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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7677641 | Camper truck tent A Camper Truck Tent for detachably mounting on a pickup truck, consisting of front and rear mounting supports attached to the truck cargo box sidewalls, various tent poles attaching the folded out tent to the mounting supports, erecting means for folding out the ten... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7540555 | Mobile truck tent of adjustable height A portable, highway legal truck tent made of steel tubing, having a durable cover, and containing two built-in bench seats is disclosed. The truck tent assembles within thirty minutes and once on a truck, it requires no disassembly/reassembly. Because of its durabil... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7404590 | Collapsible shelter apparatus The present invention discloses a collapsible shelter to be used in conventional truck beds. The shelter is comprised of a horizontal base that straddles the truck bed and a frame that pivots about an axis that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the truck ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7380867 | Camper-utility trailer assemblies A camper-utility trailer assembly has a convertible trailer and at least one enclosure structure communicating therewith. The convertible trailer is convertible between a stowed configuration and a set-up configuration. In at least one of the configurations, the con... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7357440 | Camper A camper having passive solar climate controls. The camper has a solar structure carried by a base. The solar structure includes a cover, a window panel, a ridge vent, a plurality of awnings, and a plurality of side panels. The ridge vent and the awnings are carried... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7322637 | Vehicle cargo bed tent camper A vehicle cargo bed tent camper consisting of split rigid covers that when closed are locked together and have a dual function: secure covers that lock both the entrance and the cargo bed. They also protect the contents in the cargo bed from the weather and theft. S... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7178857 | Camping system with cargo capacity A camping system convertible between a transporting configuration and a camping configuration. The system includes a large storage compartment to allow storage of large items such as all terrain vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and other large items even when in the ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7165779 | Convertible combination utility/camper tow trailer The present invention features a combination utility/camper tow trailer capable of being converted between a first utility functioning configuration or position, a second utility functioning configuration or position, and a sleep functioning configuration or positio... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7159893 | Tent assembly for use with utility trailers and vehicles The present invention features a combination utility/camper trailer capable of being converted between a first utility functioning configuration or position, a second utility functioning configuration or position, and a sleep functioning configuration or position vi... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7147265 | Collapsible truck bed cover A collapsible truck bed cover comprising a frame and an outer covering, wherein the frame comprises four primary support bars, four secondary support bars, and four cross bars. The primary support bars are pivotally connected to each other at a swinging pivot point.... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7128364 | Mobile truck tent A portable, highway legal truck tent made of steel tubing, having a durable cover, and containing two built-in bench seats is disclosed. The truck tent assembles within thirty minutes and once on a truck, it requires no disassembly/reassembly. Because of its durabil... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7108005 | Vehicle canopy A canopy (100) suspended above an opening (202) in a vehicle (200) is provided. The vehicle (200) has a roof (215) and a pair of vertically hung doors (204 and 206) pivotal to an open position to create the opening in... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7100625 | Screen room enclosure and method of attachment A fastening assembly and method to releasably secure a panel of a novel screen room enclosure to a structure. The fastening assembly includes a clip having a channel portion fastened to a flat portion, the channel portion having an opening adapted to receive an edge... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7055454 | Vehicle expansion retainer In some embodiments, an accessory retainer apparatus for a vehicle may include one or more of the following features: (a) a handle member, (b) a shaft pivotally coupled to the handle member at the proximal end, the handle member pivotally rotatable between an open a... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7021694 | Vehicle tent assembly A tent assembly includes an awning including a plurality of tubular support members having rectilinear longitudinal lengths and a plurality of couplings for interchangeably conjoining the tubular support members such that the tubular support members define a rigid f... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6994099 | Shelter with twist tight canopy and method for assembling same A shelter having an internal frame comprised of a roof supported by legs. A canopy covers the roof of the frame to provide protection from the elements. The canopy is taughtly held onto the frame by cords which pass through sleeves in the front and back of the canop... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6971707 | Extendable trailer patio room An extensible, exterior room for a recreational vehicle trailer comprising a floor, a roof, and at least one flexible wall is provided. The floor and the roof are each extensible between a stowed position and an open position. The floor is supported at one end by a ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6969103 | Mobile battle center and command table for a mobile battle center A mobile battle center featuring a command table, a foldable tent for covering the command table, and a transport vehicle for transporting the tent and the command table. The command table includes an aft section, a forward section, electronic equipment stations sec... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6962221 | Mobile ice fishing shelter assembly A mobile ice fishing shelter assembly for permitting quick and easy movement of a mobile shelter designed to facilitate ice fishing. The mobile ice fishing shelter assembly is positionable on a vehicle having a seat portion and a drive assembly, and may comprise a s... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6942275 | Collapsible bed cap for trucks A Collapsible Bed Cap for Trucks is disclosed. The cover has a plurality of collapsible or sectioned ribs extending longitudinally along the length of the bed in order to provide structural rigidity to the cover. The cap or cover is sectional and detachable such tha... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6942279 | Camper shell apparatus for trucks An improved camper shell that is collapsible and portable. The shell consists of a cover that is positioned over a shell frame. The shell frame is formed by a plurality of components, preferably formed of steel, that are fitted together for use and that may be store... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6932418 | Truck tent The truck tent has a base assembly that is removably secured atop the pickup truck bed side walls. This base assembly includes an extended living area having a pair of extended bed frames that project outwardly from the truck bed side walls and are attached to the t... | 08/23/2005 |
| RE38766 | Hitch-mounted fold-out camper A modular fold-out camping unit so designed as to be carried largely by a vehicle's hitch receiver for transportation while independently supported to the ground with height adjustable legs while in use. The standard is comprised of a, largely hitch supported, load-... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6923498 | Recreational vehicle cover A recreational vehicle cover rests on the roof of a recreational vehicle. The cover is lightweight, portable and is easily installed or removed by two people. The cover requires no modification to the recreational vehicle. The recreational vehicle cover is capable o... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6905162 | Truck cargo box enclosure A tent enclosure for a pickup truck cargo box includes a pair of support tracks mounted to the side rails of the cargo box, a number of flexible support rods connected to the support tracks, and a fabric siding spanning the support rods and connected to the support ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6871896 | Temporary vehicle interior expansion system A temporary vehicle interior expansion system expands the usable interior size of a vehicle by utilizing the vehicle doors to form and support the system. The system includes an enclosure panel for draping over and between the doors of the vehicle to enclose an exte... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6802327 | Retractable portable shelter with an attachment for vehicles Disclosed is a retractable portable shelter apparatus with an attachment apparatus for vehicles. The shelter apparatus includes a stationary frame, a plurality of pivotably rotatable frames, a collapsible canopy stretched over the rotatable frames, and an attachment... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6669269 | Multipurpose working, load carrying and camping platform structure This patent describes a platform structure, which can be used either as a stand-alone unit, or as part of the body of a wheeled vehicle such as a trailer. As part of the body of a trailer its multipurpose feature allows the trailer to be easily converted ... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6663167 | Collapsible shelter/camper/storage unit with a suspended floor A shelter/camper/tent assembly for use in a truck bed. The assembly includes a shell and a floor, each being independently and pivotally coupled to the front of the truck bed. A support structure spans between the sidewalls of the truck and operates to su... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6616212 | Truck bed tarp support assembly A truck bed tarp support assembly for quick assembly to be positioned in a bed of a pickup truck to facilitate providing shelter over the pickup truck bed includes a plurality of tubes interconnected to from a support frame having a base that rests on the... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6565139 | Vehicle canopy A removable cover for a vehicle may be comprised in a kit. The removeable cover comprises a plurality of curved elongate support members, and a flexible cover. Each of the support members has a first end and a second end. The first end adapted to engage a... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6481784 | Pickup truck tent camping system A pickup truck tent camping system includes a platform assembly that is installed in the cargo box of the pickup truck such that it is suspended above the floor of the cargo box to establish storage space beneath the platform assembly. A tent assembly is ... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6209944 | Stowable truck bed enclosure A stowable top or cover mounted on an open bed of a truck, such as a pickup truck, using lift frames and actuators in a manner to be raised above the bed. The cover and lift frames include attachment channels for connecting a flexible tent-like enclosure ... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6179368 | Hitch-mounted fold-out camper A modular fold-out camping unit so designed as to be carried largely by a vehicle's hitch receiver for transportation while independently supported to the ground with height adjustable legs while in use. The standard is comprised of a, largely hitch suppo... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6070925 | Tent assembly for use with a vehicle A tent assembly includes a plurality of support members connected to one another to form a frame. Covering material is removably connected with the frame to enclose an area. A sleeve structure is connected to the covering material with flexible sidewalls ... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6030026 | Tent enclosure for truck bed A tent enclosure for use with a pickup truck having an open cargo bed, upstanding side walls, and a rigid, flat tonneau cover pivotally connected near a front end of the upstanding side walls, comprising a one-piece flexible covering having a main sleeve ... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5988731 | Camping kit for wheeled vehicles A tub support kit which can be dismantled and completely removed from the cargo tub of a wheeled vehicle such as a utility trailer or a pickup truck. The kit includes a frame structure which is adapted to rest upright at the rear end of the tub near a dro... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5957525 | Pickup tent A pickup tent which may be removably mounted to a bed of a pickup truck comprising a removable mounting frame including frame sections removably attached to the top surfaces of the front and sidewalls of the pickup truck bed, a generally rigid cover dispo... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5954076 | Tent structure for truck beds A tent structure for truck beds including a collapsible pole structure constructed from a plurality of interlockable tent poles; and a tent cover member positionable in connection with and supported by the collapsible pole structure, the cover member havi... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5931176 | Hinged tonneau cover truck tent A hinged tonneau cover truck tent assembly to be used on truck beds to provide an extended enclosure on the truck bed. The hinged tonneau cover assembly has an internal perimeter frame that is removably secured to the front portion of the truck bed and ha... | 08/03/1999 |
