| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 005400000 | Having bottom | 78 |
| 20130025051 | Apparatus and Method of Use for a PVC Composite Mattress Foundation - A lightweight and durable mattress foundation. The apparatus includes a first tier of side rails connected to a first tier of end rails via four end caps and a second tier of side rails connected to a second tier of end rails where the first tier is connected to the second tier via a plurality of standoffs. The side rails and the end rails can vary in length and include strengthening ribs. The first tier side and end rails have a unique cross-section made up of five sections surrounding a slot. The second tier side and end rails have a different unique cross-section. The end caps each include tabs for insertion into the slots of the side and end rails. Slats having a U-shaped cross-section and including strengthening ribs extend from side rail to side rail and/or from end rail to end rail. An alternate embodiment includes feet. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130086743 | Mattresses and Mattress Foundations - Mattress and foundation assemblies generally include a mattress; and a mattress foundation for supporting the mattress, the mattress foundation including a frame configured to elevate the mattress relative to ground; and upper and lower flexible mesh suspension layers spaced apart from one another, each independently supported by a plurality of carriers at discrete points about the surface of the suspension layers, wherein the carriers are pivotably coupled to the frame. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130067659 | Collapsible, Folding Mattress Support with Adjustable Elevating Shoulder Section - A foldable mattress support has an adjustable inner frame with a ratchet support for raising the head of a mattress. Legs are incorporated into the side and end bars of the mattress support. Upper and lower bars of the support are pivotally attached to the vertical plate of a hinge. Bolts oriented along axes of rotation pass through the bars and through the vertical plate. A first upper bar pivots about a first axis; a second upper bar pivots about a second axis; a first lower bar pivots about a third axis; and a second lower bar pivots about a fourth axis. Each of the axes is orthogonal to the vertical plate, and the third axis is spaced farther apart from the fourth axis than the first axis is spaced apart from the second axis. The distal ends of the upper and lower bars are pivotally attached to end bars. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130117932 | SIMULATED PLATFORM BED PANEL SYSTEM - A simulated platform bed panel system is designed for use with a bed system such as a bed frame adapted to support a mattress above a floor surface. The simulated platform bed panel system creates the appearance of a platform bed upon which the mattress appears to be supported and includes first and second generally rectangular side panels. The simulated platform bed panel system also includes a generally rectangular foot panel. Each of the panels has an exterior aspect having a decorative feature, and the panels are cooperable to be situated in a set defining a U-shape with the exterior aspects directed outwardly. The side panels define the legs and the foot panel defines the yoke of the U-shape. The panels may be rigid and/or may have top sides which are free relative to each other. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20090000030 | Knock-down foundation for a bed - The foundation consists of an assembly of wooden components which interconnect to form an enclosed rectangular configuration for supporting a mattress. At each corner of the assembly are two posts which are interconnected by dowels or by a tongue and groove. The dowels and the mouths of the openings in which they are accommodated are bevelled for facilitating the insertion of the dowels into the openings should they be misaligned. The tongues and grooves are also bevelled for the same reason. The wooden components have a moisture content in the range of about 6% to about 14% by weight | 01-01-2009 |
| 20110197359 | ROTARY BED WHICH CAN BE DIRECTED TOWARD THE POSITION OF THE SUN - A rotary bed which can be directed toward the position of the sun which rotates in accordance with the fortune of the birthday and time of birth time of a user, the oriental concept of five elements, and the flow of the physical energy of the user, to enable the head of the user to be positioned relative to the position of the sun during sleeping, thereby providing a sound sleep to the user. That is, the rotary bed comprises rotating means for rotating the bed one time per every 24 hours relative to the position of the sun. The rotary bed of the present invention, which rotates relative to the position of the sun, enables the head of the user to be positioned relative to the position of the sun during sleeping, thereby providing a sound sleep to the user. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20090139027 | BED BASE - A bed base for supporting a mattress, a mattress foundation or combination thereof or any other support structure has intersecting and interlocking side walls. Each side wall has an upper and lower web with configurations which engage and lock with the upper and lower webs of intersecting side walls at corners of the bed base. Cross braces are disclosed which extend transversely across the side walls, and which extend into the upper webs of parallel side walls. Legs on the cross braces may be co-located with the side walls and extend through the upper webs and down to the lower webs. The corners of the bed base may be reinforced with a corner piece which fits over the upper webs of the intersecting side walls, and covered by a corner guard which extends over portions of the side walls at the corners. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090249547 | Bedding system and method for accommodating personal temperature comfort differences - A comforter is provided having a length and width dimension larger than commercially available comforters. A flexible slidable fastener is provided along the length of the comforter substantially in the middle of the width dimension of the comforter. The flexible slidable fastener may be covered to prevent irritation to the occupants of the bed on which the comforter of the present invention is placed. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20110239368 | Bug infestation-resistant bed - A bedbug-resistant bed comprises a horizontal right-rectangular frame including four open angled rigid members pair-wise joined at their eight termini in four corners; one or more support members extending across the frame near the upper edge of the joined angled members; and a right-rectangular wire mesh infill expanse extending within a perimeter of the frame and affixed along upper inwardly extending expanses of the joined angled members. A bedbug-resistant bed in another embodiment comprises two right-rectangular horizontal frames differentially dimensioned in three orthogonal axes such that one of the two frames is fittable within a three-dimensional enclosure defined by the other of the two frames for stowage of the bed, the two frames configured in deployment in a proximate side by side arrangement, each frame including four open angled rigid members joined at their eight termini to define a perimeter and four corners of the frame, each frame further including one or more solid support members extending across the frame, and each frame further including four legs extending downwardly from the four corners of the frame. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20090126107 | Cushioning device having changeable cushioning members - A cushioning device includes a base support, and a number of cushioning members selectively and changeably attached onto the base support and selectively arranged to various structure by the users themselves. The cushioning members each may include such as a hexagonal cross section and arrangeable to various patterns, and each may include one or more perforations for air circulating purposes. The cushioning members may be attached to the base support with such as a hook-and-loop fastening device. The base support includes a pattern for engaging with the cushioning members and for allowing the cushioning members to be arranged to the predetermined positions according to the pattern. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090300841 | Health bed - A bed includes a frame including an outer edge, a floor installed in parallel to an inner space defined by the frame, a groove inside the frame and at least one insert that gets inserted in the groove, wherein when putting a cover on top of the frame and the floor, securely placing an edge of the cover into the groove by the inserting of the at least one insert, to provide a health bed that can easily change covers. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20120304380 | ADJUSTABLE FOLDING BED FRAME - An adjustable folding bed frame including a plurality of longitudinal beams spaced apart and parallel to each other. Each longitudinal beam is formed by a pair of longitudinal bars that are pivotally connected together. The bed frame also includes a plurality of transverse beams spaced apart and parallel to each other. Each transverse beam is formed by a pair of transverse bars that are pivotally connected together. Each transverse bar has a first sliding member slidingly coupled with a second sliding member for adjusting the bed frame to predetermined widths. The bed frame also includes legs connected to a corresponding lower side of each longitudinal bar free end. The longitudinal and transverse bars are coupled together to form a generally rectangular frame when the bed frame is in an open configuration, and are folded adjacent and parallel to each other when the bed frame is in a folded configuration. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120246826 | ADJUSTABLE FOLDING BED FRAME - An adjustable folding bed frame including a plurality of longitudinal beams spaced apart and parallel to each other. Each longitudinal beam is formed by a pair of longitudinal bars that are pivotally connected together. The bed frame also includes a plurality of transverse beams spaced apart and parallel to each other. Each transverse beam is formed by a pair of transverse bars that are pivotally connected together. Each transverse bar has a first sliding member slidingly coupled with a second sliding member for adjusting the bed frame to predetermined widths. The bed frame also includes legs connected to a corresponding lower side of each longitudinal bar free end. The longitudinal and transverse bars are coupled together to form a generally rectangular frame when the bed frame is in an open configuration, and are folded adjacent and parallel to each other when the bed frame is in a folded configuration. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120054960 | Occupant Protective Features for the Foot Region of a Bed - A bed frame includes a weight bearing framework | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120017370 | Edge Attachment for a Mattress Supporting System - A folding mattress support system replaces both a conventional box spring and the bed frame with rails. The mattress support system is lighter, quieter and easier to transport, and also provides more storage space beneath the mattress. The mattress support system includes bed frame assemblies, central connecting bars, edge attachments and a bed skirt. Leg brackets fold out from the bed frame assemblies, which themselves unfold in the middle. Central connecting bars connect inner side edges of the bed frame assemblies. Plastic edge attachments are attached at outer corners of the bed frame assemblies and hold a bed skirt taught around the frame assemblies when the frame assemblies are standing on the extended leg brackets. A mattress is then placed on top of the assembled mattress support system. Optionally, metal edge attachments at the head corners of the mattress support system both hold the bed skirt and support a headboard. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20110047696 | Furniture - Furniture articles have an integrally formed shell that generally has rounded features, the shell diminishing in circumference outwardly from a mounting surface, and a mounting portion configured to secure the shell to the mounting surface. A perimeter edge of the shell defines a mounting plane against which the mounting surface is to be secured. When the shell is secured to the mounting surface, the mounting portion is inaccessible and hidden from view. Furniture includes a shelving unit, a desk unit, a seating unit, and a bed. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20100138994 | Mattress supporting system with headboard attachment - A folding mattress support system replaces a conventional bed frame with rails and the box spring. The mattress support system is lighter, easier to transport, and provides more storage space beneath the mattress. The mattress support system includes bed frame assemblies, central connecting bars, edge attachments, headboard attachments and a bed skirt. Leg supports fold out from the bed frame assemblies, which themselves unfold in the middle. Central connecting bars connect inner side edges of the bed frame assemblies. Plastic edge attachments are attached at outer corners of the bed frame assemblies and hold a bed skirt taut when the frame assemblies are standing on extended leg supports. A mattress is then placed on top of the assembled mattress support system. Optionally, metal edge attachments at the head corners hold both the bed skirt and a headboard. Alternatively, headboard attachments protrude from under the bed skirt and support a headboard. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20120246825 | UNITARY T-SHAPED BED FRAME MEMBER - A unitary, one piece, T-shaped bed frame structural member. The member is usable as a side rail, a cross member or any other structural member of a bed frame. The T-shape includes a wide flange forming the large member of the T-shape with a short flange extending outwardly from the wide flange at about the center thereof. At the intersection of the wide and short flanges, two fillets are formed therebetween that are similar in shape and have a series of circular arcs having predetermined radii and the circular arcs meet together forming a straight line along the longitudinal length of the structural member. The presence and shape of the fillets improves the strength and manufacturability of the T-shaped bed frame structural member or members. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20100175187 | MATTRESS FOUNDATION AND KIT FOR SAME - A mattress foundation is provided that may be compactly and thus inexpensively shipped in kit form and easily assembled into a full sized foundation for use under a mattress by the user. The foundation is light weight and comprises a plurality of rails, end caps, fasteners, interlacing rigid deck panels, and a cover. A top “decking is applied with a plurality of panels that form junctures that present a snaking configuration. Removable fasteners connect the decking to the framework and secure the framework together for easy disassembly. The cover is sheet material with a fully expanded shape conforming to the shape of the frame of the foundation utilizes zippers, Velcro and/or other fasteners to enclose the framework and decking. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100175186 | Bed base assembled without using tools or separate fasteners and method - A bed base has parts adapted to be assembled together manually without the use of a tool or separate, non-integrated connectors. These parts include side members, corner connectors, and a cross-rail assembly. The side members are assembled into a rectangular support and attached at its corners by a male-female connection mechanisms in lower portions of the side members. The corner connectors overlap and lock together the upper portions of adjacent side members at the corners and are attached by male-female connection mechanisms. Each opposed side member includes a notch along an upper portion and the notches in the opposed side members are aligned upon assembly. The cross-rail assembly, which sits across the opposed side members within the notches, has an orthogonal leg member near each end. Each individual leg member projects through a corresponding notch and terminates in one component of two-component connector. The other component of each two-component connector is in the side member with the other component's corresponding notch. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20120222216 | EXTENDABLE FOLDING BED FRAME - An extendable folding bed frame includes a pair of first sub-frames having a pair of spaced apart and extendable longitudinal bars, each longitudinal bar having a first end and a second end. The opposing longitudinal bars are fixedly connected together by a plurality of lateral support bars. The pair of first sub-frames are pivotally connected together at corresponding longitudinal bar first ends by first pivotal connecting members. The pair of first sub-frames are pivotable from an open configuration whereby each first sub-frame is aligned longitudinally to form a generally rectangular co-planar support surface and a folded configuration whereby each first sub-frame is substantially overlapped and adjacent to each other. The folding bed frame also includes a connecting bracket for attaching additional bed frames to provide a larger mattress support surface. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120227180 | Combination Bed that is Assembled and Disassembled Easily and Quickly - A combination bed includes a front frame, a rear frame spaced from the front frame, two front rails each having a first end connected with the front frame, two rear rails each having a first end connected with a second end of a respective one of the two front rails and a second end connected with the rear frame, and a plurality of connecting bars mounted between the two front rails and mounted between the two rear rails. Thus, the front frame, the rear frame, the two front rails, the two rear rails and the connecting bars can be connected with or detached from each other so that the combination bed is assembled and disassembled easily and quickly, thereby facilitating a user assembling and disassembling the combination bed. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120260420 | BEDDING APPARATUS AND AN IMPROVED METHOD OF FORMING A BED - An improved method of forming a bed is provided. The method can include providing a bed mattress having at least a first area corresponding with a waist or lumbar of a user, a second area corresponding with hips of the user, and a third area corresponding with shoulders of a user. The method can also include providing a plurality of insertable structures having compression factors that are predetermined to provide a resiliency to each of the first, second, and third areas of the bed mattress, thereby allowing for a neutral sleeping position of the user. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20130000038 | All Truss Foundation Unit, Method of Making the Same and Foundation Unit Kit - An all truss foundation unit, method of making the foundation unit, and a foundation unit kit. The foundation unit is formed of multiple cross trusses interconnected by bridging top and bottom side rails. This results in a flat surface on both the top and the bottom of the foundation unit. The kit is formed of a plurality of the trusses and four side rails, with the trusses and side rails being oriented together with their longitudinal dimensions aligned in a generally parallel orientation and with at least some of their flat sides in contact with one another. When the foundation unit is constructed, a truss locator guide is provided on at least two of the side rails, and the cross trusses are oriented in a parallel, spaced relationship in accordance with the truss locator guide. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130014324 | Health Care Delivery System and Components ThereofAANM Receveur; Timothy JosephAACI GuilfordAAST INAACO USAAGP Receveur; Timothy Joseph Guilford IN USAANM Ribble; DavidAACI IndianapolisAAST INAACO USAAGP Ribble; David Indianapolis IN USAANM Amrhein; JasonAACI BatesvilleAAST INAACO USAAGP Amrhein; Jason Batesville IN USAANM O'Keefe; Christopher R.AACI BatesvilleAAST INAACO USAAGP O'Keefe; Christopher R. Batesville IN USAANM Williamson; RachelAACI BatesvilleAAST INAACO USAAGP Williamson; Rachel Batesville IN US - A care delivery system includes a bed ( | 01-17-2013 |
| 005411000 | And removable mattress or cushion, and means to fix its position on the bottom | 2 |
| 20100115697 | MATTRESS WITH ATTACHMENT PANELS FOR REMOVABLE ATTACHMENT TO A MATTRESS SUPPORT - An adjustable bed is provided having a mattress, a mattress support, and an attachment panel for removably attaching the mattress to the mattress support. The attachment panel can be disposed along at least a portion of at least one side of the mattress and extends below a bottom surface of the mattress. The attachment panel is attached to an underside of the mattress support. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100050339 | MATTRESS RETAINER BUCKLE - A mattress buckle for securing the position of a mattress ( | 03-04-2010 |
| 005412000 | Movable relative to bedstead | 5 |
| 20090126108 | Oscillating Bed Supporting Structure - An oscillating bed supporting structure ( | 05-21-2009 |
| 20100223724 | VARIABLE POSTURE BED - A variable posture bed includes a base rest located on a floor surface; a bed board arranged in a horizontal state above and opposite the base rest; a connection support portion disposed at the center of the base rest between the base rest and the bed board and that supports the bed board to be vertically movable in all directions around the center thereof; connection support portions disposed at four corners of the base rest and the bed board and that support the bed board to be vertically movable; and a drive control device that continuously moves the bed board in the vertical direction with a predetermined operation pattern and that limits the vertical movement of the head side of the bed board between the horizontal position and a predetermined upper position. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20080256704 | Adjustable angle bed frame - An “L-shaped” bed frame assembly, where the head end of the frame is taller than at the foot end, constructed in a manner which enables the user to raise the head of the bed frame by an electric motor, rising up along the taller “rail” at the head of the frame, adjusting the frame to any reasonable angle, while the frame remains flat—not bending in the middle like the older “hospital bed” style—constructed of either the traditional L-shaped flatiron, or a more tubular structural material. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20120005828 | POWER AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR BED - Embodiments of a power and signal distribution assembly for a bed having at least one power input port, at least one controller port, and at least one output port are described. The power input port receives a first DC voltage from a power supply and the power supply receiving an AC voltage and converting it to the first DC voltage. The controller port receives the first DC voltage and outputs at least one power control signal having the first DC voltage. The output port receives signals having the first DC voltage. The power and signal distribution assembly has a first location and the power supply has a second location different from the first location. In other embodiments, the power and signal distribution assembly is located on a frame of a bed and the power supply remote therefrom. Still further, one or more additional controller ports may also be provided. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20130019402 | BED HAVING A TILTING MATTRESS DECK - A bed has a bed frame and a tilting mattress deck for easy worker access. The deck comprises a mattress board for supporting the mattress and a frame to partially enclosure a bottom portion of said mattress so that the mattress is symmetrically retained on the mattress board when tilted. The bed frame comprises a vertical front panel, a vertical rear panel and least three bulkheads equally spaced between the vertical front panel and the vertical rear panel. The bulkheads form storage compartments within the bed frame. The storage compartments can be top loaded when the tilting mattress deck is tilted or they can be equipped with sliding drawers. | 01-24-2013 |
| 005000000 | Fabricated elastic flats | 24 |
| 005186100 | Surface | 1 |
| 005191000 | Thin strips | 1 |
| 20090217454 | Bed - The present invention relates to a bed ( | 09-03-2009 |
| 005200100 | Frame | 23 |
| 20110197356 | Fabric Fastened Changing Table - A changing table for a playard has a flexible platform sized to support a child and a changing table mount arranged to releasably engage the platform to the playard. The changing table mount can have a plurality of straps each having a fastener and removably received in corresponding slots of the playard. The changing table mount can comprise a zipper releasably connecting the changing table to the playard. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20100043138 | Baby changing station - An improved baby changing station which is utilized primarily to change the diapers of a baby or young child. The design includes an upper changing area with specially shaped protective ridges. The design further includes a lower supporting portion which is divided into at least three distinct areas. A first area is utilized for undersink storage. A second lower area includes multiple drawers for storage of sundry items. A third lower area contains stairs or steps for a toddler to use as needed. The design provides a safe floor-mounted and efficient changing station as compared to the fold-down wall mounted units currently in widespread use. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100269254 | Fold Down Loft Bed with Modular Furniture - A loft bed includes a framework including head and foot portions, each having front and back upstanding posts. Each front post defines a pin guide channel. A pair of pins is attached to respective end rails of an upper bed frame for receipt in the pin guide channels. Rocker arms are pivotally coupled at lower ends to the head and foot portions and at upper ends to bed frame end rails. The upper bed frame is movable between a sleep configuration to a folded configuration when each the rocker arms are pivotally moved from a rearward configuration in which end rail pins are not received in the pin guide channels to a forward position in which the end rail pins are received therein. Safety doors are movable between closed and open configurations for selectively preventing or allowing receipt of end rails pins in respective guide channels. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20080250559 | Device for the transport and medical care of patients as well as for the provision of emergency medical care in an aircraft - A device for the transport and medical care of patients as well as for the provision of emergency medical care in an aircraft, which can be arranged and permanently installed inside the passenger cabin of an aircraft, and has a stretcher and medical care equipment, and screens the patient from the environment at least partially by means of lateral elements. The device is enveloped on all sides by lateral elements, and forms a separated compartment relative to the passenger cabin, the volume of which can be temporarily enlarged by shifting at least one lateral section between the first, emergency medical care mode, and a second, expanded mode for patient transport, wherein the stretcher can be horizontally arranged within the compartment in the first mode, and space is available for a medical assistant inside the compartment. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090113622 | Play Yard with Centerline-Mounted Oval Changing Table - A changing table is mounted on the vertical frame members of a play yard by mounting members located along the transverse centerline of the changing table. The frame of the changing table is formed in an oval shape to eliminate any portion thereof that would be oriented generally parallel to the upper frame members of the play yard. The vertical frame member is formed with a linear upper portion and a curved lower portion. The linear upper portions enable the mounting members to be telescopically received for height adjustment of the changing table. The curved lower portions positions the foot members at the lower ends of the vertical frame members outboard of the upper ends on which the changing table is mounted to enhance stability. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090064409 | Crib having noiselessly opening changing table - A combination crib is disclosed that includes a cabinet panel, a bottom panel, an end panel, a pair of removable side rails and movable mattress support. The cabinet panel includes a changing table, a latching mechanism and a damper assembly hidden inside. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20100199422 | Sliding back for a wheelchair with commode that can be converted into bed - A wheel chair with commode for a patient that coverts in to a bed is disclosed. The wheel chair includes an outer rectangular main frame standing on at least four wheeled legs, first, second, third, and four outer frame being connected to each other by pivots or hinges, a pair of additional wheels being connected to the third frame by means of links that prevent the chair or bed from tilting backward due to weight of first and second frames and the patient, a means for making movements of the first, second, third and fourth frames to convert chair into bed or vice-versa, inner frames being slidably fitted inside the outer frames, and a commode pan or pot being fitted under the main frame, wherein a cushion is provided between said main frame and commode pan or pot. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100319120 | BUNK BED WITH REVERSIBLE STAIRCASE AND DRAWER UNIT - A bunk bed having a staircase and chest unit that can be mounted to either end of the bunk bed frame. The staircase opens to the front side of the bunk bed whereas drawers pull outwardly in a direction from the end of the bunk bed. The drawers may be mounted to either end of the bed frame with the drawers being reversible. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100235984 | Portable Assembly Bed and Kit Therefor - A kit for a portable assembly bed includes an operable carry bag having a carry grip and inner and outer surfaces bed construction components having cooperative means for assembly of the components, which components when assembled provide a bed for supporting at least one person. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110010846 | Furniture Unit Convertible to Bed - A furniture unit containing a foldable bed includes: a base including a storage cavity; a seat section; an intermediate section; a head section; and a mechanism having pivotally interconnected links, the mechanism interconnecting the base with the head, intermediate and seat sections. The mechanism controls the movement of the head, intermediate and seat sections between a folded position, in which the head, intermediate and seat sections are generally horizontally disposed and positioned in vertically stacked relationship, with the head section below the intermediate section and the seat section above the intermediate section, the head and intermediate sections being positioned in the cavity of the base, and an unfolded position, in which the head, intermediate and seat sections are horizontally disposed and serially aligned to form a sleeping surface. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20080289100 | Combination furniture - A combination furniture having two downwardly arched parallel base frame bars with locating notches each at the top, two crossbars transversely fastened to the base frame bars with respective locating notches thereof respectively engaged with the locating notches of the base frame bars, two upwardly arched parallel support frame bars respectively supported on the base frame bars, a plate member supported on the support frame bars to serve as a seat plate or bedplate, and four rectangular connecting blocks connected between the support frame bars and the base frame bars, each rectangular connecting block having a straight top coupling groove respectively coupled to the support frame bars and a crossed bottom coupling groove respectively coupled to the intersection between each base frame bar and the each crossbar. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20100024122 | Fold Down Loft Bed With Modular Furniture - A loft bed includes a framework including head and foot portions, each having front and back upstanding posts and connector members therebetween. Each portion includes a connector member defining a roller guide channel, each channel extending substantially between respective upstanding posts of the head and foot portions. Each front upstanding post defines a pin guide channel extending vertically therealong between upper and lower guide channel ends. An upper bed frame includes opposed end rails with opposed side rails extending therebetween. A pair of rollers is attached to the end rails of the upper bed frame and receivable in the roller guide channels. A pair of pins is attached to respective ends of the bed frame for receipt in the pin guide channels. Movement of the roller and pins in the channels enables movement of the bed frame between a sleep configuration and selectable folded out configurations. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20120054958 | RECLINER SEAT APPARATUS - A recliner assembly that can be deployed within a cab of a truck is disclosed. The recliner assembly includes a seat apparatus having a rear portion recliner mechanism. Additionally, the recliner assembly includes a drop down table/support assembly that enables a lounge-like position. Further, a complementary seat/footrest apparatus can be employed to enhance the recliner/bed position when deployed. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120110730 | INFANT-CARE FURNITURE - Infant-care furniture includes a playyard and a playyard accessory unit coupled to the playyard. The playyard accessory unit includes an infant changer. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120204346 | Modular metamorphosis: parsimonious pedestal-platform furniture system.TM., (alternatively called the modular metamorphosis 3-P system.TM. or the modular metamorphasis base-pair furniture system.TM.) - The invention is an interlocking, modular system utilizing reconfiguration and repositioning of two basic elements which together comprise the basic “Modular Metamorphosis Base-Pair Unit™.” The basic “base-pair” unit is composed of one horizontal support platform and one vertical support pedestal whose design enables repositioning the elements of the Base-Pair Unit™ into multiple functional units (furniture and storage) as well as aesthetic (design or decorative) entities, in a parsimonious and space-saving fashion. Accessory elements that further extend, subdivide, enhance, or embellish the invention may be stored within the integrally configured and interchangeable storage units contained in the hollowed out base-pair elements. The interlock assembly system is accomplished without tools and predicated on the inherent complimentarily of the architectural design of the base-pair elements, as the invention does not use legs. The invention enables space transformation from eating to study to sleep to play space by reconfiguring the base-pair elements to form different types of furniture that address the needs of the moment. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20110088163 | Fold Up Dormitory Apparatus, System and Method - “The Fold Up Dormitory” is intended for use in situations where living and working quarters for a small or large number of people are required on short notice or irregular intervals. The apparatus is made of wood, steel and premanufactured hardware, and comprises components for sleeping, working and storage of small items. It is mobile, simple to operate and offers many options to those who use it. The apparatus comprises: a central core; a pair of folding frames, each pivotally connected to the central core on opposite sides thereof, for rotation about vertical frame-to-core axes of connection; a bed platform pivotally connected to a first side of the central core, for rotation about a horizontal bed-to-core axis of connection; a desk surface pivotally connected to a second side of the central core, for rotation about a horizontal desk-to-core axis of connection; and storage shelving within the central core. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20120131745 | SLEEP SYSTEM - A furniture system ( | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120159705 | BED AND WHEELCHAIR - A wheelchair including a seating bottom portion, a chair back bottom support member supporting a chair back bottom member, a chair knee bottom support member supporting a chair knee bottom member, a chair leg first bottom support member bendably coupled to the chair knee bottom support member, the chair leg first bottom support member supporting a chair leg first bottom member, a chair leg second bottom support member bendably coupled to the chair leg first bottom support member, the chair leg second bottom support member supporting a chair leg second bottom member, a chair base portion bendably coupling the chair back bottom support member and the chair knee bottom support member and supporting a chair waist bottom member, a first link portion coupling the chair back bottom support member and the chair knee bottom support member, and a second link portion coupling the chair back bottom support member and the chair leg first bottom support member to each other, the wheelchair forms a bed capable of being changed to a knee lifting posture when being combined with a bed main body portion. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20110030138 | BED - A movable bed of the present invention, which includes a mat portion of a bed to lie thereon, and is composed of a fixed portion and a moving portion, is designed as a wheel chair in such a manner that the moving portion can be separated from or joined to the fixed portion and be transformed from a lying posture state to a sitting posture state, and when the moving portion is joined to the fixed portion so as to form the movable bed, an upper surface of a resting portion, allowing a person to carry thereon, of the moving portion and an inner surface of an armrest portion are configured to form a mat surface of the mat portion of the movable bed. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20120079655 | BED WITH PIVOTABLE BED SURFACE - A central bed having a single longitudinal bed frame and a bed section mounted to the frame for rotation about a substantially vertical axis between a home position aligned with the bed frame and an away position and with a lower leg bed section that is movable away from the central bed section to enable rotation of the central bed section. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20130019399 | PULL-DOWN BED ASSEMBLY - A pull-down bed assembly including a movable frame which constitutes the bedspring and is pivoted to a fixed frame so as to define a closed vertical position, in which the movable frame is substantially in a vertical position, and an open horizontal position, for use as a bed, in which the movable frame is in the horizontal position; the assembly has a balancing system, which is adapted to control the movement of the movable frame with respect to the fixed frame. The balancing system is constituted by springs with a respective transmission mechanism, which are arranged within the fixed frame and the movable frame and are not visible from the outside both in the closed position and in the open position of the movable frame. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20090271924 | Attract-Molded Bed - An attract-molded bed, including a bed head, a bed afterbody, a bed board, both ends of the bed board being removably connected to the bed head and the bed afterbody respectively; wherein the bed head and the bed afterbody are formed of a front cover, a rear cover, a filler and an inner liner, the front cover and the rear cover are formed by attract-molding or hot compressing, the filler and inner liner are positioned between the front cover and the rear cover, the edges of the front and rear covers overlap each other, wherein the position overlap is dead jointed. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090013464 | Adjustable Bed Foundation - The present invention is a bed foundation that, in one embodiment, eliminates the need for a separate frame and box spring. In addition, by employing cross beams of different lengths, the bed foundation of the present invention can be adjusted to fit varying mattress sizes. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090113627 | Connector device, bed upright and frame combination and method of use - A device for connecting a bed frame to a bed upright comprises one component adapted to be attached to a portion of the bed upright in a substantially vertical orientation and the other component adapted to be attached to a portion of the bed frame in a substantially vertical orientation. Each component has a predetermined configuration to enable the components to disengage and engage in an interlocking mating relationship by sliding movement relative to each other. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20080244827 | Bedrest with modular structure - A bed rest with modular structure comprising a perimetrical bearing frame or bed base ( | 10-09-2008 |
| 20110219540 | Bed frame having protective plastic casing - A bed frame wherein the side rail and/or cross rails are fully encased in plastic shields. A plastic shield or shields cover the entire cross sectional area of the side and cross rails so that the side rail and cross rails are easy to handle and esthetically pleasing. The system avoids the need for a person to handle cold, sometimes dirty, steel and the cross and side rails may be T-shaped or L-shaped angle irons, or other configurations and covered with plastic shields. With the plastic shields, the steel members need not be finished since the outer appearance of the steel is encased by the plastic shields and not seen by persons. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20100218313 | U-shape bed - The U-shape bed is a new design of art furniture including: the U-shape form lower base is made from polystyrene EPS geofoam—super light weight material, which provides required strength for support and comfort; the mattress has U-shape form and is made from memory foam with orthopedic support or any other type of materials, the headboard is made from any type of materials such as wood, plastic, EPS geofoam and any design. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20090106897 | WHEEL MOUNTING DEVICE AND PLATE AND METHOD - A wheel-mounting device comprises a pair of attached plates each having a substantially flat surface. The flat surface of each plate has therein an elongated indentation including an inwardly projecting dimple element. The dimple elements hold in position a shaft of a wheel. The flat surfaces abut and the indentations are aligned and face each other to form a cavity with an open entryway that receives the shaft of the wheel. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090300840 | Structural members for bed frame - A bed frame comprising T-shaped side rails provides support for a box spring and mattress. The T-shaped side rails provide more resistance to twisting and bowing and enables the overall bed frame to support more weight with less deflection than the convention L-shaped side rails. The T-shaped side rails may be two L-shaped angle irons affixed together or a unitary T-shaped member that can also be used for other structural components of the bed frame such as a center beam. The vertical flange of the T-shape can be non-linear. In a further embodiment, the side rails are comprised of a metal skin enclosing a hollow area with a horizontal, flat shelf for supporting the box spring and a contiguous vertical surface generally at a right angle to the horizontal shelf to retain the box spring in it desired position. | 12-10-2009 |
| 005201000 | Knockdown | 10 |
| 20090307842 | Easy to assemble bed base, two-component connector & kit - A bed base and bed base kit includes four side members, each being symmetrical about its longitudinal axis. The side members are assembled into a rectangular structure with the members positioned to stand vertically upright on their edges. Opposed side members are of the same length and are connected at adjacent ends by a two-component connector. A first component of the connector is attached to the opposed ends of each one of a first pair of opposing side members and a second component is attached to the opposed ends of each one a second pair of opposing side members. The second components are offset from the longitudinal axis of the one side member to which they re attached. Thus, when the side members are assembled to form the rectangular structure, the respective edges of the side members are substantially flush with each other. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090271925 | MODULAR FOUNDATION ASSEMBLY FOR BEDS - A modular bed frame has ladder-like side frames with upper and lower side rails, and ladder-like end frames with upper and lower rails. The side and end frames telescopingly attach to the ends of upper and lower rounded corner rails. The insides of the side frames carry tubular upright fittings for increasing vertical rigidity. These fittings also provide upwardly opening tubular sleeves that receive right angle corner connectors on the ends of spaced apart and parallel horizontal slats that traverse the bed frame from end to end when assembled by a user. Separate upright rigid legs with feet on the bottom are slidably attached to downwardly opening tubular sleeves on the underside of the assembled frame structure to elevate the assembled bed foundation above the floor. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20080235868 | Knockdown bed foundation - The field of the present invention pertains to foundations or bedsteads for supporting mattresses. More particularly, the present invention relates to foundations that can be knocked down and reassembled by the end user. The present invention when reassembled presents a visual impression to the end user that can look like a conventional, fixed assembly foundation. The invention further provides for a method for assembling the present knockdown foundation devices. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090025143 | Mattress-supporting base - A mattress-supporting base includes three mattress support portions, multiple crossbars and a baseboard. Each of the mattress support portions has a first end and a second end. The first end of each mattress support portion connects to the first ends of the other two mattress support portions, and the second end of each mattress support portion connects to the second ends of the other two mattress support portions. The first two mattress support portions have four sections that are pivotally connected by three hinges. The third and center mattress support portion has two sections that are pivotally connected. The components of the mattress-supporting base fit into a packing box having an inner width that is neither wider than about ten times the width of the mattress support portions plus about eight times the thickness of the baseboard, nor longer than about one half the length of the assembled mattress-supporting base. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20100154118 | MATTRESS FOUNDATIONS, MATTRESS FOUNDATION KITS AND RELATED METHODS - Mattress foundations, mattress foundation kits, and related methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, a mattress foundation kit may include four frames, corner members, at least one interior support member, and at least two deck panels. Each frame may include a first elongated member, a second elongated member, and a connective structure coupling the first elongated member to the second elongated member. Each corner member may be configured to couple a first end of an elongated member of a frame of the four frames to a second end of an elongated member of another frame. At least two frames may be configured to support an end of the at least one interior support member. Additionally, each deck panel may be sized and configured to extend at least partially over at least one frame of the four frames and the at least one interior support member. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100180378 | Cross bar system for a bed frame - A cross bar system for supporting a bed having a pair of bed rails is disclosed in which the cross bar system comprises a cross bar member, a bracket member for attachment to one of the bed rails with the bracket member for receiving the cross bar member, and a leg member for attachment to the cross bar member for supporting the cross bar member. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100115696 | MODULAR FOUNDATION ASSEMBLIES FOR BEDS - A modular bed frame has ladder-like side frames with upper and lower side rails, and ladder-like end frames with upper and lower rails. The side and end frames telescopingly attach to the ends of upper and lower rounded corner rails on separate corner assemblies at the four corners of the assembled foundation. The rounded corner rails are rigidly supported as a unit by upright bracing members. The insides of the side frames carry tubular upright fittings for increasing vertical rigidity. These fittings support upwardly opening tubular sleeves that receive right angle corner connectors on the ends of spaced apart and parallel horizontal slats that traverse the bed frame from end to end when assembled by a user. Separate bed-elevating assemblies positioned at or near the corner connector assemblies elevate the assembled foundation above the floor. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100031440 | Bed base - A bed base comprises a rectangular support having side members connected at corners by a corner connector assembly including a locator element in a leg of a plate member that interacts with a locator element in a side member. A cross-rail assembly includes an elongated bar member that fits in notches in upper edge sections of opposed side members and a pair of leg members near opposed ends the elongated bar member pass through the notches upon attaching the cross-rail assembly to the rectangular support. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100275372 | Mattress-supporting base - A mattress-supporting base includes three mattress support portions, multiple crossbars and a baseboard. Each of the mattress support portions has a first end and a second end. The first end of each mattress support portion connects to the first ends of the other two mattress support portions, and the second end of each mattress support portion connects to the second ends of the other two mattress support portions. The first two mattress support portions have four sections that are pivotally connected by three hinges. The third and center mattress support portion has two sections that are pivotally connected. The components of the mattress-supporting base fit into a packing box having an inner width that is neither wider than about ten times the width of the mattress support portions plus about eight times the thickness of the baseboard, nor longer than about one half the length of the assembled mattress-supporting base. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20120137430 | Bed Frame Assembly - A bed frame assembly that can be assembled without additional tools. The bed frame assembly has two tubular side rails spaced a distance apart and arranged parallel to each other. The side rails are spaced apart for a distance at least equal to the length of a cross support member. Cross support members span the cross-support length between the tubular rails to support a mattress or a box spring over the distance between the two side rails. Retaining members which are used to secure the cross support members in position extend from opposing sides of the tubular side rail pair. The retaining members and the cross support members interlock via a releasable joint mechanism. The position of the releasable joint mechanism can vary to allow for adjustability in the cross support length to accommodate mattresses of different sizes. | 06-07-2012 |
| 005202000 | Sectional folding or extensible | 5 |
| 20110289682 | Sturdy, collapsible, telescoping bed frame - A collapsible bed frame that supports a box spring includes side rails and telescoping cross rails. A first hinge connects upper and lower portions of a first side rail that are each at least 35 inches long. A first portion of a cross rail telescopes inside a second portion of the cross rail, and the first portion is connected to the first hinge. Upper and lower portions of a second side rail are connected by a second hinge that includes a slot. The second portion of the cross rail has a tongue that fits into the slot on the second hinge. The side rails also have support legs with flanges that extend above the side rails when the support legs are extended. The first and second hinges also include flanges that together with the support leg flanges prevent the box spring from sliding towards either side of the bed frame. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20090077744 | ARTICULATING BED AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - Disclosed are an articulating bed and methods of using the bed. The articulating bed includes a top frame and one or two underlying frames. The top frame includes a first side section and a second side section. One of the side sections is configured to slide in a lateral direction of the bed so as to vary a width of the bed. Further, the sections are configured to hingedly rotate. Various methods include sliding and hingedly rotating the side sections. Further, the methods includes sitting up a person lying on the bed and changing liners while the person is staying on the bed, using the sliding and hinged rotation features. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20100299831 | Sturdy, collapsible, telescoping bed frame - A collapsible bed frame that supports a box spring includes side rails and telescoping cross rails. A first hinge connects upper and lower portions of a first side rail that are each at least 35 inches long. A first portion of a cross rail telescopes inside a second portion of the cross rail, and the first portion is connected to the first hinge. Upper and lower portions of a second side rail are connected by a second hinge that includes a slot. The second portion of the cross rail has a tongue that fits into the slot on the second hinge. The side rails also have support legs with flanges that extend above the side rails when the support legs are extended. The first and second hinges also include flanges that together with the support leg flanges prevent the box spring from sliding towards either side of the bed frame. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20090133191 | Center support for bed frame, bed frame and assembly method - A bed frame comprises a center support, a pair of extender bars, each extender bar having a pair of connector elements, a pair of rail members, and two pairs of cross-arms. A cross-arm in each pair of cross-arms is attached at one end to one rail member and has at a free end adapted to be attached to one end of an extender bar. Individual extender bars connect together the free ends of one pair of cross-arms attached to one rail member to the free ends of the other pair of cross-arms attached to the other rail member. The center support has opposed ends each including a pair of notches. The notches are sized and shaped to engage and interlock with the pair of connector elements in an extender bar upon assembly. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20100005587 | Foldable bed frame - A foldable bed frame includes a pair of generally rectangular shaped sub-frames foldably attached to each other so as to be folded in a collapsed condition and unfolded to an open condition for use as a mattress support. The foldable attachment is such that when the sub-frames are unfolded to the open condition, a generally central transverse support means is located at the interface thereof. A pair of support members is positioned beneath the transverse support means and in generally perpendicular relation thereto. The support members are attached to the sub-frames in supporting engagement with the transverse support means when the sub-frames are unfolded to the open condition to provide support to the pair of sub-frames at the interface thereof. The pair of support members is attached to the sub-frames so as to be drawn away from the transverse support means when the sub-frames are folded to the collapsed condition. | 01-14-2010 |
| 005230000 | Of fabrics and springs | 1 |
| 005231000 | Underslung spring supports | 1 |
| 20100058536 | SUPPORT ELEMENT FOR A CUSHION COVER FOR SEATING AND LYING AREAS - A support element for a cushion cover for seating and lying areas, preferably for mattresses, includes a baseplate that can be fixed to a base, and at least one spring element formed by a plurality of spring arms and extending upward from the baseplate in the direction of the cushion cover, wherein the spring arms each are provided with a substantially U-shaped corrugated spring element on the upper ends thereof, oriented away from the baseplate, the corrugated spring element including at least two parallel spaced spring legs located on concentric ring tracks and disposed about the central axis of the support element and at least one connecting bar joining the spring legs, one end of the spring leg located on the inner ring track being connected to the corresponding spring arm, and one end of the spring leg located on the outer ring track being connected to the support plate provided for supporting the cushion element. The support plate includes a ring-shaped frame part connecting the upper ends of the spring legs of the corrugated spring elements and a support disc rotatable about the central axis of the support element in the frame part, wherein the support disc is provided in the outer edge region thereof with an adjusting device for limiting the movement of the spring legs of the corrugated spring elements. | 03-11-2010 |
| 005236100 | Of slats | 7 |
| 20130111662 | ADJUSTABLE BED - An adjustable bed frame includes a headboard, a pair of longitudinal side rails in spaced-apart, parallel relationship, and a telescoping slat assembly connecting the headboard and side rails together to define a rectangular bed frame that is adjustable between a first rectangular size and a second rectangular size smaller than the first rectangular size. The telescoping slat assembly includes a set of tubular members that telescopically receive a respective set of elongated members to form telescoping slats. The tubular members have one end secured to one of the side rails and extend away therefrom in parallel, spaced apart relationship. The elongated members have one end secured to the other one of the side rails and extend away therefrom in parallel, spaced-apart relationship. The side rails are slidably secured to the headboard to facilitate movement of the frame between the first and second rectangular sizes. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20100064433 | THERAPEUTIC REST BED - Therapeutic rest bed, which comprises a bed base ( | 03-18-2010 |
| 20120167300 | DYNAMIC MATTRESS BASE - A base for bed mattress having a plurality of transverse slats, with each slat end attached to the frame of the base and pivotally connected to first end of a rod at the centre of each slat is provided. The rod is attached at its second end to a dynamic pulley. The dynamic pulleys are connected by a common cord or flexible attachment running over stationary pulleys mounted between the slats to a central beam attached to the frame of the base. Improved distribution of human body support can thus be achieved independent of the contour and weight of the body at any sleeping position. Springiness of the base can be modified by changing the elasticity of the flexible attachment. The dynamic support base reduces the need for thickness of the mattress and of the bed pillow. | 07-05-2012 |
| 005238000 | Hangers and engagers | 4 |
| 20090282613 | Bi-material slat cap - This invention relates to a springer slat suspension device formed by a cap having an upper section which comprises at least one housing for accepting the end of a slat, a lower section provided with means of anchoring the said cap on a springer frame and an intermediate section comprising suspension elements linking the lower section with the upper section, the intermediate section being essentially made of a first material of the flexible type, whereas the lower section is made of a second material of the rigid type. This invention is characterized in that the intermediate section and the lower section are made in one single piece by moulding. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090288252 | Device for the suspension of slats for a bed - The invention concerns a bed base slat suspension device comprising at least one gusset forming a housing for accommodating the end of a bed base slat, said device having fixing means for allowing the fixing of the gusset on a bed base frame. The device comprises a plurality of n gussets connected by means forming a connecting band, arranged so as to allow a relative movement of at least certain adjacent gussets from the point of view of the fixing of the device on the bed base frame. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20120240335 | DEFORMABLE SUPPORTING ELEMENT AND RECLINING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a deformable support element for use in a bed system, and to a bed system comprising the support elements. The bed system is suited in particular for use in the prevention of the development of decubitus by recumbent patients. The support element according to the invention consists of a support plate, flexible edge elements connected at each end to the support plate allowing for a directed movement of the end of the support plate out of an unloaded position, and one or more actuators beneath the support plate for deforming the support plate. The invention is advantageously characterized in that the support plate of the support element can take on a straight shape by the actuation of the actuator or actuators or can be deformed into an undulated shape or into a movement that is directed upward or downward. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20090126106 | Tripod slat end piece with a highly stabilised range of movement - The invention relates to a suspension device for bed-base slats which is formed by an end-piece which has an upper portion which comprises at least one receptacle to receive the end of a slat, a lower portion which is provided with means for anchoring the said end-piece to a bed frame, and an intermediate portion which comprises suspension members which connect the lower portion to the upper portion. The suspension members comprise at least one longitudinal wall which is able to fold at a substantially longitudinally extending fold line, and at least one transverse wall which is able to fold at a substantially transversely extending fold line. | 05-21-2009 |
| 005239000 | Of slats and springs | 3 |
| 20120066834 | RESTING FURNITURE, IN PARTICULAR SLEEPING OR RECLINING FURNITURE - A bed with a flexible supporting spring system without a frame. The flexible supporting spring system is supported by a supporting frame or directly by the bedstead. The flexible supporting spring system can be rolled and therefore can easily be transported. Above all, however, the flexible supporting spring system can be used for different beds and can be adapted individually to different sleeping cultures. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20100325795 | Bedding Foundation Having Nestable Stackable Components - A stackable wire core assembly for a bedding foundation which may be nestably stacked with numerous other such assemblies for transportation, thereby avoiding the need to compress and tie the assembly for shipping. The wire core assembly includes an upper wire grid, including a border wire and support wires extending between the ends of the border wire. Each support wire has resilient portions extending downwardly from the plane of the upper wire grid, each resilient portion having a flat bottom adapted to be secured to a wooden base frame and curved arms extending upwardly from opposed ends of the flat bottom. | 12-30-2010 |
| 005244000 | Rigid slat frame tops | 1 |
| 20080229498 | Inflatable cervical cushion - An inflatable cervical cushion for providing support to the cervical spine and surrounding cervical musculature of the wearer while seated. The present invention is for an inflatable cervical cushion which adjustably reinforces the neck to support the cervical spine in a proper lordotic position, alleviating neck pain caused by improper posture and fatigue. The cushion encircles the wearer's neck and rests on the wearer's shoulders, and contains a compartment with an inflatable cushion centrally located in the back of the cushion. The inflatable cushion is of a rectangular or oval design which is positioned horizontally in the back of the neck such that the thicker center portion of the cushion supports the cervical spine and the thinner end portions support the surrounding musculature. In addition, there is a vertical extension from the top of the cushion which supports the base of the skull, or occiput, thereby supporting the skull at the same time of supporting the cervical spine. Support is provided when the wearer is seated and the cushion creates pressure between the wearer and the back of a chair. The cushion is inflated by manual means such that the firmness and pressure of the cushion is totally adjustable. | 09-25-2008 |
| 005246000 | Of springs | 11 |
| 20130025050 | Apparatus and method of use for a PVC composite mattress frame - A mattress frame that is lightweight, durable, and minimizes material use. The apparatus includes a pair of side rails connected to a pair of end rails via four end caps to form a generally rectangular shape. The side rails and the end rails can vary in length and each of the side rails and end rails has an identical cross-section shape made up of five sections surrounding a slot. The end caps each include two tabs for insertion into the slots of the side rails and end rails. The side rails and end rails further include a pair of strengthening steel ribs. An alternate embodiment includes slats which extend from side rail to side rail or from end rail to end rail. Each slat has a generally U-shaped cross section and further includes two galvanized steel ribs running their entire length. Another alternate embodiment includes feet. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20100170038 | YIELDABLE MATTRESS SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR ITEMS OF FURNITURE - A quiet, non-binding collapsible spring mechanism for resiliently supporting a mattress includes a system of collapsible, sinuous springs, each having hooked ends for silencing the mechanism during use or collapse, as well as central offset portions for enabling the sinuous springs to compress to a greater extent than heretofore. Both rigid and yieldable support structures connect the spring mechanism to an item of furniture. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20090205132 | Mattress jack - An apparatus for lifting a mattress so as to facilitate the bed making process and make changing bed linens less strenuous. The apparatus comprises an inflatable member disposed between a mattress and box springs of a bed and having each of a predetermined shape and a predetermined size and being formed of a predetermined material. A fluid communication means is engageable at a first end thereof with the inflatable member and an air pump is engageable with a second end of the fluid communication means for providing air for inflating the inflatable member. A power means is engageable with the air pump for providing power to operate the air pump and a switch means is engageable between the power means and the air pump means for activating and deactivating the air pump. A valve means is disposed in one of the fluid communication means and the pump means for controlling inflation and deflation of the inflatable member as desired. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20120042449 | Collapsible Bedding Foundation - A foldable bedding foundation includes a first section having a first base, a first plurality of wire support modules pivotally secured to the first base, and a first wire grid pivotally secured to the wire support modules of the first section. The foundation further includes a second section having a second base, a second plurality of wire support modules pivotally secured to the second base, and a second wire grid pivotally secured to the wire support modules of the second section. The foldable bedding foundation further includes upper connectors pivotally secured to the first and second wire grids and lower connectors secured to the first and second bases. All of the modules are made of one piece of wire and are identical. | 02-23-2012 |
| 005247000 | Nonspiral springs only | 5 |
| 20080244828 | Mattress foundation with perimeter structure - A mattress foundation with a perimeter structure has a frame, springs mounted upon the frame, and a grid supported by the springs, and perimeter structure at a perimeter of the frame which extends from the frame to the grid, forming an exterior wall which extends from the frame to a border wire of the grid. When the perimeter structure is made of structural and reflexive material such as closed-cell foam, it co-acts with the grid and springs and provides additional support to the perimeter region of the grid and foundation. The exterior wall of the perimeter structure forms a solid surface over which padding or upholstery is placed. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20110314601 | Bedding Foundation Having Border Wire With Generally Rectangular Cross-Section - A bedding foundation having a nestably stackable spring assembly including a border wire having a generally rectangular cross-section. The foundation's spring assembly may be nestably stacked with numerous other such assemblies for transportation, thereby avoiding the need to compress and tie the assembly for shipping. Each foundation assembly includes a number of corrugated support wires having alternating peaks and valleys. The border wire is generally rectangular in cross-section to reduce wire costs without compromising beam strength of the border wire. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120110732 | Bedding Foundation Having Nestably Stackable Spring Assembly Welded To Border Wire With Generally Rectangular Cross-Section - A bedding foundation having a nestably stackable spring assembly, including a border wire having a generally rectangular cross-section. The foundation's spring assembly may be nestably stacked with numerous other such assemblies for transportation, thereby avoiding the need to compress and tie the assembly for shipping. Each foundation assembly includes a number of corrugated support wires having alternating peaks and valleys. The border wire is generally rectangular in cross-section to reduce wire costs without compromising beam strength of the border wire. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20100175185 | Bedding Foundation Having Nestable Stackable Components - A stackable wire core assembly for a bedding foundation which may be nestably stacked with numerous other such assemblies for transportation, thereby avoiding the need to compress and tie the assembly for shipping. The wire core assembly includes an upper wire grid including a border wire and support wires extending between the ends of the border wire. Each support wire has resilient portions extending downwardly from the plane of the upper wire grid, each resilient portion having a flat bottom adapted to be secured to a wooden base frame and curved arms extending upwardly from opposed ends of the flat bottom. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20120255119 | BEDDING FOUNDATION HAVING CORNER GUARDS AND MULTIPLE PIECE BORDER - A bedding foundation has a wire core which may be nestably stacked with numerous other such assemblies for transportation, thereby avoiding the need to compress and tie multiple assemblies for shipping. The wire core which includes an upper wire grid made of four distinct border wires and support wires extending between two opposing border wires. Each support wire has flattened valleys below the plane of the upper wire grid, each flattened valley being adapted to be secured to a wooden base frame. The wire cores, wooden bases and corner guards may be shipped separately. | 10-11-2012 |
| 005248000 | Spiral springs only | 1 |
| 20100229302 | MATTRESS CARRIER AND SUCH A MATTRESS CARRIER PROVIDED WITH MATTRESS - A mattress carrier ( | 09-16-2010 |
| 005254000 | Elements | 1 |
| 20100319124 | INTERNAL CORNER STRUCTURE FOR MATTRESS FOUNDATIONS - An internal corner structures for mattress foundations that sit at each corner between the frame and the grid. The rigid member contains a base, body and grid support deck. The base member sits atop the foundation frame and contains two flanges that overlap the frame and guide the positioning of the internal corner structure relative to the frame. The body structure supports the grid deck and has a rounded exterior profile to provide a rounded smooth contour to the mattress foundation corners, and has a plurality of square shaped openings that extend in both a vertical and horizontal direction. The grid support deck sits atop the body structure and provides support to the mattress foundation grid, and has engagement clips that engage and position the grid and an edge guard that functions to disperse a load and protect the engagement clips from impact. | 12-23-2010 |
