US3664082A
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Method of placing a mobile home on a foundation
Assignee: Jenn Air Corp
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Filing: 1970-12-15
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Granted: 1972-05-23
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Expires: 1990-12-15
Abstract
Abstract A method of positioning and lowering a mobile home body onto a prepared foundation and pad in semi-permanent location.
Inventors
- 👤 James F Zintel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:33
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04G; E04G21/00; E04G21/14; B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32; B60P3/36; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/343; E04B1/34336; E04B1/34352; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A method of placing a mobile home on a prepared foundation comprising: preparing a foundation for receiving a mobile home thereon, providing a trench at least partially across the foundation and to one side thereof for receiving a jack therein, moving a mobile home on wheels into position over the foundation, raising the mobile home with the jack for removal of the wheels and lowering it onto the foundation, removing the jack through the trench to one side of the foundation.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
81 words
A method of placing a mobile home on a prepared foundation comprising: preparing a foundation for receiving a mobile home thereon, providing a trench at least partially across the foundation and to one side thereof for receiving a jack therein, moving a mobile home on wheels into position over the foundation, raising the mobile home with the jack for removal of the wheels and lowering it onto the foundation, removing the jack through the trench to one side of the foundation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The claimed subject matter of claim 1 wherein the mobile home is moved into position over the foundation with its wheels tracking longitudinal guide means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The claimed subject matter of claim 2 further defined by the step of pivoting the mobile home on the jack for alignment with the foundation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The claimed subject matter of claim 1 further defined by providing the trench transversely of the entire width of the foundation and to either side thereof.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
157 words
A method of placing a mobile home on a prepared foundation comprising: preparing a foundation comprising two rows of spaced apart piers projecting above an elongated pad over which the mobile home is to be located, providing a trench at least partially across the longitudinal extent of the pad for receiving a jack therein with said trench extending laterally to one side of the pad for allowing removal of the jack, after the mobile home is placed on the piers, locating longitudinal guide means parallel to and outside the rows of piers for guiding wheels of a mobile home, moving a mobile home into position over the foundation with its wheels tracking the longitudinal guide means, activating the jack for at least partially raising the mobile home and removing the wheels from thereunder, lowering the mobile home onto the piers and removing the jack from thereunder through the trench which extends to one side of the foundation.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
157 words
A method of placing a mobile home on a prepared foundation comprising: preparing a foundation comprising two rows of spaced apart piers projecting above an elongated pad over which the mobile home is to be located, providing a trench at least partially across the longitudinal extent of the pad for receiving a jack therein with said trench extending laterally to one side of the pad for allowing removal of the jack, after the mobile home is placed on the piers, locating longitudinal guide means parallel to and outside the rows of piers for guiding wheels of a mobile home, moving a mobile home into position over the foundation with its wheels tracking the longitudinal guide means, activating the jack for at least partially raising the mobile home and removing the wheels from thereunder, lowering the mobile home onto the piers and removing the jack from thereunder through the trench which extends to one side of the foundation.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The claimed subject matter of claim 5 wherein the trench is extended entirely across the pad from one side to the other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The claimed subject matter of claim 5 further defined by the step of pivoting the mobile home on the jack for minute alignment with respect to the foundation piers.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-05-23 | 1975-11-22 | 1976-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-23 | 1979-11-22 | 1980-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-23 | 1983-11-22 | 1984-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |