Supported On A Trailer-type Vehicle Unit Patents (Class 296/168)
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Patent number: 12012747Abstract: A perimeter barrier for a building structure includes a panel and a j-track coupled to a bottom of the panel. A top track and a z-vent are coupled to the building structure such that the top track and z-vent secure an upper portion of the panel. A top h-track is coupled to the panel and top track, and a bottom h-track is mounted to the panel and the j-track. In addition, a door is installed in the top h-track and the bottom h-track to provide access through the perimeter barrier to a space beneath the building structure. In addition, a kit for such types of components is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2023Date of Patent: June 18, 2024Assignee: STRONG SKIRT LLCInventor: Christopher Milligan
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Patent number: 11896862Abstract: A system is provided for emergency egress training. The system includes a training building including a first story simulating a basement of a second building and a second story simulating a first story of the second building. The system further includes a platform defining an opening and including a base configured to mount the platform on a ground surface. The system also includes an egress well operatively connected to the platform at the opening such that a base of the egress well is positioned above the ground surface and wherein the egress well is further operatively connected to the first story of the training building. An emergency egress training method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2020Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Inventor: Glen Dauman
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Patent number: 11813994Abstract: This utility model integrates into the standard structure of a teardrop mini camper, a folding front door that generates a bathroom module. Usually in these vehicles, a rear door is used for the kitchen space, so the mini camper described herein incorporates a door of similar characteristics in its front part, where the drawbar is placed.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Inventors: José Ignacio Blanco Schierling, Noelia Fernandez Naida
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Patent number: 11807152Abstract: A work area is provided and includes a substantially horizontal work surface that can be translocated between a first location and a second location. The work area includes one or more tracks along which the work area can be moved between a first and a second location and the work surface remains slidably connected and substantially horizontal during translocation between a first location and second location. The first location may include a floor above which the work surface is situated when the work area is located in the first location and the second location may include a base above which the work surface is situated when it is in the second location. The floor and the base are not level with each other and when the work surface is located in the first location, its height above the floor is substantially the same as its height above the base when it is in the second location.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: SylvanSport, LLCInventors: Gregory Kyle Mundt, Thomas Dempsey, Thomas Reeder
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Patent number: 11781312Abstract: A floor assembly of a modular home includes a frame including a plurality of floor joists, at least one upper plate coupled to a top of the frame, a skid plate coupled to a bottom of the frame, the skid plate including a circular opening, and a pin socket including a cylindrical pipe section positioned around the circular opening. The pin socket is configured to receive a rotation pin and configured to cause the rotation of the floor assembly about the rotation pin when a force is applied to the floor assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Modology Design GroupInventor: Mark D. Hall
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Patent number: 11597310Abstract: Systems and method of forming a structure from a trailer body are disclosed herein. An example structure can be formed from a portion/section of a trailer, such as a semi-truck, or dry-van, trailer. The trailer has a unibody construction allowing the section(s) cut/formed therefrom to be self-supporting. The self-supporting sections can be enclosed on one or more open ends, i.e. the ends formed by cutting or sectioning the trailer, to enclose the section. The enclosed section can then be outfitted/equipped, as needed, to form the complete structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: AFFORDABLE FOOD CART RENTALS LLCInventors: James R. Greenfield, Samuel Lauderdale
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Patent number: 11345271Abstract: A camper system. The camper system may include a kitchen system having a frame configured to move between an indoor position to an outdoor position and guide rails and slides that are slidably connected to one another and coupled to the frame in order to facilitate the transition of the frame from the indoor position to the outdoor position. The camper system may include an adjustable lounge system having a table configured to extend partially outside a window and a lounge with a substantially vertical back hingedly connected to a horizontal seat configured to move between a vertical position and a horizontal position wherein the back is the same height as the seat. The lounge may be moved forward and backward within the camper.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: SylvanSport, LLCInventors: Gregory Kyle Mundt, Thomas Dempsey, Thomas Reeder
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Patent number: 11142142Abstract: There is disclosed a service trailer which may be quickly deployed to a site to provide potable water, electricity, lighting and a storage of grey water.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2020Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Rapid Deployment, Inc.Inventor: Bruce R. Wagner, Sr.
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Patent number: 10759357Abstract: There is disclosed a service trailer which may be quickly deployed to a site to provide potable water, electricity, lighting and a storage of grey water.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Rapid Deployment, Inc.Inventor: Bruce R. Wagner, Sr.
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Patent number: 10568297Abstract: A livestock living quarter for a transport trailer, such as a livestock trailer, provides livestock stalls and mangers inside the trailer. The living quarter includes at least one stall for a livestock animal, the stall defined by a chest wall, an interior wall, and a front wall set parallel to the interior wall. A second stall may be provided, with the interior wall of the first stall providing a divider wall between the first and second stalls, and acting as a front wall of the second stall. The stall divider may be pivotable to allow for entry of a livestock animal into the stall. A manger is disposed in front of the stall for storage of feed that is accessible to the livestock animal in the stall. Optionally, a water trough is accessible at the manger, and other spaces may provide living quarters or facilities for an operator.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2019Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: The Kingstar CompanyInventors: Marcus Niemela, Charles Hallstrom
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Patent number: 10549675Abstract: The present invention comprises a self-contained mobile living space that mimics the amenities of an entire residential property in order to affordably house individuals, particularly in urban environments. All living necessities are fused into one micro-living platform, independent of access to existing structures, land space, electricity, or sewage hookups, allowing landowners to rent out space with limited effort. The wheeled foundation allows the assembly to circumvent some of the existing urban building codes. In preferred embodiments, the various elements are configured in such a way that separate areas for sleeping, leisure, bathing, cooking, and gardening can be had atop a single compact space, with the use of exterior space maximized to heighten the sense of spatial availability for the occupant.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2018Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Inventor: Matt T K Devine
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Patent number: 10343580Abstract: A device for movably mounting a storage container in relation to the storage bed of a pickup truck. The device includes a container support frame with a mounting member configured to be fixedly secured in relation to the pickup truck storage bed, and a lift arm having a first end coupled to the container support frame for pivotal movement about a first pivot axis and a second end configured to be coupled to the storage container for pivotal movement about a second pivot axis. The second end of the lift arm is movable along an arcuate path about the first pivot axis between a stowed position in which the storage container is disposed between the side rails and an extended position in which the storage container is disposed above a side rail. The storage container is pivotable about the second pivot axis to maintain an upright orientation in the stowed and extended positions, providing a variety of convenient access and storage options.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Inventor: Joel Gordon
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Patent number: 10029600Abstract: An improved slide out for food trucks, recreational vehicles, buses, and trailers is described in which the slide out that extends from below to above the top of the vehicle's wheels.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Inventor: Susan Nash
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Patent number: 9940850Abstract: An interactive fire safety education kit includes a frame having a first section, a second section conjoined to the first section, and a third section conjoined to the second section. A first fire-simulating mechanism is rotatably coupled to the first section, a second fire-simulating mechanism adjustably coupled to the second section, and a third fire-simulating mechanism rotatably coupled to the third section. A flag and an associated mechanism are provided wherein the mechanism is capable of reciprocating the flag along a vertical path located adjacent to the third section as the third fire-simulating mechanism rotates in opposing rotational directions. A user interface is provided wherein the user interface is capable of generating an output that causes selective rotational displacement of the first fire-simulating mechanism, selective linear displacement of the second fire-simulating mechanism, and selective rotational displacement of the third fire-simulating mechanism, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2016Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Inventor: Christopher Oliva
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Patent number: 9796431Abstract: An aerodynamic trailer including first and second side panels, the side panels each having a trapezoidal channel running along a substantial length thereof; an arcuate front panel extending substantially between front edges of the side panels; a top positioned above the front panel and the side panels, the top having a rearwardly sloping front section and two oppositely positioned outer fins running along outward portions thereof and a center fin running along a center thereof; a door positioned at rear edges of the side panels and the top; and at least one axle supporting at least two wheels. Other features of the trailer create aerodynamic benefits.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2016Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Inventor: Peter Elbert Brock
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Patent number: 9446702Abstract: An improved slide out for food trucks, recreational vehicles, buses, and trailers is described in which the slide out that extends from below to above the top of the vehicle's wheels.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2014Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Inventor: Susan Nash
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Publication number: 20150102631Abstract: A mobile or transportable body that can be moved or transported by motive power, the body having a floor, front and rear ends, opposing side walls and a roof; wherein the floor and each side wall are each formed from at least one panel; the floor has opposing side edges, each side edge having an edge profile defining a plurality of laterally extending projections; each side wall has an upper edge and a lower edge and each side wall lower edge has a plurality of spaced projection receiving sections located towards the lower edge, the floor side edge projections are received within the projection receiving sections of the side walls so as to engage the side walls with the floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventor: Benjamin John Maclean
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Patent number: 8851521Abstract: A travel trailer configured to be coupled to and towed by a vehicle is provided. The travel trailer has a compartment that is attached to a chassis which includes a front end and a rear end. A plurality of wheels are attached to the chassis adjacent the rear end, and a hitch assembly is attached to the chassis adjacent the front end. The compartment at the front end of the chassis forms first and second corners. A recess, directed inwardly toward the interior of the compartment, is located at each corner of the compartment. Cavities formed by each recess may receive a portion of the vehicle while the vehicle is engaged in a turn.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2013Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLCInventors: John M. Rhymer, Scott J. Tuttle
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Patent number: 8746778Abstract: A travel trailer is provided. The travel trailer may include a camping pod that contains tent fabric. The travel trailer may also have a telescoping member that is configured for raising and lowering the camping pod.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Sylvansport, LLCInventors: Thomas M Dempsey, Gregory K Mundt, Thomas W Reeder
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Patent number: 8744633Abstract: A liquid mixing station controlled by a computer to dispense predetermined amounts of liquid inputs based on parameters provided by an operator or program. Specifically, the invention is designed to accurately mix liquids and has an inner frame associated with a recipient tank, and an outer frame associated with the inner tank by load bars connected to the computer. The load bars signal the computer regarding weight change on the inner frame. Associated with the outer frame are minor input containers, each in fluid communication with a unique conduit and means to convey the fluid controlled by the computer. The parameters are used by a selected program and the CPU to provide appropriate ratio, sequence, and isolation of inputs. The station includes means for full removal and mix of all contents in a container, full removal of all contents from the recipient, and full clean-out of main conduit.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2010Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Agtelligent, LLC.Inventors: Doug Applegate, Luke Applegate, Brent Applegate
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Patent number: 8590917Abstract: A fifth-wheel trailer having a forward section comprising an adjustable-height floor. The floor being capable of moving up to a raised position to provide sufficient clearance for a towing vehicle to attach to the trailer for towing. The floor also being capable of moving down to a lowered position to provide a trailer with an approximately even floor and a full-height ceiling throughout. The present adjustable-height floor does not interfere with the structural stability of the trailer's main frame including its pin box.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2012Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Inventor: Garry W. Lee
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Patent number: 8505974Abstract: A travel trailer configured to be coupled to and towed by a vehicle is provided. The travel trailer has a compartment that is attached to a chassis which includes a front end and a rear end. A plurality of wheels are attached to the chassis adjacent the rear end, and a hitch assembly is attached to the chassis adjacent the front end. The compartment at the front end of the chassis forms first and second corners. A recess, directed inwardly toward the interior of the compartment, is located at each corner of the compartment. Cavities formed by each recess may receive a portion of the vehicle while the vehicle is engaged in a turn.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2012Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLCInventors: John M. Rhymer, Douglas M. Lantz, Scott J. Tuttle
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Patent number: 8504211Abstract: An input dispenser/recorder controlled by a computer to dispense a predetermined amount of input or mixture of inputs based on parameters provided by an operator. Specifically, the invention has an inner frame and outer frame associated by load bars connected to the computer. The load bars signal the computer regarding weight change on the inner frame. Associated with the inner frame is at least one major input container having an opening over a conveyor and a valve therebetween controlled by the computer. Associated with the outer frame are minor input containers, each in fluid communication with the conveyor and a flow meter controlled by the computer. The conveyor may be a flighted auger, a belt, or pump and conduit and is also controlled by the computer. The parameters provided by the operator are used by a selected program and the CPU to control the amount and ratio of inputs, speed of conveyor, and mixture thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2006Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventors: Doug Applegate, Luke Applegate, Brent Applegate
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Publication number: 20130127125Abstract: A micro weight enclosure when fully loaded with gear and equipment is capable of being towed by vehicles with gross tow weight ratings of less than 1000 lbs. This enclosure does not utilize a traditional chassis, rather uses common manufacturing of panel assemblies mechanically attached together forming the basic structural elements required for strength at minimal weight and reduced wind drag. The enclosure, being ergonomically optimized, allows enough space to stand in one location, but sit, recline, or lay prone in a most comfortable fashion, and to attend to human hygiene and related activity in a secure protected environment. The independent suspension couples directly to the enclosure lowers the vehicle, reducing wind drag, allowing enclosure leveling, improves ingress, egress, and overall occupant comfort. The enclosure being acceptable for day travel; surfing or partying in urban and rural environments as example, or extended travel; road trips or camping as example.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventor: Christopher Muller
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Patent number: 8366177Abstract: The present invention relates to a unique multi-purpose towed trailer unit having an aerodynamic streamlined configuration which results in less drag on the towing vehicle-trailer combination compared with drag resulting from the use of a bluff body trailer and a towing vehicle. At rest, the trailer is used in combination with a collapsible self-supporting deployable shelter which is stored in the interior of the trailer.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: DHS Systems LLCInventor: A. Jon Prusmack
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Patent number: 8360506Abstract: A travel trailer has a trailer body, including a front cap. The cap defines a recess in the front portion thereof. A recess cover is pivotally secured to said front cap for covering said recess. The cover is movable between a closed position, in which said recess is covered, and an open position, in which said recess is accessible. One or more liquid propane tanks are provided in the recess. The liquid propane tanks are covered when the recess cover is in the closed position and accessible when said recess cover is in the open position.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Thor Tech, Inc.Inventors: Mark Allen Bullock, Jeffrey Mark Snyder, Eric John Johanson
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Patent number: 8317254Abstract: A trailer that has doors and openings to hold and transport items, and can convert to a flatbed trailer with a trunk door, a flatbed front, and flatbed sides.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2009Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Inventor: Linda Scott-Greavu
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Publication number: 20120248818Abstract: A mobile shelter system having a transport configuration and a deployed configuration. The mobile shelter system includes an enclosed bumper-pull trailer, and a plurality of functional components, for use in the deployed configuration, including an expandable shelter configured for storage in the trailer in a collapsed state. In the transport configuration, all of the functional components are secured to the trailer, and, in the deployed configuration, the shelter is in an expanded state and is at least partially disposed on a ramp of the trailer to form a series of rooms including respective operational interior spaces of the shelter and the trailer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: Rick Cochran, Mark Munroe, Diane Montminy, Justin White, Kenneth Ling
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Patent number: 8220854Abstract: Methods and apparatus for advertising, promoting, marketing and/or selling products and services. The inventions include a mobile vehicle for advertising, promotion, marketing and sales of products and services, wherein the vehicle is self-propelled and self-contained for transport to, and operation in, any locale. A showroom affixed to or carried by or in the moving vehicle, the vehicle acting as a moving showroom, mobile kiosk, or mobile store. Preferably, the showroom has side panels on three sides which can be raised, removed or retracted to allow customers to view the products within the showroom. Further preferably, the panels have advertising on both of their sides, providing billboards that are visible on all of the sides of the vehicle, such that three hundred and sixty degrees of billboard signage are present to promote particular products and services. Those products and services can include electronics and electrical devices, mechanical products, consumer products, and other objects.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2011Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Bobcar Media LLCInventors: Benjamin Cohen, David Hazan
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Patent number: 8196988Abstract: A portable multi-functional sleeping system comprising a sleeping platform for one (1) to two (2) people for use while camping or performing a similar activity is herein disclosed. The sleeping system is provided with a trailer for movement or for towing behind a smaller vehicle or motorcycle. A lid folds open and exposes a mattress capable of holding up to two (2) people. The lower portion of the system provides three (3) storage compartments. A first compartment is provided with insulated sidewalls to serve as a cooler to keep food cool. A second compartment is for general storage for clothing and similar items. A third compartment is provided with collapsible poles and hooks for attaching a shower curtain and water bag thereto shower. A cooking grill section is also provided on the back portion of the system that folds up for compact storage.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2010Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Inventor: Roxann Malleck
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Publication number: 20120126571Abstract: A travel trailer has a trailer body, including a front cap. The cap defines a recess in the front portion thereof. A recess cover is pivotally secured to said front cap for covering said recess. The cover is movable between a closed position, in which said recess is covered, and an open position, in which said recess is accessible. One or more liquid propane tanks are provided in the recess. The liquid propane tanks are covered when the recess cover is in the closed position and accessible when said recess cover is in the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: THOR TECH, INC.Inventors: Mark Allen Bullock, Jeffrey Mark Snyder, Eric John Johanson
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Patent number: 8167329Abstract: A fifth-wheel trailer having a forward section comprising an adjustable-height floor. The floor being capable of moving up to a raised position to provide sufficient clearance for a towing vehicle to attach to the trailer for towing. The floor also being capable of moving down to a lowered position to provide a trailer with an approximately even floor and a full-height ceiling throughout. The present adjustable-height floor does not interfere with the structural stability of the trailer's main frame including its pin box.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2010Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Inventor: Garry Wayne Lee
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Patent number: 8162352Abstract: A travel trailer configured to be coupled to and towed by a vehicle is provided. The travel trailer has a compartment that is attached to a chassis which includes a front end and a rear end. A plurality of wheels are attached to the chassis adjacent the rear end, and a hitch assembly is attached to the chassis adjacent the front end. The compartment at the front end of the chassis forms first and second corners. A recess, directed inwardly toward the interior of the compartment, is located at each corner of the compartment. Cavities formed by each recess may receive a portion of the vehicle while the vehicle is engaged in a turn.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2010Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLCInventors: John M. Rhymer, Douglas M. Lantz, Scott J. Tuttle
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Patent number: 8082698Abstract: A light weight modular enclosure that may be easily assembled by a user and mounted on a utility trailer or pickup truck includes a plurality of modular foam-encapsulated side panel assemblies and two foam-encapsulated corner panel assemblies arranged in adjacent positions in U-shaped anchor channels secured along three edges of a rectangular floorboard to form a front wall and two side walls of the modular enclosure. The side panel and corner panel assemblies each include a plurality of molded key pins and key sockets that are positioned for mating engagement to secure the panel assemblies in strict alignment when adjacently positioned in the anchor channels. A door frame assembly fits into the open rear end of the modular enclosure. A pop-up canopy assembly is installed over the top of the modular enclosure to provide additional head room during use.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2010Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Inventor: Lawrence V. Drake
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Publication number: 20110278877Abstract: Various exemplary embodiments of a carriage-type cabin are disclosed. One exemplary embodiment may include a chassis having wheels to allow movement, a hitch disposed in a rear side of the chassis to enable attachment to another vehicle, a floor plate disposed on the chassis, a cabin body disposed on the floor plate and forming an interior space therein where the cabin body includes an entry door and a window, and a staircase disposed in a front side of the chassis and configured to guide a user to conveniently ingress and egress through the entry door. The cabin body may include an internal frame disposed on the floor plate and forming a basic frame and an external frame disposed above the inner frame. The internal frame and the external frame may be spaced apart from each other so as to form an air passageway therebetween for allowing air to flow naturally.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventor: Sung Jin KIM
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Publication number: 20110266830Abstract: A slide-out or retractable room for a mobile living quarters, such as a recreational vehicle, is provided with actuating assemblies mounted on opposite side walls of the slide-out room and the adjacent wall of the main living area. The actuating assemblies include a pair of parallel gear racks mounted on the side wall, which are engaged by pinions rotated by torque shafts mounted on the main living quarters. Each torque shaft is rotated by a separate motor. A roller engages a bearing surface on the lower portion of the gear racks. Accordingly, the slide-out room is extended and retracted by rotating the torque shafts to cause the gear racks and the attached slide-out room to extend and retract. The weight of the slide-out room is supported by the rollers, thereby supporting the slide-out room off of the floor of the main living quarters as it extends and retracts. A synchronizing control operates the motors.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: LIPPERT COMPONENTS MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventors: Michael A. Schwindaman, Thomas J. Rogers, Michael W. Howard
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Patent number: 7967338Abstract: The trailer chassis includes a plurality of frame members forming a substantially rectangular box frame. The rectangular box frame includes a central, elongate main sub-frame integral with a pair of spaced outboard frame rail sections where wheel wells are formed. The central main sub-frame is devoid of cross members to provide unhindered storage space. Select sections of the rectangular box frame are covered with rigid plating to strengthen the torsional rigidity of the trailer chassis. The front section of the rectangular box frame includes a raised platform with a hitch frame integral thereto for installing a hitch. The trailer chassis is detachably mounted to the trailer in order to permit separate shipment of the trailer chassis in a shipping container.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2010Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Inventor: Russell L Anderson
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Patent number: 7942465Abstract: This invention involves an intensive system including a solar photovoltaic mobile power module. The system is set in a shell serving as a whole recreation vehicle (RV), which contains some auto body parts such as a chassis, wheels, a traction frame etc. The front-end face of the RV entirely installed with BIPV solar power glass curtain wall plates is 66-degree angle with the chassis. In addition, the front and rear parts of the RV are equipped with solar panels. The middle part of the RV has windows, while guardrails and a maintenance-ladder are also available in the rear. In the RV, there are facilities such as a bookshelf, a double bed, a bathtub, a toilet seat, a refrigerator, sofas, a desk, a vegetables pool, a console, a wardrobe, a door and a platform.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2009Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Inventor: Sylvan Jefferson
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Patent number: 7938427Abstract: A fifth wheel trailer of the type designed to be towed with a towing vehicle having a vehicle hitch assembly includes a trailer body having an elevated front portion, and a mounting arrangement extending downward from beneath the front portion. The front portion of the trailer body has a generally convex forward surface. The trailer further includes a trailer chassis supporting the trailer body. The trailer chassis includes a forward portion supporting the front portion of the trailer body. The forward portion of the trailer chassis has a pair of side frame beams that extend along the sides of the trailer chassis. The forward portion of the trailer chassis includes a curved forward edge beam that is joined to the forward ends of the pair of side frame beams. The curved forward edge beam generally matches the curve of the front portion of the trailer body and provides support for the trailer body.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2008Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Thor Tech, Inc.Inventor: Barry Wade Ousley
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Patent number: 7878545Abstract: A travel trailer configured to be coupled to and towed by a vehicle is provided. The travel trailer has a compartment that is attached to a chassis which includes a front end and a rear end. A plurality of wheels are attached to the chassis adjacent the rear end, and a hitch assembly is attached to the chassis adjacent the front end. The compartment at the front end of the chassis forms first and second corners. A recess, directed inwardly toward the interior of the compartment, is located at each corner of the compartment. Cavities formed by each recess may receive a portion of the vehicle while the vehicle is engaged in a turn.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2008Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLCInventors: John Mitchell Rhymer, Douglas M. Lantz, Scott J. Tuttle
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Patent number: 7806463Abstract: A travel trailer having exterior unitary lower and upper shells, an interior lower shell defining a pre-molded floor and side walls with a seating area, a cabinet for refrigerator and stove top, an opposing bench, a bathroom sink, and defining an aisle centrally therebetween; a shower pan attached to a side wall; an interior upper shell defining a pre-molded ceiling, side walls, and storage areas; a wall defining a door to a bathroom portion; and a wheeled chassis connected to the exterior lower shell with an extending tongue for attaching to a trailer hitch of a motor.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2008Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Precision Polymers, LLCInventors: James Oliver, Daniel Oliver, Scott Oliver
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Patent number: 7794001Abstract: A mobile medical facility capable of treating a plurality of patients and being transported over the roadways without requiring extensive transporting means. In general the mobile medical facility includes a trailer. The trailer defines a floor area and has at least a first and second configuration. In the first configuration, the floor area is reduced to allow for transporting of the trailer over the public highways. In the second configuration, the floor area of the trailer is expanded and large enough to support a plurality of beds for treating patients. In some embodiments, the floor area in the second configuration may be at least twice as large as the floor area in the first configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2005Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority d/b/a Carolinas Medical CenterInventors: Thomas H. Blackwell, Kevin T. Staley
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Publication number: 20100133873Abstract: A movable hunting blind is provided that includes a chassis with first and second axle assemblies in a tandem configuration where the first axle assembly includes steerable wheels, a coupling member extending between and pivotably connected to the first and second axle assemblies, a tongue member removably connected to and extending forwardly of the first axle assembly where the tongue member is configured for connection to a towing vehicle, a pair of transverse beams connected to proximate ends of the first and second axle assemblies, an enclosure supportably connected to the transverse beams by a plurality of brackets where each of the brackets is configured to permit some flexing movement between the transverse beams and the enclosure during transport, where the dimensions of the beams are sufficient to provide clearance between the bottom of the enclosure and the wheels of the axle assemblies, and where a wall of the enclosure includes a door configured for use in a first position as an entrance ramp andType: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2008Publication date: June 3, 2010Inventor: Dwain CARLTON
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Patent number: 7681941Abstract: A camper trailer or caravan (10) includes a chassis (12) adapted to be attached to, and towed behind a motor vehicle (11). A housing (21) is mounted on the chassis (12) and defines a main chamber including a peripheral wall. The chassis (12) is short in length and about the same width as the towing vehicle (11) with the wheels (19) located adjacent the rear end of the chassis (12), and the housing (21) is adapted be opened such that panels (41) folded inside the housing when in the closed configuration are adapted to form annex chambers (42, 43) when in the open configuration when the camper trailer (10) is being used for camping and the like. A sleeping chamber (23) associated with the main chamber extends outside the peripheral walls of said camper trailer when required. Preferably there is a kitchen chamber and a bedding chamber within the housing of the camper trailer.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2007Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Inventors: Paul M. Freeman, Philip G. Fisher
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Patent number: 7654609Abstract: A motorcycle trailer includes a base having an upper surface and a lower surface. The base is configured to receive a payload on the upper surface and further configured to support the payload on the upper surface. A first support is attached to the base and configured to support the lower surface of the base above the ground. A cylinder is configured to retract the first support such that the lower surface of the base is lowered to the ground.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2006Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Lucky Manufacturing, LLCInventors: John McNutt, William Chris Eley, Lance Tyler Ellis, Patrick C. Davidson
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Patent number: 7575251Abstract: A travel trailer configured to be coupled to and towed by a vehicle is provided. The travel trailer has a compartment that is attached to a chassis which includes a front end and a rear end. A plurality of wheels are attached to the chassis adjacent the rear end, and a hitch assembly is attached to the chassis adjacent the front end. The compartment at the front end of the chassis forms first and second corners. A recess, directed inwardly toward the interior of the compartment, is located at each corner of the compartment. Cavities formed by each recess may receive a portion of the vehicle while the vehicle is engaged in a turn.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2007Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLCInventors: Brian R. Brady, John Mitchell Rhymer, Douglas Martin Lantz, Timothy Arthur Hoffman, Scott James Tuttle
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Publication number: 20080258497Abstract: A travel trailer having exterior unitary lower and upper shells, an interior lower shell defining a pre-molded floor and side walls with a seating area, a cabinet for refrigerator and stove top, an opposing bench, a bathroom sink, and defining an aisle centrally therebetween; a shower pan attached to a side wall; an interior upper shell defining a pre-molded ceiling, side walls, and storage areas; a wall defining a door to a bathroom portion; and a wheeled chassis connected to the exterior lower shell with an extending tongue for attaching to a trailer hitch of a motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: PRECISION POLYMERS, LLCInventors: James Oliver, Daniel Oliver, Scott Oliver
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Patent number: 7390052Abstract: A recreational vehicle includes a hull coupled to a chassis where the hull is formed by coupling pre-formed panels together using two piece channel members, and/or the chassis is formed by mechanically coupling pre-formed segments together. In some instances, the two piece channel members will interconnect substantially perpendicular panels such as by coupling wall panels to a floor panel, to a ceiling panel, and to adjacent wall panels. Such a vehicle can be quickly assembled from space efficient pre-formed pieces by lower skilled assemblers than are typically required in manufacturing a recreational vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2005Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Jim Bertoch, Ken Biddle, Larry Budica, Scott Craig
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Patent number: 7278650Abstract: A travel trailer configured to be coupled to and towed by a vehicle is provided. The travel trailer has a compartment that is attached to a chassis which includes a front end and a rear end. A plurality of wheels are attached to the chassis adjacent the rear end, and a hitch assembly is attached to the chassis adjacent the front end. The compartment at the front end of the chassis forms first and second corners. A recess, directed inwardly toward the interior of the compartment, is located at each corner of the compartment. Cavities formed by each recess may receive a portion of the vehicle while the vehicle is engaged in a turn.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2005Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Heartland REcreational Vehicles, LLCInventors: Brian R. Brady, John Mitchell Rhymer, Douglas Martin Lantz, Timothy Arthur Hoffman, Scott James Tuttle
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Patent number: 7267392Abstract: A utility trailer transport system is disclosed, wherein the utility trailer in the form of a pop-up camper is rotatably mounted via one of a plurality of structures on a transport trailer. The camper is positioned in one orientation for transport and a second orientation for use. A bed on the transport trailer serves to transport equipment and as a deck when the camper is in the second orientation.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2004Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Inventor: Michael Rounds