US3712485A
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Garage
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-01
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Granted: 1973-01-23
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Expires: 1991-10-01
Abstract
Abstract A garage including two mobile platforms for motor vehicles arranged one above the other, the lower platform being rotatable about an axis located at the end remote from the entrance to the garage, and the upper platform being connected with the lower platform in such a manner that either platform can be selectively placed adjacent the entrance.
Inventors
- 👤 K Klaus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:54
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H6/00; E04H6/02; E04H6/06; E04H6/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
226 words
A garage for parking motor vehicles in a minimum amount of space, said garage comprising an entrance; a cavity below the level of said entrance capable of containing at least one motor vehicle; a base frame positioned at the bottom of said cavity; support means at the end of said cavity opposite said entrance; two motor vehicle storage platforms in stacked relationship; pivot means on said support means at a height approximately equal to the entrance level; connecting means joining the upper platform with the lower platform, at least one of said connecting means being rigidly attached to the upper platform and pivotably connected to said support means by said pivot means; and lifting means to lift and lower the upper and lower platforms so as to selectively position either platform adjacent said entrance to receive and exit motor vehicles, and wherein said one connecting means is rigidly connected to the portion of the upper platform opposite from said entrance; said lower platform is pivotably connected at the end thereof opposite from said entrance to said base frame; said lifting means is connected to the portion of the upper platform towards said entrance and said connecting means includes tension means connected between the upper and lower platforms towards said entrance so that when said lifting means is actuated, both platforms pivot about their respective pivot points.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
226 words
A garage for parking motor vehicles in a minimum amount of space, said garage comprising an entrance; a cavity below the level of said entrance capable of containing at least one motor vehicle; a base frame positioned at the bottom of said cavity; support means at the end of said cavity opposite said entrance; two motor vehicle storage platforms in stacked relationship; pivot means on said support means at a height approximately equal to the entrance level; connecting means joining the upper platform with the lower platform, at least one of said connecting means being rigidly attached to the upper platform and pivotably connected to said support means by said pivot means; and lifting means to lift and lower the upper and lower platforms so as to selectively position either platform adjacent said entrance to receive and exit motor vehicles, and wherein said one connecting means is rigidly connected to the portion of the upper platform opposite from said entrance; said lower platform is pivotably connected at the end thereof opposite from said entrance to said base frame; said lifting means is connected to the portion of the upper platform towards said entrance and said connecting means includes tension means connected between the upper and lower platforms towards said entrance so that when said lifting means is actuated, both platforms pivot about their respective pivot points.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
244 words
A garage for parking motor vehicles in a minimum amount of space, said garage comprising an entrance; a cavity below the level of said entrance capable of containing at least one motor vehicle; a base frame positioned at the bottom of said cavity; support means at the end of said cavity opposite said entrance; two motor vehicle storage platforms in stacked relationship; pivot means on said support means at a height approximately equal to the entrance level; connecting means joining the upper platform with the lower platform, at least one of said connecting means being rigidly attached to the upper platform and pivotably connected to said support means by said pivot means; and lifting means to lift and lower the upper and lower platforms so as to selectively position either platform adjacent said entrance to receive and exit motor vehicles, and wherein said one connEcting means is at least one rigid member rigidly attached to the ends of each of the upper and lower platforms opposite said entrance and said rigid member is pivotably connected to said pivot means at a point intermediate its attachment to the upper and lower platforms; said connecting means including at least one further rigid member rigidly attached to the portions of each of the upper and lower platforms adjacent said entrance; and said lifting means is attached to the lower platform so that when it is actuated, both the upper and lower platforms pivot about said pivot means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
244 words
A garage for parking motor vehicles in a minimum amount of space, said garage comprising an entrance; a cavity below the level of said entrance capable of containing at least one motor vehicle; a base frame positioned at the bottom of said cavity; support means at the end of said cavity opposite said entrance; two motor vehicle storage platforms in stacked relationship; pivot means on said support means at a height approximately equal to the entrance level; connecting means joining the upper platform with the lower platform, at least one of said connecting means being rigidly attached to the upper platform and pivotably connected to said support means by said pivot means; and lifting means to lift and lower the upper and lower platforms so as to selectively position either platform adjacent said entrance to receive and exit motor vehicles, and wherein said one connEcting means is at least one rigid member rigidly attached to the ends of each of the upper and lower platforms opposite said entrance and said rigid member is pivotably connected to said pivot means at a point intermediate its attachment to the upper and lower platforms; said connecting means including at least one further rigid member rigidly attached to the portions of each of the upper and lower platforms adjacent said entrance; and said lifting means is attached to the lower platform so that when it is actuated, both the upper and lower platforms pivot about said pivot means.
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) | 1976-01-23 | 1976-07-24 | 1977-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-23 | 1980-07-24 | 1981-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-23 | 1984-07-24 | 1985-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |