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US3760764A
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Camper boat apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-28
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Granted: 1973-09-25
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Expires: 1992-02-28
Abstract
Abstract A camper boat apparatus having a camper body for placement on a vehicle such as a pickup truck is provided having means for readily removing the camper from the vehicle. A pair of pontoons is connected to the camper body by hinged arms that allow the pontoons to swing down into one position for use of the camper body as a pontoon houseboat and to swing up into a second position where they are locked and held away from interference with the use of the camper body on the land vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 W Jones
- 👤 Caulley F Mc
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 11:33
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60F; B60F3/00; B60F3/0061; B60F3/0092
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
266 words
A camper boat apparatus comprising in combination: a. a camper body removably attachable to a land vehicle; b. a plurality of swingable arms hinged at one end of each said arm to said camper body for swinging relative to said camper body; c. floatable pontoon means attached to the other end of said swingable arm means and adapted to swing therewith each said pontoon being swingable partially under said camper body in one position and swingable partially over said camper body in a second position, and each said pontoon being fastened to said swingable arms with metal bands wrapped around each pontoon and attached to said swingable arms; d. fastening means for locking said swingable arms in at least one position to said camper body for holding said pontoon means in position to float said camper body when placed in water whereby a camper body acts as a boat; said fastening mEans including means for locking said swingable arms in a second position to said camper body for changing the location of said pontoon means when said camper body is placed upon a land vehicle; and e. a plurality of locking arms rotatably connected to said swingable arms and located adjacent said pontoons for locking said swinging arms to a plurality of brackets on said camper body for holding said swingable arms and pontoons in position, said locking arm engaging brackets on top of said camper body in one position and engaging brackets on the bottom of said camper body in a second position when said locking arms are rotated approximately 180* from said one position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
266 words
A camper boat apparatus comprising in combination: a. a camper body removably attachable to a land vehicle; b. a plurality of swingable arms hinged at one end of each said arm to said camper body for swinging relative to said camper body; c. floatable pontoon means attached to the other end of said swingable arm means and adapted to swing therewith each said pontoon being swingable partially under said camper body in one position and swingable partially over said camper body in a second position, and each said pontoon being fastened to said swingable arms with metal bands wrapped around each pontoon and attached to said swingable arms; d. fastening means for locking said swingable arms in at least one position to said camper body for holding said pontoon means in position to float said camper body when placed in water whereby a camper body acts as a boat; said fastening mEans including means for locking said swingable arms in a second position to said camper body for changing the location of said pontoon means when said camper body is placed upon a land vehicle; and e. a plurality of locking arms rotatably connected to said swingable arms and located adjacent said pontoons for locking said swinging arms to a plurality of brackets on said camper body for holding said swingable arms and pontoons in position, said locking arm engaging brackets on top of said camper body in one position and engaging brackets on the bottom of said camper body in a second position when said locking arms are rotated approximately 180* from said one position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 in which said pontoon means includes two pontoons, one located on either side of camper body and each connected to said camper body by a plurality of swingable arms hinged to said camper body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 in which said camper body includes means for attaching an outboard motor thereto for propelling said camper body on said pontoons through the water.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus according to claim 3 including attaching means for removably attaching said camper body to a land vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus according to claim 4 in which said camper body is reinforced at locations where said swingable arms are attached thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus according to claim 4 in which said camper body includes windows and a door therein.
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) | 1976-09-24 | 1977-03-26 | 1977-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-24 | 1981-03-26 | 1981-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-24 | 1985-03-26 | 1985-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |