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US3753323A
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Skirting for mobile homes
Assignee: Denver Wood Products Co
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Filing: 1971-10-12
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Granted: 1973-08-21
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Expires: 1991-10-12
Abstract
Abstract A skirting system and components for enclosing an air space beneath mobile homes, trailers and similar structures. The system utilizes metal panels with insulation bonded thereto in position to provide exposed lip edges for cooperative use when erecting the system. The edges are lapped with adjacent panels or components of the structure to provide weathertight joints and continuus insulation. Corner pieces and anchor channels and plates are provided for adjustable positioning between a lower skirt edge and the ground support for the structure.
Inventors
- 👤 G Nesbitt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:19
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
243 words
A skirting system and components for use to provide an enclosure beneath mobile homes and similar structures which may have walls terminating at varying positions with respect to different on-site ground support conditions comprising multilayered panels each inclusive of a protective exterior layer and an inner layer of insulation material of regulated thickness providing a flat back surface engaged to said exterior layer, said panels being of height less than the expected distance between the structure walls and a normal ground support, and said insulation being relieved at a top and side edge of said panels to provide exposed lip edges for said exterior layer, means for attaching said exposed top lip edge to the structure walls, means for engaging an exposed side lip edge of said panels at a position past the terminal edge of the adjacent inner insulation material layer for holding adjacent panels together with the inner insulation layer of adjacent panels in conterminous relationship, an anchor plate element of channel section with upright flanges thereof being adaptable for close sliding and reciprocal engagement with the back surface of said inner layer and the outermost surface of said exterior layer for overlapping the lower edge of said panels and adjustably positionable with respect thereto, and means for engaging said anchor plate with an on-site ground support whereby said panels are maintained in enclosing position about the structure with said panel and anchor plate combination further providing overall height adjustment capabilities.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
243 words
A skirting system and components for use to provide an enclosure beneath mobile homes and similar structures which may have walls terminating at varying positions with respect to different on-site ground support conditions comprising multilayered panels each inclusive of a protective exterior layer and an inner layer of insulation material of regulated thickness providing a flat back surface engaged to said exterior layer, said panels being of height less than the expected distance between the structure walls and a normal ground support, and said insulation being relieved at a top and side edge of said panels to provide exposed lip edges for said exterior layer, means for attaching said exposed top lip edge to the structure walls, means for engaging an exposed side lip edge of said panels at a position past the terminal edge of the adjacent inner insulation material layer for holding adjacent panels together with the inner insulation layer of adjacent panels in conterminous relationship, an anchor plate element of channel section with upright flanges thereof being adaptable for close sliding and reciprocal engagement with the back surface of said inner layer and the outermost surface of said exterior layer for overlapping the lower edge of said panels and adjustably positionable with respect thereto, and means for engaging said anchor plate with an on-site ground support whereby said panels are maintained in enclosing position about the structure with said panel and anchor plate combination further providing overall height adjustment capabilities.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
Structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein the top lip edge of said panels is engaged to the structure walls in overlapping relationship whereby said inner insulation layer is in butting relationship with the structure walls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
Structure as set forth in claim 2 wherein said panels are disposed in aligned relationship with the inner insulation layers of separate panels likewise being in butting relationship.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
Structure as set forth in claim 2 and further comprising an angularly formed corner cover for engagement with the exterior layers of adjacent panels at a corner of said mobile structure for holding said exterior layers and the inner insulation layers, respectively, in oppositely oriented conterminous relationship.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
Structure as set forth in claim 1 and further comprising a double reverse bend type of lock seam disposed inwardly of the edge of a second panel at a position covering said insulation layer and wherein the side lip edge of the first panel is engaged by said lock seam whereby the insulation layers of adjacent panels are maintained in the stated conterminous relationship.
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) | 1976-08-20 | 1977-02-19 | 1977-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-20 | 1981-02-19 | 1981-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-20 | 1985-02-19 | 1985-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |