US3690719A
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Foldable canopy attachment for a pick-up truck
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-11
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Granted: 1972-09-12
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Expires: 1990-12-11
Abstract
Abstract A canopy attachment for a pick-up truck consisting of a rectangular top wall having hinged side and end walls which are swingable beneath the top wall to form a flat package when the attachment is not in use. The side and end walls are swingable to vertical positions to define a camper enclosure and are provided with fastening latches engageable with cooperating elements on the top edges and rear end portions of the body of the pick-up truck to lock the attachment in operating position.
Inventors
- 👤 Orin A Yount
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:55
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32; B60P3/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A canopy attachment for a pick-up truck comprising a rectangular rigid top wall member, respective rigid longitudinal side wall members hinged to the longitudinal edges of said top wall member, rigid front and rear end wall members hinged to the transverse ends of said top wall member, said side and end wall members being foldable beneath said top wall member to define a substantially flat body, and latch means on the side and end wall members lockingly engageable with portions of the body of a pickup truck to secure said side and end wall members in upstanding substantially vertical positions, wherein said top wall member has depending peripheral flange means defining an enclosure, said side and end wall members being receivable within said enclosure when folded beneath the top wall member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A canopy attachment for a pick-up truck comprising a rectangular rigid top wall member, respective rigid longitudinal side wall members hinged to the longitudinal edges of said top wall member, rigid front and rear end wall members hinged to the transverse ends of said top wall member, said side and end wall members being foldable beneath said top wall member to define a substantially flat body, and latch means on the side and end wall members lockingly engageable with portions of the body of a pickup truck to secure said side and end wall members in upstanding substantially vertical positions, wherein said top wall member has depending peripheral flange means defining an enclosure, said side and end wall members being receivable within said enclosure when folded beneath the top wall member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The canopy attachment of claim 1, and wherein the side wall members are foldable beneath the end wall members in said enclosure in transversely overlapping relation to said end wall members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The canopy attachment of claim 2, and wherein the hinge axes of the side wall members are downwardly offset from the hinge axes of the end wall members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The canopy attachment of claim 3, and wherein the depending flange means of said top wall member is provided with latch means lockingly engageable with the side portions of the body of the pick-up truck.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The canopy attachment of claim 4, and latch means on the bottom surface of the top wall member lockingly engageable with the side and end wall members when they are in folded positions beneath said top wall member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The canopy attachment of claim 5, and wherein the rear end wall member is provided with a hinged door.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The canopy attachment of claim 6, and inwardly projecting flange means on the end edges of the side wall members adapted to engage the end wall members to limit outward swinging movement of said end wall members.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-09-12 | 1976-03-13 | 1976-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-12 | 1980-03-13 | 1980-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-12 | 1984-03-13 | 1984-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |