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US3863977A
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Vehicle supported collapsible shelter
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1973-02-09
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Granted: 1975-02-04
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Expires: 1993-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible shelter adapted to be supported by a vehicle comprises a plurality of brackets removably affixed to a vehicle. A plurality of support members are removably affixed to the brackets to form a framework. Covering material removably affixed to the support members encloses the area bordered by the framework and the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur D Hardinge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:33
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32; B60P3/36; B60P3/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A collapsible shelter adapted to be supported by a motor vehicle having a rear bumper and a rear roof edge, said shelter comprising a plurality of brackets removably affixed to a vehicle, some of the brackets being affixed to the rear bumper and some of the brackets being affixed to the rear roof edge; a first plurality of support members removably affixed to the brackets and a second plurality of support members affixed to the first plurality of support members and to each other and independent from the ground on which the vehicle rests to form a framework over part of the vehicle and an area of ground behind the vehicle; and covering material removably affixed to the support members for enclosing the area bordered by the framework and the vehicle, said material extending substantially to the ground in the area of ground.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A collapsible shelter adapted to be supported by a motor vehicle having a rear bumper and a rear roof edge, said shelter comprising a plurality of brackets removably affixed to a vehicle, some of the brackets being affixed to the rear bumper and some of the brackets being affixed to the rear roof edge; a first plurality of support members removably affixed to the brackets and a second plurality of support members affixed to the first plurality of support members and to each other and independent from the ground on which the vehicle rests to form a framework over part of the vehicle and an area of ground behind the vehicle; and covering material removably affixed to the support members for enclosing the area bordered by the framework and the vehicle, said material extending substantially to the ground in the area of ground.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A collapsible shelter as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vehicle has a trunk having a trunk lid and some of the brackets are affixed to the trunk lid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A collapsible shelter as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a privacy flap at the rear of the vehicle extending from the lower extremities of the vehicle to the ground.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A collapsible shelter as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a mat in the area of ground at the rear of the vehicle covering said ground.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
71 words
A collapsible shelter as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vehicle is a motor vehicle having a trunk and further comprising a single sheet of material functioning as a privacy flap extending from the lower extremities of the vehicle to the ground and a cover for the ground over which the framework extends and secured by hooks on the vehicle at the rear edge of the trunk and by fastening 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) | 1978-02-03 | 1978-08-05 | 1979-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-03 | 1982-08-05 | 1983-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-03 | 1986-08-05 | 1987-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |