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US4102353A
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Temporary shelter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-01-27
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Granted: 1978-07-25
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Expires: 1997-01-27
Abstract
Abstract A portable enclosure useful as a temporary shelter that is attachable to a permanent shelter having side bars attachable to the permanent shelter and a cross bar attachable to the side bars at the ends remote from the permanent shelter. Side panels are slidably attached to the permanent shelter, the side bars and vertical bars which in turn are attached to anchors and to the cross bar. A removable roof is attachable to the side bars to cover the enclosure.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles Pugliese
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:08
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H15/00; E04H15/02; E04H15/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A portable enclosure adapted for attachment to a permanent structure which rests on the ground, said enclosure comprising means for mounting on said structure and for providing spaced, parallel and vertical slots, means for installation in the ground at positions spaced from and corresponding to said slots and for providing upwardly open receptacles, means for installation on said structure above said slots and for providing horizontally open receptacles, side bars extending horizontally outwards from said horizontally open receptacles, a cross-bar extending between said side bars above said upwardly open receptacles, poles extending upwardly out of said upwardly open receptacles, three-way sockets interconnecting said poles, side bars and cross-bar, side panels engaged with said side bars and poles, T-shaped supports on said panels and slidably engaged in said slots, releasable catches on said side bars holding the latter within the horizontally open receptacles, said side bars and cross-bar constituting a horizontal frame, a roof, and spring clips releasably attaching said roof to said horizontal frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A portable enclosure adapted for attachment to a permanent structure which rests on the ground, said enclosure comprising means for mounting on said structure and for providing spaced, parallel and vertical slots, means for installation in the ground at positions spaced from and corresponding to said slots and for providing upwardly open receptacles, means for installation on said structure above said slots and for providing horizontally open receptacles, side bars extending horizontally outwards from said horizontally open receptacles, a cross-bar extending between said side bars above said upwardly open receptacles, poles extending upwardly out of said upwardly open receptacles, three-way sockets interconnecting said poles, side bars and cross-bar, side panels engaged with said side bars and poles, T-shaped supports on said panels and slidably engaged in said slots, releasable catches on said side bars holding the latter within the horizontally open receptacles, said side bars and cross-bar constituting a horizontal frame, a roof, and spring clips releasably attaching said roof to said horizontal frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A portable enclosure as claimed in claim 1 comprising a rain gutter on said roof and spout depending from said gutter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A portable enclosure as claimed in claim 1 wherein the second said means include spike-shaped parts for installation in the ground.
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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) | 1981-07-24 | 1982-01-23 | 1982-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-24 | 1986-01-23 | 1986-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-24 | 1990-01-23 | 1990-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |