US3811138A
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Convertible berth
Assignee: Tri Way Industries Inc
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Filing: 1972-05-30
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Granted: 1974-05-21
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Expires: 1992-05-30
Abstract
Abstract A two level berth structure for use on ships, in railroad cars or the like wherein space is at a premium including a counter balanced upper bunk mounted upon track means at opposite ends whereby the berth may be easily moved from a relatively horizontal position whereat it is locked for sleeping to an inclined position having one side adjacent the top of the lower bunk at a location comfortable for sitting upon the lower bunk and resting your back against the upper bunk. The structure includes the end walls for both the upper and lower bunk and has within the end walls weights to counterbalance the weight of the upper bunk during movement from one location to another.
Inventors
- 👤 Missier R Del
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:56
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C17/00; A47C17/04; A47C17/16; A47C17/17; A47C19/00; A47C19/20; A47C19/205; B; B61; B61D; B61D31/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A convertible berth structure for use on ships and the like comprising: an enclosing structure having a pair of end walls, a lower berth fixedly secured to the lower section of the enclosing structure, a single straight track section secured to each end wall a sufficient distance above the lower berth to allow a person to sleep between a horizontal plane passing through the lowermost portion of the track sections and the lower berth, an upper berth mounted between the track sections along a longitudinal axis extending the length of the berth and adapted to move in a direction transverse to the length of said section simultaneously with pivotal movement about the axis converting from a horiztonal berth position to an angular position adjacent the lower bunk and serving as a settee back, and counterweight means captured within the enclosing structure to lessen the force necessary to move the berth from one position to another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A convertible berth structure for use on ships and the like comprising: an enclosing structure having a pair of end walls, a lower berth fixedly secured to the lower section of the enclosing structure, a single straight track section secured to each end wall a sufficient distance above the lower berth to allow a person to sleep between a horizontal plane passing through the lowermost portion of the track sections and the lower berth, an upper berth mounted between the track sections along a longitudinal axis extending the length of the berth and adapted to move in a direction transverse to the length of said section simultaneously with pivotal movement about the axis converting from a horiztonal berth position to an angular position adjacent the lower bunk and serving as a settee back, and counterweight means captured within the enclosing structure to lessen the force necessary to move the berth from one position to another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
A berth structure as in claim 1 and including a locking means comprising a rod adjacent and parallel to the end of the berth having at least one camming surface intermediate the ends of the rod to contact and extend a bolt into a bore in the end wall to effect the locking.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A berth structure as in claim 1 wherein the counterweight means comprises a cable secured to the back end of the upper berth, said cable interacting with a pulley mounted to the end wall and extending downwardly within the wall to terminate in a weight means.
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) | 1977-05-20 | 1977-11-19 | 1978-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-20 | 1981-11-19 | 1982-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-20 | 1985-11-19 | 1986-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |