US3943670A
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Anchor system for mobile homes and similar structures
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-05-28
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Granted: 1976-03-16
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Expires: 1994-05-28
Abstract
Abstract An anchoring system for mobile homes, trailers and similar vehicles in which a rod structure extending over the top of the vehicle is anchored on opposite sides of the vehicle and a resilient means is incorporated in the rod structure for maintaining tension on the rod structure to maintain the rod structure firmly in effective operating condition. A strap structure extending over the vehicle is anchored on opposite sides and beneath the vehicle, by anchoring devices held by a channel iron in runners or other supporting surfaces for the vehicle. Straps may also be connected to the frame and the anchoring device so that the vehicle is anchored over the top and at the frame by a dual type system.
Inventors
- 👤 Milton J. Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:01
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/38; E04B1/41; E04B1/4107; E04B1/343; E04B1/34336; E04B1/34347
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
An anchoring system for mobile homes, trailers and similar vehicles, comprising a first anchor device for each side of the vehicle, a series of rods extending over the body of the vehicle and being connected to said anchor devices, and a second anchor device having a vertical shaft for each side of the vehicle, a strap for extending over the body of the vehicle for connection with said second anchor devices, a means on said second anchor device for clamping said strap including a plurality of clamping plates, a sleeve supporting said plates and movable axially on said shaft, and means on said shaft for retaining said sleeve in an adjusted position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
An anchoring system for mobile homes, trailers and similar vehicles, comprising a first anchor device for each side of the vehicle, a series of rods extending over the body of the vehicle and being connected to said anchor devices, and a second anchor device having a vertical shaft for each side of the vehicle, a strap for extending over the body of the vehicle for connection with said second anchor devices, a means on said second anchor device for clamping said strap including a plurality of clamping plates, a sleeve supporting said plates and movable axially on said shaft, and means on said shaft for retaining said sleeve in an adjusted position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
An anchoring system for mobile homes, trailers and similar vehicles as defined in claim 1 in which a resilient connection is provided in said first anchor devices and rod series.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
An anchoring system for mobile homes, trailers and similar vehicles as defined in claim 2 in which said first anchoring devices include a vertical rod and said resilient connection includes a sleeve interconnecting two rods and a coil spring on one of said rods urging the sleeve in the direction to place a tension on the rod system.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
An anchoring system for mobile homes, trailers and similar vehicles as defined in claim 3 in which said resilient connection is mounted on the upper end of the rod of said first anchor devices.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
An anchoring system for mobile homes, trailers and similar vehicles as defined in claim 1 in which a strap is connected to said second anchor device and a strap section is adapted to be connected to a basic frame member of the vehicle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
63 words
An anchoring system for mobile homes, trailers and similar vehicles as defined in claim 1 in which a longitudinally extending channel is adapted to be connected to a supporting structure for the vehicle and is provided with a slot, and said second anchoring device has a member extending into said slot for holding said anchor device in any selected position along said channel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
57 words
An anchoring system for mobile homes, trailers and similar vehicles as defined in claim 1 in which said second anchoring device includes a series of parallel plates for clamping the end of a strap disposed over the vehicle structure and means for clamping said plates and strap together to firmly hold the lower end of the strap.
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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) | 1979-03-16 | 1979-09-15 | 1980-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-16 | 1983-09-15 | 1984-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-16 | 1987-09-15 | 1988-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |