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Mobile home anchor system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-02-17
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Granted: 1996-04-23
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Expires: 2014-02-17
Abstract
Abstract A device for anchoring a mobile home in position above the ground. The device comprises a bracket pair which can be mounted on an existing stanchion and mobile home without requiring modification of the stanchion or removal of the stanchion from position underneath the mobile home.
Inventors
- 👤 William L. Coulter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:51
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32; B60P3/36; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
In combination with a mobile building and an anchor apparatus for the mobile building, the mobile building including a body member rigidly supported on a frame member, the frame member having a flange member extending therefrom and spaced from the body member, the anchor apparatus including a frame having a top and a bottom anchored to the ground, a support member contacting the flange member, the support member having first and second side surfaces, and a neck interconnecting the frame and the support member, the improvements for preventing movement of the flange member off of the support member, said improvements comprising an adjustable bracket assembly including (a) a first bracket; (b) a second bracket spaced apart from said first bracket; and, (c) fastening means connecting said first and second brackets; said fastening means and brackets being shaped and dimensioned such that (i) said fastening means inwardly compresses each of said first and second brackets toward one another and against said neck and one of said first and second side surfaces, and (ii) said brackets prevent said flange member from moving off of said support member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
In combination with a mobile building and an anchor apparatus for the mobile building, the mobile building including a body member rigidly supported on a frame member, the frame member having a flange member extending therefrom and spaced from the body member, the anchor apparatus including a frame having a top and a bottom anchored to the ground, a support member contacting the flange member, the support member having first and second side surfaces, and a neck interconnecting the frame and the support member, the improvements for preventing movement of the flange member off of the support member, said improvements comprising an adjustable bracket assembly including (a) a first bracket; (b) a second bracket spaced apart from said first bracket; and, (c) fastening means connecting said first and second brackets; said fastening means and brackets being shaped and dimensioned such that (i) said fastening means inwardly compresses each of said first and second brackets toward one another and against said neck and one of said first and second side surfaces, and (ii) said brackets prevent said flange member from moving off of said support member.
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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) | 1999-04-23 | 1999-10-23 | 2000-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-04-23 | 2003-10-23 | 2004-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-04-23 | 2007-10-23 | 2008-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |