US3703181A
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Convertible tent and luggage container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-01
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Granted: 1972-11-21
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Expires: 1991-03-01
Abstract
Abstract A device which can be fixed to the luggage rack of a vehicle to store and transport items and can be removed from the luggage rack and used as a sleeping enclosure. The device consists of two open rectangular boxes which can be clamped together with their open ends mating to form the luggage container or separated so that each box can be used to form a sleeping enclosure. A mattress may be fitted inside each box. Detachable supporting frames may be mounted on each box to support a tent cover. Nesting blocks of various sizes may be used to level the box on irregular or inclined terrain. The mattresses, frames, tent cover and nesting blocks can be stored in the luggage container.
Inventors
- 👤 Dale Tholen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:21
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H15/00; E04H15/02; E04H15/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S135/00; Y10S135/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A container mountable to the luggage rack of a vehicle for storage of articles in a transport mode and providing two sleeping beds in a non-transport mode, said container comprising: a first section forming a shallow rectangular box having an open top face; a plurality of first tent support frames erectable over the open top face of the first section; a first tent mountable on the first support frames and fastenable to the first section; a second section forming a shallow rectangular box having an open top face; a plurality of second tent support frames erectable over the open top face of the second section; a second separate tent mountable on the second support frames and fastenable to the second section; means for locking together the first and second sections with open top faces coinciding to form a closed container; means for fixedly mounting the container to a vehicle luggage rack; means to fasten the first tent to the first section; and means to fasten the second tent to the second section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A container mountable to the luggage rack of a vehicle for storage of articles in a transport mode and providing two sleeping beds in a non-transport mode, said container comprising: a first section forming a shallow rectangular box having an open top face; a plurality of first tent support frames erectable over the open top face of the first section; a first tent mountable on the first support frames and fastenable to the first section; a second section forming a shallow rectangular box having an open top face; a plurality of second tent support frames erectable over the open top face of the second section; a second separate tent mountable on the second support frames and fastenable to the second section; means for locking together the first and second sections with open top faces coinciding to form a closed container; means for fixedly mounting the container to a vehicle luggage rack; means to fasten the first tent to the first section; and means to fasten the second tent to the second section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
172 words
A container mountable to the luggage rack of a vehicle for storage of articles in a transport mode and providing two sleeping beds in a non-transport mode, said container comprising: a first section forming a shallow rectangular box having an open top face; a plurality of first tent support frames erectable over the open top face of the first section; a first tent mountable on the first support frames and fastenable to the first section; a second section forming a shallow rectangular box having an open top face; a plurality of second tent support frames erectable over the open top face of the second section; a second separate tent mountable on the second support frames and fastenable to the second section; means for locking together the first and second sections with open top faces coinciding to form a closed container; means for fixedly mounting the container to a vehicle luggage rack; means to fasten the first tent to the first section; and means to fasten the second tent to the second section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
172 words
A container mountable to the luggage rack of a vehicle for storage of articles in a transport mode and providing two sleeping beds in a non-transport mode, said container comprising: a first section forming a shallow rectangular box having an open top face; a plurality of first tent support frames erectable over the open top face of the first section; a first tent mountable on the first support frames and fastenable to the first section; a second section forming a shallow rectangular box having an open top face; a plurality of second tent support frames erectable over the open top face of the second section; a second separate tent mountable on the second support frames and fastenable to the second section; means for locking together the first and second sections with open top faces coinciding to form a closed container; means for fixedly mounting the container to a vehicle luggage rack; means to fasten the first tent to the first section; and means to fasten the second tent to the second section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A container as recited in claim 1 and further comprising a first foam rubber mattress located within the first section and a second foam rubber mattress located within the second section.
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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) | 1975-11-21 | 1976-05-22 | 1976-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-21 | 1980-05-22 | 1980-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-21 | 1984-05-22 | 1984-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |