US3730580A
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Van conversion to camper vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-13
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Granted: 1973-05-01
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Expires: 1991-08-13
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus to rearwardly extend the interior of a van body having a support frame, a rear door frame and rear doors hinged to the body to open rearwardly away from the door frame, includes: A. A FORWARDLY OPENING ENCLOSURE INCLUDING A DECK, SIDE WALLS, REAR WALL AND ROOF, THE ENCLOSURE SIZED TO EXTEND DIRECTLY AT THE REAR OF THE VAN BODY WHEN SAID DOORS ARE OPENED REARWARDLY FROM THE DOOR FRAME, AND B. A LOWER SUPPORT FOR THE ENCLOSURE LOCATED FOR ATTACHMENT TO REARWARD EXTENT OF THE VAN BODY SUPPORT FRAME. A stove and/or sink may be carried in the enclosure to be accessible from the van body interior, and the enclosure roof may be mounted for optional movement between raised and lowered positions.
Inventors
- 👤 J Page
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:48
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32; B60P3/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
In apparatus to rearwardly extend the interior of a van body having a support frame, a rear door frame and upright rear doors hinged to the body to open rearwardly away from the door frame while remaining upright, the combination comprising a. a forwardly opening enclosure including a deck, side wall means, rear wall and roof, the enclosure sized to extend directly at the rear of the van body when at least one of said doors is opened rearwardly from the door frame b. a lower support for the enclosure located for attachment to rearward extent of the van, and c. means for attaching said one door to the enclosure at one side of the interior thereof when said one door is opened rearwardly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
In apparatus to rearwardly extend the interior of a van body having a support frame, a rear door frame and upright rear doors hinged to the body to open rearwardly away from the door frame while remaining upright, the combination comprising a. a forwardly opening enclosure including a deck, side wall means, rear wall and roof, the enclosure sized to extend directly at the rear of the van body when at least one of said doors is opened rearwardly from the door frame b. a lower support for the enclosure located for attachment to rearward extent of the van, and c. means for attaching said one door to the enclosure at one side of the interior thereof when said one door is opened rearwardly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
135 words
In apparatus to rearwardly extend the interior of a van body having a support frame, a rear door frame, and rear doors hinged to the body to open rearwardly away from the door frame, the combination comprising a. a forwardly opening enclosure including a deck, side walls, rear wall and roof, the enclosure sized to extend directly at the rear of the van body when the van doors are opened rearwardly from the door frame, b. a lower support for the enclosure located for attachment to rearward extent of the van, and c. means for attaching the van rear doors to the enclosure at opposite sides thereof when the doors are opened away from the door frame, so as to maintain full and unobstructed communication between the interiors of the enclosure and the van body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
135 words
In apparatus to rearwardly extend the interior of a van body having a support frame, a rear door frame, and rear doors hinged to the body to open rearwardly away from the door frame, the combination comprising a. a forwardly opening enclosure including a deck, side walls, rear wall and roof, the enclosure sized to extend directly at the rear of the van body when the van doors are opened rearwardly from the door frame, b. a lower support for the enclosure located for attachment to rearward extent of the van, and c. means for attaching the van rear doors to the enclosure at opposite sides thereof when the doors are opened away from the door frame, so as to maintain full and unobstructed communication between the interiors of the enclosure and the van body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of claim 2 including a stove and refrigerator carried within the enclosure so as to be directly accessible from the van body interior.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 2 including a sink carried within the enclosure so as to be directly accessible from the van body interior.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 1 including structure carried by the enclosure and supporting the roof for optional movement between raised and lowered positions relative to the deck.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
103 words
In combination with a van body having a support frame, a rear door frame, and rear doors hinged to the body to open rearwardly away from the door frame, apparatus for rearwardly extending the interior of saId van body comprising a. a forwardly opening enclosure including a deck, side wall means, rear wall and roof, the enclosure extending directly at the rear of the van body and the van doors being upward rearwardly from the door frame, b. a lower support for the enclosure attached to rearward extent of the van, and c. said van doors extending at opposite sides of the enclosure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
103 words
In combination with a van body having a support frame, a rear door frame, and rear doors hinged to the body to open rearwardly away from the door frame, apparatus for rearwardly extending the interior of saId van body comprising a. a forwardly opening enclosure including a deck, side wall means, rear wall and roof, the enclosure extending directly at the rear of the van body and the van doors being upward rearwardly from the door frame, b. a lower support for the enclosure attached to rearward extent of the van, and c. said van doors extending at opposite sides of the enclosure.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 1 including clamp means for attaching the enclosure to the van body.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein the clamp means is located at the forward extent of the enclosure top.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
133 words
In combination with a van body having a support frame, a rear door frame, and rear doors hinged to the body to open rearwardly away from the door frame, apparatus for rearwardly extending the interior of said van body comprising a. a forwardly opening enclosure including a deck, side wall means, rear wall and roof, the enclosure extending directly at the rear of the van body and the van doors being displaced from the door frame, b. a lower support for the enclosure attached to rearward extent of the van, c. clamp means attaching the enclosure to the van body, and d. sealing means sealing off between the enclosure and rear door frame, said sealing means including a flap carried by the van rear door frame and compressively engaging the enclosure side wall.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
133 words
In combination with a van body having a support frame, a rear door frame, and rear doors hinged to the body to open rearwardly away from the door frame, apparatus for rearwardly extending the interior of said van body comprising a. a forwardly opening enclosure including a deck, side wall means, rear wall and roof, the enclosure extending directly at the rear of the van body and the van doors being displaced from the door frame, b. a lower support for the enclosure attached to rearward extent of the van, c. clamp means attaching the enclosure to the van body, and d. sealing means sealing off between the enclosure and rear door frame, said sealing means including a flap carried by the van rear door frame and compressively engaging the enclosure side wall.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the lower support has telescopic attachment to the van support frame below the level of the deck.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
108 words
In combination with a van having a support frame, a rear door frame, and rear doors hinged to the body to open rearwardly away from the door frame, apparatus for rearwardly extending the interior of the van body comprising a. a forwardly opening enclosure including a deck, side wall means, rear wall and roof defining an interior zone directly at the rear of the van body interior and openly communicating therewith, b. a lower support for the enclosure attached to rearward extent of the van, and c. the van rear doors being open to project rearwardly in generally upright condition and at opposite sides of said interior zone.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
108 words
In combination with a van having a support frame, a rear door frame, and rear doors hinged to the body to open rearwardly away from the door frame, apparatus for rearwardly extending the interior of the van body comprising a. a forwardly opening enclosure including a deck, side wall means, rear wall and roof defining an interior zone directly at the rear of the van body interior and openly communicating therewith, b. a lower support for the enclosure attached to rearward extent of the van, and c. the van rear doors being open to project rearwardly in generally upright condition and at opposite sides of said interior zone.
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 |