US3750351A
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Mobile home porch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-08
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Granted: 1973-08-07
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Expires: 1992-06-08
Abstract
Abstract A portable porch for use with a mobile home having a flat deck surrounded by removable railing members, the flat deck being slidably attached to the frame of the trailer in a lateral direction to assist in positioning the deck in abutting relation with the mobile home, the porch having a secondary function as a conventional flat bed trailer.
Inventors
- 👤 J Greenburg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:20
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A portable porch for use with mobile homes when stationary, and as a trailer when in transit comprising: a flat deck; a rectangular frame structure supporting the deck, including longitudinal members and lateral members; at least one wheel carrying axle and hitch means carried by said frame; coupling means attaching the deck to the lateral members of the frame allowing the deck to slide laterally on the frame; and releasable locking means holding the deck from sliding on the lateral members during transit of the portable porch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A portable porch for use with mobile homes when stationary, and as a trailer when in transit comprising: a flat deck; a rectangular frame structure supporting the deck, including longitudinal members and lateral members; at least one wheel carrying axle and hitch means carried by said frame; coupling means attaching the deck to the lateral members of the frame allowing the deck to slide laterally on the frame; and releasable locking means holding the deck from sliding on the lateral members during transit of the portable porch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A portable porch as set forth in claim 1, including removable railing means positioned around the periphery of said deck which also functions as trailer sides.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A portable porch as set forth in claim 1, wherein the coupling means is a bracket fastened to the deck having an opening therein allowing the lateral members to slide therethrough.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
A portable porch as set forth in claim 1, wherein the coupling means is a bracket fastened to the deck having an opening therein allowing the lateral members to slide therethrough, the lateral members being positioned at the front and rear of the deck in supporting relation thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A portable porch as set forth in claim 1, wherein the frame structure has a three dimensional box shape and is enclosed on all sides and bottom by wall panels to form a storage compartment within the frame structure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A portable porch as set forth in claim 1, including a step means pivotally attached to the edge of the deck whereby the step means can be pivoted downward until it contacts the ground.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
61 words
A portable porch as set forth in claim 1, wherein the coupling means is a bracket fastened to the under side of the deck having an opening therein allowing the lateral members to slide therethrough, the releasable locking means being integral with said coupling means for holding the deck from sliding on the lateral members during transit of the portable porch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A portable porch as set forth in claim 1, wherein the frame structure has a three dimensional box shape having upper and lower longitudinal members spaced apart by vertical frame members.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-08-06 | 1977-02-05 | 1977-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-06 | 1981-02-05 | 1981-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-06 | 1985-02-05 | 1985-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |