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US3810705A
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Portable drive-in platform
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-10
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Granted: 1974-05-14
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Expires: 1992-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A method of constructing an automobile drive-in facility comprising making a shallow excavation in the earth and installing a below-grade foundation within the excavation, positioning on the foundation a prefabricated unitary metal platform having upwardly projecting islands which divide the upper surface of the platform into a plurality of automobile stalls, said upper surface being close to grade level when the platform is supported on the foundation, and backfilling earth around the edges of the platform. The platform is a horizontally elongated box-like body constructed of interconnected metal members.
Inventors
- 👤 G Warriner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:16
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H14/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A prefabricated platform assembly for use in constructing a drive-in facility comprising: a horizontally elongated box-like load-bearing body having a flat upper surface and being constructed of interconnected members, said body having a width about equal to the length of a small automobile and having a plurality of islands projecting above and supported on the upper surface of the body, said islands being spaced apart along the longitudinal dimension of said body and extending transversely across the body so as to divide said upper surface into a plurality of automobile stalls, each stall being of a width to accommodate at least one automobile; a customer service unit carried on each island, a customer control unit carried at one end of said box-like body and customer service lines including pneumatic conveyor tubes extending longitudinally inside said box-like body and connecting the control unit with each service unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A prefabricated platform assembly for use in constructing a drive-in facility comprising: a horizontally elongated box-like load-bearing body having a flat upper surface and being constructed of interconnected members, said body having a width about equal to the length of a small automobile and having a plurality of islands projecting above and supported on the upper surface of the body, said islands being spaced apart along the longitudinal dimension of said body and extending transversely across the body so as to divide said upper surface into a plurality of automobile stalls, each stall being of a width to accommodate at least one automobile; a customer service unit carried on each island, a customer control unit carried at one end of said box-like body and customer service lines including pneumatic conveyor tubes extending longitudinally inside said box-like body and connecting the control unit with each service unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
87 words
A drive-in facility comprising: a prefabricated load-bearing box-like platform constructed with a deck which forms the upper surface of the platform and internal reinforcing members, said platform having a plurality of upwardly projecting islands which divide the decking of the platform into a plurality of automobile stalls, said platform also supporting a teller''s console and window; a customer service unit adjacent each automobile stall; and pneumatic conveyor tubes disposed internally of said platform body and extending between said teller''s console and each of said customer service units.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
87 words
A drive-in facility comprising: a prefabricated load-bearing box-like platform constructed with a deck which forms the upper surface of the platform and internal reinforcing members, said platform having a plurality of upwardly projecting islands which divide the decking of the platform into a plurality of automobile stalls, said platform also supporting a teller''s console and window; a customer service unit adjacent each automobile stall; and pneumatic conveyor tubes disposed internally of said platform body and extending between said teller''s console and each of said customer service units.
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) | 1977-05-13 | 1977-11-12 | 1978-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-13 | 1981-11-12 | 1982-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-13 | 1985-11-12 | 1986-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |