US4499696A
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Dwelling structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-02-09
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Granted: 1985-02-19
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Expires: 2001-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A permanent dwelling adapted to receive and functionally couple with a mobile home having at least kitchen and bathroom facilities. The permanent dwelling is characterized in being devoid of plumbing facilities, thereby resulting in a substantial decrease in the costs of building and upkeep. Configured as such, the dwelling may be left in severe weather conditions without drainage of pipes and the like and may be "reopened" without the commensurate problems of restarting the water supply thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F. Freeauf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:01
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/343; E04B1/34336
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A dwelling adapted to releasably receive a portable towable trailer housing unit adjacent thereto, said dwelling being devoid of plumbing and utilizing the bathroom and kitchen facilties of such portable trailer housing unit when the two are joined together, said dwelling comprising: a general living area; a sleeping area; portal means for permitting egress and ingress to the dwelling; means, positioned proximate one of said portal means, for joining the portable trailer housing unit to said dwelling for making connection between the two when the two are joined; and means, stationarily mounted proximate said dwelling for engaging the tires of the portable trailer housing for facilitating the movement of the portable trailer toward and away from said dwelling.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A dwelling adapted to releasably receive a portable towable trailer housing unit adjacent thereto, said dwelling being devoid of plumbing and utilizing the bathroom and kitchen facilties of such portable trailer housing unit when the two are joined together, said dwelling comprising: a general living area; a sleeping area; portal means for permitting egress and ingress to the dwelling; means, positioned proximate one of said portal means, for joining the portable trailer housing unit to said dwelling for making connection between the two when the two are joined; and means, stationarily mounted proximate said dwelling for engaging the tires of the portable trailer housing for facilitating the movement of the portable trailer toward and away from said dwelling.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
The dwelling according to claim 1 wherein said dwelling includes electrical wiring therein, said electrical wiring emanating from a common outlet positioned on the exterior of said dwelling and a source of incoming electricity positioned outside said dwelling, said outlet and said source being connectable by suitable electrical wiring contained within such portable trailer, such portable trailer acting as an electrical safety switch between said outlet and said source.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The dwelling according to claim 1 wherein said means for facilitating movement is a plurality of roller means adaptable to movably support such portable trailer through its tires in a direction normal to such trailer's conventional movement while being towed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The dwelling according to claim 1 wherein said means for joining the portable trailer with said dwelling is configured to expand out from said dwelling and is of solid wall construction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
161 words
A combination dwelling having two independent and joinable portions, said combination dwelling comprising: a stationary portion, being devoid of any plumbing facilities; said stationary portion comprising: a general living area; sleeping area; portal means for permitting ingress and egress to said stationary portion of said dwelling; a self-contained and portable housing portion of the type having a sleeping area, a general living area, a kitchen and a bathroom, said portable housing portion being removably positionable adjacent one of said portal means for connecting the portable housing portion to the stationary housing portion such that the kitchen and bathroom facilities of said portable housing unit may be utilized along with the non-plumbed facilities of said stationary housing portion to form a full-facilitied housing unit when the stationary and portable portions are joined; and means, stationarily mounted proximate said dwelling, for facilitating the movement of such portable trailer toward and away from said dwelling by supportably engaging such portable trailer through its tires.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
161 words
A combination dwelling having two independent and joinable portions, said combination dwelling comprising: a stationary portion, being devoid of any plumbing facilities; said stationary portion comprising: a general living area; sleeping area; portal means for permitting ingress and egress to said stationary portion of said dwelling; a self-contained and portable housing portion of the type having a sleeping area, a general living area, a kitchen and a bathroom, said portable housing portion being removably positionable adjacent one of said portal means for connecting the portable housing portion to the stationary housing portion such that the kitchen and bathroom facilities of said portable housing unit may be utilized along with the non-plumbed facilities of said stationary housing portion to form a full-facilitied housing unit when the stationary and portable portions are joined; and means, stationarily mounted proximate said dwelling, for facilitating the movement of such portable trailer toward and away from said dwelling by supportably engaging such portable trailer through its tires.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The dwelling according to claim 5 wherein said means for facilitating movement is a plurality of roller means adaptable to movably support such portable trailer through its tires.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The dwelling according to claim 5 wherein said means for joining the portable trailer with said dwelling is configured to expand out from said dwelling and is of solid wall construction.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
225 words
A combination dwelling having two independent and joinable portions, said combination dwelling comprising: a stationary portion, being devoid of any plumbing facilities; said stationary portion comprising: a general living area; sleeping area; portal means for permitting ingress and egress to said stationary portion of said dwelling; a self-contained and portable housing portion of the type having a sleeping area, a general living area, a kitchen and a bathroom, said portable housing portion being removably positionable adjacent one of said portal means for connecting the portable housing portion to the stationary housing portion such that the kitchen and bathroom facilities of said portable housing unit may be utilized along with the non-plumbed facilities of said stationary housing portion to form a full-facilitied housing unit when the stationary and portable portions are joined, said dwelling including electrical wiring therein, said electrical wiring emanating from a common outlet positioned on the exterior of said dwelling and a source of incoming electricity positioned outside said dwelling, said outlet and said source being connectable by suitable electrical wiring contained within such portable housing portion, such portable housing portion acting as an electrical safety switch between said outlet and said source; and means, stationarily mounted proximate said dwelling, for facilitating the movement of such portable trailer toward and away from said dwelling by supportably engaging such portable trailer through its tires.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
225 words
A combination dwelling having two independent and joinable portions, said combination dwelling comprising: a stationary portion, being devoid of any plumbing facilities; said stationary portion comprising: a general living area; sleeping area; portal means for permitting ingress and egress to said stationary portion of said dwelling; a self-contained and portable housing portion of the type having a sleeping area, a general living area, a kitchen and a bathroom, said portable housing portion being removably positionable adjacent one of said portal means for connecting the portable housing portion to the stationary housing portion such that the kitchen and bathroom facilities of said portable housing unit may be utilized along with the non-plumbed facilities of said stationary housing portion to form a full-facilitied housing unit when the stationary and portable portions are joined, said dwelling including electrical wiring therein, said electrical wiring emanating from a common outlet positioned on the exterior of said dwelling and a source of incoming electricity positioned outside said dwelling, said outlet and said source being connectable by suitable electrical wiring contained within such portable housing portion, such portable housing portion acting as an electrical safety switch between said outlet and said source; and means, stationarily mounted proximate said dwelling, for facilitating the movement of such portable trailer toward and away from said dwelling by supportably engaging such portable trailer through its tires.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
165 words
A housing arrangement comprising: a plurality of stationary housing units being devoid of any plumbing facilities; each of said stationary units comprising: a general living area; a sleeping area; portal means for permitting ingress and egress to said stationary housing units; a self-contained and portable housing portion of the variety including a sleeping area; a general living area; a kitchen and a bathroom, said portable housing unit being removably positionable adjacent one of said portal means for connecting said portable housing unit to a stationary housing unit such that the kitchen and bathroom facilities of said portable housing unit may be combined along with the non-plumbed facilities of each of said stationary housing units to form a full-facilitied housing unit when the stationary and portable housing units are joined; and means, formed as a portion of said stationary housing units, for facilitating movement of such portable trailer toward and away from each stationary housing units by supportably engaging said portable housing portion through its tires.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
165 words
A housing arrangement comprising: a plurality of stationary housing units being devoid of any plumbing facilities; each of said stationary units comprising: a general living area; a sleeping area; portal means for permitting ingress and egress to said stationary housing units; a self-contained and portable housing portion of the variety including a sleeping area; a general living area; a kitchen and a bathroom, said portable housing unit being removably positionable adjacent one of said portal means for connecting said portable housing unit to a stationary housing unit such that the kitchen and bathroom facilities of said portable housing unit may be combined along with the non-plumbed facilities of each of said stationary housing units to form a full-facilitied housing unit when the stationary and portable housing units are joined; and means, formed as a portion of said stationary housing units, for facilitating movement of such portable trailer toward and away from each stationary housing units by supportably engaging said portable housing portion through its tires.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
69 words
The dwelling according to claim 9 wherein said dwelling includes electrical wiring therein, said electrical wiring emanating from a common outlet positioned on the exterior of said dwelling and a source of incoming electricity positioned outside said dwelling, said outlet and said source being connectable by suitable electrical wiring contained within such portable trailer, such portable trailer acting as an electrical safety switch between said outlet and said source.
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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) | 1988-02-19 | 1988-08-20 | 1989-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-02-19 | 1992-08-20 | 1993-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-02-19 | 1996-08-20 | 1997-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |