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US4993088A
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Portable bed assembly for motor vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-11-20
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Granted: 1991-02-19
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Expires: 2009-11-20
Abstract
Abstract A portable bed assembly for use on a pick up truck, camper, station wagon or other recreational vehicle includes an elongate framework having a width designed to fit between rear wheel wells on a motor vehicle, and a length which fits snugly within the vehicle when the rear thereof is closed. The portable bed is mounted on rollers which ride on rails mounted on the original deck or bed of the motor vehicle. The framework includes a pair of foldable leg assemblies with one mounted on each end of the portable bed assembly. A locking mechanism maintains the portable bed assembly in mounted position along the rails on the original motor vehicle bed or rear deck. When the locking mechanism is released and the rear of the motor vehicle is opened, or the tailgate is positioned horizontally, the portable bed assembly will roll outwardly of the back of the motor vehicle. The rearmost of the foldable leg assemblies may be unfolded to a vertical position when the portable bed is positioned partially out of the truck deck.
Inventors
- 👤 David Chudik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:59
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R5/00; B60R5/04; A; A47; A47C; A47C17/00; A47C17/64; A47C17/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
A free standing portable bed assembly for use with rear opening decked motor vehicles comprises: a pair of elongated rails adapted for being mounted in parallel spaced relation along the length of a motor vehicle deck on which said assembly is to be mounted, an elongated framework slidably mountable on said elongate rails including a plurality of roller means disposed in dual longitudinal file relation along the length of an underside of said framework for easing movement of said framework along said pair of elongate rails, selectably releasable means on one of said elongate rails and said elongate framework for stopping sliding movement therebetween, a pair of opposed folding leg assemblies mounted transversely across said framework, one assembly mounted adjacent each end of the underside of said framework, each assembly being foldable within a space substantially defined by the underside of said framework and the height of said roller means, each folding leg assembly including a pair of legs positioned in spaced relation transversely across said assembly, and including at least one means thereon for adjusting the length of said legs on said assembly, and a pair of frame rail guides adapted for being mounted on a motor vehicle tailgate on which said bed assembly is to be mounted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
209 words
A free standing portable bed assembly for use with rear opening decked motor vehicles comprises: a pair of elongated rails adapted for being mounted in parallel spaced relation along the length of a motor vehicle deck on which said assembly is to be mounted, an elongated framework slidably mountable on said elongate rails including a plurality of roller means disposed in dual longitudinal file relation along the length of an underside of said framework for easing movement of said framework along said pair of elongate rails, selectably releasable means on one of said elongate rails and said elongate framework for stopping sliding movement therebetween, a pair of opposed folding leg assemblies mounted transversely across said framework, one assembly mounted adjacent each end of the underside of said framework, each assembly being foldable within a space substantially defined by the underside of said framework and the height of said roller means, each folding leg assembly including a pair of legs positioned in spaced relation transversely across said assembly, and including at least one means thereon for adjusting the length of said legs on said assembly, and a pair of frame rail guides adapted for being mounted on a motor vehicle tailgate on which said bed assembly is to be mounted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
229 words
A free standing portable bed assembly for use with rear opening decked motor vehicles comprises: a pair of elongated rails adapted for being mounted in parallel spaced relation along the length of a motor vehicle deck on which said assembly is to be mounted, an elongated framework slidably mountable on said elongate rails including a plurality of roller means disposed in dual longitudinal file relation along the length of an underside of said framework for easing movement of said framework along said pair of elongate rails, selectably releasable means on one of said elongate rails and said elongate framework for stopping sliding movement therebetween, a pair of opposed folding leg assemblies mounted transversely across said framework, one assembly mounted adjacent each end of the underside of said framework, each assembly being foldable within a space substantially defined by the underside of said framework and the height of said roller means, each folding leg assembly including a pair of legs positioned in spaced relation transversely across said assembly, and including at least one means thereon for adjusting the length of said legs on said assembly, and threaded flanged nuts extending through said bed member for receiving bolts at the bottom thereof for mounting said roller means in connection with said framework, and for receiving bolts at the top thereof for mounting foreign objects on the top of said bed member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
229 words
A free standing portable bed assembly for use with rear opening decked motor vehicles comprises: a pair of elongated rails adapted for being mounted in parallel spaced relation along the length of a motor vehicle deck on which said assembly is to be mounted, an elongated framework slidably mountable on said elongate rails including a plurality of roller means disposed in dual longitudinal file relation along the length of an underside of said framework for easing movement of said framework along said pair of elongate rails, selectably releasable means on one of said elongate rails and said elongate framework for stopping sliding movement therebetween, a pair of opposed folding leg assemblies mounted transversely across said framework, one assembly mounted adjacent each end of the underside of said framework, each assembly being foldable within a space substantially defined by the underside of said framework and the height of said roller means, each folding leg assembly including a pair of legs positioned in spaced relation transversely across said assembly, and including at least one means thereon for adjusting the length of said legs on said assembly, and threaded flanged nuts extending through said bed member for receiving bolts at the bottom thereof for mounting said roller means in connection with said framework, and for receiving bolts at the top thereof for mounting foreign objects on the top of said bed member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
217 words
A free standing portable bed assembly for use with rear opening decked motor vehicles comprises: a pair of elongated rails adapted for being mounted in parallel spaced relation along the length of a motor vehicle deck on which said assembly is to be mounted, an elongated framework slidably mountable on said elongate rails including a plurality of roller means disposed in dual longitudinal file relation along the length of an underside of said framework for easing movement of said framework along said pair of elongate rails, selectably releasable means on one of said elongate rails and said elongate framework for stopping sliding movement therebetween, a pair of opposed folding leg assemblies mounted transversely across said framework, one assembly mounted adjacent each end of the underside of said framework, each assembly being foldable within a space substantially defined by the underside of said framework and the height of said roller means, each folding leg assembly including a pair of legs positioned in spaced relation transversely across said assembly, and including at least one means thereon for adjusting the length of said legs on said assembly, and each folding leg assembly includes a pair of caster wheel assemblies with each including cam means for substantially horizontally positioning each caster wheel when said folding leg assembly is in folded position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
217 words
A free standing portable bed assembly for use with rear opening decked motor vehicles comprises: a pair of elongated rails adapted for being mounted in parallel spaced relation along the length of a motor vehicle deck on which said assembly is to be mounted, an elongated framework slidably mountable on said elongate rails including a plurality of roller means disposed in dual longitudinal file relation along the length of an underside of said framework for easing movement of said framework along said pair of elongate rails, selectably releasable means on one of said elongate rails and said elongate framework for stopping sliding movement therebetween, a pair of opposed folding leg assemblies mounted transversely across said framework, one assembly mounted adjacent each end of the underside of said framework, each assembly being foldable within a space substantially defined by the underside of said framework and the height of said roller means, each folding leg assembly including a pair of legs positioned in spaced relation transversely across said assembly, and including at least one means thereon for adjusting the length of said legs on said assembly, and each folding leg assembly includes a pair of caster wheel assemblies with each including cam means for substantially horizontally positioning each caster wheel when said folding leg assembly is in folded position.
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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) | 1994-02-18 | 1994-08-20 | 1995-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-02-18 | 1998-08-20 | 1999-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-02-18 | 2002-08-20 | 2003-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |