US3995890A
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Convertible structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-07
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Granted: 1976-12-07
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Expires: 1995-07-07
Abstract
Abstract A structure having a movable roof formed in two sections which sections are pivotally secured to the side walls by hinge elements and to the front and rear walls by control arms, wherein the roof panels are pivotal from a closed, horizontal position to an open vertical position disposed alongside the side walls.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L. Fletcher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 12:55
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32; B60P3/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
A convertible structure comprising: a floor; a pair of spaced upstanding side walls secured to said floor; a front end wall secured to said floor and to said side walls; a pair of spaced rear end walls, each said rear end wall secured to said floor and to one of said side walls; a pair of roof panels movable from a closed position to an open position, said roof panels extending between said side walls in longitudinal edge to longitudinal edge position over said floor when disposed in said closed position and each roof panel vertically disposed adjacent its respective side wall when in said open condition; hinge means hingedly interconnected between each said roof panel and its respective side wall; and L-shaped control arms, each control arm having a base leg connected on one end to one end of a second leg with the free end of said base leg pivotally connected to one of said end panels and with the free end of said second leg pivotally connected to one of said roof panels adjacent thereto, and said second leg having a bend formed therein which is operable to seat on the upper edge of said side wall when said roof panel is disposed in said open position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
A convertible structure comprising: a floor; a pair of spaced upstanding side walls secured to said floor; a front end wall secured to said floor and to said side walls; a pair of spaced rear end walls, each said rear end wall secured to said floor and to one of said side walls; a pair of roof panels movable from a closed position to an open position, said roof panels extending between said side walls in longitudinal edge to longitudinal edge position over said floor when disposed in said closed position and each roof panel vertically disposed adjacent its respective side wall when in said open condition; hinge means hingedly interconnected between each said roof panel and its respective side wall; and L-shaped control arms, each control arm having a base leg connected on one end to one end of a second leg with the free end of said base leg pivotally connected to one of said end panels and with the free end of said second leg pivotally connected to one of said roof panels adjacent thereto, and said second leg having a bend formed therein which is operable to seat on the upper edge of said side wall when said roof panel is disposed in said open position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A convertible structure as defined in claim 1 and including at least one plate secured to each of said side walls and having said hinge one end hingedly connected thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A convertible structure as defined in claim 2 including a latch assembly secured to one of said roof panels and operatively connected to the other roof panel to lock said panels in said closed position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A convertible structure as defined in claim 3 including a sealing assembly secured to said roof panels to seal the joint formed therebetween when said roof panels are in said closed position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
57 words
A convertible structure as defined in claim 2 and including at least one power means mounted in said structure and operably secured to one of said control arms, wherein actuation of said power means causes said control arm to pivot about said pivot connection to said rear end wall thus opening and closing said respective roof panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A convertible structure as defined in claim 5 including a latch assembly secured to one of said roof panels and operatively connected to the other roof panel to lock said panels in closed position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A convertible structure as defined in claim 6 including a sealing assembly secured to said roof panels to seal the joint formed therebetween when said roof panels are in said closed 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) | 1979-12-07 | 1980-06-07 | 1980-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-12-07 | 1984-06-07 | 1984-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-12-07 | 1988-06-07 | 1988-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |