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US4003596A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Camper kit

Assignee: RONBIL IND Inc
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Filing: 1975-03-21
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Granted: 1977-01-18
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Expires: 1995-03-21
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Abstract

Abstract The specification discloses interior assembly for installation in a pickup truck having a camper cover. A floor covering is shaped to fit the bottom of the pickup bed. The pair of elongated side panels are dimensioned to cover the interior sides of the pickup bed. The side panels include an integrally formed enclosure dimensioned to receive the wheel wells of the pickup bed. A plurality of cooperative rectangular cushions are dimensioned for selective arrangement within the pickup bed as a couch or as a bed. The various components and interior assembly may be conveniently packaged as a compact kit for shipment to and installation by the consumer.

Inventors

  • 👤 Robert H. Robertson

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-07 13:45
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32; B60P3/36; B60P3/38

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 256 words
An assembly for installation in a pickup having a camper cover comprising: a floor covering dimensioned to fit the bottom of a pickup bed; first and second elongated rigid side panels dimensioned to cover the interior sides of the pickup bed wherein each of said panels include an integral enclosure for receiving and covering the wheel well covers of the pickup bed, such that said side panels are independent relative to said floor covering; means for attaching said side panels to the interior sides of the pickup bed adjacent the edges of said floor covering on the bottom of the pickup bed, such that the bottom edges of said panels exert a sufficient force on the marginal edges of said floor covering to hold said floor covering in place; a plurality of cushions dimensioned for being selectively arranged on said floor covering as a couch and as a bed, said cushions including first and second generally rectangular cushions having lengths generally equal to the distance between said side panels for being disposed between said side panels and stacked one upon the other for use as a couch seat; a third generally rectangular cushion having a length generally equal to the distance between said side panels for being vertically positioned against the bulkhead of the pickup to serve as a couch back in conjunction with said first and second cushions; and said cushions having widths dimensioned to be disposed on said floor covering between said side panels in a side by side relationship to form a bed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 256 words
An assembly for installation in a pickup having a camper cover comprising: a floor covering dimensioned to fit the bottom of a pickup bed; first and second elongated rigid side panels dimensioned to cover the interior sides of the pickup bed wherein each of said panels include an integral enclosure for receiving and covering the wheel well covers of the pickup bed, such that said side panels are independent relative to said floor covering; means for attaching said side panels to the interior sides of the pickup bed adjacent the edges of said floor covering on the bottom of the pickup bed, such that the bottom edges of said panels exert a sufficient force on the marginal edges of said floor covering to hold said floor covering in place; a plurality of cushions dimensioned for being selectively arranged on said floor covering as a couch and as a bed, said cushions including first and second generally rectangular cushions having lengths generally equal to the distance between said side panels for being disposed between said side panels and stacked one upon the other for use as a couch seat; a third generally rectangular cushion having a length generally equal to the distance between said side panels for being vertically positioned against the bulkhead of the pickup to serve as a couch back in conjunction with said first and second cushions; and said cushions having widths dimensioned to be disposed on said floor covering between said side panels in a side by side relationship to form a bed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 41 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said floor covering comprises a rug shaped to fit the bottom of the pickup bed and further including a rigid floor member for being disposed between said rug and the bottom of the pickup bed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 30 words
The assembly of claim 1 further including a front panel dimensioned for covering the bulkhead of the pickup bed and for interfitting between the front ends of said side panels.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

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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) 1980-01-18 1980-07-19 1981-01-18 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1984-01-18 1984-07-19 1985-01-18 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1988-01-18 1988-07-19 1989-01-18 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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