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US4202579A
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Camper shell structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-07-21
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Granted: 1980-05-13
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Expires: 1998-07-21
Abstract
Abstract In combination with a land vehicle such as a pick-up truck in which the bed portion of the truck is to optionally include a camper shell. Attached to the truck body is a roll bar assembly which is located within the load carrying bed of the truck directly adjacent the cab of the truck. The portion of the camper shell located directly adjacent the cab of the truck to be recessed in order to accommodate the roll bar assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald R. Berggren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 08:55
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
In combination with a land vehicle, said land vehicle having a cab section and a load carrying section located aft of said cab section, said load carrying section comprising a planar horizontal bed having raised vertical side walls, a roll bar assembly attached to said vehicle and located within said load carrying section and directly adjacent said cab section, a camper shell located within said load carrying section, the improvement comprising: said camper shell having a top, a front wall, a back wall and side walls, the major part of each said side wall of said camper shell being located substantially in the same plane as the respective said raised vertical side wall of said load carrying section, a portion of each said side wall of said camper shell being inwardly recessed in the area directly adjacent said front wall, said roll bar assembly located within said recessed area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
In combination with a land vehicle, said land vehicle having a cab section and a load carrying section located aft of said cab section, said load carrying section comprising a planar horizontal bed having raised vertical side walls, a roll bar assembly attached to said vehicle and located within said load carrying section and directly adjacent said cab section, a camper shell located within said load carrying section, the improvement comprising: said camper shell having a top, a front wall, a back wall and side walls, the major part of each said side wall of said camper shell being located substantially in the same plane as the respective said raised vertical side wall of said load carrying section, a portion of each said side wall of said camper shell being inwardly recessed in the area directly adjacent said front wall, said roll bar assembly located within said recessed area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination defined in claim 1 wherein: a portion of said top being also inwardly recessed in the area directly adjacent said front wall, said roll bar assembly located within said recessed area of said top.
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) | 1983-05-13 | 1983-11-12 | 1984-05-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-05-13 | 1987-11-12 | 1988-05-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-05-13 | 1991-11-12 | 1992-05-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |