US3785697A
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Portable collapsible garage
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-16
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Granted: 1974-01-15
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Expires: 1992-11-16
Abstract
Abstract A portable collapsible garage which includes a flexible waterproof cover mounted on a framework which is foldable into the trunk of the motor vehicle with the framework carrying a reel on which the cover is wound prior to storing.
Inventors
- 👤 R Dabbs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:31
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A portable collapsible garage for motor vehicles of the type which includes a trunk lid, and a trunk floor underlying the trunk lid, comprising a framework pivotally secured to said trunk floor and movable to a position overlying said vehicle, a flexible waterproof cover for said vehicle, and a reel mounted for rotation on said framework with said cover being wound on said reel for storage within said trunk.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A portable collapsible garage for motor vehicles of the type which includes a trunk lid, and a trunk floor underlying the trunk lid, comprising a framework pivotally secured to said trunk floor and movable to a position overlying said vehicle, a flexible waterproof cover for said vehicle, and a reel mounted for rotation on said framework with said cover being wound on said reel for storage within said trunk.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said reel is provided with a hand actuated crank for winding said cover on said reel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said framework includes a generally U-shaped member with said reel extending transversely of and journalled in said U-shaped member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device as claimed in claim 3 wherein said frame includes a generally rectangular frame member pivotally secured to said U-shaped member and extending forwardly of said U-shaped member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device as claimed in claim 4 wherein said frame member includes a pair of arms pivotally mounted on said trunk floor adjacent the rear end thereof with said U-shaped member pivotally mounted to said arms.
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) | 1977-01-14 | 1977-07-16 | 1978-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-14 | 1981-07-16 | 1982-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-14 | 1985-07-16 | 1986-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |