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Icebox for a recreational vehicle

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-03-26
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Granted: 1980-12-02
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Expires: 1999-03-26
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Abstract

Abstract An icebox for a recreational vehicle such as a van or the like is described and comprises a hollow cylindrical portion which is rotatably mounted in the interior of the van. A tabletop portion is provided on the upper end of the cylindrical portion. An access door is provided at one side of the icebox so that the interior of the icebox is easily accessible. A layer of insulation material is provided between the walls of the icebox. The icebox is centrally positioned in the van or recreational vehicle between the sidewalls so that the icebox is easily accessible from the plurality of seats positioned therearound. The icebox not only serves as an icebox but as a table and its centrally located position enhances its utility.

Inventors

  • 👤 Steven M. Schluns

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-31 03:51
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/10; B60N3/104; F; F25; F25D; F25D3/00; F25D3/02; F25D3/06; F25D2303/00; F25D2303/08; F25D2303/081; F25D2331/00; F25D2331/80; F25D2331/804

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim 97 words
In combination, a recreational vehicle including an interior compartment having forward and rearward ends and opposite sides, an icebox in said interior compartment, said icebox comprising an upright sidewall means having upper and lower ends, a tabletop, mounted on the upper end of said sidewall means, and an access door provided in said sidewall means, means for substantially centrally positioning and rotatably mounting said icebox relative to said sides of said interior compartment and spaced from both the forward and rearward ends of the interior compartment so that said icebox is readily accessible from all sides thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 97 words
In combination, a recreational vehicle including an interior compartment having forward and rearward ends and opposite sides, an icebox in said interior compartment, said icebox comprising an upright sidewall means having upper and lower ends, a tabletop, mounted on the upper end of said sidewall means, and an access door provided in said sidewall means, means for substantially centrally positioning and rotatably mounting said icebox relative to said sides of said interior compartment and spaced from both the forward and rearward ends of the interior compartment so that said icebox is readily accessible from all sides thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 17 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said icebox is provided with a layer of insulation extending therearound.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 29 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said vehicle has a plurality of chairs positioned in said interior compartment, said icebox being substantially centrally positioned with respect to said chairs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 15 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said upright sidewall means comprises a hollow cylindrical portion.

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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) 1983-12-02 1984-06-02 1984-12-02 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1987-12-02 1988-06-02 1988-12-02 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1991-12-02 1992-06-02 1992-12-02 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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