US3845980A
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Mobile trailer garage with convertible furnishings
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-12
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Granted: 1974-11-05
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Expires: 1993-02-12
Abstract
Abstract In the disclosed trailer, the storage or garage space contains convertible furnishings that can be moved from a folded, stored position under the trailer ceiling to an unfolded (utility) position. The stored position allows room to store a vehicle or the like in the trailer. The convertible furnishings include a bed-table combination having an elongated rectangular board pivotally suspended from the ceiling. The lower half of the elongated board acts as a headboard for the bed in the unfolded position and, in this position, the entire board serves as a room divider or partition means.
Inventors
- 👤 E Grabast
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:46
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32; B60P3/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
In a mobile trailer having an outer shell defining therewithin a space enclosed by a ceiling, side walls, and a floor, a bed-table combination storable under and suspended from said ceiling and convertible from a folded storage position under said ceiling to an unfolded utility position, said bed-table combination comprising: a. a bed-table suspending means attached to said ceiling, said suspending means including pivotal mounting means for permitting said bed-table combination to move from either of said positions to the other position, b. a generally rectangular planar support member having a first end, pivotally attached to said suspending means, and a second, moveable end opposite to said first end; said first end being relatively stationary compared to said second moveable end; one face and the sides adjacent said moveable end of said support member defining a headboard for the bed of said bed-table combination, c. a generally flat, planar folding bed means pivotally attached at its head end to said face of said support member, d. a table top member pivotally attached to the face opposite the face to which said folding bed means is attached.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
In a mobile trailer having an outer shell defining therewithin a space enclosed by a ceiling, side walls, and a floor, a bed-table combination storable under and suspended from said ceiling and convertible from a folded storage position under said ceiling to an unfolded utility position, said bed-table combination comprising: a. a bed-table suspending means attached to said ceiling, said suspending means including pivotal mounting means for permitting said bed-table combination to move from either of said positions to the other position, b. a generally rectangular planar support member having a first end, pivotally attached to said suspending means, and a second, moveable end opposite to said first end; said first end being relatively stationary compared to said second moveable end; one face and the sides adjacent said moveable end of said support member defining a headboard for the bed of said bed-table combination, c. a generally flat, planar folding bed means pivotally attached at its head end to said face of said support member, d. a table top member pivotally attached to the face opposite the face to which said folding bed means is attached.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
76 words
Mobile trailer according to claim 1 wherein said suspending means is arranged to pivotally suspend said first end of said planar support member on a rotational axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the trailer and includes means to permit said planar support member to move arcurately from a vertically extending position, with said second, moveable end resting on the floor of the trailer, to a horizontally extending position in the plane of said rotational axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
163 words
Mobile trailer according to claim 2 further comprising a second storable bed comprising: a. a second suspending means attached to said ceiling spaced apart longitudinally, with respect to the longitudinal axis of the trailer, from said bed-table suspending means, said second suspending means including pivotal mounting means for permitting said storable bed to move to and from a storage position under the ceiling of said trailer, b. a generally rectangular planar support member having a first end pivotally attached to said second suspending means and a second, moveable end opposite said first end, said first end being arranged to be relatively stationary compared to said second end when said storable bed is being moved to and from said storage position, one face and the sides adjacent said moveable end of said support member defining a headboard for said second storable bed, and c. a generally flat, planar folding bed means pivotally attached at one end thereof to said face of said support member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
Mobile trailer according to claim 3 wherein the said second suspending means provides a rotational axis for said second storable bed which is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the trailer and is generally adjacent a said side wall of said trailer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
Mobile trailer according to claim 1 wherein: a. said folding bed means includes a foldable foot support means pivotally mounted in closely spaced relation to the foot end of said folding bed means when unfolded, b. said table top member includes a foldable support member pivotally mounted thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
Mobile trailer according to claim 2 wherein said ceiling includes a housing means for the bed-table combination when said bed-table combination is in the stored position, said housing means extending horizontally along the longitudinal axis of said trailer from the said rotational axis.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
Mobile trailer according to claim 1 wherein said pivotal mounting means comprises a pair of journal bearings and said generally rectangular planar support member includes a pair of spindles rotatably engaged in said journal bearings.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
Mobile trailer according to claim 1 wherein said mobile trailer further comprises: a. fixed furnishings including cabinets and kitchen appliances, and b. a tailgate ramp means for loading a vehicle into the interior of the trailer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
51 words
Mobile trailer according to claim 1 wherein said trailer further comprises at least one folding bench means pivotally mounted on a side wall enclosing said living space, said folding bench being mounted in closely spaced relation to said table top member when said bed-table combination is in said unfolded utility position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
182 words
In a mobile trailer garage convertible from a garage for wheeled vehicles to a trailer containing living quarters, said trailer including convertible furnishings in the interior thereof, at least some of which furnishings are storable under the ceiling of the interior of the trailer, the improvement which comprises: at least one generally rectangular planar support means which provides a partition for dividing the interior of the trailer into at least two utility areas, and also provides a headboard for a storable bed, said bed comprising a generally rectangular base member for use as a sleeping surface, one side of said base member being pivotally attached to saId support means; said support means extending substantially across said trailer interior, one end of said support means being pivotally mounted to the ceiling of the trailer for arcuate movement of the opposite end from a generally horizontal extending position, in which said support means and said bed base member are in closely spaced relation to the ceiling of the trailer, to a generally vertical position extending from the floor to the ceiling of the trailer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
182 words
In a mobile trailer garage convertible from a garage for wheeled vehicles to a trailer containing living quarters, said trailer including convertible furnishings in the interior thereof, at least some of which furnishings are storable under the ceiling of the interior of the trailer, the improvement which comprises: at least one generally rectangular planar support means which provides a partition for dividing the interior of the trailer into at least two utility areas, and also provides a headboard for a storable bed, said bed comprising a generally rectangular base member for use as a sleeping surface, one side of said base member being pivotally attached to saId support means; said support means extending substantially across said trailer interior, one end of said support means being pivotally mounted to the ceiling of the trailer for arcuate movement of the opposite end from a generally horizontal extending position, in which said support means and said bed base member are in closely spaced relation to the ceiling of the trailer, to a generally vertical position extending from the floor to the ceiling of the trailer.
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) | 1977-11-04 | 1978-05-06 | 1978-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-04 | 1982-05-06 | 1982-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-04 | 1986-05-06 | 1986-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |