US4205695A
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Airplane shelter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-07-05
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Granted: 1980-06-03
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Expires: 1998-07-05
Abstract
Abstract A recreational or emergency shelter for use with a small aircraft includes an upper panel particularly adapted for connection to the wing tip of the aircraft. The shelter is a lightweight material which may be compactly folded for storage on the aircraft.
Inventors
- 👤 Helen E. Stoddard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 02:12
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H15/00; E04H15/02; E04H15/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
A shelter attachable to an airplane comprising protective material panels forming an enclosure and a top panel substantially covering said enclosure, said top panel including means for covering an end portion of an airplane wing and bearing on at least a portion of the surface of said wing to retain said protective panels substantially in an erect position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
A shelter attachable to an airplane comprising protective material panels forming an enclosure and a top panel substantially covering said enclosure, said top panel including means for covering an end portion of an airplane wing and bearing on at least a portion of the surface of said wing to retain said protective panels substantially in an erect position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A shelter as recited in claim 1 wherein one of said protective panels is formed with an entrance opening and has secured thereto a flap of textile material and a flap netting material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A shelter as recited in claim 2 wherein another of said panels has a similarly flap-covered window opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A shelter as recited in claim 1 and further including a bottom panel forming a ground cover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A shelter as recited in claim 4 and further including tiedown at the periphery of the bottom panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A shelter as recited in claim 5 wherein said textile material is a lightweight synthetic material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
A shelter as recited in claim 6 wherein said material is rayon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The shelter as recited in claim 1 wherein said means for covering said wing is of elastic material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The shelter as recited in claim 1 wherein said means for covering said wing further comprises a drawstring.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The shelter as recited in claim 1 wherein said covering means is a sleeve of material adapted for surrounding an airplane wing therein.
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) | 1983-06-03 | 1983-12-03 | 1984-06-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-06-03 | 1987-12-03 | 1988-06-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-06-03 | 1991-12-03 | 1992-06-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |