US4223690A
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Portable enclosure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-05-25
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Granted: 1980-09-23
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Expires: 1999-05-25
Abstract
Abstract A portable enclosure which may be erected upon uneven terrain in the outdoors where curtained compartments may be utilized as shower and dressing areas in recreational and camping environments.
Inventors
- 👤 Glenn P. Wera
- 👤 Billy J. Dutton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:55
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/28; A47K3/30; A47K3/32; A47K3/325; E; E04; E04H; E04H1/00; E04H1/12; E04H1/1205; E04H1/1244; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S135/00; Y10S135/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A portable enclosure comprising: four main support members; two lateral support members; joint means for connecting the upper ends of two main support members to each corresponding lateral support member; a multiplicity of limiter blocks; means for connecting the limiter blocks to the lateral support members; a multiplicity of adjustable length members; a curtain support frame; means for connecting a portion of each corresponding adjustable length member to a limiter block and connecting an opposing portion to the curtain support frame; a curtain; means for connecting the curtain to the curtain support frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A portable enclosure comprising: four main support members; two lateral support members; joint means for connecting the upper ends of two main support members to each corresponding lateral support member; a multiplicity of limiter blocks; means for connecting the limiter blocks to the lateral support members; a multiplicity of adjustable length members; a curtain support frame; means for connecting a portion of each corresponding adjustable length member to a limiter block and connecting an opposing portion to the curtain support frame; a curtain; means for connecting the curtain to the curtain support frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A portable enclosure as recited in claim 1, wherein: said limiter block restricts the rotational movement of the lateral support member to which it is connected to movement within the range of a predetermined angle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A portable enclosure as recited in claim 1, wherein: said four main support members comprise a multiplicity of shorter support members joined together by joint means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
a portable enclosure as recited in claim 1, wherein: said curtain support frame comprises a multiplicity of support members joined together by joint means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A portable enclosure as recited in claim 1, wherein: said means for connecting the limiter blocks to the lateral support members comprises a limiter opening and detent means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A portable enclosure as recited in claim 1, wherein: said detent means comprises a spring loaded detent.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A portable enclosure as recited in claim 1, wherein: one limiter block includes a shower head bracket.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A portable enclosure as recited in claim 1, wherein: said curtain support frame includes one or more divider members connected to said frame.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A portable enclosure as recited in claim 1, wherein: said limiter blocks include an upper hook for connecting a portion of each corresponding adjustable length member to the limiter block.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
A portable enclosure as recited in claim 1, wherein: one or more cross-members connect to said main support members.
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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) | 1983-09-23 | 1984-03-24 | 1984-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-23 | 1988-03-24 | 1988-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-23 | 1992-03-24 | 1992-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |