US3722946A
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Camper and cabinet construction therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-30
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Granted: 1973-03-27
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Expires: 1990-11-30
Abstract
Abstract A camper having a pickup with a camper body mounted on the pickup and with a cabinet construction provided on each side of the pickup and underlying overhanging portions of the camper body.
Inventors
- 👤 T Cary
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:54
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
In a camper, a wheeled vehicle having a chassis with front and rear ground engaging wheels, said chassis having front and rear portions, a pickup body mounted on the chassis and having a cab overlying the front portion of the chassis and a pickup box mounted on the rear portion of the chassis, said box being formed with wheel wells for the rear ground engaging wheels and having an outwardly extending portion extending longitudinally of the same, a camper body mounted on the pickup body, said camper body having a portion extending laterally outwardly from the pickup body, a cabinet mounted on at least one side of the pickup body and generally underlying the outwardly extending portion of the camper body, said cabinet having an inwardly facing longitudinal recess therein receiving the outwardly extending portion of the box of the pickup body and bracket means carried by the cabinet for securing the cabinet to the pickup body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
In a camper, a wheeled vehicle having a chassis with front and rear ground engaging wheels, said chassis having front and rear portions, a pickup body mounted on the chassis and having a cab overlying the front portion of the chassis and a pickup box mounted on the rear portion of the chassis, said box being formed with wheel wells for the rear ground engaging wheels and having an outwardly extending portion extending longitudinally of the same, a camper body mounted on the pickup body, said camper body having a portion extending laterally outwardly from the pickup body, a cabinet mounted on at least one side of the pickup body and generally underlying the outwardly extending portion of the camper body, said cabinet having an inwardly facing longitudinal recess therein receiving the outwardly extending portion of the box of the pickup body and bracket means carried by the cabinet for securing the cabinet to the pickup body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A camper as in claim 1 wherein said bracket means includes a pair of generally L-shaped brackets which are secured to the cabinet and have portions which overhang the upper portions of the side walls forming the box of the pickup body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
70 words
A camper as in claim 1 wherein said cabinet is formed of a box-like receptacle which is generally rectangular in configuration and a lid which is also generally rectangular in configuration and which is telescopingly mounted on said box, said lid being bonded to said box in a position so that the cabinet has an outer surface which is generally in alignment with the outer surface of the camper body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A camper as in claim 3 wherein shelving is provided within said box-like receptacle to reinforce the same and to form compartments within the cabinet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A camper as in claim 1 wherein cabinets are mounted on each side of the pickup body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A camper as in claim 1 wherein said cabinet is formed of resin reinforced with fiberglass.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
A camper as in claim 3 wherein said receptacle and said lid are formed with a bottom wall having an upwardly curved portion intermediate the ends of the same to provide a recess to permit access to the rear ground engaging wheel of the vehicle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A cabinet construction as in claim 4 wherein said compartments are of various sizes and wherein openings are formed in the lid together with hinged doors mounted in said openings for closing said openings.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
129 words
In a camper, a wheeled vehicle having a chassis with front and rear grounding engaging wheels, said chassis having front and rear portions, a pickup body mounted on the chassis and having a cab overlying the front portion of the chassis, a pickup box mounted on the rear portion of the chassis, said box being formed with wheel wells for the rear ground engaging wheels, a camper body removably mounted on the pickup body, said camper body having a portion extending laterally outwardly from the pickup body, a separate cabinet removably mounted on at least one side of the pickup body and generally underlying the outwardly extending portion of the camper body, the outermost surface of the cabinet being generally flush with the outermost surface of the camper body.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
129 words
In a camper, a wheeled vehicle having a chassis with front and rear grounding engaging wheels, said chassis having front and rear portions, a pickup body mounted on the chassis and having a cab overlying the front portion of the chassis, a pickup box mounted on the rear portion of the chassis, said box being formed with wheel wells for the rear ground engaging wheels, a camper body removably mounted on the pickup body, said camper body having a portion extending laterally outwardly from the pickup body, a separate cabinet removably mounted on at least one side of the pickup body and generally underlying the outwardly extending portion of the camper body, the outermost surface of the cabinet being generally flush with the outermost surface of the camper body.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
45 words
A camper as in claim 9 wherein said cabinet extends down below the wheel well provided in the pickup box and wherein said cabinet is provided with a recess between the ends of the same permitting access to the wheel well and the pickup box.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
58 words
A camper as in claim 10 together with removable bracket means for securing the cabinet to the pickup body, said removable bracket means having portions thereof overhanging the upper portions of the sidewalls forming the box of the pickup body whereby said camper body serves to prevent said bracket means from becoming accidentally disengaged from said pickup box.
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) | 1976-03-26 | 1976-09-25 | 1977-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-26 | 1980-09-25 | 1981-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-26 | 1984-09-25 | 1985-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |