US3756648A
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Tent camper
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-01
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1992-05-01
Abstract
Abstract A tent camper foldably stored in a storage unit mounted on the top of a vehicle; the storage unit includes a storage box and a closure member which are slidably and pivotally secured to each other to permit the closure member to pivot and slide relative to the storage box and assume a position horizontal to the ground and close to the ground to expand a tent secured to both the closure member and the storage box. Also disclosed are alternative embodiments of the invention suitable for carrying articles other than tents.
Inventors
- 👤 H Greif
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:17
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/10; B60P3/1033; B60P3/1041; B60P3/1008; B60P3/1016; B60P3/32; B60P3/36; B60P3/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
228 words
In a storage unit for mounting a vehicle including a roof for loading, storing, transporting and unloading a boat, on, by and from said vehicle, a. a base comprising a pair of tubular rails of substantially square horizontal cross section, b. hooks for securing said rails to said roof in spaced relation and extending transversely thereof, c. a support arm operatively associated with each of said rails, that of said support arms including an end section slidable in the rail with which the support arm is associated and a main body portion pivotally connected to said end section, d. means for limiting sliding movement of said end sections relative to the rails in which they are received, e. a carriage comprising a pair of elongated members each having one end pivotally connected to an end of one said support arms, f. a pair of anchors on the opposite ends of each of the elongated members of side carriage for securing a boat to the underside of said carriage when the carriage members are in an extended position, and g. a pair of spring clips on the upper face of each of the elongated members of the carriage when the latter is in an extended position for engaging a rail when the boat is in loaded position on said roof, said spring clips securing the boat in this position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
228 words
In a storage unit for mounting a vehicle including a roof for loading, storing, transporting and unloading a boat, on, by and from said vehicle, a. a base comprising a pair of tubular rails of substantially square horizontal cross section, b. hooks for securing said rails to said roof in spaced relation and extending transversely thereof, c. a support arm operatively associated with each of said rails, that of said support arms including an end section slidable in the rail with which the support arm is associated and a main body portion pivotally connected to said end section, d. means for limiting sliding movement of said end sections relative to the rails in which they are received, e. a carriage comprising a pair of elongated members each having one end pivotally connected to an end of one said support arms, f. a pair of anchors on the opposite ends of each of the elongated members of side carriage for securing a boat to the underside of said carriage when the carriage members are in an extended position, and g. a pair of spring clips on the upper face of each of the elongated members of the carriage when the latter is in an extended position for engaging a rail when the boat is in loaded position on said roof, said spring clips securing the boat in this position.
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) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |