MATTRESS FOUNDATION
A foundation for supporting a mattress includes a rectangular shaped frame defined by a pair of longitudinal side assemblies, and a pair of transverse end assemblies, wherein corresponding adjacent ends of each side assembly and each end assembly are secured together; and at least one electrical outlet mounted in at least one of the longitudinal side and end assemblies.
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This non-provisional application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/561,419 filed on Nov. 18, 2011, which is fully incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
BACKGROUNDThe present disclosure generally relates to a mattress foundation, and more particularly, to a mattress foundation including at least one electrical outlet integrated therein.
One problem encountered with prior art non-adjustable foundations for mattresses is the limitation in functionality, which is generally limited to providing support of the mattress.
Accordingly, it would be desirable to increase the functionality of the mattress.
BRIEF SUMMARYDisclosed herein is a foundation for supporting a mattress comprising a rectangular shaped frame defined by a pair of longitudinal side assemblies, and a pair of transverse end assemblies, wherein corresponding adjacent ends of each side assembly and each end assembly are secured together; and at least one electrical outlet mounted in at least one of the longitudinal side and end assemblies.
In another embodiment, the foundation for supporting a mattress comprises a rectangular shaped frame defined by a pair of longitudinal side assemblies, and a pair of transverse end assemblies, wherein corresponding adjacent ends of each side assembly and each end assembly are secured together; and at least one electrical outlet mounted on a surface underneath the foundation.
The disclosure may be understood more readily by reference to the following detailed description of the various features of the disclosure and the examples included therein.
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Once assembled, the foundation 10 is defined by a head end 22 and a foot end 24 corresponding to the normal sleeping position of an occupant.
In one embodiment, an electrical outlet 26 is mounted in a surface of at least one of the assemblies defining the mattress foundation. In one embodiment, the electrical outlet 26 is mounted in an exterior facing surface of the side assembly, e.g., 12 and/or 14, proximate to the head end 22. The electrical outlet is configured to provide AC power similar to that provided from a standard wall outlet. A cable (not shown) extending from the electrical outlet 26 includes a standard plug for electrical connection to a standard wall outlet.
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Once assembled, the foundation 50 is defined by a head end 62 and a foot end 64 corresponding to the normal sleeping position of an occupant.
In one embodiment, the electrical outlet 66 is mounted on an undersurface of at least one of the assemblies, i.e., an interiorly facing surface. In one embodiment, the electrical outlet 66 is mounted in or on a surface of the side assembly, e.g., 52 as shown, at a location proximate to the head end 62. The electrical outlet is configured to provide AC power similar to that provided from a standard wall outlet. A cable (not shown) extending from the electrical outlet 66 includes a standard plug for electrical connection to the standard wall outlet.
It is preferred that all of the components defining the structure of foundation 10 be entirely of wood. However, it is possible that some of the components may be formed of other similar rigid materials which might be deemed suitable for the purpose and practice of the invention as described herein. The foundation can be provided so as to form either twin, full or double, queen and king size bed foundations. It will be appreciated that many variations of form and construction follow from the foregoing disclosure. Basically, however, the structure of the invention seeks to utilize the mattress foundation to provide an electrical outlet therein.
This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention. The patentable scope of the invention is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal languages of the claims.
Claims
1. A foundation for supporting a mattress comprising:
- a rectangular shaped frame defined by a pair of longitudinal side assemblies, and a pair of transverse end assemblies, wherein corresponding adjacent ends of each side assembly and each end assembly are secured together; and
- at least one electrical outlet mounted in at least one of the longitudinal side and transverse end assemblies.
2. The foundation of claim 1, wherein the electrical outlet is proximate to a head end of the foundation and includes a cable extending for the outlet having a terminal end configured to electrically connect to a power source.
3. The foundation of claim 1, wherein the electrical outlet is mounted on a exterior facing wall of at least one of the longitudinal side and end assemblies.
4. A foundation for supporting a mattress comprising:
- a rectangular shaped frame defined by a pair of longitudinal side assemblies, and a pair of transverse end assemblies, wherein corresponding adjacent ends of each side assembly and each end assembly are secured together; and
- at least one electrical outlet mounted on a surface underneath the foundation.
5. The foundation of claim 4, wherein the electrical outlet is proximate to a head end of the foundation and includes a cable extending for the outlet having a terminal end configured to electrically connect to a power source.
6. The foundation of claim 4, wherein the electrical outlet is proximate to a head end of the foundation and includes a cable extending for the outlet having a terminal end configured to electrically connect to a power source.
Type: Application
Filed: Nov 15, 2012
Publication Date: May 23, 2013
Applicant: DREAMWELL, LTD. (Las Vegas, NV)
Inventor: Dreamwell, Ltd. (Las Vegas, NV)
Application Number: 13/677,666