Bed Supported Patents (Class 108/49)
  • Patent number: 7036160
    Abstract: A footboard desk designed to extend over the foot of a bed to provide for an efficient use of space while maintaining the aesthetically pleasing aspects of a room's décor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Inventor: Deborah S. Pecoraro
  • Patent number: 7032522
    Abstract: An overbed table configured to support a table section above a patient support surface, such as a hospital bed. The overbed table includes a frame having a base and a substantially vertical support column for supporting the table section. In one illustrative embodiment, a display device is supported by the overbed table. In a further illustrative embodiment, a camera is supported by the overbed table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher M. George, Robert M. Zerhusen, Carl W. Riley, Ryan A. Reeder, Michael E. Cerimele, David W. Hornbach, Michelle Larsen Walker
  • Patent number: 6842922
    Abstract: The invention preferably includes a platform for attaching to patient carrying devices such as litters. The platform preferably is capable of attaching to accessory clips connected to medical instruments that are useful for carrying for a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Eric M. Smeed
  • Patent number: 6748873
    Abstract: A multi-configurable portable desk or table companion that is adjustable to permit it to be folded for transport and configured to one of a desk state, podium state, easel state, music stand or artist table state. The desk companion can be used also to support a laptop. The multi-configurable portable desk companion includes two arm members angularly adjustable via a lever-operated adjustment clamp and a multi-positionable desktop surface angularly adjusted by a lever-operated adjustment clamp. The two arm members are coupled to a collapsible tripod leg assembly to vary the height of the multi-positionable desktop surface. Furthermore, the multi-configurable portable desk or table companion is adapted to be used as a table tray, night stand, or other furniture for use in the home or office.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Inventor: Dolhman Brown, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6748874
    Abstract: A shelf for attachment to the bedposts of wooden or metal bunk beds, although it may also be attached to the headboards of these type beds. The shelf is best molded of a plastic such as ABS, including an integrally molded perpendicular mounting angle frame for attachment to a clamping device also of plastic. The shelf surface may have a hole, groove or depression for supporting a cup, beverage can, writing instrument or such. Adequate space on the surface is provided to support a small radio, clock or book of minimal weight. The shelf attachment device includes plastic clamps located within channels of the mounting angle frame. Bolts with locking knobs allow tightening of the clamps in position against the bedpost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Inventor: Jeffrey Stephen Gawronski
  • Patent number: 6742204
    Abstract: A tray unit is mounted on a rail adjacent to a bed and includes a motor driven tray that can move along the rail. A remote control unit controls operation of the tray so the tray can be moved by a bedridden person into a position convenient for the person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Inventor: Gary P. Barker
  • Publication number: 20040083931
    Abstract: A small shelf primarily for attachment to the bedposts of wooden or metal bunk beds, although it may also be attached to the headboards of these type beds. The shelf is best molded of a plastic such as ABS, having integrally molded therewith at one end thereof a perpendicular mounting angle frame for attachment to a clamping device also of plastic. The surface of the shelf has a hole or depression therein for supporting a cup, beverage can or the like; and a groove therein for holding a writing instrument for example for inhibiting the occasional disruption inherent in this type of bed. Adequate space on the surface is provided to support a small radio, clock or book when the total weight thereon is no more than 5 or 6 pounds. The invention comprises plastic clamps slidably positioned into channels of the mounting angle frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventor: Jeffrey Stephen Gawronski
  • Patent number: 6615744
    Abstract: An overbed table includes a table portion and a telescoping support column. The column includes an outer column portion and an inner column portion. The inner and outer column portions have surfaces adjacent each other. A bearing cage is oriented between the adjacent surfaces of the inner and outer column portions. Bearings are captured between the surfaces and the bearing cage. The bearings engage the surfaces to promote projection of the inner column portion from, and retraction of the inner column portion into, the outer column portion. The overbed table also includes a first table section supported by the column for movement horizontally with respect to the column, and a second table section coupled to the first table section and the column such that movement of the second table section results in sliding movement of the first table section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald D. Eckstein, Christopher M. George, Raymond C. Gould, David W. Hornbach, Ken Q. Rudolph, Michelle Walker, Robert Mark Zerhusen
  • Patent number: 6543369
    Abstract: A combination bedside and overbed table apparatus includes a base, a column, a table attached to the column, and a lateral support system including a support arm outrigger support for increasing the lateral stability of the apparatus when the table is extended over the side of the base. The table is movable upon the column through a range of vertical and pivotal motion. The table has three basic positions including a bedside position wherein the table overlies the base, an upper range of positions known as “overbed” positions, in which the table is raised, and a reading position, wherein the table is located at a lower elevation than it is in its bedside position to allow ease of placement of the table over a chair or the like to provide a reading table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Wellness, LLC
    Inventors: Earl S. Swensson, David S. Gilbert
  • Patent number: 6508181
    Abstract: A mount (50) is adapted to be move along a table (20) without disturbing a patient (P) lying on a pad (130) on the table. The mount includes lips (52 and 72) which are joined by a cross member (90) which passes under the table (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC
    Inventor: Robert W. Odell
  • Patent number: 6493890
    Abstract: This invention preferably includes a platform (100) having a support surface (110), a pair of legs (150, 150) connected to the support surface (110), and footings (152) and securing mechanism (160 or 180) on the legs (150, 150) for attaching the invention to a litter that preferably satisfies NATO requirements. Preferably, the invention attaches to the poles used to carry a patient on a litter such that the invention provides space for the patient's legs to pass under if necessary. A further embodiment of the invention adds at least one accessory clip, which preferably includes at least one attachment for a piece of medical equipment such as medical monitors, ventilators, and infusion pumps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Eric M. Smeed
  • Patent number: 6446285
    Abstract: A stretcher table assembly is provided for attachment over an ambulance stretcher. The stretcher table assembly includes a tiltable support surface for securing emergency medical equipment used during an emergency thereon. The tiltable support surface may be inclined to permit technicians to more easily view the equipment secured thereon. Additionally, the support surface has a grid of holes upon which anchoring devices may be positioned. The anchoring devices permit emergency medical equipment to quickly and easily secure to the support surface without the need of adjusting a strap or buckle. A pair of legs extends away from the support frame and has attachment feet for engaging the rails of the stretcher. Each of the legs is secured to the rails by an attached securing mechanism. The securing device releasably holds the tiltable stretcher table assembly in place over the stretcher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: FernO-Washington, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert C. Chinn
  • Publication number: 20020059888
    Abstract: Pneumatic pop-up unit for material handling equipment. In a preferred embodiment, the unit comprises a stamped metal housing having a circular side wall, a bottom wall, a circumferential flange extending radially outwardly from the top of the side wall, and an open top. The unit also comprises a stamped metal cap, the cap comprising an annular top wall, an inner side wall extending into the housing through its open top, and an outer side wall bent down across the outside edge of the flange and then radially inwardly against the bottom surface of the flange. The unit further comprises a two-piece stamped metal piston slidably mounted within the housing, the piston comprising a top piece and a bottom piece. The top piece is a generally cylindrical, hollow member and includes a circular side wall, a peripheral flange extending radially outwardly from the bottom of the side wall, an open bottom, and an open top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2000
    Publication date: May 23, 2002
    Inventor: Camillo A. Masciarelli
  • Patent number: 6253399
    Abstract: A tray may be temporarily attached to a supporting frame, such as a bed frame rail, to provide a support surface that enables the placement of various desired personal accessories in close proximity to persons enjoying limited mobility. A side support member is attached to an edge of the tray, and extends perpendicularly above and below the support surface of the tray. The upper portion of the side support is formed into a retaining hook, of a size permitting it to be received upon a circular bed support railing. The lower portion of the side support rests against a lower support railing. In this manner the lower side support resists the tendency of the retaining hook to rotate about the upper bed frame railing as accessories are placed upon the outwardly-extending support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Inventor: William J. Wagner
  • Patent number: 6142559
    Abstract: A seating product is disclosed. The seating product includes a base having a base frame assembly with a pair of side panels. At least one of the side panels has a slot. The seating product also includes a mounting arm having a mounting assembly with a first mounting, bracket adapted to be inserted through the slot in the side panel of the base frame assembly for attachment to the base. An improvement to a seating product with a base and a surface supported by a mounting arm is also disclosed. The improvement includes the base having a base frame assembly with a pair of side panels. The improvement also includes a mounting arm having a mounting assembly with a first mounting bracket adapted to be inserted through a slot in a side panel of the base frame assembly for attachment to the base. The mounting arm may include a worksurface (tablet). The tablet may be coupled for pivotal and/or translating movement with respect to the base. The seating product may be an upholstered chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Inc.
    Inventors: Jess Allen Sorel, Christopher Lyle Domina, David Eric Simon
  • Patent number: 6036216
    Abstract: A wheelchair with a detachable combined armrest and transfer board. The transfer board is attached to the wheelchair by a unique coupling. The transfer board is linked to the seating surface of the wheelchair and is reconfigurable from a first position in which the transfer board extends along one side of the seating surface to a second position in which the transfer board is capable of extending from the seating surface of the wheelchair to a second seating surface remote of the wheelchair. The coupling permits unrestricted movement of the transfer board relative to the wheelchair while maintaining a linkage between the wheelchair and the transfer board, thus aiding in stability of the transfer board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: Robert Kent Osborn
    Inventor: Robert Kent Osborn
  • Patent number: 6012773
    Abstract: Stackable row chairs can be provided with desk assemblies for lecture hall purposes by forming a holder for the desk assembly with a pair of struts upon stirrups at their lower ends engaging the legs of the chair provided with the assembly. Connecting members can run from the stirrups to an adjoining chair to allow the desk assembly simultaneously to serve as a connecting system for joining the chairs in the row.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Mauser Office GmbH
    Inventor: Klaus Best
  • Patent number: 5947501
    Abstract: A wheelchair with a detachable combined armrest and transfer board. The transfer board is attached to the wheelchair by a unique coupling. The transfer board is linked to the seating surface of the wheelchair and is reconfigurable from a first position in which the transfer board extends along one side of the seating surface to a second position in which the transfer board is capable of extending from the seating surface of the wheelchair to a second seating surface remote of the wheelchair. The coupling permits unrestricted movement of the transfer board relative to the wheelchair while maintaining a linkage between the wheelchair and the transfer board, thus aiding in stability of the transfer board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Inventor: Robert Kent Osborn
  • Patent number: 5937766
    Abstract: A tool holder includes three degrees of adjustment to fit over the engine compartment of most any vehicle. The tool holder includes a tray rotatably attached to a telescoping arm which in turn is supported by two rotatable leg supports. The assembly is adapted to rest upon a vehicle's front fenders and straddle the engine compartment. In one embodiment of the invention, a tool holding magnet is used instead of the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Inventor: Donald I. Denny
  • Patent number: 5931102
    Abstract: An ergonomic support device having a platform supported by a telescoping support arm which is in turn adjustably supported on a vertical post. The vertical post may be clamped to a desk, table, or the like so that the platform is elevated relative to a desk top, for example. The connection of the platform to the support arm provides for a wide range of adjustment of the platform, including tilting, pivoting, and back and forth translation. The device also provides for vertical and pivotal adjustment of the support arm relative to the vertical post, which further increases the range of adjustability of the platform. The adjustable platform supports reading materials and the like so that a user can stand while reading, writing, or performing other routine desk work, thus enhancing dynamic movement of a user who would otherwise be sitting in a sedentary position for lengthy periods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Assignee: Grahl Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Fredrich W. Grahl, deceased
  • Patent number: 5893607
    Abstract: The holder has a base which can be rotatably attached to at least one chair leg, where the chair leg can be a leg of a star-based chair, a leg of a four-legged chair, an upright of a wheel chair, and analogous members of other chairs. An adjustable height arm is rotatably attached to the base, and a deck for holding a keyboard is rotatably attached to the arm. The holder can be adjusted easily in height, distance from the person using the holder, and angle of the deck, and the holder can easily swing away for easy access to the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1999
    Inventor: Ralph R. Trimnell
  • Patent number: 5647075
    Abstract: A table for use with a hammock stand or similar structure is described. The device attaches removably to the base of the stand and is adjustable in height and orientation to facilitate moving the table so as not to interfere with access to or use of the hammock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Assignee: Hatteras Hammocks, Inc.
    Inventor: Julian Perkins
  • Patent number: 5642541
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a bedside reading tray or table. The base of table is preferably inserted into the space between the mattress and the box springs. The weight of the mattress provides stability for the proportion of the tray. Attached to the base, there is a neck which rises substantially vertically from the base. Attached to the base there is a sill. Attached to sill, there is a tray. The sill keeps items placed on the tray from sliding off. The tray is tilted to so that materials may be placed on it and may be read and written upon. Preferably, the entire table is of one piece construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Inventor: William B. Corbin
  • Patent number: 5615434
    Abstract: A structure for attachment to an infant crib for supporting objects to be viewed by an infant in the crib. The structure includes a rectangular crystal-clear flexible sheet sized to fit over a portion of the infant crib. The four edges of the sheet are each folded over and sewn to the sheet to form an elongated tube. A dowel rod somewhat longer than the tube is inserted through each of the four tubular edges of the sheet. Each of the adjacent ends of two dowel rods are inserted into a cubical block. Each of the four cubical blocks supports a length of cord for securing the structure to the infant crib.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Inventors: James M. Cracchiolo, Justina M. Cracchiolo
  • Patent number: 5615620
    Abstract: A portable desk according to a preferred embodiment includes a base plate securable to a vehicle floor board by conventional fasteners such as bolts or screws. A centrally disposed fixed cylindrical pedestal extends upwardly from the base plate into an open bottom end of a tubular vertical support column. A first set screw secures the support column in a rotationally and vertically adjusted position to the pedestal. A mounting standard includes a straight lower leg portion secured in a telescopically adjusted position within an open upper end of the vertical support column by a second set screw. An upper leg of the mounting standard is inclined at a forty-five degree angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the support column. A third set screw adjustably secures an upper end of the inclined upper leg of the mounting standard in telescoping relation within a mounting socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Assignee: Assembled Products Corporation
    Inventor: Noel S. Owen
  • Patent number: 5606918
    Abstract: A table assembly for seating apparatus has from one to four base assemblies positioned under one to four corner support portions of the seating apparatus. A first elongate base plate of the first base assembly extends under a first support portion on one side of the seating apparatus and extends toward a second side, projecting beyond the first side. A receptacle is affixed to the projecting portion of the first base plate and extends rearwardly toward a second base assembly, when used, under a second support portion. A rigid member connects the receptacle and the second base assembly which has an adjustable stop abutting an end of the second support. A third base assembly, when used, has a base plate under a third support portion of the seating apparatus on the second side and has an attached rigid member connected to the first base plate. A fourth base assembly, when used, is under a fourth support portion and also has an adjustable stop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1997
    Inventor: Ford B. Cauffiel
  • Patent number: 5606917
    Abstract: A table assembly for use with seating apparatus has a base plate of sufficient size to fit under supports on at least one side of the seating apparatus. The seating apparatus stabilizes and supports the base plate which has a sleeve or the like at a forward portion thereof. An elongate member or post extends upwardly from the sleeve to support an end portion of a table. The elongate member can be of a telescoping design with a clamp for holding the table at a desired height. A track arrangement is affixed to an upper end of the post and to the bottom of the table to enable the table to slide between an out-of-the-way position and an operating position over the seating apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1997
    Inventor: Ford B. Cauffiel
  • Patent number: 5577818
    Abstract: A pull-up table device with a generally C-shaped configuration. The base has a cut out recess for receiving and surrounding a sofa leg so that the assembly can be pulled up and the desk surface positioned over the sofa without the base impinging upon a sofa leg. The upright member may include, but is not required to include, a drawer or shelving assembly which allows for storage of items. Similarly, the upper desk surface may include, but is not required to include, a hinged top which may open to access a recess therein, or may include a sliding drawer housed between an upper and lower surface of a box-like member forming the upper portion of the pull-up table device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Inventor: Elmer Sayre
  • Patent number: 5479865
    Abstract: A table assembly for use with seating apparatus has a base plate of sufficient size to fit under supports on at least one side of the seating apparatus and has an elongate member or post extending upwardly from a forward portion of the base plate to support an end, portion of a table. A linkage connects a lower surface of the table with the elongate member and the linkage can be manipulated to enable the table to be swung down along the side of the elongate member when not in use. The table can also pivot in a horizontal plane relative to the base plate to be swung to an out-of-the-way position. The elongate member or post can also be of telescoping design with a clamp for holding the table at a desired distance from the base plate for height adjustment. The base plate can also be in a prestressed, curved condition for greater stiffness. The elongate member can be received in or over a sleeve mounted on the base plate with the sleeve being adjustable to place the elongate member in a vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Inventor: Ford B. Cauffiel
  • Patent number: 5473997
    Abstract: An overbed table having a supporting base, an adjustable vertical column on the base and a table top supported by a cantilever mourned support brace mounted between the vertical column and the end of the supported table top. The table top can have a slidable vanity drawer mounted on the bottom of the table top. A second table top can be pivotally mounted under the table top. The table can also have a double table top. The double table top has spaced frictional driving wheels which cooperate with configured edges on a pair of vertically stacked table tops. One table top is operatively positioned between the driving wheels, while the second table top is operatively coupled to the outside surface of the driving wheels. Motion by either table top in a first direction will cause the other table top to move in the opposite direction. A vanity drawer can be mounted under the lower table top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Assignee: Am Fab, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Solomon, Richard L. Lenger
  • Patent number: 5396846
    Abstract: An activity table is made from a plurality of stackable cots and a top surface which is placed on the uppermost cot. The activity table may clamp onto particular components of the formed cots. The top surface applies as a cover on to the top of the stacked cots, and this surface may also include walls to define a basin which may hold water, toys, or even an infant. The top surface of the cots may also include other indicia, such as to form a game board, or the like. The activity boards are removably connected to the sides of the table by means of clips or brackets which engage frame members on the cots. Additionally, the activity boards are constructed to clamp onto other supporting structures, such as a table, cart, rails or balusters of a staircase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1995
    Assignee: Angeles Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Ray G. Kelly, Sharon A. Turnbough
  • Patent number: 5359741
    Abstract: A rotatable and removable bed tray for institutional or private home use. The bed tray is easily adjustable by the bedridden patient or by others. Further, there is provided bed rail adaptor for adopting beds without bed rails to use the bed tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Inventor: Brian Lang
  • Patent number: 5293825
    Abstract: A TV table assembly for use with a chair has a base plate of a sufficient size to fit under a front leg and a back leg on one side of the chair. A lower sleeve is affixed to and extends upwardly from a forward portion of the base plate. A post has a lower end removably received in the sleeve. A table has a first U-shaped bracket extending downwardly from a lower surface thereof near one end. A second U-shaped bracket has upwardly-extending flanges positioned adjacent the downwardly-extending ones. An upper sleeve is affixed to the second bracket and extends downwardly to removably receive an upper end of the post. A threaded connector extends through both sets of flanges to hold the table in a fixed position relative to a horizontal plane, when tightened. Parallel walls extend upwardly from the base plate and rearwardly of the lower sleeve to serve as a magazine rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Inventor: Ford B. Cauffiel
  • Patent number: 5293826
    Abstract: A bedside table is arranged to include a support base plate arranged for mounting to a side wall of an associated bed, with the support base plate having a bifurcated mount to rotatably position a support plate thereto, with the support plate hingedly mounting a table at an upper distal end of the support plate spaced from the bifurcated mount. The table includes a support link, with the support link pivotally mounted to the table and received through the support plate in a selectively locked manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Inventor: Cheryl A. Perez
  • Patent number: 5263424
    Abstract: An activity table is made from a plurality of stackable cots and a top surface which is placed on the uppermost cot. The activity table may clamp onto particular components of the formed cots. The top surface applies as a cover on to the top of the stacked cots, and this surface may also include walls to define a basin which may hold water, toys, or even an infant. The top surface of the cots may also include other indicia, such as to form a game board, or the like. The activity boards are removably connected to the sides of the table by means of clips or brackets which engage frame members on the cots. Additionally, the activity boards are constructed to clamp onto other supporting structures, such as a table, cart, rails or balusters of a staircase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1993
    Assignee: Angeles Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Ray G. Kelly, Sharon A. Turnbough
  • Patent number: 5207405
    Abstract: A TV stand is provided for supporting various sized TV sets at the optimal angle for viewing while lying in a bed, for supporting the TV at the optimal the height, for concealing the wiring of the set, and for minimizing the floor space occupied by the stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1993
    Inventor: Richard J. Cobb
  • Patent number: 5152486
    Abstract: A surgical assistance device used by members of the surgical staff as an arm or hand rest, instrument platform or sterile cloth support.The surgical assistance device is comprised of two rectangular shaped platforms covered by a covering capable of being sterilized. The platforms are attached so that the first platform runs parallel to the patient-supporting surface of the surgical table. The second platform is attached to the first platform and is oriented to the first platform at other than a 180.degree. angle. The bottom surface of the first platform is attached to a mounting means for securing the surgical assistance device to the longitudinal support surface of a surgical table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1992
    Inventors: Joseph R. Kabanek, Barbara A. McRee
  • Patent number: 5144898
    Abstract: An adjustable table intended to be mounted to any chair is disclosed and claimed herein. The table top possesses the following degrees of movement: it is adjustable vertically, it is rotatable about its vertical support, rotatable, it is slideable about its horizontal support, and can flip about a hinge at one end of the horizontal supports. The table top is adjustable in the above degrees of movement, which permits the users to easily adjust the table top location to his or her liking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1992
    Inventor: Louis M. Posly
  • Patent number: 5136953
    Abstract: A tailgate table for mounting on the rear upstanding wall of an automobile truck enclosure including: a table top, and mount mechanism depending from the table top to receive the rear wall for cantileverly mounting the table top on the upstanding rear wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Inventor: Donald R. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 5129702
    Abstract: The fold-away table is attached to an underside of a chair, sofa or the like. The fold-away table provides for the use of two parallel rails which are attached to the underside of the chair, along which rails a carriage slides forward and rearward in relation to the chair. One of the rails carries a locking bar with teeth formed on its inner side which match and interlock with teeth of a locking piece carried by the carriage, so as to secure position of the carriage in relation to the chair when extended. The carriage has a table top leg support which pivots to a vertical orientation and which has a table top supported on one of its tubular members. A tilting mechanism carried by the tubular member allows tilting of the table top to an angle most convenient for the user. A release mechanism which is mounted on the forward end of one of the rails is activated by foot of the user, when necessary, to release locking engagement of the locking bar and the locking piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1992
    Inventor: David Ervin
  • Patent number: 5046206
    Abstract: A combination bedchair, tray, and footrest construction for use of invalids to enable them to sit up in bed with secure back and foot support. The bedchair has no bottom and is provided with a back member and side or arm members which are secured to a removable table and footrest frame device which is also secured to a siderail of the bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1991
    Inventor: James H. Broyles
  • Patent number: 5038434
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1991
    Inventor: Philip F. Navarrette
  • Patent number: 5026114
    Abstract: A wheelchair tray assembly is provided which includes a horizontal tray and a vertical rod for pivotally mounting the tray to the leg of the wheelchair. A tubular member is mounted to the wheelchair leg for receiving the rod in a manner which allows the pivotal movement of the tray from in front of an individual in the wheelchair to an out of use position to the side of a wheelchair. The tray is preferably releasably coupled to the rod so that it can be selectively removed from the wheelchair for cleaning or transport of goods thereon. A locking mechanism can be provided so as to prevent inadvertent removal of the tray from the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1991
    Assignee: Tasrop, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert L. Miller
  • Patent number: 5009379
    Abstract: A stand for supporting a television receiver or other large object at the end of a conventional bed or waterbed. The stand is a very simple, preferably one-piece unit that has a lower base which fits under the mattress, which base is joined to an upper ledge that supports the television receiver. No assembly of the stand is necessary, and no fasteners are required to attach the stand to the bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1991
    Inventor: Thomas E. Sadler
  • Patent number: 4861102
    Abstract: Tray assembly for attachment to folding chairs and other supporting structures. The tray assembly includes a base adapted to be mounted on a supporting structure, a support arm which is mounted on the base, and a tray which is mounted on the support arm. The support arm has first and second cylindrical mounting pins which are received in tight frictional engagement in semi-cylindrical mounting ferrules on the base and the tray. The pins can be rotated within the ferrules to move the support arm and table to different angular positions relative to the base and the support arm, with the support arm and the table being held securely in the different positions by the frictional engagement between the pins and the ferrules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1989
    Inventor: Jerald W. Fuller
  • Patent number: 4836113
    Abstract: Detachable trays for water beds having wooden side rails and headboards wherein the trays include one or more shelves or support surfaces which are vertically oriented with respect to one another and wherein the lowermost shelf or support surface includes an enlarged surface portion and a reduced surface portion which cooperate with mounting legs extending from the enlarged surface portion so as to enable the trays to be slideably engaged along the full length of the bed side rails with portions of the lowermost shelf being extendable beyond the headboard when the trays are positioned in close proximity to the headboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1989
    Inventors: Troy Waddell, Jerry Walker
  • Patent number: 4702176
    Abstract: A shelf construction for use with an elevating type of hospital bed is disclosed. The shelf construction includes an upper bracket having a depending flange for removably resting upon the rail of the bed. A shelf is pivotally interconnected with the bracket through front and rear links to permit angular adjustment of the shelf relative to changes in angularity of the rail to thereby maintain the shelf in level orientation. One of the links is provided with an elongated, longitudinally aligned slot to facilitate the angular adjustment of the shelf relative to the upper bracket. In a second embodiment of the invention, the shelf and the upper bracket are affixed in a preselected angular offset relationship to allow the shelf to be angularly offset from the rail of the bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1987
    Inventor: Henry M. Goshow
  • Patent number: 4584731
    Abstract: A two-piece patient support having height adjustable legs. One piece of the support includes hinged sections for ease in elevating the patient's head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1986
    Inventor: Dennis L. Carter
  • Patent number: 4512607
    Abstract: Detachably mounted patient serving trays. A pair of laterally extensible handle members are slidably mounted at opposite ends of a base member that provides a support surface for food or other items disposed thereatop. Clamping members specifically designed to releasably engage tubular structures are fixedly secured and depend to each handle member so that preselected tubular portions of a bed, chair, wheelchair, or other bodily support structure may be releasably engaged by such clamping members. The handle members are positionable in an infinite plurality of functional positions of adjustment so that the tray may be used in conjunction with bodily support structures of differing sizes and shapes. The design also permits storage of the tray on the frame of any bodily support structure of tubular construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1985
    Inventor: Edward D. Rapp
  • Patent number: 4404698
    Abstract: A tray assembly is provided particularly for utilization with a nursing home bed or the like. The tray includes a substantially flat support surface that gently slopes downwardly from the head portion to the foot portion of the tray, with a vertical lip upstanding from the support surface around the entire tray circumference. A pair of U-shaped rods are provided for mounting the tray on supporting rails of varying spacings, clips of flexible material being mounted on cross portions of the U-shaped rods to attach to appropriate rail sections. The bed toe board mounts rail sections that also can receive the tray so that the tray covers the toe board when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1983
    Assignee: Burlington Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Koncelik, David B. Chaney, Walter G. Lockard, Kevin J. Reeder, Thomas D. Hontz