US4478467A
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Portable workshop
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-12-27
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Granted: 1984-10-23
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Expires: 2002-12-27
Abstract
Abstract A portable, compact and fully equipped workshop which includes enclosure or cubicle characterized by four hinged panels mounted on rollers and containing interior cabinets, shelves and lighting, and further including a hinged counter positioned inside the enclosure and raised when the panels are in folded configuration. The counter can be deployed in horizontal position to provide additional work space when the panels are opened to provide access to the cabinets and shelves. Various hand and power tools, as well as miscellaneous supplies and equipment can be stored in compartments provided in the cabinets and on the shelves, and the panels can be locked into the folded configuration to secure the tools, supplies and equipment inside the enclosure.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard W. Tyndall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:44
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B43/00; B; B25; B25H; B25H1/00; B25H1/02; B25H1/04; B25H1/12; B25H3/00; A47B2220/00; A47B2220/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
399 words
A portable workshop comprising: (a) a pair of rear panels having substantially parallel edges in adjacent relationship, a first panel facing member rigidly attached to one of said rear panels and a second panel facing member rigidly attached to the other of said rear panels, a door panel positioned adjacent said first panel facing member and a closure panel positioned adjacent said second panel facing member; (b) rear panel hinges joining said parallel edges of said rear panels, and first panel hinges attached to vertical edges of said door panel and said first panel facing member and second panel hinges attached to vertical edges of said closure panel and said second panel facing member, respectively, whereby said rear panels are hingedly joined to each other along adjacent vertical edges and are fixedly joined to said panel facing members at the opposite vertical edges, respectively, and said door-panel is hingedly joined to said first panel member, and said closure panel is hingedly joined to said second panel facing member; (c) a first cabinet attached to a first one of said rear panels and having a first generally horizontally-disposed cabinet top for use as a work space and first compartments for storing tools and supplies; (d) a second cabinet attached to a second one of said rear panels in spaced relationship to said first cabinet and having a second generally horizontally-disposed cabinet top in substantial alignment with said first cabinet top for use as a work space and second compartment for storing tools and supplies; (e) a pair of pegboards mounted on said rear panels above said first cabinet and said second cabinet, respectively; (f) counter means hingedly attached to said first cabinet and foldable on said first cabinet top to bridge the space between said first cabinet top and said second cabinet top and counter segment means hingedly carried by said counter means along one edge of said counter means adjacent said one of said rear panels and foldable on said counter means to facilitate folding of said counter means past said pegboard from said first cabinet top to said second cabinet top; and (g) cabinet spacer means having one end pivotally attached to said first cabinet and pivotally disposed to extend between said first cabinet and said second cabinet, whereby said first cabinet is properly spaced from said second cabinet when said portable workshop is in the open configuration.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
399 words
A portable workshop comprising: (a) a pair of rear panels having substantially parallel edges in adjacent relationship, a first panel facing member rigidly attached to one of said rear panels and a second panel facing member rigidly attached to the other of said rear panels, a door panel positioned adjacent said first panel facing member and a closure panel positioned adjacent said second panel facing member; (b) rear panel hinges joining said parallel edges of said rear panels, and first panel hinges attached to vertical edges of said door panel and said first panel facing member and second panel hinges attached to vertical edges of said closure panel and said second panel facing member, respectively, whereby said rear panels are hingedly joined to each other along adjacent vertical edges and are fixedly joined to said panel facing members at the opposite vertical edges, respectively, and said door-panel is hingedly joined to said first panel member, and said closure panel is hingedly joined to said second panel facing member; (c) a first cabinet attached to a first one of said rear panels and having a first generally horizontally-disposed cabinet top for use as a work space and first compartments for storing tools and supplies; (d) a second cabinet attached to a second one of said rear panels in spaced relationship to said first cabinet and having a second generally horizontally-disposed cabinet top in substantial alignment with said first cabinet top for use as a work space and second compartment for storing tools and supplies; (e) a pair of pegboards mounted on said rear panels above said first cabinet and said second cabinet, respectively; (f) counter means hingedly attached to said first cabinet and foldable on said first cabinet top to bridge the space between said first cabinet top and said second cabinet top and counter segment means hingedly carried by said counter means along one edge of said counter means adjacent said one of said rear panels and foldable on said counter means to facilitate folding of said counter means past said pegboard from said first cabinet top to said second cabinet top; and (g) cabinet spacer means having one end pivotally attached to said first cabinet and pivotally disposed to extend between said first cabinet and said second cabinet, whereby said first cabinet is properly spaced from said second cabinet when said portable workshop is in the open configuration.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
86 words
The portable workshop of claim 1 further comprising at least one work support characterized by a brace provided with brace ribs in spaced relationship at each end of said brace, and a pair of work support legs having a slot at the top thereof, respectively, said legs fitted to said brace in spaced relationship with said slot engaging said brace ribs, respectively, when said work support is in functional configuration, and said brace and said legs removably attached to said door panel when in stored configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The portable workshop of claim 2 wherein said at least one work support is a first work support secured to said door panel and a second work support secured to said closure panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The portable workshop of claim 1 further comprising wiring, at least one electrical outlet box and at least one light means in cooperation with said wiring, said wiring, said outlet box and said light means carried by said panel 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) | 1987-10-23 | 1988-04-23 | 1988-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-10-23 | 1992-04-23 | 1992-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-10-23 | 1996-04-23 | 1996-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |