Abstract: A bedframe having side rails interconnected by end crossbars which are adjustable to provide a plurality of different standard bed widths, each of the crossbars being formed by at least two telescoped sections which are interconnected to provide a unitary crossbar assembly in which the component parts are mechanically retained against disassembly, and wherein the sections are arranged to be latched in selective bed width positions by means of a latch member movably supported on the outermost of the telescoped sections for movement between a raised non-latching position in which a projection on the latch member is freely movable along an adjacent side channel formed in the other of the telescoped members, and a latching position in which the projection is moved into one of a plurality of spaced apart slots in communication with the side channel.

Abstract: A desk unit mountable on a horizontal bed above an invalid reclining on the bed which enables the invalid to operate a typewriter fixed along a vertical inclined plane of the unit. Alternately, the desk may be employed for reading of material lying on a window over the invalid or for writing purposes. The unit is formed of an open frame fitted with fixed legs, with a panel hinged to the foot end of the frame, and adjustably fastened to vertical risers at the head end of the frame. The panel is fitted with a vertical shelf extending upwards away from a panel opening, with a base, to which a typewriter may be mounted, attachable to the panel shelf. A transparent window in the panel permits the user to read a book lying on the window.

Abstract: A blanket is provided for producing a cooling effect as opposed to a conventional blanket which retains heat is provided. The blanket has a plurality of elongated chambers defined normally by a plurality of elongated joints between blanket lamina. The chambers are adapted for receiving ice.

Abstract: A bumper of a generally U-shaped tubular member whose free ends are pivotally attached to brackets which in turn are secured to the cross rod extending between the front legs of a bed or the like. A balancing spring contact engaging the bracket and the U-shaped bumper member maintains the bumper in lowered position extending from the head of the bed or in raised position wherein it does not substantially increase the length of the bed.

Abstract: A horizontal bed has a vertical headboard attached to its front. The headboard forms the back of a deck that is attached to the bed. The deck has a horizontal writing platform that can be slid back and forward with respect to the headboard and can be locked in position by a locking device.

Abstract: A water bed construction includes a box foundation on which rests an upwardly opening rectangular coffer formed by a polyurethane sheet and a polyurethane perimetrical member disposed thereon. The coffer cavity receives and contains a shallow water mattress, and a foam pad is disposed over the mattress. The foam construction obviates the need for a mattress heater, and serves to attenuate resonant frequency phenomena of the mattress. The foam perimeter also permits the use of standard fitted sheets.

Abstract: A sheet-spread includes an integral elongated sleeve formed from a fold of cloth secured to the body portion along a line parallel to the transverse axis thereof and adapted to retain one or more pillows.

Abstract: A bed in the form of a sleeping bag constructed of a sleeping bag cover assembly mounted on a mattress and a frame on which the mattress and cover assembly is supported. The cover assembly partially encloses the mattress and is releasably secured to the frame to retain the mattress and the cover assembly thereon.

Abstract: A box spring assembly for use as a foundation for a bed mattress. The assembly comprises a wooden frame, slats, spiral springs, corner coil springs, a border wire, and a welded wire top grid. The spiral springs extend parallel to the wooden slats and are secured at the bottom to the slats and at the top to the welded wire grid. Corner reinforcement and resiliency is provided by four corner coil springs, each of which is secured at the bottom to the wooden frame and at the top to the border wire and grid.

Abstract: A playpen which can be collapsed to a substantially cylindrical shape to increase its ease of portability.

Abstract: A water bed mattress comprised of upper and lower flexible sheets which are provided with peripherally extending downwardly and upwardly struck flaps, respectively, at their outer peripheral ends. These flaps are sealed to each other in order to form a completely enclosed mattress. A tapered, angularly struck inner peripheral wall extends effectively between the upper and lower walls of the water bed mattress in such manner that the upper end of the inner peripheral wall extends to the outer peripheral margin of the upper wall and the lower end of the inner peripheral wall terminates inwardly of the outer peripheral margin of the lower wall. In this way, the inner peripheral wall operates in conjunction with the upper wall in order to form an inner water chamber which is essentially coextensive with the entire upper surface of the upper wall. An air chamber is formed by the other side of the inner peripheral wall, the outer wall and the lower wall.

Abstract: A bed covering such as a blanket or sheet is provided with two separately cleanable and washable halves or parts, to be utilized independently and with tie means for removably connecting the parts together to form a complete assembly. Each part has its own individual characteristics suited to the needs of two persons, for example, sleeping in a double bed. The connecting means is of a type that facilitates cleaning or washing without damage to the covering and each part is provided with pocket means for removably carrying an individualized treated pad or packet.

Abstract: A spring assembly for use with a generally rectangular frame comprising a plurality of individual wire spring members interconnected to form a horizontal yieldable support deck, each spring member having a plurality of substantially square side-by-side U-shaped sections comprising a base portion and generally parallel leg portions which terminate in transversely extending leg extensions, one leg extension being integrally connected to a leg extension of the adjacent U-shaped section on one side thereof, and the other leg extension being connected to a leg extension of the adjacent U-shaped section on the other side thereof. The spring members are interconnected so that the junctures of the base portion and the leg portions of each U-shaped section of one spring member interconnects with an aligned U-shaped section of an adjacent spring member at the junctures of the leg portions and leg extensions thereof to thereby provide for pivotal movement of each spring member relative to the adjacent spring member.

Abstract: A lightweight portable inflatable structure in the form of a baby's crib has a base portion and upstanding side walls integrally formed thereabout in communication therewith. Interconnecting webs formed by heat sealing the air impervious sheet material from which the inflatable structure is formed assist in controlling the size and shape of the inflatable structure and a separate rigid rectangular frame and supporting legs detachably supports the inflatable structure to prevent collapse in the event of loss of air pressure therefrom.

Abstract: Side and end boards are assembled to define a rectangular frame for a waterbed. External vertical grooves are formed on the exterior portions of the boards adjacent each of the corners. A metal bracing member comprised of two panels at a right angle to each other with 90.degree. turned in end flanges and a triangular web connecting the top edges of the panels and lying in a plane perpendicular to both panels is positioned above a corner of the frame. The flanges are fitted in the upper ends of the grooves and the bracing member then slid down over the corner so that the panels exteriorally straddle the corner. Each corner of the frame is treated in the same manner to provide an extremely simple assembly operation and resulting strong waterbed frame.

Abstract: A double joint assembly for interconnecting three elements of a foldable structure, two elements being capable of pivoting in the same plane so as to be located at a pre-selected angle to the third element, the joint assembly comprising a forked member, a clamping member and a bolt member, each of which members is integral with, or affixable to one of the said elements, the clamping member and the bolt member each having a flat portion which is pivotable about a pivot axis and which is located in an aperture formed in the forked member, each flat portion having a cam surface formed thereon having at least one support surface, that the clamping member abuts against one surface of the forked member when the foldable structure is extended, the cam surface of the bolt member co-operating with the cam surface of the clamping member such that, in use, the clamping member is retained in position relative to the forked member in two directions, the angular position of the bolt member being determined by the angle at

Abstract: A dust ruffle is adapted to be positioned between the upper mattress and the lower box spring mattress of a bed, and covers only a portion of the upper plan platform of the lower mattress. Secured to the elastic partial platform portion is a continuous side portion adapted to cover the sides of the lower mattress, and in turn, depending from said continuous side portion is the dust ruffle portion. Since the partial platform portion is made of elastic material, it may readily be expanded so as to slip over the upper mattress in order to position the dust ruffle on the bed without resort to removing the upper mattress.

Abstract: The waterbed comprises a body supporting liquid filled bag or bladder and a freely expansible ballast chamber in unrestricted fluid communication with the body supporting bag or bladder. The fluid interchange operates to regulate and maintain at a comfortable low value, the surface stress of the bag or bladder.

Abstract: Fitted bedclothes for rectangular waterbeds comprising a flat substantially rectangular panel member overlying an upper surface of the mattress and an upper portion of the mattress sides. A right-triangular pocket member is connected to at least two panel member corners, forming pockets therebetween and being adapted for receiving a waterbed mattress corner therein. An extensible portion of a free edge of each pocket member resiliently engages a lower corner surface of said mattress, opposingly and diagonally pulling the bedclothes taut over the mattress.

Abstract: The coupling comprises two coupling elements, the first element of which may form part of a lifting device for lifting sick persons or invalids and the second element may serve for attaching to a supporting element to carry the sick person, the first coupling element comprising two spaced parallel jaw plates provided with first hook means adjacent their upper end and clamping means adjacent their lower end, the second coupling element comprising an elongated rod provided with second hook means adapted to cooperate with the first hook means, the said rod fitting between the jaw plates when the first and second hook means are caused to cooperate, a lower portion of the rod being provided with a cam for cooperating with the said clamping means in the coupling position.