Abstract: Provided herein are bed split side guards with adjacent units presenting at least partly curved ends so as to essentially follow a circular arc shape having its center at the pivot point of one of the sections of the bed mattress deck, thus providing a minimal spacing between the split side guard units during articulation and at any position of the mattress deck, hence preventing patient movement or entrapment through the bed side guard gaps.

Abstract: A collapsible bed rail includes two spaced upright rods having an upper end to which an upper corner joint is fixed and a lower end to which a lower corner joint is pivoted so as to allow the upright rods to be rotatable among an expanded position, a collapsed position and a rail open position. An upper horizontal rod comprised of two sections pivotally jointed to each other by means of an upper central joint is pivoted at two opposite ends thereof to the upper corner joints. A lower horizontal rod comprised of two sections pivotally jointed to each other by means of a knuckle joint structure is releasably fixed at two opposite ends thereof to the lower corner joints. A transverse bar extends from each of the lower corner joints in a direction substantially normal to the respective upright rod and the lower horizontal rod to be disposed and held under a matrix so as to mount the bed rail to the bed on which the matrix is placed.

Abstract: This invention relates to sleeping beds, and in particular, a safety accessory for attachment to a sleeping bed for preventing the occupant from falling out. The invention provides for a guard rail that can be affixed to a bed, where the guard rail is held in place by a member that both crosses under the sleeping surface, and additionally, protrudes out of the other side of the bed, to make contact with the other side of the bed.

Abstract: A rail structure includes two tubes each movably mounted on one of two bases and each having a catch mounted on an upper portion thereof. Two fasteners each have a lower portion detachably mounted on one of the two catches. Two supporting braces each have a first distal end attached to one of the two fasteners. A pivot bracket has two distal ends each pivotally engaged with a second distal end of one of the two supporting braces. L-shaped first and second resting rails each have a vertical section mounted on an upper portion of one of the two fasteners. A tubular block is mounted around one distal end of a horizontal section of the first resting rail and has a first transmission member rotatably mounted thereon. A second transmission member is rotatably mounted on one distal end of a horizontal section of the second resting rail and is pivotally engaged with the first transmission member.

Abstract: A collapsible children's bed rail which can conveniently be disassembled for storage and transport. The bed rail has a side panel made up of two detachable sections which snap together to form a continuous panel when in use and can be stored in face to face relationship when separated. A pair of supports attach to the bottom of the assembled side panel and extend perpendicular to it and fit underneath the mattress of the bed with which the bed rail is to be used and hold the side panel in operative position. The supports may be collapsed so that their components lie in face to face relationship, and they can be stored in cavities in the bottoms of the panel sections when detached from the side panel.

Abstract: A bed side rail particularly suitable for use by childred has a protective panel which carries a pair of arms that fit under a mattress to support the panel at the edge of a bed. Hinges connect the panel to the arms so that the panel may be moved between an operative position wherein it extends upwardly from the arms above the level of the mattress to an inoperative position wherein it extends downwardly from the arms out of the way. The panel carries a flashlight which may readily be removed from the panel by a small child. The flashlight has an actuator in the grip which turns the flashlight on when the handle is grasped by the child, and the light will remain on for a selected period after the child replaces the flashlight in the pocket of the panel and releases the actuator. The flashlight is retained in the pocket so that it will not fall out when the panel is moved between operative and inoperative positions and yet may be removed from the pocket by the child when desired.

Abstract: The bed handle system of the present invention, which includes a pair of handle elements, is used for facilitating movement into and out of a bed. Each handle element can be anchored to a bed mattress and has an upwardly extending handle section dimensioned to extend above the bed mattress. In use the handle portion is positioned adjacent a first side of the mattress, and the pair of handle elements are positioned in spaced relation to each other. The spacing between the handle elements may be adjusted to permit a user to grasp one handle section with each hand and to sit between the elements on the mattress preparatory to moving into or out of the bed.

Abstract: A hand rail attachment for beds comprises an upstanding side member connected to a base member adapted to fit under a bed mattress. The side member is in the form of an inverted U-shape with adjustably mounted cross-members mounted between the depending arms of the U-shape. The end of one depending arm has a pivot pin mounted therein, and the other end has a slidable sleeve attached thereto. The base member has upstanding end portions, one of which receives the pivot pin, and the other of which abuts the end of the other depending arm having the slidable sleeve which slides over the abutting connection and locks the upstanding side member to the base member. The base member has elongated U-shaped support members mounted at either end thereof to extend under the bed mattress.

Abstract: A bed side rail particularly suitable for use by childred has a protective panel which carries a pair of arms that fit under a mattress to support the panel at the edge of a bed. Hinges connect the panel to the arms so that the panel may be moved between an operative position wherein it extends upwardly from the arms above the level of the mattress to an inoperative position wherein it extends downwardly from the arms out of the way. The panel carries a flashlight which may readily be removed from the panel by a small child. The flashlight has an actuator in the grip which turns the flashlight on when the handle is grasped by the child, and the light will remain on for a selected period after the child replaces the flashlight in the pocket of the panel and releases the actuator. The flashlight is retained in the pocket so that it will not fall out when the panel is moved between operative and inoperative positions and yet may be removed from the pocket by the child when desired.

Abstract: A manual support apparatus for use with a bed having a mattress portion for providing a secure and stable method for a user/patient to transfer into and out of bed independently, and enhance in-bed mobility. The manual support apparatus has three primary parts: a planar plate member, a support tube having at least one leg and at least one tubular member. The tubular member has an internal bore for slidable receipt of the support tube leg, and is attached to the plate member by suitable means. The plate member is placed under the bed's mattress portion such that the tubular member is adjacent and substantially perpendicular to the mattress.In another embodiment, the manual support apparatus includes a planar plate member and at least one support tube attached directly to the plate member. Alternatively, the manual support apparatus can have a unitary construction, including a planar plate portion and at least one support tube portion.

Abstract: The restrainer forms an elongate triangular tube with a right angle between a base panel for resting on a resting surface and a vertical panel. The vertical panel provides a child restraining wall, and the restrainer is connectable to other similar restrainers at an angle of 90 degrees to form a rectangular crib area for infants. The vertical panel is collapsible to be flat on the resting surface, and the restrainer can be put in line with another restrainer to form a longer restrainer wall for children of 18 months to 2 years.

Abstract: A collapsible, portable pet rest attachable to a bed has a rigid, flat, horizontal base with fixedly attached vertical rear and side walls. A rigid, flat support panel pivotally attached to the back wall can be positioned horizontally aft of the base. A front wall pivotally attached to the base can be secured into a horizontal position with latches. Legs pivotally attached to the front wall provide frontal support of the pet rest when the front wall is secured horizontally and the support panel is in place between a cushion and an underlying support cushion such as a mattress and box-spring. Adjustable leg extensions permit various elevations from a floor. An optional, movable shelf adds width when attached to the base and extended out horizontally. The pet rest will hang vertically against a bed in a box-like configuration with the support panel in place between the mattress and box-spring. For portability, fastening devices maintain closure of the box-like unit. A handle is attached for manual carrying.

Abstract: A bed includes a member adapted to cover the lower portion thereof. The cover may be fabricated to resemble a portion of a motor vehicle and the entire bed may present the aspect of such a vehicle.

Abstract: A bed supported tray apparatus includes a planar support plate defined by a rear and forward end edge and spaced parallel side edges. First and second mounting flanges are mounted adjacent the end edge on the respective first and second side edges mounted orthogonally relative to a top surface of a support plate, with a planar support tray fixedly mounted to upper terminal ends of the mounting flanges and oriented parallel to the top surface of the support plate, with a perimeter flange formed coextensively about a perimeter portion of the support tray extending above the top surface of the support tray for mounting the relation between an upper and lower mattress of a bed structure. Modifications of the invention include pivot legs mounted to the top surface of the support plate to provide enhanced stability to the organization when positioned between the upper and lower mattress.

Abstract: A safety side rail for a bed is disclosed comprising a side panel supported by a pair of spaced-apart foot members, each adapted to be inserted under a side edge of the bed mattress. The side panel is supported by one end of the foot members, and is movable relative to the foot members via a coupling between a safe-closed position, in which the side panel is fixedly held in a position above the mattress for blocking or preventing a child from falling off the mattress, and an open position, in which the side panel is positioned below the top of the mattress allowing access to the child.

Abstract: A baby safety barrier has an upright panel, a platform panel and one or more hinges connecting the panels along adjacent edges thereof, the hinges having leaves mounted to rotate between a position at which they are substantially parallel to and overlying one another and a position at which they are substantially perpendicular to one another, and a locking device for releasably retaining the leaves and panels in the perpendicular position.

Abstract: A portable security wall incorporating a first section, insertable beneath a chair cushion, couch cushion, mattress, or the like, on which an infant may be placed, and a second section, angularly disposed with respect thereto, to serve as a backstop to prevent the infant from falling.

Abstract: A blanket support and footrest comprised of two distinct portions, namely a rigid lower portion having a bottom and a side which is substantially perpendicular to the bottom so that the lower portion of the unit has an essentially L-shaped cross section, and a flat upper portion which is hingedly mounted to the side section of the lower portion. A locking arrangement is associated with the upper and lower portions for either holding the upper portion upright, or for allowing the upper portion to be folded down toward the bottom of the unit.

Abstract: A safety bed provided by detachably arranged on a generally standard or other bed or infant's crib a gate rotatably carried by anchor means inserted under the mattress for frictional retention, making possible instant conversion of a standard or other bed to a safety bed as well as instant reconversion thereof. The gate is secured by suitable locking means in elevated position, inhibiting passage of the occupant's body from the bed. Upon release of the lock the gate may be lowered, permitting such passage. Various alternative forms of locks are disclosed, one form permitting disengagement of the gate from the anchor means. Also, various means are disclosed for attachment to the anchor means to reduce wear on the bedding by shifting of the anchor.