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US3692350A
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Mobile outdoor display unit
Assignee: Ickes Braun Glasshouses Inc
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Filing: 1971-05-10
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Granted: 1972-09-19
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Expires: 1991-05-10
Abstract
Abstract A mobile display unit is provided which can be expanded on location to provide a shelter for the display of merchandise, the unit being so constructed that, when in the expanded condition, it is capable of protecting the merchandise from environmental weather conditions and from access by unauthorized persons.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl W Radtke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:06
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/025; B60P3/0257
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
348 words
A mobile display unit comprising A. a bed having side and end edges, B. wheels mounted on said bed adapted for supporting travel, C. a main frame mounted on said bed supportinf a roof overhanging said bed, D. means at each end of said bed supported by said main frame defining unit end walls, E. a wall panel disposed along each of opposite sides of said main frame, 1. each of said wall panels comprising a panel framework and sheet material covering the outer surface of said panel framework, 2. each of said wall panels being hinged to said main frame for swinging movement about a generally horizontal axis between a generally vertical position in which it defines a side wall of the unit and a position in which it is swung outwardly and upwardly to define a canopy extending laterally from said main frame, F. support posts secured to and extending downwardly from said canopy to ground-engaging positions to maintain said wall panel in said canopy defining position, G. means extending downwardly from said canopy to adjacent the ground beneath said canopy adjacent each of said canopy to close the space covered by said canopy at each end thereof, H. a transom secured to said panel framework beneath and spaced from said wall panel sheet material when said wall panel is disposed in said canopy-defining position, 1. said transom defining a track to receive rollers, I. a plurality of folding doors disposed along the side edge of each of said wall panels when said wall panels are in said canopy-defining position, 1. at least some of said folding doors being hingedly mounted on said support posts, 2. other of said folding doors being hingedly attached to said some of said folding doors and having a roller mounted adjacent their upper ends in engagement with said transom track, J. and means providing a seal between said transom and the adjacent surfaces of said wall panel sheet material to minimize the passage of wind and moisture intermediate said transom and said adjacent surfaces of said wall panel sheet material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
348 words
A mobile display unit comprising A. a bed having side and end edges, B. wheels mounted on said bed adapted for supporting travel, C. a main frame mounted on said bed supportinf a roof overhanging said bed, D. means at each end of said bed supported by said main frame defining unit end walls, E. a wall panel disposed along each of opposite sides of said main frame, 1. each of said wall panels comprising a panel framework and sheet material covering the outer surface of said panel framework, 2. each of said wall panels being hinged to said main frame for swinging movement about a generally horizontal axis between a generally vertical position in which it defines a side wall of the unit and a position in which it is swung outwardly and upwardly to define a canopy extending laterally from said main frame, F. support posts secured to and extending downwardly from said canopy to ground-engaging positions to maintain said wall panel in said canopy defining position, G. means extending downwardly from said canopy to adjacent the ground beneath said canopy adjacent each of said canopy to close the space covered by said canopy at each end thereof, H. a transom secured to said panel framework beneath and spaced from said wall panel sheet material when said wall panel is disposed in said canopy-defining position, 1. said transom defining a track to receive rollers, I. a plurality of folding doors disposed along the side edge of each of said wall panels when said wall panels are in said canopy-defining position, 1. at least some of said folding doors being hingedly mounted on said support posts, 2. other of said folding doors being hingedly attached to said some of said folding doors and having a roller mounted adjacent their upper ends in engagement with said transom track, J. and means providing a seal between said transom and the adjacent surfaces of said wall panel sheet material to minimize the passage of wind and moisture intermediate said transom and said adjacent surfaces of said wall panel sheet material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
137 words
each of said wall panels being hinged to said main frame for swinging movement about a generally horizontal axis between a generally vertical position in which it defines a side wall of the unit and a position in which it is swung outwardly and upwardly to define a canopy extending laterally from said main frame, F. support posts secured to and extending downwardly from said canopy to ground-engaging positions to maintain said wall panel in said canopy defining position, G. means extending downwardly from said canopy to adjacent the ground beneath said canopy adjacent each of said canopy to close the space covered by said canopy at each end thereof, H. a transom secured to said panel framework beneath and spaced from said wall panel sheet material when said wall panel is disposed in said canopy-defining position,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
137 words
each of said wall panels being hinged to said main frame for swinging movement about a generally horizontal axis between a generally vertical position in which it defines a side wall of the unit and a position in which it is swung outwardly and upwardly to define a canopy extending laterally from said main frame, F. support posts secured to and extending downwardly from said canopy to ground-engaging positions to maintain said wall panel in said canopy defining position, G. means extending downwardly from said canopy to adjacent the ground beneath said canopy adjacent each of said canopy to close the space covered by said canopy at each end thereof, H. a transom secured to said panel framework beneath and spaced from said wall panel sheet material when said wall panel is disposed in said canopy-defining position,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
other of said folding doors being hingedly attached to said some of said folding doors and having a roller mounted adjacent their upper ends in engagement with said transom track, J. and means providing a seal between said transom and the adjacent surfaces of said wall panel sheet material to minimize the passage of wind and moisture intermediate said transom and said adjacent surfaces of said wall panel sheet material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
70 words
other of said folding doors being hingedly attached to said some of said folding doors and having a roller mounted adjacent their upper ends in engagement with said transom track, J. and means providing a seal between said transom and the adjacent surfaces of said wall panel sheet material to minimize the passage of wind and moisture intermediate said transom and said adjacent surfaces of said wall panel sheet material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
86 words
A mobile display unit in accordance with claim 1, wherein a rail is secured to said bed along each side edge thereof, wherein a plurality of elongated platforms are provided, wherein a bracket is secured adjacent one end of each platform for releasable interlocking engagement with said rail to support said one end of said platform along said rail in an elevated position, and wherein means are provided adjacent the opposite end of each of said platforms for supporting said opposite end in an elevated position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mobile display unit in accordance with claim 1, wherein said wall panel is hinged to said main frame for swinging movement about a horizontal axis disposed beneath said roof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
A mobile display unit in accordance with claim 1, wherein said roof overlaps the upper edge portion of each of said wall panels when said wall panels are in said canopy-defining positions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
A mobile display unit accordance with claim 1, wherein said wall panel is hinged to said main frame by interlocking self-sealing hinge members which overlap to prevent precipitation from passing intermediate said wall panel and said main frame.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
A mobile display unit in accordance with claim 1, wherein said sheet material covering said panel framework is corrugated.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
58 words
A mobile display unit in accordance with claim 6, wherein a filler is provided within said wall panel to fill the voids created by said corrugations, wherein a closure plate extends downwardly from said filler, and wherein a channel is provided in the upper surface of said transom to receive the lower edge portion of said closure plate.
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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) | 1975-09-19 | 1976-03-20 | 1976-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-19 | 1980-03-20 | 1980-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-19 | 1984-03-20 | 1984-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |