US3983665A
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Foldable and transportable home
Assignee: BURKIN HOMES CORP
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Filing: 1975-09-24
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Granted: 1976-10-05
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Expires: 1995-09-24
Abstract
Abstract A foldable and transportable home having side walls, foldable end walls and foldable roof sections, which, in their unfolded condition, form a saw-tooth configuration building structure. The two end walls have an upper and a lower portion, the upper portion being hinged to the lower portion and folding inwardly and downwardly. The roof includes two lower and two upper longitudinal roof sections forming a gable configuration, with the two upper sections being hinged to the respective lower roof sections and foldable downwardly relative thereto. The home may be in two longitudinal sections which can be separated from one another for transporting on an undercarriage and which may be removed therefrom when the home is placed in a permanent location.
Inventors
- 👤 Keith O. Burton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:42
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/343; E04B1/344; E04B1/3442
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A foldable and transportable home comprising two separable longitudinal main sections, a base frame for each section, outside longitudinal side walls and opposite end walls for each main section, each end wall having a lower portion rigidly connected to the respective side wall and an upper portion foldable inwardly and downwardly in the respective section, sloping roof structures for each main section having a plurality of longitudinal sections pivoted to one another on a horizontal line and being foldable downwardly, the upper edge of the uppermost roof section of one of the main sections being spaced above the upper edge of the uppermost roof section of the other main section, said upper edges defining a longitudinally extending space between said uppermost roof sections, and a substantially vertical wall insert disposed in said space.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A foldable and transportable home comprising two separable longitudinal main sections, a base frame for each section, outside longitudinal side walls and opposite end walls for each main section, each end wall having a lower portion rigidly connected to the respective side wall and an upper portion foldable inwardly and downwardly in the respective section, sloping roof structures for each main section having a plurality of longitudinal sections pivoted to one another on a horizontal line and being foldable downwardly, the upper edge of the uppermost roof section of one of the main sections being spaced above the upper edge of the uppermost roof section of the other main section, said upper edges defining a longitudinally extending space between said uppermost roof sections, and a substantially vertical wall insert disposed in said space.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A foldable and transportable home as defined in claim 1 in which the uppermost roof section of each main section extends downwardly from the roof section to which it is joined along the side of the inner edge of the respective main section when said main sections are separated and folded.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A foldable and transportable home as defined in claim 1 in which the roof of one of said main sections is provided with a dormer and the side wall extends upwardly thereto and forms a part of the dormer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A foldable and transportable home as defined in claim 3 in which a door is provided in the wall and extension thereof beneath said dormer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
A foldable and transportable home as defined in claim 1 in which a lower floor is disposed on said base frame and an upper floor is disposed in one of said main sections, said latter floor being on a level at approximately the junction between the upper and lower portions of said end walls.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
A foldable and transportable home as defined in claim 2 in which a lower floor is disposed on said base frame and an upper floor is disposed in one of said main sections, said latter floor being on a level at approximately the junction between the upper and lower portions of said end walls.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
A foldable and transportable home as defined in claim 6 in which a means supports said wall insert below one of said uppermost sections when said uppermost section is in its folded down position along the inner side of the respective section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
64 words
A roof structure as defined in claim 1 in which the roof portion having the higher upper edge consists of two longitudinal sections joined together by hinge means and the other of said roof portions consists of three roof sections joined together by hinge means, and the lowermost roof section of the latter roof portion is secured to the respective side and end walls.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
76 words
In a foldable and transportable home, a roof structure having two sloping roof portions, each of said portions having longitudinal sections foldable relative to one another, the uppermost section of one of said roof portions being spaced above the upper edge of the uppermost roof section of the other roof portion, thereby defining a longitudinally extending space between said uppermost roof sections and a substantially vertical wall insert disposed in said space between said upper edges.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
76 words
In a foldable and transportable home, a roof structure having two sloping roof portions, each of said portions having longitudinal sections foldable relative to one another, the uppermost section of one of said roof portions being spaced above the upper edge of the uppermost roof section of the other roof portion, thereby defining a longitudinally extending space between said uppermost roof sections and a substantially vertical wall insert disposed in said space between said upper edges.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
A roof structure as defined in claim 9 in which said wall insert contains a plurality of windows.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
A roof structure as defined in claim 9 in which said insert is connected to one of said uppermost roof sections by a plurality of flexible members.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
64 words
A roof structure as defined in claim 9 in which the roof portion having the higher upper edge consists of two longitudinal sections joined together by hinge means and the other of said roof portions consists of three roof sections joined together by hinge means, and the lowermost roof section of the latter roof portion is secured to the respective side and end walls.
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) | 1979-10-05 | 1980-04-05 | 1980-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-05 | 1984-04-05 | 1984-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-05 | 1988-04-05 | 1988-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |