Abstract: This invention relates to a swaying bed suppport, while such supports are known they either have a massive base structure or require fixing to the ground or floor. The swaying bed support of the invention comprises two end supports and a lower linking assembly, the bed itself is generally conventional and suspended from the end frames by chains, ropes and the like. The linking assembly and end supports are detachably secured to each other so they can be readily dismantled for movement between rooms and residences. The lower linking assembly can itself be dismantlable. This frame is sufficiently rigid to enable the bed to sway without distorting the frame. Optionally an upper linking assembly may be present, which may be two parallel arched members joined by cross pieces, which may be used to hold a canopy, or it may be two diagonal arched members meeting at a cross piece. The upper linking assembly is desirably detachable and disassemblable.

Abstract: A cover for a crib or playpen includes a tent-like canopy having a pair of panels extending downwardly from two opposite ends which lie against the inside of a pair of sides of the crib or playpen and are tied in place by straps which extend about the sides. The cover leaves the other sides of the crib or playpen exposed. Ties are provided along the other side edges of the canopy for securing those edges to the tops of those sides.

Abstract: A canopy bed frame assembly includes upper and lower horizontal frame members which are interconnected to vertical posts to form a frame structure. A canopy covering is supported by a continuous valance rod which encloses the upper frame members and is spaced apart therefrom. The canopy covering includes canopy cover panels and canopy valance panels which, when fitted onto the valance rod, substantially conceal the canopy frame structure from view.

Abstract: A stretcher cover of the invention extending over the top of the stretcher, being elevated at the head end which has a pocket for insertion of one end of the stretcher, and being gathered about the foot end of the stretcher. A flexible U-shaped support structure keeps the head end of the cover elevated. Openings covered by flaps at the side and head of the cover enable access to a patient on the stretcher.

Abstract: A bed covering apparatus comprising a foot board (1) and L-shaped support arms attached to an outside surface of the foot board and above a mattress (8). A quilt (2) is supported by the long arm portion of the L shaped arms (11) and tucked under the mattress by means of side pieces. An air recirculating unit is provided on the foot board (1) with a heater (24) for heating the air space (21) between the mattress and the quilt.

Abstract: A portable shelter for use in connection with a foldable cot of the type having a tubular frame forming a center and end sections supportable on collapsible legs. Braces are pivotally attached to the frame and when upright, support an enclosure. The enclosure is a fabric material having pockets engageable about opposite ends of the frame. The entire unit can be folded with the frame sections in parallel relationship and the collapsed enclosure attached and carried as a backpack by a detachable harness. The shelter may be provided as a complete unit or the enclosure may be attached to an existing, conventional cot without the requirement of special drilling and fitting.

Abstract: Materials have at least one layer comprising a mixture of thermoplastic and other fibers. This latter layer may be thermobonded together and then densified along at least a section of the eventual peripheral edge margin of an article to be formed from the material. Thermoplastic material-containing cover sheets may also be secured to the core and densified in this manner. The entire eventual peripheral edge margin of the article is typically densified. Fire retardant materials may be thermobonded within the layer to fix them within the article. The densified edge also helps to fix these materials in place. The composite materials are used in manufacturing infant car seat liners and other articles. Fire retardant films may be included as cover sheets for these materials. These films are typically bonded at every point of contact to an underlying core.

Abstract: A toy bed transformer including a mattress and various inflatable toy accessories having shapes, such as, an airplane nose, an airplane wing, a cockpit, a rocket, a missile, a tire, a propeller, and a jet engine. The mattress and the inflatable toy accessories have attaching bands thereon and can be attached together by the attaching bands to form different objects mimicking for example, a car, an aircraft, and a tank, according to a child's own imaginative ideas.

Abstract: A netting defines an enclosure for a crib or the like having four sides and a top of open weave fabric, and an open bottom, the lower corners of the sides are sewn in puckered relationship to elastic material to define elasticized corner flaps which can be snapped beneath the corners of a mattress similarly to so called "fitted" lower sheets whereby the netting can be easily installed or removed without disturbing an occupant of a crib or the like. Preferably the lower parts of the sides and end panels are of close weave fabric and the corner flaps are formed in this fabric. Fasteners are provided for retaining the enclosure in an extended position above the mattress.

Abstract: A bed tent with a base portion snugly fitted around a mattress and a canopy portion connected to the base portion along its lower periphery is supported in an upright position over the mattress to provide an enclosure having a bottom surface area substantially coextensive with the surface area of the mattress and an opening for ingress and egress.

Abstract: A collapsible frame structure for a portable camper, particularly a pair of such frame structures which may be joined to form a bed supporting frame and a tent supporting frame extending in an arch over the bed frame. The frame structure includes a plurality of pairs of link tube units pivotably connected at their middles to each other in X-shaped configuration and a plurality of longitudinally extending tube units intermediate the pairs of link tubes. The frame structure is distinguished in its efficiency in set up and folding for storage without disassembly.

Abstract: A convertible bed for infants and small children wherein the crib transforms from a crib configuration for small infants to a bed that prevents toddlers from inadvertently climbing out of the bed and later to a small child's bed, wherein the child can freely enter and leave the bed at will, thus prolonging the life of the bed from the time of birth of the infant to ages six to eight (6-8) years old.

Abstract: A shade for use with infants and children car seats and the like having a seat and back member that fits into the seat and accomodates strap restraints and a hood that attaches to the seat and back member to project as a canopy from a back portion of the seat and back member.

Abstract: An arched body portion is supported by line means to hang from a ceiling over a bed so as to form a canopy independent of the bed. The body portion preferabley is constructed of rigid board material having novel joint sections forming the arched configuration.

Abstract: A protective bed suitable for protecting an occupant or occupants during major catastrophies resulting in falling debris includes a canopy made of steel mesh which is resistant to penetration by and accumulation of falling debris. The canopy covers the lower section of the bed. The canopy is supported by telescoping tubes with compression springs therein arranged to permit the canopy to remain in a noraml upper or raised position and to drop to a lower position with attendant compression of the spring to convert or absorb the energy of the falling debris, thereby minimizing damage to the bed structure and maximizing the degree of safety to the occupant or occupants of the bed. A padded guard rail extends about the periphery of the bed to prevent ejection of the occupant or occupants during violent movements of the bed, as might occur during an earthquake or tornado. Selected portions of the bed, including the canopy, the telescoping tubes, etc.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a steel tubular protective structure capable of deflecting and/or resisting impact from falling objects and retaining same and comprising a lower assembly and an upper assembly. The lower assembly is comprised of at least four steel tubular legs positioned between flange-shaped metal feet and steel sleeves and joined by said sleeves to the upper assembly. The upper assembly contains a plurality of substantially parallel tubular steel main structural members defining the length of the tubular protective structure and the external diameter of the downward facing portions of which define the internal diameter of the upper portion of said sleeves. A plurality of tubular steel end cross members join the main structural members near the locations of adjacent pairs of the legs. The upper assembly also includes a plurality of tubular steel intermediate cross members substantially parallel with end members and joined to the main structural members on the inward aspect thereof.

Abstract: A bed canopy support and assembly are provided wherein the assembly is comprised of four supports fastened together in a rectangular configuration. Each support includes a channel-shaped valance support member defining upper and lower substantially parallel and opposed flanges and a connecting element extending between and at substantially right angles with the flanges, and a substantially L-shaped drapery and canopy support member integral with and projecting downwardly from and at substantially a right angle with the lower flange. Hook and loop type fastener material, such as Velcro, are provided on each support for attaching a valance drapery and canopy to the support.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a playpen sun cover designed to fit over an existing playpen and have adjustability both to accommodate to different sized playpens and also to enable the adjustment of the angle of pitch of the sides of the roof thereof. The device includes coupling devices which enable it to be rigidly affixed to the playpen and includes two roof halves pivotally connected together at a pivot. In order to enable the pitch of the cover to be adjusted while the cover is installed on a particular playpen, each of the elongated legs thereof includes a telescoping feature enabling each leg to be extended in length so as to facilitate changes in the pitch thereof. The roof material is elongated lengthwise sufficiently to enable the pitch of the cover to be adjusted through a wide range of variations while maintaining the entirety of the playpen suitably covered thereby.

Abstract: A combination carry bag and mat is provided which in an unfolded position can be utilized as a mat to lie upon that has built-in relatively rigid compartments to hold various items and a radio and which in a folded position can be utilized as a carry bag. In a modified form a built-in adjustable and collapsible sun shade protector is for a person when the person lies upon the mat.

Abstract: A device for keeping bedclothes off the bodies of patients, particularly burn victims and those who are bothered by the weight of bedclothes, comprising six multisectional arms composed of removable, extendable sections that may accomodate all widths. Two horizontal arms each moveably attached to two vertical arms and fastening to one of two gears of an electric motor mounted under the bed. The two foot arms are attached to the removable second gear.By use of the electric motor and the removal of various of the vertical arms any combination of areas of the top covers may be kept from the patient's body.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel bed canopy with large mirrored panels surrounding the bed, closely mounted, and tilted to provide the observer with the ease of viewing many large full-length images from a variety of directions. The canopy may incorporate automatically controlled side mirrored panels which enclose the bed as they are brought into position. Then by using a unique two-way mirror concept, additions of lights, audio systems, and video devices may be attached to the canopy and still maintain a clean uncluttered aesthetic appearance while having a complete functional design.

Abstract: The invention relates to a resting device.According to the invention this resting device comprises an at least partly horizontal lying means extending at a distance above the ground and connected at its ends with uprights, which lying means is provided with an adjustably supported tube-shaped envelope, in which an opening is formed for getting in and out of the device, said envelope comprising on either side an end ring, which end rings are supported within the uprights by support rollers.

Abstract: A bed/shelter unit comprising a lightweight air mattress and a lightweight tent on the mattress adapted to be erected as a shelter over the mattress and to be collapsed on the mattress, the mattress, when deflated, and the tent, when collapsed on the mattress, being adapted to be compactly packed as by rolling them up into a lightweight bundle. The tent comprises a panel of lightweight flexible tent material adapted to arch over the inflated mattress from one side thereof to the other, the panel having inflatable arches at its ends adapted when inflated to extend over the mattress from one side to the other. End closures at the ends of the tent hold the arches in an erected position with the panel drawn between the arches and thereby arched over the mattress.

Abstract: A device for keeping a blanket or sheet off feet in a bed comprising a frame, a support structure, and a line extending from the frame and engaging the blanket. The support structure is a plate interposed between a mattress and a box spring set. The frame has a vertical member attached to the support structure which extends upwardly and generally perpendicular to the mattress. A horizontal member is attached to extends from the other end of the vertical member. A line is attached at one end to the horizontal member and at the other end to the blanket. The line includes a pin at one end. The blanket has a button occurring at a location corresponding to the location of the feet. The horizontal member has a well for receipt of the pin of the line.

Abstract: A tent comprising a flexible porous sheet having an inner face and an outer face and a resilient frame attached to the sheet. The resilient frame is stressed so that the frame can shape the sheet into an enclosure having a peripheral wall, a closed top, an opening at the front, and a shroud for closing the opening. The shroud is of substantially greater length than the height of the opening. A peripheral region of the sheet extends from the perimeter of the enclosure to form a seal with the surface which supports the tent.

Abstract: A sheet tent for use with a bed. A sheet is provided with four reinforced holes. A frame having four posts extends upwardly from the bead for supporting the sheet. When the sheet is in place a fastener extends through the reinforced holes and it is received by bores in the top of the post. A means for removably fastening the sheet to the head and foot of the bed is provided. The sides of the sheet drape over the edges of the bed but are not fastened and thereby allow for circulation of air into the tent as well as a means of entering and exiting the bed.

Abstract: A tent structure adapted for use by game hunters, fishermen, etc., comprising a pair of floor-supporting frames hinged to one another on a medial axis for folding together; a foldable linkage for supporting the floor frames in elevated positions above ground moisture; and foldable corner posts and roof frame structure for supporting a canvas covering in an area rising vertically from the floor area.

Abstract: The crib is formed of walls of mesh in order to eliminate a multiplicity of rigid vertical bars. In addition, a hemispherically shaped canopy of similar mesh structure is fitted to the crib. This canopy has sections which can be pivoted to an open position to obtain access to the crib.

Abstract: A novel valance support is disclosed and described. The valance support includes a first and a second side portion disposed at substantially right angles to one another by means of a gusset. A first and a second arm are connected to the first and the second side portions, respectively. Four valance supports are disposed above the four corners of a standard bed and rigidly connected to the ceiling by means of a toggle bolt. Corner draperies are then suspended from the valance support by means of drapery hooks which hook into apertures disposed in the side portions and arms. Such suspension converts a standard bed into what is commonly referred to as a poster bed. The invention further includes an outside ruffle attachment which is secured relative to the valance support. An elastic cord or the like is stretched between each pair of attachments and connected thereto by means of a clip.

Abstract: An adjustable writing desk, storage and entertainment center apparatus attachable to the head of a bed to provide bedridden patients with easy access to writing materials, a writing surface and privacy in viewing television and listening to radio and recorded music by enclosing the patient's head and upper torso within the apparatus which is equipped with sound insulation.

Abstract: A canopy support for beds and method wherein the side members and transverse members are all constructed of tubular metal, intermediate of the side members being equipped with L-shaped flanges at the ends thereof for locking insertion into the slots of the side members.

Abstract: A rectangular frame, connected at one end with the headboard of the bed, normally overlies the marginal edges of the bed and supports a bedspread in bed made-up position. The frame and overlying bedspread is pivoted upwardly against the headboard to a canopy position for sleeping.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a framework which forms a support for mosquito netting or the like. The framework includes an inverted U-shaped end piece having two upwardly turning support ribs originating from the ends of the end piece. The framework is able to be interconnected and means are disclosed for the easy fabrication and disassembly thereof.

Abstract: A receptacle as provided for disposition upon a bed and includes a form retentive but foldable body constructed of water impervious material and defining a bottom wall extending between and from whose outer marginal peripherally continuous, integral and upwardly extending peripheral walls project.