With Canopy Patents (Class 5/121)
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Patent number: 6353946Abstract: This invention relates to wilderness camping and backpacking, specifically to increasing the overall comfort of tent sleeping by elevating the sleeper and tent from ground contact and conditions while keeping pack weight comfort of the invention conducive to backpacking use.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2000Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Inventor: Timothy L. Steiner
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Patent number: 6276008Abstract: A hammock includes two parts each have a post and two connecting tubes extending radially outward from each post. Each post has two collapsible legs pivotally connected to one of two ends thereof and a tube connected to the other end of each post. Two beams composed of two sections are connected between the two pairs of the connecting tubes. A sun-shade is detachably connected between the two tubes of the posts. Each post has a hook so that a bed is connected between the two hooks.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1999Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Inventor: Fu-Ching Chen
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Patent number: 6220264Abstract: This invention provides in an article of manufacture having a fabric support surface: a fabric support surface; a peripheral frame for the support surface, said frame having opposed base sections and opposed flexible arch sections extending between the base sections; and arch flexing means for moving the opposed base sections towards each other to flex the arch sections outwardly of each other and for maintaining the base sections from separation whereby to tension the fabric support surface between the arch sections and form a firm support for weight placed thereon and to restrain the effect of weight thereon from moving the opposed arch sections inwardly of each other.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 1998Date of Patent: April 24, 2001Assignee: Terrelogic, Inc.Inventor: Duncan Newman
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Patent number: 6185763Abstract: A hammock which comprises a bed having an entrance slit, situated in the same vertical plane as its longitudinal axis of symmetry and located on one side of its center of symmetry. The bed is provided with a self closing feature for the entrance slit. This feature is located at the mid point of the bed's short side, where the entrance slit begins. The bed has a bundle of gathered folds, situated at both its ends. The bundle is made of each short side of a rectangular sheet which forms the bed. A ridge line goes through each opposite bundle of gathered folds, where it is connected to each suspending rope.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 1999Date of Patent: February 13, 2001Inventor: Thomas Francis Hennessy
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Patent number: 6108833Abstract: A bi-fold futon frame includes force spreading mortise plates positioned at a junction between various wooden members. The mortise plates and the wooden memebers are held together by fasteners such as screws. The wooden members form the frame of the futon.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 1997Date of Patent: August 29, 2000Assignee: Elite Furniture, Inc.Inventors: Joel Grossman, Justin A. Kumar
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Patent number: 6042186Abstract: The present invention provides exemplary inflatable seating apparatus, systems and methods of use. In one embodiment, an inflatable seating apparatus (10) includes a first inflatable mattress (12) and a second inflatable mattress (14) rotatably connected to the first mattress by a hinge (16). The hinge has at least one passageway (20) to permit the passage of an inflating fluid between the first and second mattresses. The inflatable seating apparatus further may include a third inflatable mattress (22), forming a back of the seating apparatus, that is removably attached to the first mattress.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1998Date of Patent: March 28, 2000Assignee: CO.sub.2 UCH, Inc.Inventors: Maria Kojic, Alison J. Ferber
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Patent number: 5970538Abstract: A pantographic support control mechanism (10) for use with furniture includes one or more pantographic linkages (16). The or each linkage (16) is mounted between a forward end (104) and a rearward end (26, 106). Extension of the linkage(s) (16) causes relative movement of the forward and rearward ends (104) (26, 106) away from each other whereas contraction of the linkage(s) (16) causes relative movement of the forward and rearward ends (104) (26, 106) towards each other. One or more support means (14) are pivotally mounted with respect to and at or near respectively one or more of the pantographic linkages (16). One or more corresponding urging means (12) are arranged to act between a pantographic linkage (16) and a respective support means (14) in a manner such that extension of the or each linkage (16) causes the or each urging means (12) to respectively act on its respective support means (14) to cause it to pivot from an inoperative position to an operative position.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1997Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Assignee: Borthwick Industries Pty Ltd.Inventor: Dale Norman Walker
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Patent number: 5970537Abstract: A folding bed frame structure comprises spaced apart folding side frame assemblies connected with transversely extending cross members by a combination of mating frictionally interfitting "swaged" and tongue-and-slot connections which do not require or utilize fasteners, thereby permitting the structure to be shipped and stored in disassembled condition. Side frame elements of the bed frame structure have an angled base portion with an arcuate portion extending therefrom to simulate the appearance of tubular elements.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1998Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Assignee: Hickory Springs Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Fred E. Hanes, Allen M. Williams, Michael L. Cope
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Patent number: 5953778Abstract: An articulated mattress comprising an articulated spring core, a mattress pad and an upholstered fabric covering encasing the articulated spring core and the mattress pad. The articulated spring core comprises at least two sections of spring core hingedly connected to each other with a foam hinge. The foam hinge may extend longitudinally or transversely. A plurality of fasteners secure the foam hinge to the end turns of the coil springs proximate the foam hinge.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 1998Date of Patent: September 21, 1999Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventor: Sidney A. Hiatt
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Patent number: 5947559Abstract: A seating unit, such as a sofa, chair or love seat with a movable seat section includes a main frame arranged for support of a back rest in fixed relation thereto and a seat frame for supporting a seat. Support tracks slidably support the seat frame from the main frame. The seat frame can be moved from a retracted position to an extended position in relation to the main frame. A locking device secures the seat frame in relation to the main frame in a plurality of positions between the retracted position and the extended position.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1996Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Inventor: James A. Williams
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Patent number: 5913772Abstract: A hammock which has a netted fabric covering and a tarp suspended above it, form a structure similar to a tent suspended above ground. The tarp, made of waterproof lightweight fabric, is attached to the netted fabric in the middle and hangs down on either side of the hammock. The tarp can also be pulled out by the corners to form a canopy over the hammock by means of ropes tied to a branch of a tree or other support. Pockets attached to the underside of the hammock are large enough to hold clothing and other gear. These pockets also provide insulation from the cold. The main support comes from a single rope for each end attached through a sleeve which gives extreme stability. Elastic straps connected to the ends of the tarp adjust for stress to the tarp and netting as weight is applied to the hammock. A section of webbing sewn to the top of the head end of the netting and to the underside of the tarp provide a drop space between the tarp and netting which allows for condensation run off.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 1998Date of Patent: June 22, 1999Inventor: Gary L. Clark
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Patent number: 5903939Abstract: A sofa sleeper foldable sofa bed assembly having pivotally interconnected head, body, intermediate and foot frame sections each including a pair of opposed side rails. The frame sections are extendable to form a bed and foldable to form a sofa seat. The frame is supported laterally by at least one generally U-shaped cross brace which is biased in an upwardly raised position by at least one resilient member.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1998Date of Patent: May 18, 1999Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventor: Dennis E. Arft
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Patent number: 5893182Abstract: A combination ottoman, table or desk and a foldable sleeper bed comprises upper and lower wooden frame sections, the lower frame section being configured as an open top box, atop which the upper frame section is located. The two frame sections are interconnected by a pair of opposed four-bar linkages which permit the upper frame section to be moved between a first position in which it rests atop and encloses the lower frame section, and a second raised position in which it is spaced upwardly and rearwardly from the lower frame section. Contained within the enclosure defined by the upper and lower frame sections, there is a foldable sleeper bed having pivotally interconnected head, body, intermediate and foot sections, which sections are extendable forwardly from the lower frame section when the upper frame section is in the second raised position to form a bed and foldable to fit and be contained within the enclosure when the bed is collapsed and stored.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1997Date of Patent: April 13, 1999Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Mark Sutherland, Peter Weisz
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Patent number: 5855030Abstract: A folding sofa bed frame structure has a TV control link and an associated toothed ratchet element connected thereto, by which the rear end section of the structure can be selectively positioned in two differing "TV" positions. A cam portion on the ratchet element automatically effects disengagement from either TV position upon pivoting of the rear end section into a substantially perpendicular relation to the main intermediate section of the structure. The ratchet arrangement is effective to automatically engage into and disengage from either TV position without manual manipulation, other than manual lifting of the rear end section, and is automatically effective to disengage when the bed frame structure is folded into the sofa frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1996Date of Patent: January 5, 1999Assignee: Hickory Springs Manufacturing Co.Inventor: Allen M. Williams
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Patent number: 5768724Abstract: A modular RV furniture apparatus includes a platform, a U-shaped frame having enlargements formed at its leg extremities for insertion through selected socket openings of the platform. A key panel movable under the platform has key openings formed therein for locking the frame in place with the enlargements blocked by the key openings. The leg extremities of the frame are spaced at a distance D, pairs of the socket openings also being spaced at the distance D for permitting the frame to be selectively engaged with the platform and locked in place in a plurality of fixed positions. At least some socket openings are spaced at a center spacing S that is a submultiple of the distance D, a back-support on the frame having a width W being the distance D plus a multiple of the spacing S. A manual or powered locking device holds the key panel in the locked position, an electrical interlock deactivating a vehicle ignition circuit when the key panel is not in the locked position.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1997Date of Patent: June 23, 1998Inventor: V. Donald Buell
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Patent number: 5740564Abstract: A furniture piece comprises: a sofa frame; a plurality of seating sections connected to and associated with the sofa frame, one of which is a reclining seating section; and a foldable bed. The configuration described hereinabove provides both reclining seat and sleeping capability, and does so in the same furniture piece.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1997Date of Patent: April 21, 1998Assignee: Action Industries, Inc.Inventors: J. Doug Hankins, Lance Foster
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Patent number: 5715552Abstract: A hammock comprises a hammock body, suspension belts or the like for suspending the hammock between two load bearing members, and a header and suspension cord assembly at each end of the hammock which spreads the weight of a load laterally across the width of the load. This assembly includes a reinforced header located at the head end and having a laterally extending row of apertures, a spreader bar dimensioned to fit in a sleeve in each header, and a suspension cord designed to couple the suspension belt to the row of apertures in the header. The hammock is enclosed by an enclosure which is suspended above the hammock body by a spinal cord. The enclosure creates a rain and insect free space for the user.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1996Date of Patent: February 10, 1998Inventor: S. Sam DeAth
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Patent number: 5657500Abstract: Foldable spring mattress for divan-beds and the like, comprising at least one pair of elements (1a, 2a, 3a; 102, 103a) which are independent of one another and contain the springs (4) and the padding (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) and which are arranged adjacent to one another along their respective long edges (1b, 2b, 3b), said elements being joined together by means of stitches (11a) performed along the top edge of the same long sides and by means of a layer (12) of fabric attached to said elements along the external perimeter of the assembly and forming a single continuous upper closing surface for supporting the user.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 1996Date of Patent: August 19, 1997Assignee: FLOU S.p.A.Inventor: Rosario Messina
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Patent number: 5655235Abstract: A hammock comprises a hammock body, suspension belts or the like for suspending the hammock between two load bearing members, and a header and suspension cord assembly at each end of the hammock which spreads the weight of a load laterally across the width of the load. This assembly includes a reinforced header located at the head end and having a laterally extending row of apertures, a spreader bar dimensioned to fit in a sleeve in each header, and a suspension cord designed to couple the suspension belt to the row of apertures in the header. The hammock may be enclosed by an enclosure which is suspended above the hammock body by a spinal cord. The enclosure creates a rain and insect free space for the user.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: August 12, 1997Inventor: Sam DeAth
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Patent number: 5644804Abstract: A sofabed which includes a first base frame serving as the seat of a sofa or the bed piece of a bed and defining a space for keeping pillows, quilts, etc., a second base frame retractably connected to the first base frame and moved between the retracted position received inside tile first base frame and the extended position to serve as the base frame of a second bed, a seat frame supported on the first base frame, a second seat frame pivoted to the first base frame and set at the desired angle to serve as the back of the sofa the bed piece of the second bed, and two armrest frames adjustably connected to the first base frame at two opposite ends.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 1996Date of Patent: July 8, 1997Assignee: Chung-Chin ChenInventor: Chi-Jung Wang
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Patent number: 5519904Abstract: A bed, comprising a frame having at least two side parts between which there is provided a space for a lying surface of constant area for a person to repose. In order to be able to cover the space with the lying surface when the bed is not in use and then to use the bed as a conventional couch, a respective guide is provided on the side of each side part of the frame facing the lying surface, a covering extending from side part to side part in the respective guide so that the lying surface is displaceably guided.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 1994Date of Patent: May 28, 1996Assignee: Helmut SchagerlInventors: Karl Wukicsevics, Rudolf Kisely
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Patent number: 5517706Abstract: A sofa-bed is comfortable to use in a bed mode and its backrest can be put away in the position so as not to be an obstacle. A movable backrest of the sofa-bed 10 is divided into two movable half backrests 20,22 or a right movable half backrest and a left one, and the sofa-bed can be changed between the bed mode and the sofa mode by positioning movable half backrests 20.22 individually in first positions substantially above a head board 16 and a foot board 18 or in second positions appropriately parallel to an center line extending in longitudinal direction of the sofa bed.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1993Date of Patent: May 21, 1996Inventors: Hiroshi Kashima, Osamu Kashima
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Patent number: 5483708Abstract: A sofa or bed structure has a seat and a variable-setting back and has a device for coupling the seat frame together with legs and a back set. The device is made up of a plate having a seat for the rotational coupling with the seat frame and a coaxial pivot insertable into a bush integral with a radial structure fixed to supporting legs. A restrainer on the seat frame ensures the stability of the position reached. The combination allows the seat frame and back to assume a wide variety of positions, through rotation of the seat frame in relation to the back set or through moving of the back set in relation to the seat frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 1994Date of Patent: January 16, 1996Assignee: Edra S.p.A.Inventor: Francesco Binfare'
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Patent number: 5426796Abstract: A removable support accessory (30) is positionable relative to one or more support bars (15, 16) of a bed frame (12) of a collapsible bed (10) to provide a substantially greater support base and more planar bed and seat support planes (23, 82). The support accessory (30) thereby reduces discomfort that would otherwise be imposed by ridges, buckets, and rolling caused by sagging cables (20, 22) and the narrow support bars (15, 16). The support accessory (30) includes a longitudinal unit (34) having substantially rigid sections (38, 40) and nonrigid sections or hinges (46) that permit support accessory (30) to be compactly folded for storage. The support accessory (30) also includes a substantially rigid central unit (36) that extends the length of the nonrigid section (46) to provide continuous support along the length of the longitudinal unit (34).Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 1994Date of Patent: June 27, 1995Inventor: Norman C. Stanton
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Patent number: 5280656Abstract: A convertible sofa/end table/bed structure having a sofa frame having a first and second pair of sofa legs, the sofa frame being adjacent to one side of an end table having a top member and an upright bed having an upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion of which is attached to the opposite side of the end table from the sofa. The end table is pivotally attached to pivot support members which are, in turn, attached to the first pair of sofa frame legs adjacent to the end table. The structure is convertible into its bed mode by the top member of the end table being lifted upwards and attached to the rear side of the bed and the bed being rotated downward to a horizontal position above the sofa and end table with the top end of the upper portion of the bed resting on the top of the second pair of sofa legs.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 1993Date of Patent: January 25, 1994Inventor: Matthew J. Gossett
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Patent number: 5240021Abstract: A suspension tent having two basic components, a tent body and a frame. The tent body, which is of unitary construction, is comprised of two separate compartments, an upper bed compartment, enclosed by a canopy being of an umbrella arrangement, and a lower storage compartment. Both compartments are accessible from the outside of the tent through openings in the tent body. These openings can be close by a cloth closure, such as a flap, and a screen flap which may be fastened about the opening by some fastener, such as a zipper. The frame is constructed of a plurality of telescopic tubular sections. The tent body is suspended from the frame by fasteners located about the periphery of the bed compartment at each of the four corners. This suspension of the tent body permits the weight of the bed compartment to be distributed to the frame, providing adequate support for the user. The tent body is also pulled taut and fastened to the frame at each corner about the periphery of the bottom of the storage compartment.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1991Date of Patent: August 31, 1993Inventor: Michael E. Snodgrass
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Patent number: 5170519Abstract: A convertible furniture frame construction which is movable from a first orientation to at least a second orientation. The frame includes at least two sections pivotally connected together and being movable relative to each other to permit the frame to be moved between the first and second orientations. One of the two sections includes a frame member having one end closely adjacent to, and overlapping an end of a frame member of the other of the two sections. A unique hinge and stop arrangement is provided for permitting relative rotational movement between the two sections to permit conversion of the frame between the first and second orientations, and also for locking the two sections against relative rotational movement in one of the first and second orientations. The hinge and stop arrangement includes an elongate slot in one of the overlapping ends and a hinge pin connected to the other of the overlapping ends.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1991Date of Patent: December 15, 1992Inventor: Thomas L. Meade
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Patent number: 5129113Abstract: A fabric covering system for use with a hinge element of a convertible sofa bed a system includes a sofa base and sofa cushions having rigid bottom rotatably connected by hinge means to the top of a vertical front panel of a sofa. The fabric of the cushions is positioned beneath a resilient longitudinal strip which is situated between the lower face of the hinge and the top of the vertical front panel. The fabric of the cushions extends past the axial of the hinge and between the top of the vertical front panel and the bottom of the resilient strip.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1991Date of Patent: July 14, 1992Inventor: Ronald K. Sherman
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Patent number: 5113537Abstract: A portable sleeping unit for children includes a collapsible frame and a hammock supported thereby. The hammock comprises plural fabric panels sewn together along their edges, with a stay embedded in each seam, and a slide fastener for interconnecting the two topmost panels to close the unit. The hammock is loosely suspended from the frame by straps extending from either end, so that when a child is placed inside the hammock, its weight bows the lower stays doenward, and the remaining stays bow generally outward to tension the hammock panels and produce a generally football-shaped enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1990Date of Patent: May 19, 1992Inventor: Sandra L. Turk
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Patent number: 5088135Abstract: The present inventon is a convertible sofa, bed and dinette facility that is designed for use in various compact areas having limited space such as commonly found in mobile recreational vehicles, and the facility being defined by two furniture units that together are adapted to be selectively arranged for use as a sofa, a bed or a table assembly. Each furniture unit comprises a frame structure having a main frame section and a secondary extendible frame section. Each furniture unit is releasably secured to a wall structure for any one of the selective arragements. One furniture unit is adapted to be rotatably slidable from one wall position to an adjacent wall. The other furniture unit is adapted to be rotated from one wall to another in such a manner as to be correspondingly arranged to the oppositely disposed furniture unit so as to define a selective mode of use while located in a given compact space.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 1991Date of Patent: February 18, 1992Inventor: Dennis G. Violette
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Patent number: 5072694Abstract: A pet bed and enclosure device specifically designed for cats includes a spring support device from which is suspended a cloth panel bed. The spring support device includes an upper square frame supported over a lower square frame by two spring steel members attached at a rear section of the upper frame and angled forwardly and attached to the front section of the base frame. A fabric cover enclosure is supported by resilient support members pulled into a round shape by tab ends extending from each corner of the cover which wrap around the upper frame and hook onto horizontal hook members extending inwardly from the corners of the upper frame. A hole in the cover allows the cat to enter the enclosure and rest on the cloth bed that is springably supported.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1990Date of Patent: December 17, 1991Inventors: William A. Haynes, William M. Haynes
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Patent number: 5072465Abstract: For cold weather camping a sleeping bag is integrated with a hammock. The bottom side of the hammock is insulated. Padding is placed between the hammock and the occupant of the bag. Waterproof and bug covers are supported on a line above the bag. Inflatable spreaders are used in the hammock. The bag can be supported by side spreader lines attached to posts or to a cot frame. Support lines can be tightened with a turnbuckle. Insulation in the bag and below the hammock can be inflatable tube seaparated by breathable insulation. Insulation is secured to the entire bottom surface of the hammock by adhesion. Gravity hung material of appropriate material can be used in place of traditional insulating material. Appropriate moisture blocks are utilized to prevent moisture from entering the sleeping bag by way of support or other lines.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 1990Date of Patent: December 17, 1991Inventor: William J. Lyons, Jr.
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Patent number: 5067187Abstract: A sofa bed has a pair of arm rests that support a pivotable seat-back. The seat back is pivotally connected to a pair of U-shaped saddles that are positionable on upper edges of the arm rests, and movable forwardly or rearwardly on the arm rests.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 1991Date of Patent: November 26, 1991Assignee: Flou S.p.A.Inventor: Rosario Messina
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Patent number: 5038422Abstract: Support structure for sofa beds, with pull-out, raisable auxiliary bed, which comprises an upper frame carrying support means for a mattress and connected, by means of rods linked as a parallelogram, to two lower bars transverse to the larger dimension of the frame, blocking means being present for the raised position and balancing means for the weight of the frame, the sofa bed being equipped with a seat-back adjustable in position.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1989Date of Patent: August 13, 1991Assignee: Flou S.p.A.Inventor: Rosario Messina
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Patent number: 5038421Abstract: A convertible sofabed is a sofa when closed in a sitting position and a bed when opened in a sleeping position. A retractable support structure can be telescoped from the sofa to form, in conjunction with the sofa, a bed that is longer than the depth of the sofa in its sitting position. The mattress in the sleeping position is folded in three portions, a fixed portion, a central portion and an outer portion. The outer portion forms a sofaback in the sitting position and the central portion folds to lie on top of the fixed portion to form the seat of the sofabed. A pillow folds in two to support the sofaback and the seat at their junction when the sofabed is closed in the sitting position, and unfolds to serve as a pillow for the bed when the sofabed is opened into the sleeping position.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1990Date of Patent: August 13, 1991Inventor: Anne M. Harris
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Patent number: 5035012Abstract: A portable hammock kit having aminimum of modular components for assembling and disassembling the modular components for storage or transportation to another location and store all components in a convenient carrying bag. The hammock stand can be assembled with three modular components without fasteners or tools. The hammock stand accommodates a hammock bed suspended from a pair of modular leg assemblies that allow for vertical adjustment of the elevation of both the head and foot ends of the hammock bed. A canopy can be readily mounted and dismounted over the assembled hammock stand.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 1989Date of Patent: July 30, 1991Assignee: Gleason CorporationInventor: James L. Westrich
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Patent number: 5008966Abstract: A bedsheet is formed from a substantially rectangular piece of fabric. The fabric has attached to it an elastic band partially around its perimeter. The elastic band extends completely along the bottom edge of the fabric and at least partially along the two side edges of the fabric. The elastic band is stitched to the fabric to form an elasticized hem. Located at the other end of the bedsheet, on its bottom surface, are two Velcro strips. The Velcro strips attach to matching Velcro which is coupled directly to the foam mattress. The Velcro on the bedsheet couples with the matching strips on the mattress to hold the sheet firmly in place.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 1990Date of Patent: April 23, 1991Inventor: Joyce Lepow
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Patent number: 4975994Abstract: A hammock and a frame wherein the frame has a keel like shaped flexible beam formed by telescopically joined elements and sticklike supporting beam legs. The joint of the beam legs to the beam is accomplished by a bag attached to the frame having a pocket into which the end of a beam leg is inserted. The keel like shape of the frame operates so that overtensioning the flexible beam causes it to deform and function as a safety device. With such deformation of the frame, the user is lowered toward the ground.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 1990Date of Patent: December 11, 1990Inventor: Peter Barmettler
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Patent number: 4945585Abstract: A flexible tube of fabric (1) is supported by a plurality of parallel shafts (3) arranged in the tube's interior, such that a sling of fabric is suspended toward the center of the tube between two of the shafts. The shafts, or cylindrical rollers journaled thereon, rotate freely, allowing the tube to rotate. A person reclining in the sling of fabric obtains uniform body support and can easily turn over. Shaft rotation can be braked for convenient entry/exit of the occupant, with brakes designed to automatically disengage when the occupant is in the sling. The shape of the fabric tube can be varied to provide contoured body support.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 1988Date of Patent: August 7, 1990Inventor: John V. Stewart
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Patent number: 4757563Abstract: A hammock comprising main supporting rods connected together by an extension member, support members connected to the main supporting rods through end connecting members, rod holding members pivotally connected to the end connecting members, a folding shade parasol attached to the rod holding members, and a hammock bed mounted on the connecting members.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1987Date of Patent: July 19, 1988Inventor: Young N. An
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Patent number: 4686720Abstract: A covered hammock includes an upper fabric cover, comprised of an upper nonwoven fabric connected to a lower woven fabric border-supported by means of a, collapsible pole that is secured to the outside of said cover and is shaped in the form of a rounded arch that is parallel to the lateral ends of a lower fabric support which is trapezoidal in shape and whose lateral ends are adapted with means for suspension above ground to stationary fixtures such as trees. The upper fabric cover and lower fabric support are connected, by means creating an enclosed space suitable for a reclining person, and accessible by selective fasteners strategically placed in said cover. A rain cover with window and zippered opening is attachable to an upper side of said lower support and may be opened and secured in place with fasteners over said cover in inclement weather.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 1985Date of Patent: August 18, 1987Inventor: Kathryn H. Newell
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Patent number: 4320542Abstract: A portable, suspended outdoor shelter includes a base panel having a pair of stiffening members secured in a pair of sleeves disposed along opposed longitudinally extending sides of the base panel. A pair of reinforcing web members extend along and reinforce the sleeves, and extend substantially therebeyond to be secured to a pair of spaced apart support structures such as adjacent tree trunks or boughs. A plurality of resilient, linear tubular members are bent in inverted U configuration and are secured above and between the stiffening members to apply tension laterally to said base panel. End panels extend between the ends of the base panel and the lower portions of their respective reinforcing web members, with a window and a door disposed in the end panels. A canopy extends between the upper edges of the end panels, and is supported by the inverted U tubular members.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1980Date of Patent: March 23, 1982Inventor: Howard Cohen
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Patent number: 4308883Abstract: A personnel suspended tent and rain guard apparatus provides a personnel compartment having an upper rectangular elongated roof and a lower generally coplanar floor with a plurality of side walls connecting said upper roof and said floor. A pair of upper load lines attached respectively to the opposite and parallel sides of the roof with each load line having its end portions adapted for suspending supporting attachment to rigid members, such as trees. A pair of lower load line floor supporting members are attached respectively to the opposite end portions of the floor and extend in directions away from the floor during operation for attachment to a desired point of rigidity. Spreader brackets are provided at each end portion of the floor for laterally stressing the window personnel compartment suspended by the upper and lower load lines above the ground as occurs during operation.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 1979Date of Patent: January 5, 1982Inventor: Jerald C. Malone
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Patent number: 4229845Abstract: Disclosed are two embodiments of a collapsible hammock support comprising (a) first and second ground-engaging support members for supporting a hammock at either end, said first and second ground-engaging support members being collapsible from a first, or use, position to a second, or travel, position; (b) at least one longitudinal bracing member carried by each ground-engaging support member and extending longitudinally from the ground-engaging support member by which it is carried on a first side thereof; (c) first means for detachably connecting said at least one longitudinal bracing member carried by said first ground-engaging support member to said at least one longitudinal bracing member carried by said second ground-engaging support member to form a rigid support for a hammock; (d) second means for detachably connecting one end of a hammock to the first side of said first ground-engaging member; and (e) third means for detachably connecting the other end of a hammock to the first side of said second grType: GrantFiled: September 7, 1978Date of Patent: October 28, 1980Inventor: Graciela V. O. de Cuadros
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Patent number: 4221429Abstract: A suspended recliner is provided with a leg support area which depends vertically downward from the main body of the recliner. When an individual enters the recliner, the leg support may be left in its depending position, thereby providing a chair-like support for the occupant, or the weight of the occupant may be used to provide a force to position the footrest in an aligned configuration with the main body of the recliner. The footrest is provided with a locking device to maintain this position. With the footrest locked in place, the occupant may shift his position in the hammock to provide a semi-reclining support or a totally horizontally deployed hammock with the main portion providing a sling-type chair support with the juncture of the footrest and main portion generally coinciding with the knees of the occupant. Also, the device is equipped with a centrally located vertical hanging support which requires only a single mounting point from which to hang the entire suspended recliner.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1978Date of Patent: September 9, 1980Assignee: James NemecInventor: Mark W. Wade
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Patent number: 4125909Abstract: A combination hammock and sleeping bag having a flexible elongated base with flexible rigidity means extending peripherally around the base, and mounting means including an aperture at each end of the base so as to permit the base to be suspended above the ground. A sleeping compartment of flexible water repellent material having a longitudinally extending opening for access thereto by the user of the sleeping bag is releasably connected between the sleeping compartment and the base, with support means at each end of the sleeping compartment extending transversely thereto and enclosed by the repellent material. The support means being self adjusting to accommodate different size users of the sleeping compartment.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1977Date of Patent: November 21, 1978Inventor: Daniel H. Jacobson
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Patent number: 4086674Abstract: A transparent dome mountable on a multi-position lounge for shielding a person on the lounge from rain, wind, and cold has a main dome section to which are pivotally attached a head dome section and a foot dome section. Pivotal connections of the generally U-shaped dome sections to one another permits the dome to conform to a particular position of a multi-position lounge on which the dome is mounted by clips affixed to the main dome section and engageable with a rail of the frame of the lounge.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 1976Date of Patent: May 2, 1978Inventor: Carmine M. Chiaradonna
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Patent number: 4071917Abstract: A hammock includes a bed formed of a supporting sheet gathered at each end and suitable for joinder to spaced anchors. A second sheet forms a canopy over the bed. One side of the canopy is joined to a side of the supporting sheet. The medial portion of the second sheet is supported above the bed by a rope between the anchors. The other side of the second sheet forms an extendable fly for providing additional shelter. A net extends between the medial portion of the second sheet and the other side of the bed. They are joined by a zipper for permitting access to the hammock.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 1976Date of Patent: February 7, 1978Inventor: Hector Mojica
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Patent number: 4057859Abstract: A flexible, tent-like structure, which may be entirely suspended above ground between sturdy tie points, encloses an occupant and provides an improved, cot-like sleeping surface. The structure is triangular in cross section and includes ropes running lengthwise of the structure along its three edges. Each of the three edges is concave when the structure is in an unloaded position. A spreader bar at the head of the structure and a triangular spreader frame at the foot of the structure are the only compression elements used. The structure may be tightly closed and a hole in the sleeping surface provides ventilation for breathing.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 1975Date of Patent: November 15, 1977Inventor: Jeffrey M. Setterholm
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Patent number: 4001902Abstract: A bed comprising a hammock and insulated sleeping bag wherein the insulation of the bottom of the bag is placed underneath the hammock to avoid compression by the sleeper and the remainder of the bag is attached to the upper surface of the hammock to cover the occupant, with the hammock portion located between permanently attached edges of the bag serving as a block baffle to the insulation; and a tent combined with said bed to form a shelter by removably attaching the lower edges of the tent to the edges of the hammock, providing an apron to carry off water to below the line of attachment, and suspending the tent over the hammock and bag from the same two supports sustaining the hammock and using cords between the upper surface of the bag and the tent ridge to raise the upper portion of the bag for cooling when desired; and a similar bed for two sleepers equipped with movable cords or tapes running between the spreader bars to divide the hammock into separate sleeping places while allowing for varying weightType: GrantFiled: January 16, 1975Date of Patent: January 11, 1977Inventors: John O. Hall, Anna Cobb Hall