US3608928A
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Trailer skirt
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-05-15
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1990-05-15
Abstract
Abstract The trailer skirt comprises a plurality of panels arranged around the lower edge of the trailer for enclosing the space therebeneath. The panels are individually held in place against the trailer body at the top and against ground stops at the bottom by resilient, readily detachable means connected between the trailer frame and the panels. These resilient means may be in the form of either weights or springs, and are connected to the panels by a hook-and-eye connection whereby the panels may be removed by merely pulling the top edges away from the trailer body far enough to reach in and unhook the connection.
Inventors
- 👤 John D Hooker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:18
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32; B60P3/36; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
In combination with a house trailer or the like, having therebeneath longitudinally extending frame structure adjacent each side and laterally extending frame structure adjacent each end, skirt structure surrounding the lower edge of said trailer for enclosing the space therebeneath, said skirt structure comprising a plurality of panels extending betWeen the ground and the trailer body in overlapping relation with the lower edge thereof, stop means adapted to be positioned in the ground beneath the edge of said trailer body to position the lower edges of said panels, and resilient retainer means extending between each panel and said trailer frame for yieldably urging said panels into tight contact with both said trailer body and said stop means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
In combination with a house trailer or the like, having therebeneath longitudinally extending frame structure adjacent each side and laterally extending frame structure adjacent each end, skirt structure surrounding the lower edge of said trailer for enclosing the space therebeneath, said skirt structure comprising a plurality of panels extending betWeen the ground and the trailer body in overlapping relation with the lower edge thereof, stop means adapted to be positioned in the ground beneath the edge of said trailer body to position the lower edges of said panels, and resilient retainer means extending between each panel and said trailer frame for yieldably urging said panels into tight contact with both said trailer body and said stop means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The structure of claim 1 including readily detachable means for securing the retainer means to the panels and to said adjacent frame structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The structure of claim 2 wherein the detachable means comprises a hook secured to the retainer and engaging an eyebolt secured to the panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The structure of claim 3 wherein the retainer comprises a weight suspended on a cord having a hook on each end for detachable engagement respectively with the trailer frame and a panel eyebolt.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure of claim 3 wherein the retainer comprises spring means having a hook attached to each end for detachable engagement with the trailer frame and a panel eyebolt respectively.
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) | 1974-09-27 | 1975-03-29 | 1975-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-27 | 1979-03-29 | 1979-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-27 | 1983-03-29 | 1983-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |