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US3797178A
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Vehicle shelter employing a dual operating selective hinge apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-12
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Granted: 1974-03-19
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Expires: 1993-02-12
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a portable vehicle shelter for snowmobiles and similar vehicles which comprises a cover member pivotally mounted on a frame assembly operated by means of a lever controlled assembly which can selectively form a hinge with first and second pin assemblies mounted on the frame to enable opening of said cover member from either a first or second side of said shelter.
Inventors
- 👤 J Mule
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:18
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H6/00; E04H6/02; E04H6/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/096; Y10T292/0961; Y10T292/0962; Y10T292/0967
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
224 words
A vehicle shelter comprising: a. a bottom frame assembly including side walls and front and back walls forming a relatively rectangular configuration for receiving a vehicle therein, b. a cover member defining a housing with an opened bottom end mounted on said frame and pivotable with respect to said frame in a first or second position about a first or second end of said frame, c. lever means slideably mounted to said cover member near said bottom opened end and extending towards said first and second end, said lever means including a first channel at one end closest to said first end and a second channel at said other end closet to said second end, d. a first and a second projection secured to said frame and respectively located near said first and second ends, and e. handle means coupled to said lever means for sliding said first channel about said first projection to pivot said cover member about said first end for said first position and to slide said second channel about said second projection in a second direction to pivot said cover member about said second end in said second position, to enable a user to guide a vehicle in said shelter in a first direction and out of said shelter in the same direction corresponding to said first and second positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
224 words
A vehicle shelter comprising: a. a bottom frame assembly including side walls and front and back walls forming a relatively rectangular configuration for receiving a vehicle therein, b. a cover member defining a housing with an opened bottom end mounted on said frame and pivotable with respect to said frame in a first or second position about a first or second end of said frame, c. lever means slideably mounted to said cover member near said bottom opened end and extending towards said first and second end, said lever means including a first channel at one end closest to said first end and a second channel at said other end closet to said second end, d. a first and a second projection secured to said frame and respectively located near said first and second ends, and e. handle means coupled to said lever means for sliding said first channel about said first projection to pivot said cover member about said first end for said first position and to slide said second channel about said second projection in a second direction to pivot said cover member about said second end in said second position, to enable a user to guide a vehicle in said shelter in a first direction and out of said shelter in the same direction corresponding to said first and second positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The vehicle shelter according to claim 1 wherein said cover member is fabricated from a hard plastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The vehicle shelter according to claim 1 wherein said handle means comprises a U shaped handle pivotably mounted to said cover member and having means at the outermost portion of the arms of said U for coupling to said lever means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The vehicle shelter according to claim 1 further comprising: a. first and second ramps each contiguous with said sides of said frame corresponding to said first and second positions to enable said vehicle to gain easy access to the area bounded by said frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The vehicle shelter according to claim 2 wherein said plastic is a clear, transparent plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
185 words
A shelter or garage apparatus comprising: a. a cover member having sidewalls, end walls and a top wall with an opened bottom end, b. a frame member, relatively congruent with said bottom opened end of said cover member, said frame member having a first projection at one side and a second projection at said other side, c. a lever member slideably mounted on said cover member, said lever having a first channel at a first extreme end and a second channel at a second extreme end for respectively coacting with and surrounding said first and second projections when said cover member is placed in conguency with said frame, and d. handle means coupled to said lever to slide the same in a first position to cause one of said channels to clear said associated projection and said other channel to form a hinge with said associated projection to allow said cover member to pivot at one of said sidewalls, and in a second position to allow said cover member to pivot at the opposite sidewall from said one to thereby provide a dual opening operation.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
185 words
A shelter or garage apparatus comprising: a. a cover member having sidewalls, end walls and a top wall with an opened bottom end, b. a frame member, relatively congruent with said bottom opened end of said cover member, said frame member having a first projection at one side and a second projection at said other side, c. a lever member slideably mounted on said cover member, said lever having a first channel at a first extreme end and a second channel at a second extreme end for respectively coacting with and surrounding said first and second projections when said cover member is placed in conguency with said frame, and d. handle means coupled to said lever to slide the same in a first position to cause one of said channels to clear said associated projection and said other channel to form a hinge with said associated projection to allow said cover member to pivot at one of said sidewalls, and in a second position to allow said cover member to pivot at the opposite sidewall from said one to thereby provide a dual opening operation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus according to claim 6 wherein said handle means comprises a U sHaped handle pivotably mounted to said cover member and having means at the outermost position of the arms of said U for coupling to said lever means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus according to claim 6 wherein said cover member is fabricated from a transparent plastic.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
52 words
The vehicle shelter according to claim 6 further comprising: a. first and second ramps each contiguous with said sides of said frame corresponding to said first and second positions to enable said vehicle to gain easy access to the shelter when said cover member is pivoted to one of said opened positions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
39 words
The vehicle shelter according to claim 6 wherein said frame member is of a relatively rectangular configuration having parallel side walls and parallel end wals and a surface within the area bounded by said walls for accommodating a vehicle.
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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) | 1977-03-18 | 1977-09-17 | 1978-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-18 | 1981-09-17 | 1982-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-18 | 1985-09-17 | 1986-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |