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/04; B60R9/042; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S135/00; Y10S135/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
274 words
A collapsible tent unit adapted to be mounted and transported upon the roof of a vehicle and further adapted to be erected without removal from the vehicle, said tent unit comprising: a tent storage unit including a storage box and closure member secured to each other to permit pivotal and translational movement relative to each other; means securing said storage box upon the roof of said vehicle; a tent member foldably secured to said storage unit and having a front, back, and two sides, said tent front and a portion of each of said two sides being secured along a lower edge thereof to said storage box, and said tent back and a portion of each of said two sides being secured along a lower edge thereof to said closure member; a first and a second hoop disposed laterally within said tent member, the first hoop having ends pivotally attached to said closure member; said closure member displaceable from a normally closed position upon said storage box to pivot rearwardly and downwardly to rest near the ground at the rear of the vehicle, extending said tent member between said storage box and said closure member and pivoting said hoops to an upright position to support said tent member; said storage box and closure member secured to each other by a pair of support arms, one disposed on each side of said storage unit, each said support arm having a sliding end and a pivoting end, said sliding end slidably secured within a slot extending along a side of said storage box, and said pivoting end pivotally affixed to the side of said closure member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
274 words
A collapsible tent unit adapted to be mounted and transported upon the roof of a vehicle and further adapted to be erected without removal from the vehicle, said tent unit comprising: a tent storage unit including a storage box and closure member secured to each other to permit pivotal and translational movement relative to each other; means securing said storage box upon the roof of said vehicle; a tent member foldably secured to said storage unit and having a front, back, and two sides, said tent front and a portion of each of said two sides being secured along a lower edge thereof to said storage box, and said tent back and a portion of each of said two sides being secured along a lower edge thereof to said closure member; a first and a second hoop disposed laterally within said tent member, the first hoop having ends pivotally attached to said closure member; said closure member displaceable from a normally closed position upon said storage box to pivot rearwardly and downwardly to rest near the ground at the rear of the vehicle, extending said tent member between said storage box and said closure member and pivoting said hoops to an upright position to support said tent member; said storage box and closure member secured to each other by a pair of support arms, one disposed on each side of said storage unit, each said support arm having a sliding end and a pivoting end, said sliding end slidably secured within a slot extending along a side of said storage box, and said pivoting end pivotally affixed to the side of said closure member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination set forth in claim 1, including a plurality of legs extending from said closure member for contacting the ground and supporting said closure member substantially parallel to the ground.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination set forth in claim 1, including a pair of resilient bumpers, each secured to a different one of said support arms for contacting a rear auto bumper when said closure member is displaced downwardly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination set forth in claim 1, including detachable box support legs extending downwardly from said storage box to support said box and permit said vehicle to be moved without refolding and storing said tent bumper.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination set forth in claim 2, including a pair of resilient bumpers, each secured to a different one of said support arms for contacting a rear auto bumper when said closure member is displaced downwardly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination set forth in claim 5, including detachable box support legs extending downwardly from said storage box to support said box and permit said vehicle to be moved without refolding and storing said tent membEr.
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 |