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Modular home transport vehicle
Assignee: Elkhart Welding & Boiler Works Inc
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Filing: 1970-10-07
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Granted: 1972-10-10
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Expires: 1990-10-07
Abstract
Abstract A modular home transport vehicle having a front section with a tongue and coupling means for connection with a tractive vehicle, and a second section having an undercarriage for transporting the module, the two sections are secured to the under side of a module in spaced relation to one another, and in transporting the vehicle on a return trip, the two sections are coupled together to form a unitary trailer vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L Fisher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 05:25
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D33/00; B62D33/08; B62D21/00; B62D21/14; B62D53/00; B62D53/04; B62D53/06; B62D53/061; B62D53/067; B62D63/00; B62D63/06; B62D63/08; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S280/00; Y10S280/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A modular home transport vehicle comprising a first section having a frame, a tongue structure for connecting said section to a tractive vehicle, and a means for attaching the frame of said section to the lower part of a module of a home to be transported, a second section having a frame, an undercarriage supporting said frame and a means for attaching said latter frame to the lower part of a module in spaced relation to the frame of said first section, means for coupling said first and second sections together to form a unitary trailer vehicle in which the rear of said first section is supported by said second section and said second section is towed and guided by said first section, and leg means connected to said first section for holding said first section in laterally level position and at substantially the same height as said second section when said sections are in their uncoupled position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A modular home transport vehicle comprising a first section having a frame, a tongue structure for connecting said section to a tractive vehicle, and a means for attaching the frame of said section to the lower part of a module of a home to be transported, a second section having a frame, an undercarriage supporting said frame and a means for attaching said latter frame to the lower part of a module in spaced relation to the frame of said first section, means for coupling said first and second sections together to form a unitary trailer vehicle in which the rear of said first section is supported by said second section and said second section is towed and guided by said first section, and leg means connected to said first section for holding said first section in laterally level position and at substantially the same height as said second section when said sections are in their uncoupled position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A modular home transport vehicle as defined in claim 1 in which both of said sections are provided with laterally movable extensions on each side for adjusting the width of the section to modules of various widths.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A modular home transport vehicle as defined in claim 2 in which each of said extensions consists of a rail and extension members movable outwardly and inwardly with respect to the respective frames.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A modular home transport vehicle as defined in claim 3 in which the rail of each of said extensions has means for attaching the respective section to the lower part of a structural member of the module.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A modular home transport vehicle as defined in claim 1 in which the undercarriage of said frame includes a front and rear axle and wheels journalled on the ends of each of said axles.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A modular home transport vehicle as defined in claim 1 in which adjustable legs are attached to said first section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A modular home transport vehicle as defined in claim 1 in which said first section has a rear leg means and a front leg means for supporting said front section on a substantially level plane.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
A modular home transport vehicle as defined in claim 1 in which said means for coupling said first and second section together consists of interfitting parts for retaining the frames of each of said sections on a substantially common plane.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A modular home transport vehicle as defined in claim 8 in which said leg means connected to said first section includes an adjustable leg.
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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) | 1975-10-10 | 1976-04-10 | 1976-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-10 | 1980-04-10 | 1980-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-10 | 1984-04-10 | 1984-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |