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US4239247A
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Portable angling house
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-03-16
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Granted: 1980-12-16
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Expires: 1999-03-16
Abstract
Abstract An angling house for fishermen having a molded two-part telescoping base with runners formed in the base and a forwardly extending handle to facilitate towing the device along lakes, and the like. The house includes a folding top having a plurality of radially extending frame elements which are pivotally connected to a common point on one of the base halves. Material is disposed over the frame members to form an enclosed top for the house.
Inventors
- 👤 James E. Hinz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 02:53
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H15/00; E04H15/001; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S135/00; Y10S135/901; Y10S135/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A portable, collapsible angling house comprising, in combination: a base portion comprising a first section and a second section, said second section being received in said first section when the angling house is in its collapsed configuration and said second section extending from said first section when the angling house is in its erect configuration, and a pair of runners formed in said first section positioned longitudinally of said first section and on either side of a raised central area of said first section, a first angling hole disposed in said central raised section of said first base portion for communicating the interior of said angling house with a support surface; a top structure comprising a plurality of frame members radially extending from a common mounting position disposed on one of said base sections and foldable into that section; and fabric covering attached to said frame members, said second section having a configuration similar to said first section with a pair of runners disposed on either side of a raised center portion and a second angling hole disposed in the raised center portion of said second section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A portable, collapsible angling house comprising, in combination: a base portion comprising a first section and a second section, said second section being received in said first section when the angling house is in its collapsed configuration and said second section extending from said first section when the angling house is in its erect configuration, and a pair of runners formed in said first section positioned longitudinally of said first section and on either side of a raised central area of said first section, a first angling hole disposed in said central raised section of said first base portion for communicating the interior of said angling house with a support surface; a top structure comprising a plurality of frame members radially extending from a common mounting position disposed on one of said base sections and foldable into that section; and fabric covering attached to said frame members, said second section having a configuration similar to said first section with a pair of runners disposed on either side of a raised center portion and a second angling hole disposed in the raised center portion of said second section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination of claim 1 and further wherein said first and second base sections include cooperating stop elements for limiting the extension of said second base section from said first base section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein each of said runners is approximately six inches in width.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination of claim 3 and further including a tow bar means pivotally attached to one of said base sections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said top cover has one end fixedly attached to one of said base members and an opposite end which is removably attached to the other of said base 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) | 1983-12-16 | 1984-06-16 | 1984-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-16 | 1988-06-16 | 1988-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-16 | 1992-06-16 | 1992-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |