US4533151A
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Combination carrier, chair, and lounge/table
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-04-25
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Granted: 1985-08-06
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Expires: 2003-04-25
Abstract
Abstract A combination carrier, chair, and lounge/table assembly is disclosed formed from two frames having portions thereof that extend out of the planes of the frames. The frames are pivotable through 180° from a collapsed position to a fully opened position. The frames may be maintained in an intermediate approximately 120° spaced position by a strut joining the two frames. The strut is releasable with respect to one of the frames to serve as a pulling handle for the carrier, which includes wheels and skids.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L. Maitland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:31
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C1/00; A47C1/14; A47C1/143; B; B62; B62B; B62B1/00; B62B1/18; B62B1/20; B62B2202/00; B62B2202/52; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
232 words
A combination carrier, chair, and lounge/table assembly comprising a first frame that includes two parallel side pieces joined by a transverse cross piece that extends out of the plane defined by said two parallel side pieces, a second frame that includes a pair of parallel side members joined by a transverse cross member that extends out of the plane defined by said two parallel side members, said parallel side members being pivotally connected to said parallel side pieces to permit said first and second frames to lie in one position adjacent one another, with the transverse cross piece and transverse cross member extending in opposed directions, and to be pivoted approximately 180° to a second position in which said transverse cross piece and transverse cross member extend in the same direction, including an axle transversely spanning said side pieces at a location remote from said transverse cross piece and carrying a pair of wheels at the ends thereof, in which said transverse cross member and said axle are positioned adjacent each other in said one position of said first and second frames, including a pair of skids mounted adjacent said wheels to permit said assembly to be pulled along the ground on said skids and said wheels, said skids having end means that support the assembly in upright position in which said side pieces and side members are perpendicular to the ground.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
232 words
A combination carrier, chair, and lounge/table assembly comprising a first frame that includes two parallel side pieces joined by a transverse cross piece that extends out of the plane defined by said two parallel side pieces, a second frame that includes a pair of parallel side members joined by a transverse cross member that extends out of the plane defined by said two parallel side members, said parallel side members being pivotally connected to said parallel side pieces to permit said first and second frames to lie in one position adjacent one another, with the transverse cross piece and transverse cross member extending in opposed directions, and to be pivoted approximately 180° to a second position in which said transverse cross piece and transverse cross member extend in the same direction, including an axle transversely spanning said side pieces at a location remote from said transverse cross piece and carrying a pair of wheels at the ends thereof, in which said transverse cross member and said axle are positioned adjacent each other in said one position of said first and second frames, including a pair of skids mounted adjacent said wheels to permit said assembly to be pulled along the ground on said skids and said wheels, said skids having end means that support the assembly in upright position in which said side pieces and side members are perpendicular to the ground.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
An assembly as in claim 1, in which said skid end means protrude so that they extend into the ground while said transverse cross member rests upon the ground to balance said assembly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
208 words
A combination carrier, chair, and lounge/table assembly comprising a first frame that includes two parallel side pieces joined by a transverse cross piece that extends out of the plane defined by said two parallel side pieces, a second frame that includes a pair of parallel side members joined by a transverse cross member that extends out of the plane defined by said two parallel side members, said parallel side members being pivotally connected to said parallel side pieces to permit said first and second frames to lie in one position adjacent one another, with the transverse cross piece and transverse cross member extending in opposed directions, and to be pivoted approximately 180° to a second position in which said transverse cross piece and transverse cross member extend in the same direction, including a pulling handle/support strut pivotally coupled to said transverse cross piece and having a handle portion that may be grasped to pull the assembly over the ground, said handle portion being releasably joinable to said transverse cross member to serve as a support strut holding said transverse cross piece and transverse cross member in spaced relation so that said first and second frames are oriented at an angle of approximately 120° with respect to each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
208 words
A combination carrier, chair, and lounge/table assembly comprising a first frame that includes two parallel side pieces joined by a transverse cross piece that extends out of the plane defined by said two parallel side pieces, a second frame that includes a pair of parallel side members joined by a transverse cross member that extends out of the plane defined by said two parallel side members, said parallel side members being pivotally connected to said parallel side pieces to permit said first and second frames to lie in one position adjacent one another, with the transverse cross piece and transverse cross member extending in opposed directions, and to be pivoted approximately 180° to a second position in which said transverse cross piece and transverse cross member extend in the same direction, including a pulling handle/support strut pivotally coupled to said transverse cross piece and having a handle portion that may be grasped to pull the assembly over the ground, said handle portion being releasably joinable to said transverse cross member to serve as a support strut holding said transverse cross piece and transverse cross member in spaced relation so that said first and second frames are oriented at an angle of approximately 120° with respect to each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
An assembly as in claim 3, in which said transverse cross piece and transverse cross member are each defined by a generally U-shaped member joined at the open ends thereof to their respective side pieces and side members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
An assembly as in claim 3, including an axle transversely spanning said side pieces at a location remote from said transverse cross piece and carrying a pair of wheels at the ends thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
An assembly as in claim 5, in which said transverse cross member and said axle are positioned adjacent each other in said one position of said first and second frames.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
56 words
An assembly as in claim 6, including a pair of skids mounted adjacent said wheels to permit said assembly to be pulled along the ground on said skids rather than said wheels, said skids having ends that support the assembly in upright position in which said side pieces and side members are perpendicular to the ground.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
An assembly as in claim 7, in which said skid ends protrude so that they extend into the ground while said transverse cross member rests upon the ground to balance said assembly.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
An assembly as in claim 5, including a pair of skids mounted adjacent said wheels to permit said assembly to be pulled along the ground on said skids and said wheels.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
166 words
A combination carrier, chair, and lounge/table assembly comprising a first frame that includes two parallel side pieces joined at one end thereof by a transverse cross piece that extends out of the plane defined by said two parallel side pieces, a second frame that includes a pair of parallel side members joined at one end thereof by a transverse cross member that extends out of the plane defined by said two parallel side members, said parallel side member being pivotally connected to said parallel side pieces about an axis intermediate the ends of said first frame to permit said first and second frames to lie in one position adjacent one another, with the transverse cross piece and transverse cross member being on opposite sides of said axis and extending in opposed directions, and to be pivoted approximately 180° to a second position in which said transverse cross piece and transverse cross member are on the same side of said axis and extend in the same direction.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
166 words
A combination carrier, chair, and lounge/table assembly comprising a first frame that includes two parallel side pieces joined at one end thereof by a transverse cross piece that extends out of the plane defined by said two parallel side pieces, a second frame that includes a pair of parallel side members joined at one end thereof by a transverse cross member that extends out of the plane defined by said two parallel side members, said parallel side member being pivotally connected to said parallel side pieces about an axis intermediate the ends of said first frame to permit said first and second frames to lie in one position adjacent one another, with the transverse cross piece and transverse cross member being on opposite sides of said axis and extending in opposed directions, and to be pivoted approximately 180° to a second position in which said transverse cross piece and transverse cross member are on the same side of said axis and extend in the same direction.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
38 words
An assembly as in claim 10, in which said transverse cross piece and transverse cross member are each defined by a generally U-shaped member joined at the open ends thereof to their respective side pieces and side members.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
83 words
An assembly as in claim 10, including a pulling handle/support strut pivotally coupled to said transverse cross piece and having a handle portion that may be grasped to pull the assembly over the ground, said handle portion being releasably joinable to said transverse cross member to serve as a support strut holding said transverse cross piece and transverse cross member in spaced relation so that said first and second frames are oriented at an angle of approximately 120° with respect to each other.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
44 words
An assembly as in claim 10, and including an axle transversely spanning said side pieces at an end of said first frame opposite from said one end thereof that includes said transverse cross piece and carrying a pair of wheels at the ends thereof.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
31 words
An assembly as in claim 13, including a pair of skids mounted adjacent said wheels to permit said assembly to be pulled along the ground on said skids and said wheels.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
30 words
An assembly as in claim 13, in which said transverse cross member and said axle are positioned adjacent each other in said one position of said first and second frames.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
55 words
An assembly as in claim 15, including a pair of skids mounted adjacent said wheels to permit said assembly to be pulled along the ground on said skids and said wheels, said skids having ends that support the assembly in upright position in which said side pieces and side members are perpendicular to the ground.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
32 words
An assembly as in claim 16, in which said skid ends protrude so that they extend into the ground while said transverse cross member rests upon the ground to balance said assembly.
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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) | 1988-08-05 | 1989-02-04 | 1989-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-08-05 | 1993-02-04 | 1993-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-08-05 | 1997-02-04 | 1997-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |