Abstract: A knee-cushion assembly includes an oval forward panel and an oval rearward panel, each cushioned with high density, closed cell foam, which are pivotally interconnected to fan apart to a deployed configuration for use, and to pivot into an overlapping, closed configuration for compact storage. The panels are pivotally interconnected by a pin structure. When deployed, the front faces of both panels are presented and accessible so that a user can rest a knee on each, to protect their knees from the impact, pressure, discomfort and injury that can be caused by placing knees directly on a hard support surface such as a floor. A magnet preferably is secured to the rearward surface of the rearward panel so that the assembly can be magnetically attached to any flat steel surface.

Abstract: A lift system comprises a plurality of bottom components, a plurality of top components structured to support a structure thereon, and a lifting assembly coupled to each of the plurality of bottom components and the plurality of top components. The lifting assembly comprises a plurality of lifting members configured to move the lifting assembly between a lowered configuration and a raised configuration, and a locking member coupled to a corresponding lifting member and configured to move between a locked position and an unlocked position in the raised and lowered configuration of the lifting assembly. A lock assembly is coupled to the lifting assembly and includes a lock/unlock member and a linking component coupling the lock/unlock member to the locking member. A release device is selectively engaged with the lock/unlock member by a user to activate the lock assembly for unlocking the locking member.

Abstract: A sleeping cot has been disclosed herein. The sleeping cot may be partially installed in a front cabin of vehicles and deployed when needed. The sleeping cot includes metallic rods and a flexible mat that is removably attached to the metallic rods. The sleeping cot unit may further include front brackets attached to or adjacent the A-pillars of the vehicle and rear brackets attached to or adjacent the B-pillars of the vehicle. Further, one metallic rod is removably attached to the front brackets, and another metallic rod is removably attached to the rear brackets. Further, the flexible mat can be made firm by rotating one of the metallic rods within the brackets tightening the fabric mat wrapped around it. Further, the rotation and position of the metallic rod can be temporarily secured within the brackets to retain a firm mat.

Abstract: A disassemble bed frame includes two longitudinal supporting arms, a plurality of bed slats, and a plurality of clearance lockers. Each of the supporting arms has a plurality of engaging slots spacedly formed at an inner side thereof, such that the engaging slots along the supporting arms are aligned when the supporting arms are extended parallelly. Two end portions of each of the bed slats are received at two of the engaging slots of said supporting arms respectively, such that the bed slats are spacedly extended between the supporting arms. The clearance lockers are detachably coupled at the supporting arms and are biased against the end portions of the bed slats to minimize clearances of the end portions of the bed slats within the engaging slots and to prevent the bed slats being detached from the supporting arms.

Abstract: A movable ballistic resistant panel includes ballistic resistant leaf hinges that allow multiple panels to be attached to each other to form an openable and movable barrier capable of numerous different configurations.

Abstract: A bed frame and cover that is capably joinable to another bed frame and cover and capably disjoinable from another bed frame and cover and of which comprises a mattress supporting plate which is capable of moving vertically within the cover. The cover is a unified structure of walls and a roof with pivotally connected doors that capably form an enclosure around the plate or of which are stowable on the roof. The entire cover is capable of 360 degree bi-directional rotation around the entire plate as well as vertical movement. A capably pivotable mattress attachment is stowable under the plate or extends to form a contiguous mattress surface of which is supported by rods that connect to another bed frame and cover. The bed frame and cover is capable of a multitude of configurations dependent on bed frame, mattress attachment and the cover's optional positioning.

Abstract: A mattress display includes at least one primary test bed including a head portion and a foot portion; at least one secondary test bed including a head portion and a foot portion; a wall, wherein the at least one primary and secondary test beds are in a spaced apart parallel relationship and positioned perpendicular with respect to the wall, wherein the at least one primary test bed is oriented such that the head portion is distally located from the wall and the foot portion 20 is proximal to the wall, and wherein the at least one secondary test bed is oriented such the head portion is proximal to the wall and the foot portion is distal to the wall; and a barrier disposed in close proximity to the head portion of the primary test bed, wherein the barrier is configured to provide an end user of the primary test bed with at least partial privacy, noise reduction, and/or light reduction.

Abstract: A bunk bed system including a head board and a foot board assembled with corner posts and interconnecting slats including a modified mortise and tenon joint which includes a dado on a lateral face of the tenon in alignment with a vertical post channel and longitudinal pin channel which lock and fixedly holding the joint together. The vertical channel member cooperatively engages the dado to both fixedly hold the tenon within the mortise and to also hold the tenon perpendicular to the mortise.

Abstract: A convertible furniture unit constituted by a sofa having an exposed wall and that can be converted into a folding double bed or into two mutually separate single beds. The conversion from double bed to two single beds occurs in the day version, with the beds arranged vertically, by virtue of the sliding movement on a rail (6) of the two portions (2, 3). The spring-based balancing system, the levers (18) and the fulcrums (22) of rotation are inside the supporting structure. The shoulders (8, 9) of the piece of furniture that embed the sprung bases in the day position are fixed to the sprung bases themselves and, by rotation, become the side boards of the bed in the night position; in this manner, the unit does not have, in the night version, the appearance of exposed wall-mounted furniture. The unit also allows, in the day version, to join without gaps the two seats into a sofa and, in the night version, to join the two single beds to form a double sprung base.

Abstract: A stackable bed platform includes a primary sleep surface and a secondary sleep surface. The primary sleep surface includes a first bunk rail having a top edge formed by a first side wall, connected to a first end bunk rail having a top edge formed by a first end wall, connected to a second side bunk rail having a top edge formed by a second side wall, connected to a second end bunk rail having a top edge formed by a second end wall. The primary sleep surface also has a first supportive surface connected to the first side wall, the second side wall, the first end wall, and the second end wall. The secondary sleep surface includes a second supportive surface opposing the first supportive surface that is connected to the first side wall, the second side wall, the first end wall, and the second end wall.

Abstract: A structural bunk system for a sleeper cab or other confined space is provided. The bunk system includes first and second shells that are made by injection molding and are then bonded together. The structural bunk system is secured to the wall of the sleeper cab or other confined space and is adapted to be moved between and upright stowed position and a lowered sleeping or storage position.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A stackable bed platform includes a primary sleep surface and a secondary sleep surface. The primary sleep surface includes a first bunk rail having a top edge formed by a first side wall, connected to a first end bunk rail having a top edge formed by a first end wall, connected to a second side bunk rail having a top edge formed by a second side wall, connected to a second end bunk rail having a top edge formed by a second end wall. The primary sleep surface also has a first supportive surface connected to the first side wall, the second side wall, the first end wall, and the second end wall. The secondary sleep surface includes a second supportive surface opposing the first supportive surface that is connected to the first side wall, the second side wall, the first end wall, and the second end wall.

Abstract: A folding bed frame includes standardized right and left bed frame assemblies that are connectable by central connecting bars to form an adjustable bedboard frame that fits mattresses of differing widths. The bed frame is easy to transport when disassembled into the separate frame assemblies that are each less than half the width of a conventional frame for a double bed. The smaller and standardized frame assemblies reduce manufacturing cost. Foot brackets are pivotally connected to the bottom of the bedboard frame under each bed frame assembly and support the bedboard frame and mattress. Each central connecting bar has U-shaped slots on its ends that clip over the inner side edges of the right and left bed frame assemblies. Each frame assembly has a hinge at its middle axis at which a lower half folds over onto an upper half to allow the assemblies to fit in a packing box.

Abstract: The present invention is a beach cabana that provides a central corridor between two lounge portions and a frame rotatable about an axis.

Abstract: A mattress leveling system designed to provide individually adjustable mattress heights, where mattresses of different firmness and thickness can be integrated into one bed with a level sleep surfaces sharing a common plane and held juxtaposed. Each mattress or mattress set is securely supported within a frame assembly with independently height adjustable legs. Users can integrate individual mattresses, which provide adequate firmness to meet the needs and desires of each of the users, forming one bed system customized to provide optimal comfort for both partners. An advantage of this design provides users with the ability to integrate into one bed, commonly available standard or non-standard adult size mattresses of differing thickness from different manufacturers, taking advantage of the latest sleep comfort technologies available on the market. Another advantage is the ability to exchange one mattress of the integrated bed without affecting the other mattress.

Abstract: In certain preferred embodiments, the present invention provides a cot assembly that includes side pieces, supporting end pieces and bedding material. Preferably the cot assembly holds the end pieces a spaced apart distance, and in one feature allows a side piece to be selectively released. In one embodiment, the end pieces move towards each other to release a side piece, optionally by sliding a side piece through an end piece channel. In one preferred embodiment, the bedding material is mounted to and retained by the end pieces and extends across the interior of the cot to overlap or enclose the side pieces without any gaps between the material, the side pieces and the end pieces. In other embodiments, the invention includes an improved method for attaching the material to the end pieces and an improved cot assembly method. In a preferred option, the bedding material is continuously attached to the end piece along a portion of an end piece.

Abstract: Bedding assembly comprising a piece of furniture in which two beds for one person are rotatably mounted around a horizontal axis, between an active position where the bed/s is/are parallel to the floor and close thereto, and a lifted position, or vertical position, where the bed/s is/are folded up in the piece of furniture, wherein the bedding assembly has means allowing the lateral translation of at least one bed in a direction parallel to the rotation axis of the beds. One of the beds is fixed in translation, while the other one is mobile in translation. The assembly comprises a carriage on which one of the beds is rotatably mounted, and mobile in translation on at least one rail. The carriage moves on two parallel rails, i.e. a rear rail and a front rail, by means of a slide (for each rail) that is integral with the carriage.

Abstract: A crib has a base portion, base connector, crib side sections extending from the base portion and crib legs to support the base portion and the crib side sections above the ground. A front stationary crib side middle section, a back stationary crib side middle section and the base connector may be removed to reveal crib side openings and separate stationary crib side sections may be added to allow the crib to be converted into separate cribs.

Abstract: In certain preferred embodiments, the present invention provides a cot assembly that includes side pieces, supporting end pieces and bedding material. Preferably the cot assembly holds the end pieces a spaced apart distance, and in one feature allows a side piece to be selectively released. In one embodiment, the end pieces move towards each other to release a side piece, optionally by sliding a side piece through an end piece channel. In one preferred embodiment, the bedding material is mounted to and retained by the end pieces and extends across the interior of the cot to overlap or enclose the side pieces without any gaps between the material, the side pieces and the end pieces. In other embodiments, the invention includes an improved method for attaching the material to the end pieces and an improved cot assembly method. In a preferred option, the bedding material is continuously attached to the end piece along a portion of an end piece.

Abstract: A collapsible mounting frame for a raised platform or a raised bed as a unitary construction with two end frame assemblies and a plurality of hinged horizontal support links. The mounting frame may be moved from a collapsed or folded position to an open, extended, operable position to support the overhead platform or bed. The space beneath the raised platform or bed may be more effectively utilized.

Abstract: Improved approaches to providing on-line appointments over a network are disclosed. The network is, for example, a global computer network such as the Internet. One of the improved approaches provides various notifications to requestors pertaining to appointments with individuals or businesses (e.g., service providers). In one implementation, the notifications can be provided by electronic mail. Another of the improved approaches allows notifications pertaining to requested appointments to be provided to service providers that have not previously registered to receive on-line appointments.

Abstract: A crib has a base portion, base connector, crib side sections extending from the base portion and crib legs to support the base portion and the crib side sections above the ground. A front stationary crib side middle section, a back stationary crib side middle section and the base connector may be removed to reveal a crib side openings and separate stationary crib side sections may be added to allow the crib to be converted into separate cribs.

Abstract: A sub-assembly for a multiple bed unit having an elongate bed rail and a bed end including a pair of spaced, substantially vertical posts affixed to a side of the bed rail. Each of the posts includes a rail connector for receiving a rail of another bed. A multiple bed unit includes a first bed having a pair of bed ends, a side rail and a sub-assembly connected between and supported by the bed ends, and a second bed having a bed end and at least one side rail connected between the bed end of the second bed and the bed end of the sub-assembly of the first bed.

Abstract: A joining assembly for a child's bed is provided. A child's bed according to the invention mainly contains a mesh structure, bedposts, and supporting rods embedded in the four rim of the rectangular mesh structure. By installing the supporting rods into the positioning holes on the bedposts, the mesh structure is expanded to a flat surface for a child to sleep or play on it. Each of the four corners of the mesh structure has a hook attached to it respectively. The hook is hooked to the rim of a positioning plate of the bedpost so that there is no gap left between the bedposts and the mesh structure.

Abstract: A unitary headboard comprises a single piece of laminated plywood that has two posts and at least one cross piece cut out of it. A bed frame comprising side rails and cross supports has each side rail formed of a single piece of material. Each side rail has a support ledge and a lip where the foundation extending between the side rails can be selected from springs or boards at the user's option.

Abstract: A kit for converting a cross-legged folding cot into a tiered cot, which stilt legs having a longitudinal axis, a top end and a bottom end. A female coupling is positioned at the top end of each of the stilt legs. Each female coupling is offset from the longitudinal axis by between 45 degrees and 65 degrees, and is adapted to receive a leg from a first cross-legged folding cot. With each female coupling holding a leg of a first cross-legged folding cot, the first cot is effectively elevated, such that gear can be stowed or a second cot can be positioned in the space provided beneath the first cot between the stilt legs.

Abstract: A new simple novel Layout methodology for high integration VLSI chip is proposed, which is reduced dramatically the complexity, the cost and the schedule for implementing a complex chip such as System On a Chip (SOC) that required hierarchical layout implementation. A set of rules is provided for the place and route process.

Abstract: A multiple configuration bed frame system for allowing a single or multiple bed frames to be configured in many different ways to accommodate available space and the creativity of the user includes at least one main frame member, an optional rail member, raised bed leg members, and short leg members that also serve as frame connectors for joining two or more main frame members. A plurality of receivers are coupled to the main frame member and positioned to permit joining of the components of the invention to form the various configurations.

Abstract: A method for forming micropatterns includes forming a thin film consisting of a single layer or of plural layers on a substrate, irradiating an energy beam to the thin film to elevate the temperature of a region to a predetermined temperature or higher to thereby modify the region of the thin film, and patterning the thin film at least in such a manner to leave over the modified region.

Abstract: A combination bed and desk frame includes an extended height headboard and footboard connected at the top of the footboard by two spaced sideboards. Cross members are fastened between the headboard corner posts and footboard corner posts near their bottoms. A lower pair of bed rails are fastened between the cross members for supporting a commercially available household door, forming a desk top. A horizontally disposed shelf is provided at the top of the headboard for supporting a lamp or other articles. A horizontally disposed dressing bench is provided on the footboard. The bed/desk frame can be adapted to accommodate commercially available mattresses and box springs of various widths.

Abstract: A stand can support a conventional four-posted bed at an elevation substantially higher than floor level and provides open access to the greatly increased space beneath the bed. From above, the stand has a straight-sided-U shape with a leg at each corner. Two legs at the head and at the foot of the bed are connected by cross braces such that the stand has two opposing H-shaped end units. A a single longitudinal horizontally disposed truss extending along one side of the bed rigidly and strongly connects the end units.

Abstract: A loft apparatus for providing a bed loft that is collapsible The loft apparatus includes a frame assembly being designed for supporting the mattress. A plurality of hinge portions are coupled to the frame assembly. The hinge portions downwardly extend from the frame assembly whereby the hinge portions are designed for engaging the floor and support the frame assembly above the floor. A plurality of leg portions are pivotally coupled to the hinge portions. Each of the leg portions is pivotal between a stored position and a deployed position. The stored position is defined by each of the leg portions being positioned substantially parallel to the frame assembly. The deployed positioned is defined by the leg portions extending downwardly from the hinge portions whereby the leg portions are designed for engaging the floor and raising the frame assembly and the hinge portions above the floor.

Abstract: A support is provided for a bed or the like which provides one hundred percent unobstructed floor space therebelow. The support may be used for supporting a pair of vertically spaced beds or a bed having a desk or sofa positioned therebelow. The support comprises upstanding first and second end frames which are horizontally spaced-apart and which have guardrails secured to the upper ends thereof. Cross supports extend between the guardrails for supporting a bed thereon. Accessory supports optionally extend between the first and second end frames for supporting a desk or sofa thereon. The support may be quickly assembled and disassembled without the use of tools.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cot assembly that includes a frame, supporting corner pieces and bedding material. The frame is preferably of a one or two piece construction and is shaped into a perimeter defining an interior area. Corner pieces support the frame above an external support surface. The bedding material extends across the interior of the frame and into the corner pieces without any gaps between the material, the frame and corner pieces, thereby protecting against injury which could otherwise result from the presence of such gaps. The continuous frame maintains the cot's rigidity while the corner pieces lower the cot's profile for stacking. The cot includes at least a number of corner pieces corresponding to the corners of the polygonal shape. A pedestal extends downwardly from each corner piece to engage the floor or other supporting surface.

Abstract: The stackable cot comprises a sheet (5) stretched between elongated longitudinal and transverse elements connected to each other by corner elements (2) so as to form a generally rectangular frame. Each corner element (2) is on its lower surface provided with a foot (6), and on its upper surface provided with a vertical recess (7) aligned with said foot and constituting a recess for reception of a similar foot (6) of another cot (1) of the same type to be stacked on said cot. Each corner element (2) has an upper portion (10) and a lower portion (11) connected to each other. The recess (7) is formed in said upper portion (10) and it comprises a lateral opening in the form of a vertical slot opening outwardly and extending over substantially all the height of said recess (7) opening upwardly.

Abstract: A support is provided for a bed or the like which provides one hundred percent unobstructed floor space therebelow. The support may be used for supporting a pair of vertically spaced beds or a bed having a desk or sofa positioned therebelow. The support comprises upstanding first and second end frames which are horizontally spaced-apart and which have guardrails secured to the upper ends thereof. Cross supports extend between the guardrails for supporting a bed thereon. Accessory supports optionally extend between the first and second end frames for supporting a desk or sofa thereon. The support may be quickly assembled and disassembled without the use of tools.

Abstract: A connector (10), for removably securing a mattress (18) to a mattress supporting bed frame (22), that is provided a length that is sufficient to allow one to pull the mattress (18) from a first position in which it is fully supported on the supporting frame (22), to a second position in which it is supported on an edge of the frame (22) and hangs out beyond the edge of the supporting frame (22). The connector (10) is sufficiently short to retain the mattress (18) in the second position and not allow the mattress (18) to fall off the supporting frame (22). The connector (10) allows a person placing sheets on the mattress (18) to pull the mattress (18) toward oneself into the second position and thereby more easily reach the far edge of the mattress (18) when placing sheets on it, and can then put the mattress (18) back into the first position when the sheets are in place.

Abstract: A sofa and bed combination for providing multiple individual sleeping areas in one article. The sofa and bed combination includes a sofa having a back portion and two arm portions. Each of the arm portions is securely coupled to opposite ends of the back portion. Each of the arm portions extends in a generally parallel direction with relation to each other. A first platform extends between and is securely coupled to the arm portions. A second platform has a top surface and a bottom surface. The second platform has a length generally equal to a distance between the arm portions and a width generally equal to distance from the back portion to an outer edge of the arm portions. The second platform has four corners. Each of four legs is integrally coupled to and extends downwardly from the bottom surface of the second platform. Each of the legs is positioned generally adjacent to one of the four corners. Each of four wheels is rotatably coupled to one of the legs.

Abstract: A bed assembly including a headboard, a footboard, a support frame and a mattress. The headboard, includes a plurality of equally spaced first frame coupling members, a lower portion having first mating members, and an upper portion having second mating members. The footboard includes a plurality of equally spaced second frame coupling members, a lower portion having third mating members, and an upper portion having fourth mating members; The support frame includes a first headboard coupling member for engaging at least one of the first frame coupling members on the headboard; a first footboard coupling member for engaging at least one of the second frame coupling members on the footboard; first mattress support member; and a second mattress support member pivotally coupled to the first mattress support member. The mattress is disposed generally on the first mattress support member and the second mattress support member.

Abstract: A stackable, portable cot apparatus is easily assembled and disassembled preferably without the use of any tools. The portable cot apparatus preferably includes a flexible support, a plurality of support members, and a plurality of connectors. Alternatively, the portable cot apparatus also includes a plurality of extension legs. When assembled together, the plurality of support members and the plurality of connectors form a cot frame of the portable cot apparatus. Preferably, the flexible support is configured to support the weight of a user and includes three permanent fasteners and a detachable fastener. The permanent fasteners and the detachable fastener preferably and removably attach the flexible support to the cot frame of the portable cot apparatus. Preferably, the detachable fastener is selectively attachable both prior to and after the cot frame of the portable cot apparatus is already assembled. The detachable fastener is preferably a hook and loop fastener.

Abstract: A support structure for beds and the like is described comprising a plurality of components which are easily secured together in a minimum amount of time. The scaffold or support is comprised of a pair of floor cross supports, four vertical legs, a pair of lower cross supports, a pair of left end supports, a pair of right end supports, bed cross pieces, a pair of ceiling beams, and a pair of upper cross supports. When assembled, the floor space beneath the support structure is available for use.

Abstract: A bunk bed assembly for providing a place for people to sleep. The bunk bed assembly includes a plurality of generally vertically extending elongate columns that are spaced apart and oriented in a generally rectangular configuration. Each of the columns has upper and lower ends and a transparent peripheral sidewall extending between the ends. The peripheral sidewall of each of the columns defines a bore through the column. A pair of spaced apart upper and lower bunks extend between the columns.

Abstract: A support structure for beds and the like is described comprising a plurality of components which are easily secured together in a minimum amount of time. The scaffold or support is comprised of a pair of floor cross supports, four vertical legs, a pair of lower cross supports, a pair of left end supports, a pair of right end supports, bed cross pieces, a pair of ceiling beams, and a pair of upper cross supports. When assembled, the floor space beneath the support structure is available for use.

Abstract: A furnishing to cover and substantially conceal the underside of a top bunk bed comprises a generally rectangular frame and a sheet affixed to the frame. The interchangeable sheet has sleeved borders with slits in the corners for the insertion of side-support members, end-support members, and corner joints of the rectangular frame. The sheet may be embellished with artwork, characters or designs, and may have apertures to accommodate mechanisms for hanging or attaching the frame and sheet to the underside of the top bunk bed.

Abstract: A structure for bearing weight is disclosed which has a plurality of upwardly directed, horizontally spaced, hollow, elongated support posts, each with a sidewall. A first and a second generally horizontal beam, which are coplanar and horizontally spaced, extend between a first and a second pair of posts, respectively, and intersect their respective sidewalls. At least two parallel, spaced, coplanar joists are each supported by both of the beams. A first and a second generally horizontal, hollow, elongated support member is positioned parallel to and adjacent the first and second beam, respectively, and extends between and abuts the first and second pair of posts, respectively. Each of the support members has a sidewall, and at least one of the sidewall of each the support members and the pair of posts between which it extends, provides a group at least two apertures. Each aperture receives a portion of one of the joists to allow each joist to be supported by both beams.

Abstract: A bedstead for single beds, which can be assembled pairwise, adjacent to one another, into a double bed, particularly hotel beds, with a peripheral bed frame, which surrounds the region for accommodating at least one mattress and encircles the mattress in a lower part, is configured in such a way that the bed frame consists of least one narrow-walled metal plate which, at least at the longitudinal sides of the bedstead, is set so far to the inside with respect to the outline of the mattress(es), that its external surfaces do not protrude beyond the outline of the mattress, in order to make it possible that the mattress is held securely and stably on the bedstead and that the transition between the two mattresses is almost gapless in the assembled position.

Abstract: A load-bearing scaffold for placement on the floor of a room for supporting articles includes first and second generally upright load-bearing support structures each having upper sections and bases and a generally horizontal beam having opposite ends, one of the ends removably mounted to one each of the first and second support structures at the upper sections thereof. At least one generally horizontal platform is removably mounted on one of the first and second support structures intermediate the horizontal beam and base of the support structure. The platform includes inner and outer sides, the outer side removably mounted to one of the first and second support structures. Finally, at least one tension member extends between and is connected to the horizontal beam and the platform means, the tension member depending adjacent the outer side of the platform whereby the platform is suspended above the floor of a room.