US3694979A
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Skirting for mobile homes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-12
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1990-11-12
Abstract
Abstract Skirting for enclosing the space under mobile homes and similar elevated structures for aesthetic and insulating purposes. The skirting comprises a plurality of segments arrayed end-to-end and suspended from a track mounted on the underside of the edge of the structure. Each skirting segment includes an upper flat panel and a vertically adjustable lower panel telescopically mounted in a pair of vertical channels at the ends of the upper panel. Adjacent segments are joined by engagement in back-to-back channels in a vertical connecting strip. Corners are finished off by segments of appropriate contour constructed in the same general manner as the flat panels.
Inventors
- 👤 Marlynn D Vadnie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:00
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/343; E04B1/34336; E04B1/34342; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
258 words
Skirting for enclosing the space under elevated structures and comprising: A. an elongated horizontal mounting track attachable to the bottom edge of an elevated structure, said mounting track comprising: 1. a horizontal plate for attachment to the bottom surface of the elevated structure, 2. a vertical spacer extending downward from said plate, 3. a further horizontal plate extending outwardly from the bottom edge of said spacer, 4. a flanged lip extending vertically upward from the outer edge of said further plate, and 5. the flange of said flanged lip extending horizontally and inwardly from the upper edge of said lip, B. a plurality of skirting segments suspendible from said track and disposable therealong in end-to-end relation, each of said skirting segments comprising: 1. a first panel having a top horizontal lipped flange extending inwardly from the top edge of the panel along its length, the lip of said flange extending downwardly and outwardly from the inner edge of said flange for engagement with the inner edge of of the flange of the flanged lip of the mounting track, and a pair of face-to-face vertical channels extending along the opposite ends on the inward surface of the panel, 2. a second panel corresponding generally in size and shape to said first panel, the ends of said second panel being engaged with a loose slide fit in the vertical channels of said first panel, said second panel overlapping and being telescopically vertically adjustable relative to said first panel, and 3. means for anchoring the bottom edge of said second panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
258 words
Skirting for enclosing the space under elevated structures and comprising: A. an elongated horizontal mounting track attachable to the bottom edge of an elevated structure, said mounting track comprising: 1. a horizontal plate for attachment to the bottom surface of the elevated structure, 2. a vertical spacer extending downward from said plate, 3. a further horizontal plate extending outwardly from the bottom edge of said spacer, 4. a flanged lip extending vertically upward from the outer edge of said further plate, and 5. the flange of said flanged lip extending horizontally and inwardly from the upper edge of said lip, B. a plurality of skirting segments suspendible from said track and disposable therealong in end-to-end relation, each of said skirting segments comprising: 1. a first panel having a top horizontal lipped flange extending inwardly from the top edge of the panel along its length, the lip of said flange extending downwardly and outwardly from the inner edge of said flange for engagement with the inner edge of of the flange of the flanged lip of the mounting track, and a pair of face-to-face vertical channels extending along the opposite ends on the inward surface of the panel, 2. a second panel corresponding generally in size and shape to said first panel, the ends of said second panel being engaged with a loose slide fit in the vertical channels of said first panel, said second panel overlapping and being telescopically vertically adjustable relative to said first panel, and 3. means for anchoring the bottom edge of said second panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
8 words
a vertical spacer extending downward from said plate,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
8 words
a vertical spacer extending downward from said plate,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
a second panel corresponding generally in size and shape to said first panel, the ends of said second panel being engaged with a loose slide fit in the vertical channels of said first panel, said second panel overlapping and being telescopically vertically adjustable relative to said first panel, and
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
a second panel corresponding generally in size and shape to said first panel, the ends of said second panel being engaged with a loose slide fit in the vertical channels of said first panel, said second panel overlapping and being telescopically vertically adjustable relative to said first panel, and
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
Skirting according to claim 1 further characterized in that: A. said panels are generally flat and rectangular and formed from sheet metal, B. said first panel is dished along diagonal lines extending from opposite corners for added strength, and C. said second panel is flanged along its top and bottom edges for added strength.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
73 words
Skirting according to claim 1 further characterized in that said means for anchoring the bottom edge of said second panel comprises: A. an outwardly and upwardly extending flange disposed along the bottom edge of said second panel, and B. a plurality of elongated peg-like elements adapted to be driven into the ground, the upper ends of said elements having hook-like members engageable with the flange at the bottom edge of said second panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
10 words
means for anchoring the bottom edge of said second panel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
10 words
means for anchoring the bottom edge of said second panel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
a further horizontal plate extending outwardly from the bottom edge of said spacer,
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
a further horizontal plate extending outwardly from the bottom edge of said spacer,
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
a flanged lip extending vertically upward from the outer edge of said further plate, and
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
a flanged lip extending vertically upward from the outer edge of said further plate, and
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
117 words
Skirting according to claim 1 further characterized by corner skirting segments for connecting adjacent panel skirting segments at the corners of the structure, said corner skirting segments comprising: A. a first member having a horizontal cross-section corresponding to the corner configuration of the structure, B. inwardly facing vertical channels extending along the opposite edges of said first member, C. a second member corresponding generally in size and shape to said first member, the opposite vertical edges of said second member being engaged in the vertical channels of the first member and said second member overlapping and being telescopically vertically adjustable relative to said first member, and D. means for attaching said corner skirting segments to the structure.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
39 words
the flange of said flanged lip extending horizontally and inwardly from the upper edge of said lip, B. a plurality of skirting segments suspendible from said track and disposable therealong in end-to-end relation, each of said skirting segments comprising:
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
39 words
the flange of said flanged lip extending horizontally and inwardly from the upper edge of said lip, B. a plurality of skirting segments suspendible from said track and disposable therealong in end-to-end relation, each of said skirting segments comprising:
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) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |