US3866368A
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Mobile home anchor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-04-18
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Granted: 1975-02-18
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Expires: 1994-04-18
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure describes an improved earth anchor for anchoring mobile homes. It comprises a shank carrying at its lower end two semi-conical shaped flukes which are loosely attached to the shank so that they can move radially outward from the shank with means to limit the outward motion. Means are provided for holding the two flukes in opposing radial positions with respect to the shank.
Inventors
- 👤 Benny C Toops
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:54
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02D; E02D5/00; E02D5/74; E02D5/80; E02D5/803
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
An earth anchor for anchoring structures such as mobile homes, comprising: a. elongated shank means including head means at the lower end of said shank means; b. coupling means at the top end of said shank means; c. at least two fluke means at the lower end of said shank means supported by said head means; d. each of said fluke means comprising: 1. base means including an opening adapted to slide along said shank means; 2. truncated semi-conical shaped sheet means attached at its smaller end to said base means so as to form a U-shaped fluke positioned with its base directed outwardly from said shank; and 3. tension means to restrain the outward movement of said shanks; and e. means to keep said at least two flukes positioned in opposite directions each from the other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
An earth anchor for anchoring structures such as mobile homes, comprising: a. elongated shank means including head means at the lower end of said shank means; b. coupling means at the top end of said shank means; c. at least two fluke means at the lower end of said shank means supported by said head means; d. each of said fluke means comprising: 1. base means including an opening adapted to slide along said shank means; 2. truncated semi-conical shaped sheet means attached at its smaller end to said base means so as to form a U-shaped fluke positioned with its base directed outwardly from said shank; and 3. tension means to restrain the outward movement of said shanks; and e. means to keep said at least two flukes positioned in opposite directions each from the other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
truncated semi-conical shaped sheet means attached at its smaller end to said base means so as to form a U-shaped fluke positioned with its base directed outwardly from said shank; and
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
truncated semi-conical shaped sheet means attached at its smaller end to said base means so as to form a U-shaped fluke positioned with its base directed outwardly from said shank; and
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The anchor as in claim 1 in which said shank is of rectangular cross section and said openings in said baseplate means are of corresponding shape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
The anchor as in claim 1 in which one of said flukes is positioned above the other such that the edge of the base of the upper one presses against the edges of the lower fluke, so as to prevent relative rotation of one fluke with respect to the other.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
tension means to restrain the outward movement of said shanks; and e. means to keep said at least two flukes positioned in opposite directions each from the other.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
tension means to restrain the outward movement of said shanks; and e. means to keep said at least two flukes positioned in opposite directions each from the other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The anchor as in claim 3 in which said openings are round and said shank is circular in cross section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The anchor as in claim 1 including rigid tension means to restrain said flukes.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The anchor as in claim 1 including flexible tension means to restrain said flukes.
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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) | 1978-02-17 | 1978-08-19 | 1979-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-17 | 1982-08-19 | 1983-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-17 | 1986-08-19 | 1987-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |