Abstract: A mechanized door drive linkage assembly for connection to a track mounted door for mechanized translation of the door along the tracks between a closed position and an open position, a generally linear arm attached at a first end to a movable car bracket mounted upon a rail, the arm extending generally downward from the car bracket and proximate to an upper region of a door when the door is in a closed position, the arm having a linear length and a generally planar central section and one or more flanges which extend from edges of the central section and which extend out of a plane Of the central section and away from a second side of the arm which is defined by the central section, the one or more flanges terminating generally perpendicular to the central section, the one or more flanges extending substantially along a length of the arm, and a plurality of openings in the central section configured for the passage of one-or more fasteners through the central section; an elbow bracket having a first segment

Abstract: An adjustable bed frame assembly includes a clamp which fits with two aligned and overlapping frame rails, including horizontal and vertical legs of the frame rails, to enable relative adjustment of the frame rails and to fix the bed frame at a set dimension. A leg mount extends from the clamp with a structure for mounting a vertical leg for additional elevation and support of the bed frame. The vertical extent of the leg is also adjustable by interconnection with one or more extension pieces. The configuration of the clamp and the leg mount both stiffens the bed frame and provides a very rigid support member for the bed frame. The leg mount can be formed from a single piece of metal with an open seam, and the extension pieces can be formed from a single piece of metal with an open seam.

Abstract: Described herein is a cap for securing the interlocking members of a bed frame with flush rail support surfaces which includes a main body portion and a connection piece protruding from the main body portion of the cap. Also described herein is a method for securing the interlocking members of a bed frame with interlocking members and flush rail support surfaces.

Abstract: A bed base for supporting a mattress, a mattress foundation or combination thereof or any other support structure has intersecting and interlocking side walls. Each side wall has an upper and lower web with configurations which engage and lock with the upper and lower webs of intersecting side walls at corners of the bed base. Cross braces are disclosed which extend transversely across the side walls, and which extend into the upper webs of parallel side walls. Legs on the cross braces may be co-located with the side walls and extend through the upper webs and down to the lower webs. The corners of the bed base may be reinforced with a corner piece which fits over the upper webs of the intersecting side walls, and covered by a corner guard which extends over portions of the side walls at the corners.

Abstract: A bed base for supporting a mattress, a mattress foundation or combination thereof or any other support structure has intersecting and interlocking side walls. Each side wall has an upper and lower web with configurations which engage and lock with the upper and lower webs of intersecting side walls at corners of the bed base. Cross braces are disclosed which extend transversely across the side walls, and which extend into the upper webs of parallel side walls. Legs on the cross braces may be co-located with the side walls and extend through the upper webs and down to the lower webs. The corners of the bed base may be reinforced with a corner piece which fits over the upper webs of the intersecting side walls, and covered by a corner guard which extends over portions of the side walls at the corners.

Abstract: Described herein is a cap for securing the interlocking members of a bed frame with flush rail support surfaces which includes a main body portion; a connection member protruding from the main body portion; and a slot within the connection member sized to accept a portion of one of the interlocking members wherein the portion of the rail member is interlocked with another rail member. The cap may also include at least one piece protruding from the main body portion to support the shape and structure of the main body portion. Also described herein is a method for securing the interlocking members of a bed frame with interlocking members and flush rail support surfaces.

Abstract: A powered maneuverable and retractable trailer jack adapted for attachment to a tongue of a trailer has an external sleeve, a gear rack on an exterior of the external sleeve, a housing containing at least one gear engaged with the gear rack and operative to move the external sleeve relative to the housing, the housing including a mount configured for attachment to the tongue of a trailer whereby the external sleeve is laterally offset relative to the tongue of a trailer, an internal rod within the external sleeve, the internal rod extending through a wheel fork at a lower distal end of the internal rod and the external sleeve and attached to a drive gear which is engaged with a shaft gear upon a drive shaft rotationally mounted in the wheel fork, and a drive sprocket attached to the drive shaft, a wheel mounted upon an axle rotationally mounted within the wheel fork, and a wheel sprocket attached to the axle proximate to the wheel, and a chain which extends continuously from the wheel sprocket to the drive sp

Abstract: Described herein is a cap for securing the interlocking members of a bed frame with flush rail support surfaces which includes a main body portion and a connection piece protruding from the main body portion of the cap. Also described herein is a method for securing the interlocking members of a bed frame with interlocking members and flush rail support surfaces.

Abstract: Described herein is a cap for securing the interlocking members of a bed frame with flush rail support surfaces which includes a main body portion; a connection member protruding from the main body portion; and a slot within the connection member sized to accept a portion of one of the interlocking members wherein the portion of the rail member is interlocked with another rail member. The cap may also include at least one piece protruding from the main body portion to support the shape and structure of the main body portion. Also described herein is a method for securing the interlocking members of a bed frame with interlocking members and flush rail support surfaces.

Abstract: A collapsible, foldable support structure and conveyance has a frame assembly with multiple interconnected frame members, junction blocks located at intersecting ends of some of the frame members, and wheels attached to the junction blocks or directly to frame members. Fixtures are attached to or integrally formed with the junction blocks for mounting of wheels or other conveyances or components to the frame assembly. A support structure is attached to the frame assembly to support a load such as a human or cargo or both. In a folded configuration, the frame members are moved into a generally parallel arrangement and the junction blocks and conveyances attached to the junction blocks or frame members are drawn together.

Abstract: A frame member miter guide or brace has first and second legs configured for insertion and engagement with adjoining frame members at a mitered joint, the miter guide having a stop with stop edges which accurately position intersecting walls of the frame members for precise alignment of the mitered joint. Stop edges of the stop correspond with the correct positions of the frame members, so that the members are held in place for final attachment and installation. Positive engagement of edges of the frame member walls with the stop edges insures highly accurate orientation of the mitered joint. A fracture line for welded installation of the frame members, and a leg profile which minimizes damage in handling and installation is also described.

Abstract: A collapsible, foldable support structure and conveyance has a frame assembly with multiple interconnected frame members, junction blocks located at intersecting ends of some of the frame members, and wheels attached to the junction blocks or directly to frame members. Fixtures are attached to or integrally formed with the junction blocks for mounting of wheels or other conveyances or components to the frame assembly. A support structure is attached to the frame assembly to support a load such as a human or cargo or both. In a folded configuration, the frame members are moved into a generally parallel arrangement and the junction blocks and conveyances attached to the junction blocks or frame members are drawn together. In one embodiment, two of the frame members are hinged, and the junction block associated with the hinged frame member is able to slide over the hinge. The hinged frame members also serve as a foot rest support when the frame assembly is in an unfolded configuration.

Abstract: A collapsible, foldable support structure and conveyance has a frame assembly with multiple interconnected frame members, junction blocks located at intersecting ends of some of the frame members, and wheels attached to the junction blocks or directly to frame members. Fixtures are attached to or integrally formed with the junction blocks for mounting of wheels or other conveyances or components to the frame assembly. A support structure is attached to the frame assembly to support a load such as a human or cargo or both. In a folded configuration, the frame members are moved into a generally parallel arrangement and the junction blocks and conveyances attached to the junction blocks or frame members are drawn together. In one embodiment, two of the frame members are hinged, and the junction block associated with the hinged frame member is able to slide over the hinge. The hinged frame members also serve as a foot rest support when the frame assembly is in an unfolded configuration.

Abstract: An anchor system is disclosed in which one or more anchoring devices are used to secure a first member, such as a door frame, to a second member, such as a wall. The anchoring devices include a base platform and an attachment wall for attachment to a second member, such as a structural support member. First and second end walls of the anchoring device are formed at ends of the base platform. An engagement is provided on the base platform or elsewhere for connection of one anchoring device to another. The anchor system is connectable so that one of the first or second walls of one of the anchoring devices defines a first end of the anchor system, and the other of the first or second walls of a connected anchoring device defines a second end of the anchor system. The first and second ends of the anchor system define a width of the anchor system, for engagement with first members of varying widths.

Abstract: A bed frame constructed by assembly of rail members with universal caster mounts at points of intersection of the rails, where ends of the rail members are integrally connected to the universal caster mounts without any bracketry or parts attached to the ends of the rail members. The universal caster mounts have a top wall for connection to a rail member, a side wall, and a caster shank receiving ferrule. A slot in the top wall receives a portion of an end of a rail member for direct connection of the rail member to the caster mount. A portion of the end of the rail member engaged in the slot rests upon the top wall, flush with the portion of another rail member attached to the top wall, to provide a truly flush support surface for a mattress box spring. Different frame designs, and a low profile caster mount are also disclosed.

Abstract: Composite material spring modules and methods of manufacture are described having a fiber reinforced composite material spring body with attachment fittings integrally formed about the spring body. The attachment fittings are molded of a flexible material which dynamically responds to changes in the shape of the spring body upon deflection. Integral formation of the fittings with the spring body provides a unified single piece module which is readily attachable to any structure where spring support is desired. The composite material spring modules exhibit the properties of stiffness and return to uncompressed state from total depth deflection without set. The composite material spring modules with integrally formed fittings are described a mattress foundation, by attachment to high and low profile frames and to an overlying grid. Methods of manufacture of the composite material spring modules with integrally formed attachment fittings are described.

Abstract: High and low profile mattress foundation frames have perimeter and transverse members, and upper members to which spring modules are attached to support a grid over the frame, to form a flexible support surface for a mattress. In a high profile version of the frame, transverse members are oriented with a major width perpendicular to a major width of the perimeter members, to provide structural rigidity and increased height to the frame. Low profile spring modules, such as the described composite material spring modules, supported by the high profile frame form a foundation which is comparable in overall height to conventional mattress foundations which use wire-form spring modules. In a low profile version of the frame, the major widths of the perimeter and transverse members are arranged parallel, and longitudinal members are supported by the transverse members.

Abstract: A method of manufacture and formation of mattress foundation corner guards made of formable metal, including the steps of manufacturing guards in a flat planar configuration with attachment tabs extending from a bottom edge of the sidewall and in the same plane as the sidewall, and forming the guard about the rounded corner of a mattress foundation by positioning the sidewall of the guard at a midpoint of a radiused corner of intersecting side walls of a mattress foundation and the bending the side wall to generally conform to the radiused vertical wall of the mattress foundation corner, whereupon the corner guard side wall remains in a curved configuration which generally conforms to the radiused corner, and bending the attachment tabs about a bottom edge of the mattress foundation to lie flush against a bottom surface of the mattress foundation, and fastening the attachment tabs to the bottom of the foundation.

Abstract: A low profile composite material bedding foundation system and methods of manufacture and assembly uses spring modules made of molded composite materials and supported by inner frame members. The low-profile of the spring modules, and the composite material spring property of return to uncompressed state from total depth deflection without set, greatly decreases the height of the bedding foundation in which the spring modules are attached directly to foundation frame members. The small size and simple geometry of the spring modules is especially suited for flexible arrangement and automated assembly of low-profile foundations.