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Camper stabilizer systemCamper stabilizer system description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070284499, Camper stabilizer system. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001]Not Applicable STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002]Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003]1. Field of Invention [0004]This invention pertains to stabilizers for campers, 5.sup.th wheels and trailers. [0005]More particularly, this invention pertains to removable stabilizers adapted for leveling and stabilizing campers and trailers. [0006]2. Description of the Related Art [0007]Recreational vehicles, campers and trailers (hereinafter referred to generally as "campers") generally include suspension systems for traveling in order to absorb bumps and rough terrain. However, when a camper is parked and users are entering, leaving or moving around within the camper, it is generally desirable to secure the camper in a fixed position, so that it will not rock on its suspension system. Accordingly, various support systems have been developed for campers to secure them in fixed positions. [0008]In addition, campers are often parked in locations which do not provide a horizontal surface. Accordingly, it is generally desirable to provide an extendible support which levels the floor of the camper in a horizontal orientation. [0009]One prior system is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,331,016, issued to Wallace et al. on Dec. 18, 2001. The system disclosed in this patent includes two scissor jacks which are mounted on the rear corners of a trailer. Each of the scissor jacks is independently lowered to the ground and extended to level the rear corners of the trailer. A pair of cross-braces connects the top of each scissor jack to the bottom of the other scissor jack to prevent swaying. However, the interconnection of the cross-braces requires that the scissor jacks be allowed to move laterally relative to one another. This lateral movement is difficult when the bottoms of the jacks have engaged the ground, but not yet leveled the trailer. Moreover, because the system is permanently installed on the trailer, it is prone to collect grime and dirt in its operating mechanism and also subject to damage on the road. [0010]It is generally desirable to provide a support system which can be stored in a safe and clean environment, out of the elements. It is also desirable to provide a support system which is quickly and easily installed and similarly uninstalled. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0011]According to one embodiment of the present invention, a support system for a camper includes at least one and preferably two independent stabilizers. Each stabilizer includes an elongated base plate, an extendible jack mounted upon the base plate, and a brace pivotally attached to the base plate at a location spaced apart from the jack. The brace includes an extension which telescopes to extend into engagement with the bottom of the camper. A releasable lock restrains the extension in an engaged position with the camper, whereby the jack, base plate and brace provide a rigid triangular support for the camper. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS [0012]The above-mentioned features of the invention will become more clearly understood from the following detailed description of the invention read together with the drawings in which: [0013]FIG. 1 is an elevation view of a stabilizer system in accordance with the present invention secured to a camper. [0014]FIG. 2 is an elevation view of a stabilizer system in accordance with the present invention. [0015]FIG. 3 is an alternate embodiment of a stabilizer system in accordance with the present invention. [0016]FIG. 4 is another embodiment of a stabilizer system in accordance with the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0017]Referring to the drawings, in which like numbers represent like parts of the apparatus a system for stabilizing a camper 10 is disclosed. In most cases, a stabilizing system in accordance with the present invention will include at least two stabilizers 12a and 12b located adjacent to the rear corners 14a and 14b of the camper 10. Because the stabilizers 12a and 12b are substantially identical, as shown in FIG. 1, one stabilizer will be described in detail. One skilled in the art will recognize that the description of second stabilizer would be substantially identical. [0018]Referring to FIG. 2, a stabilizer 12c includes a substantially rigid elongated base plate 16, having a first end portion 18, an opposed end portion 20, a top surface 22 and a bottom surface 24. In the depicted embodiment, the base plate 16 is about 34 inches long, about 6 inches wide and about 1/8 inch thick and comprises steel. 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