US3730196A
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Storable vehicle canopy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-16
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Granted: 1973-05-01
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Expires: 1991-07-16
Abstract
Abstract A canopy structure for a vehicle which is readily storable on the vehicle and may be readily removed from its stored position to a position of use.
Inventors
- 👤 C Borskey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 00:20
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32; B60P3/34; B60P3/341; B60P3/343; E; E04; E04F; E04F10/00; E04F10/02; E04F10/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S135/00; Y10S135/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A storable canopy for a vehicle comprising: a cantilevered support frame; means for pivotally securing said support frame to the vehicle including a bracket secured to the vehicle having socket means enabling said support frame to swing about a vertical axis; flexible sheet material secured to said support frame; and means for containing said support frame and said sheet material, said containing means being attached to the vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
A storable canopy for a vehicle comprising: a cantilevered support frame; means for pivotally securing said support frame to the vehicle including a bracket secured to the vehicle having socket means enabling said support frame to swing about a vertical axis; flexible sheet material secured to said support frame; and means for containing said support frame and said sheet material, said containing means being attached to the vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention defined in claim 1 wherein said cantilevered support frame includes at least one rod member, having a depending end portion received within said socket means of said bracket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention defined in claim 2 including a brace member connected between said rod member and said bracket providing additional strength to said support frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention defined in claim 3 wherein said brace member is an elongate linkage having one end portion pivotally connected to said rod member and the other end portion connected to said bracket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention defined in claim 4 wherein said bracket includes a plurality of spaced holes therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention defined in claim 5 wherein the other end portion of said linkage of said brace member contains inwardly extending terminal portions engagable within the respective ones of the spaced holes in said bracket.
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) | 1976-04-30 | 1976-10-30 | 1977-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-30 | 1980-10-30 | 1981-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-30 | 1984-10-30 | 1985-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |