US3747951A
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Emergency support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-16
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Granted: 1973-07-24
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Expires: 1991-08-16
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed an emergency support for a structure such as a mobile home of the type normally having wheels on opposite sides thereof, adjacent the back thereof, and a structural frame on the bottom thereof, which frame normally rests on piers which support the mobile home above the ground. The present emergency support includes a base member adapted to contact the ground, at least one leg connected to the base member and extending upwardly for attachment to the structural frame of the mobile home, adjacent the front thereof, at spaced points on opposite sides of the longitudinal centerline thereof, and a pair of legs connected to the base member and extending upwardly at an acute angle relative to the ground for attachment to the structural frame of the mobile home, intermediate the front and back thereof, whereby the emergency support provides a third support point, together with the beforementioned wheels, in the event the mobile home falls from the piers.
Inventors
- 👤 M Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:19
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04G; E04G23/00; E04G23/04; E04H; E04H9/00; E04H9/02; E04H9/021; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
An emergency support for a structure such as a mobile home having wheels on opposite sides thereof, adjacent the back thereof, and a structural frame on the bottom thereof, said mobile home being adapted to be supported above the ground by piers connected to said structural frame, comprising: a base member adapted to contact the ground beneath the longitudinal centerline of said mobile home, adjacent the front thereof; a first pair of legs connected to said base member, each of said legs extending upwardly and outwardly for attachment to said structural frame of said mobile home at two points equally spaced on opposite sides of said longitudinal centerline, the angle of each leg of said first pair of legs relative to said base member being adjustable and the length of each leg of said first pair of legs being adjustable; and a second pair of legs connected to said base member and extending upwardly in a generally ''''V'''' shape at an acute angle relative to the ground for attachment to said structural frame of said mobile home, on opposite sides of said longitudinal centerline thereof, intermediate said front and back thereof, said acute angle between each of said legs of said second pair of legs and the ground being adjustable.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
An emergency support for a structure such as a mobile home having wheels on opposite sides thereof, adjacent the back thereof, and a structural frame on the bottom thereof, said mobile home being adapted to be supported above the ground by piers connected to said structural frame, comprising: a base member adapted to contact the ground beneath the longitudinal centerline of said mobile home, adjacent the front thereof; a first pair of legs connected to said base member, each of said legs extending upwardly and outwardly for attachment to said structural frame of said mobile home at two points equally spaced on opposite sides of said longitudinal centerline, the angle of each leg of said first pair of legs relative to said base member being adjustable and the length of each leg of said first pair of legs being adjustable; and a second pair of legs connected to said base member and extending upwardly in a generally ''''V'''' shape at an acute angle relative to the ground for attachment to said structural frame of said mobile home, on opposite sides of said longitudinal centerline thereof, intermediate said front and back thereof, said acute angle between each of said legs of said second pair of legs and the ground being adjustable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
155 words
An emergency support according to claim 1 wherein said base member comprises: a first plate adapted to contact the ground; and second and third plates coNnected to the upper surface of said first plate in a ''''T'''' configuration, said first, second, and third plates being arranged in mutually orthogonal directions with said second plate being parallel to said front of said mobile home and said third plate being parallel to and aligned with said longitudinal centerline of said mobile home, first ends of said legs of said first pair of legs being connected to said second plate, on opposite sides of said third plate, first ends of said legs of said second pair of legs being connected to said third plate, said connections between said legs of said first and second pairs of legs and said second and third plates permitting pivotal movement of said legs to adjust the angles thereof relative to the ground.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
An emergency support according to claim 1 wherein each of said legs of said first and second pairs of legs includes means at the upper ends thereof for permitting rigid attachment to said structural frame of said mobile home.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
91 words
An emergency support according to claim 1 wherein each of said legs of said first pair of legs comprises: a first rigid angle, one end of which is connected to said base member; a second rigid angle, one end of which is adapted to be connected to said structural frame, each of said angles having a series of spaced holes therein; and at least one nut and bolt adapted to extend through at least one of said holes in said first and second angles for securely, adjustably connecting said angles together.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
An emergency support according to claim 4 wherein each of said legs of said second pair of legs comprises: a rigid angle, one end of which is connected to said base member and the other end of which is adapted to be connected to said structural frame.
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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) | 1976-07-23 | 1977-01-22 | 1977-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-23 | 1981-01-22 | 1981-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-23 | 1985-01-22 | 1985-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |