US4101062A
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Inflatable cartop carrier and shelter structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-02-28
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Granted: 1978-07-18
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Expires: 1997-02-28
Abstract
Abstract The inflatable structure is adapted to serve as a cartop carrier for securely and conveniently carrying, sheltering, and storing objects therein when inflated, and to collapse into a small volume when not in use.
Inventors
- 👤 Benjamin E. Lazar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:53
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/04; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32; B60P3/36; B60P3/38; B60R9/055
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
An inflatable structure having a cartop carrier case forming a chamber therein for securely and conveniently carrying, storing and sheltering objects when said structure is inflated, and to collapse into a small space when not in use, wherein, said structure includes: an inflatable horizontally-disposed bottom mattress, a roof, and front, rear and side walls extending between said mattress and said roof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
61 words
An inflatable structure having a cartop carrier case forming a chamber therein for securely and conveniently carrying, storing and sheltering objects when said structure is inflated, and to collapse into a small space when not in use, wherein, said structure includes: an inflatable horizontally-disposed bottom mattress, a roof, and front, rear and side walls extending between said mattress and said roof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The structure of claim 1, and an inflatable support platform horizontally-disposed underneath said mattress, said platform being adapted to distribute concentrated loads from said mattress over the cartop, so that the pressure intensity on the car is nowhere more than the acceptable amount.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The structure of claim 2, wherein said platform contains a plurality of reinforcing air tubes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The structure of claim 3 wherein said air tubes include an outer relatively large-diameter air tube disposed around the perimeter of said mattress, and a plurality of small diameter inner air tubes interlinking with said outer air tube.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
An inflatable structure having an inflatable bottom support and an inflatable cartop carrier case extending upwardly from said support, said case having a roof, and front, rear and side walls extending between said support and said roof, and forming a chamber therein for carrying, storing and sheltering objects when said structure is inflated, and to collapse into a small space when not in use.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
64 words
An inflatable structure having an inflatable bottom support and an inflatable cartop carrier case extending upwardly from said support, said case having a roof, and front, rear and side walls extending between said support and said roof, and forming a chamber therein for carrying, storing and sheltering objects when said structure is inflated, and to collapse into a small space when not in use.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The inflatable structure of claim 5, wherein said case is detachably secured to said support, and said support has means for attaching said structure to a cartop.
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) | 1981-07-17 | 1982-01-16 | 1982-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-17 | 1986-01-16 | 1986-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-17 | 1990-01-16 | 1990-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |