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Slide-in camper unit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-06
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Granted: 1974-07-16
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Expires: 1992-03-06
Abstract
Abstract A slide-in fold up type camper unit that is easily installed in a truck trailer, van or like vehicle. The compact unit includes a food cooler, a slide-in stove and sink combination, and numerous storage drawers. The unit also includes an eating table and seat and a bed.
Inventors
- 👤 J Corbett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:42
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B85/00; A47B77/00; A47B77/02; B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32; B60P3/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A slide-in camper unit comprising a housing formed as two portions connected together so that one is pivotally movable from above the other to a position alongside the other, whereby the sections form a base; means forming an opening through one face of the pivotally movable portion and an opening through an end thereof; a drawer contained cook top and sink combination unit removably fitted in the end opening in the pivotally movable portion such that said cook top and sink are turned upwardly to be exposed through the opening in one face of the pivotally movable portion when said pivotally movable portion is above the other portion and to have the drawer reversed in the end opening when the pivotally movable portion is alongside the other portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A slide-in camper unit comprising a housing formed as two portions connected together so that one is pivotally movable from above the other to a position alongside the other, whereby the sections form a base; means forming an opening through one face of the pivotally movable portion and an opening through an end thereof; a drawer contained cook top and sink combination unit removably fitted in the end opening in the pivotally movable portion such that said cook top and sink are turned upwardly to be exposed through the opening in one face of the pivotally movable portion when said pivotally movable portion is above the other portion and to have the drawer reversed in the end opening when the pivotally movable portion is alongside the other portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
78 words
A slide-in camper unit as recited in claim 1, wherein the drawer containing the cook top and sink combination contains a burner; a burnable gas supply; a line connecting said burner to said burnable gas supply; a valve means in said line for selectively allowing passage of burnable gas from said burnable gas supply to said burner; a sink having associated therewith a means for disposing of waste liquid; and a means for introducing liquid into said sink.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A slide-in camper unit as recited in claim 2, wherein the means for disposing of waste liquid consists of a drain in the sink that is connected by a liquid carrying line to a waste liquid catchment tank that is also housed in the drawer containing the cook top and sink combination.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
A slide-in camper unit as recited in claim 2, wherein the means for introducing liquid into said sink consists of a faucet mounted to said sink that is connected by a liquid carrying line, through a liquid pump that is connected to a liquid supply tank housed within the drawer containing the cook top and sink combination.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A slide-in camper unit as recited in claim 1, further including at least one storage drawer arranged to fit into an opening in the housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
A slide-in camper unit as recited in claim 5, wherein a storage drawer is fitted vertically into the top of the housing and has associated with it a catch means for releasably maintaining it in a pulled out attitude, in which attitude it projects above the top of said housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
75 words
A slide-in camper unit as recited in claim 1, further including a table composed of a table top; a table support post; a table support mount fastened within a drawer that fits in an opening in said housing, over the bottom end of which support mount the table support post is telescoped; and a collar fastened to the undersurface of said table top that connects said table top to the top of said table support.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
A slide-in camper unit as recited in claim 7, wherein the collar fastened to the undersurface of said table top that joins to the table support is arranged to allow a rotation of the table top with respect to said table support attached thereto.
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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) | 1977-07-15 | 1978-01-14 | 1978-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-15 | 1982-01-14 | 1982-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-15 | 1986-01-14 | 1986-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |