Portable, foldable bed rail
Description
FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a portable, foldable bed rail embodying the principles of the present invention, illustrated in the upright or operative position;
FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the portable, foldable bed rail of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a front view of the bed rail of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a rear view of the bed rail of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a side view of the bed rail of FIG. 1, the opposite side being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 6 is a top view of the bed rail of FIG. 1;
FIG. 7 is a front, perspective view of the bed rail of FIG. 1, illustrated in the downfolded position; and,
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the bed rail of FIG. 1, illustrated in the folded state.
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Patent History
Patent number: D391792
Type: Grant
Filed: May 20, 1996
Date of Patent: Mar 10, 1998
Assignee: BRK Brands, Inc. (Aurora, IL)
Inventors: Craig S. Scherer (Wilmette, IL), Michael C. Thuma (Desplaines, IL), Ann-Marie Conrado (Chicago, IL)
Primary Examiner: Janice E. Seeger
Attorney: Paul M. Vargo, Esq.
Application Number: 0/54,699
Type: Grant
Filed: May 20, 1996
Date of Patent: Mar 10, 1998
Assignee: BRK Brands, Inc. (Aurora, IL)
Inventors: Craig S. Scherer (Wilmette, IL), Michael C. Thuma (Desplaines, IL), Ann-Marie Conrado (Chicago, IL)
Primary Examiner: Janice E. Seeger
Attorney: Paul M. Vargo, Esq.
Application Number: 0/54,699
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
D/6503
International Classification: 0694;
International Classification: 0694;