Abstract: Convertible furniture includes a first arm, a first seat, and a base. The first seat is adjacent the first arm and includes a head panel, a mid-panel, and a foot panel. The first seat has a seat configuration in which the head panel is in a vertical orientation. The first seat has a bed configuration in which the head panel, the mid-panel, and the foot panel are each in a horizontal orientation with a top surface of each cooperating to form a flat surface. The base has a side rail that is secured to the first arm and a center support parallel to and spaced apart from the first arm. The head panel of the first seat at least partially supported by the side rail and the center support in the deployed position thereof when the first seat is in the bed configuration.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for pre-coordinating delivery and service for item searching and filtering are described herein. Large or specialized products, such as household appliances, may require setup and installation services at the time of delivery, leading to additional complexity and coordination from multiple service providers. The present techniques and system configurations address these complexities by providing functionality in search and information user interfaces, which enable a user to search, filter, and identify the delivery and installation availability for a listing of products. The present techniques and system configurations may calculate and cache the availability dates for service fulfillment of respective products. The present techniques and system configurations enable a user to request and receive a listing of the earliest available products for delivery and installation based on the cached availability dates for service fulfillment of respective products.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a decorative cover. The apparatus includes a body having front and rear opposite sides, the front side of the body having a front surface having a perimeter, the rear side of the body having a rear surface, and the body having an outwardly facing lateral surface between the front and rear surfaces; and a first connector on the body, the first connector detachably connectable, continuously adjacent at least a portion of the perimeter of the front surface, to a second connector, complementary to the first connector, on the decorative cover. A furniture apparatus includes at least one substantially thermoplastic body and one or both of diatomaceous earth and a PA1b-related peptide incorporated in one or more of the at least one body.

Abstract: This document describes systems and techniques that may be used to aggregate information about open parking spots from various different parking providers or organizations.

Abstract: A convertible sofa and sofa frame deployable between a sofa orientation and a bed orientation. The frame has a base frame with a seat extension frame comprising a seat frame and a mid-frame pivotally secured to the base frame. Cushioning is on one side of the base frame. A seat back frame is pivotally secured to the base frame, the second cushioning on what is a back side when in the sofa orientation. Removable seat back cushions engage the front side of the seat back frame in the sofa orientation. In the bed orientation, the seat frame is extended, the seat back portion is pivoted horizontally, and the removable seat back cushions are located on the mid-frame between the seat frame and the seat back frame.

Abstract: A method and system for allowing one or more users controlled access to at least one server from a plurality of servers by using an advanced command interface (ACI) server. The method and system include receiving a command at the ACI server from the one or more users to access the at least one server. Further, the method and system include comparing the command and impact of the command with a predefined set of criteria, which includes a plurality of skill and role levels corresponding to the one or more users. Subsequently, the command is transmitted from the ACI server to the at least one server for processing at the at least one server. The command is transmitted based on the predefined set of criteria. Thereafter, a response of the processed command from the at least one server is received. Finally, the method and system include forwarding the response of the processed command to the one or more users.

Abstract: A foldable sofa mattress and method for storing within low profile furniture. The mattress includes a transition section disposed between different collapsible sinuous spring sections. The sinuous spring sections are pivotably joined to the transition section and the sections are affixed to upper and lower grids for support. A method for storing a foldable mattress includes the steps of providing a mattress with a transition section disposed between two collapsible sections, extending opposing pairs of straps from the transition section to each of the separate collapsible sections, and bending the mattress. The method further includes the steps of flattening the two collapsible sections, placing the flattened sections on top of one another, and storing the folded mattress in a cavity.

Abstract: An adjustable office chair includes a base device, and a seat device disposed on the base device. The seat device includes a fixed seat section, a rear seat section connected pivotally to and disposed behind the fixed seat section, a front seat section connected pivotally to and disposed in front of the fixed seat, and an invertible seat section connected pivotally to a side of the front seat section distal from the fixed seat section. The invertible seat section is movable to a position directly above the fixed seat section to allow a user to sit thereon. The front and invertible seat sections are movable to align with the fixed seat section to allow the user to sit on the fixed seat section. The rear seat section is movable to an inclined position to allow the user to lie on the seat device.

Abstract: A seating unit containing a foldable bed includes: a seating unit frame having a pair of opposed arms; a housing including a storage cavity, the housing fixed to the arms of the seating unit frame; a seat section; an intermediate section; a head section; and a mechanism having pivotally interconnected links, the mechanism interconnecting the base with the head, intermediate and seat sections.

Abstract: A sofa is convertible to a bed. An air mattress normally stored in deflated condition in the sofa, is automatically deployed upon opening a folded framework into a bed. An electric pump inflates or deflates the mattress. A bag enclosing the bottom and sides of the mattress, is zipped onto the mattress, and has hook-and-loop fasteners securing it to strategic locations on the framework. The conversion from sofa to bed, and back to sofa, is done without removing any cushions and without moving the sofa away from anything behind it.

Abstract: A daybed is disclosed that is convertible between a sitting configuration suitable for use, for example, as a sofa, and a lying configuration suitable for use, for example, as a bed. The daybed generally comprises a bed platform, a back panel connected to the bed platform, a mattress positioned at least partly on the bed platform, and a support member movable relative to the bed platform and back panel for use in at least partly helping convert the daybed. For example, in example embodiments the support member includes a storage container that may be positioned at least partly under the bed platform when the daybed is in the sitting configuration. And the storage container may be moved forward of the bed platform when the daybed is converted to the lying configuration so that at least part of the mattress may be also positioned on the storage container.

Abstract: A sofa is convertible to a bed. An air mattress normally stored in deflated condition in the sofa, is automatically deployed upon opening a folded framework into a bed. An electric pump inflates or deflates the mattress. A bag enclosing the bottom and sides of the mattress, is zipped onto the mattress, and has hook-and-loop fasteners securing it to strategic locations on the framework. The conversion from sofa to bed, and back to sofa, is done without removing any cushions and without moving the sofa away from anything behind it.

Abstract: Computer implemented methods and apparatus for determining availability information for a first one of a plurality of products for publication via a wide area network. The availability information is calculated with reference to a delivery date, an available number of units, and a reserved number of units, the delivery date having been specified by a user via the network, the available number of units having been determined with reference to inventory information, and the reserved number of units having been determined with reference to current order information.

Abstract: A folding furniture structure for converting between a folded seating condition and an unfolded sleeping condition comprises a floor-supported base, and plural frame sections supported on the base. The frame sections include a first seat section fixed to the base in a horizontal orientation, a second seat section having one side pivotally connected to a forward side of the first seat section, and a seat back section pivotally connected to an opposite side of the second seat section. The frame sections are movable between the folded seating condition with the second seat section pivoted into overlying superposed face abutment to the first seat section and the seat back section extending angularly upwardly from the second seat section for use as a seat, and the unfolded sleeping condition with the second seat section and the seat back section aligned horizontally with the first seat section for use as a bed.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a sofa sleeper mechanism having a head section, a main middle section, a secondary middle section and a foot section. The head section has a head end and an end opposing the head end. The foot section has a foot end and an end opposing the foot end. The opposing end of the head section is pivotally connected to the main middle section, which is pivotally connected to the secondary middle section, which is pivotally connected to the opposing end of the foot section. The sofa sleeper mechanism is movable from a stowed position to an extended position, wherein, in the stowed position, the uppermost edge of the head end does not extend substantially above the folded foot section.

Abstract: A sofa has a first frame fixed to first and second side members and a mattress with a first section secured to the first frame and a second section located over the first section by a hinge to define a seat that is rotated about the hinge to define a first sleeping surface. A second frame is pivotally attached to the first and second side members with a second mattress attached thereto to define a back for the sofa. A rail is secured to the second frame and engages a beam that extends between the first and second side member to set an incline for the back. The rail is rotated to define a barrier when the second frame is positioned a horizontal plane to define a second sleeping surface. Legs that extend from the second frame engage the side members to retain the second mattress in the horizontal plane.

Abstract: A convertible couch bed (100) for pet including a frame (101) with a first cushion (102) and optionally a second cushion (103). The first cushion (102) is capable of being removed and secured adjacent to the frame (101) to provide an enlarged sleeping area. The cushions (102 and 103) are contoured cushions of varying density and/or thickness, thereby allowing for several different configurations, and maximizing the comfort and therapeutic support to individual pets based on the pets' individual needs. The frame (101) and first cushion (102) are secured to each other when in the expanded sleeping area configuration. String ties (112 & 113) and hook-and-loop fastening strips (114 & 110) are examples of mechanisms for securing the frame (101) and the cushion (102) to each other.

Abstract: A sleeper sofa incorporating an air mattress including a telescoping mattress frame for supporting a mattress support subassembly consisting of hinge panels. The hinges used to connect the panels limit the angular range of motion of adjacent panels to plus or minus 90.degree. from a coplanar arrangement. The "panel" that defines the seating surface on which seat cushions rest when the sofa is in the seating position may be supported in the seating position by a pair of side rails that lack significant structure in the seating plane. This "panel" may also include a set of sinuous springs clad in padding similar to the seat-cushion support surface of a conventional non-sleeper sofa. The air mattress used in the sleeper sofa can be a multi-chamber design in which the outer edges of the mattress are inflated to a higher pressure to prevent the user from rolling off the edge of the mattress.

Abstract: An arrangement for supporting, inclining, and reclining a rear section of a folding bed frame structure of a sofa bed includes a rear bed section; an intermediate bed section pivotally connected to the rear bed section; a slide link extending between and pivotally connected at opposite ends thereof to the rear bed section and to the intermediate bed section; a ratchet element pivotally connected to the slide link and including a notch for engaging the intermediate bed section and supporting the rear bed section when inclined at a first inclination relative to the intermediate bed section; and a cam surface located on the ratchet element that causes the ratchet element to automatically disengage from the intermediate bed member for reclining of the rear bed section relative to the intermediate bed section when the rear bed section is inclined at a second inclination greater than the first inclination.

Abstract: An improved sofa sleeper deck includes a number of pivotal transverse slats secured to a foldable frame. Each slat is pivotally coupled to a linkage so that the slats can pivot between vertical and horizontal orientations in the extended bed configuration or the collapsed sofa configuration, respectively. In the bed configuration, the vertical slats provide a stable rigid support deck for the mattress to avoid the problems of hammocking and the like associated with previous sofa sleeper decks. The slats in a horizontal configuration provide a comfortable cushion seating surface for the sofa in the collapsedapsed configuration and an enlarge cavity to accommodate a thicker or bigger mattress collapsed into the sofa.

Abstract: A sofa-bed having an articulated folding structure comprises a fixed carrying framework (2) to which a main movable frame (3) is engaged through a pantograph linkage (4), which main frame is movable in a vertical direction. Consecutively and rotatably connected to the main movable frame (3) are first and second auxiliary movable frames (17, 18). An interconnecting lever (20) operating between the main movable frame (3) and the second auxiliary movable frame (18) interconnects the rotational movements of the movable frames (17, 18). A synchronization lever (21) operatively connects the pantograph linkage (4) to the auxiliary movable frames (17, 18) for the purpose of timing the upward and downward displacement of the main movable frame (3) with the rotations of the auxiliary movable frames (17, 18).

Abstract: A folding sofa bed frame having head, intermediate and foot bed sections pivotally connected end-to-end and constrained by a linkage arrangement to move in a predetermined pattern between a folded position and a horizontally extended position. A transverse mattress support bar is affixed to a pivoting bell crank link for movement of the mattress support bar into a dropped position spaced below the intermediate section when the structure is extended, thereby out of interference with comfortable sleeping use of the bed frame.

Abstract: An improved sofa-sleeper deck includes a number of serially interconnected welded grid panels secured to a foldable bed frame. Each panel is hingedly interconnected to the adjacent panel to form the deck of a sofa-sleeper structure. Each welded grid panel comprises a series of spaced, parallel, longitudinal wires and a series of spaced, parallel, transverse wires, all of which are welded at their intersections. A border wire extends around the perimeter of each wire grid panel and is welded at its intersections to both the longitudinal and transverse wires. In order to hingedly interconnect the panels, the longitudinal wires of at least one panel extend beyond the end of the border wire and are wrapped about the border wire of the adjacent panel.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A marine vehicle comprising a hull, a floor supported by the hull, and a convertible sofa-sleeper supported by the floor and including a seat bottom member having a forward end and being supported for movement between a horizontal position wherein the seat bottom member extends substantially horizontally, and a canted position wherein the seat bottom member is inclined upwardly toward the forward end.

Abstract: An article of furniture having three panels each of which has a pair of spaced members which are interconnected by transverse members, two pairs of spaced members being interconnected by pivots and the other pairs of spaced members being interconnected by hinge on the outermost transverse members, the arrangement being such that the article can adopt a number of positions to be useable as a bed, seat or table.

Abstract: A sofa bed has a stationary framework and a foldable bed frame connected to and foldable into the framework, the foldable frame having an outer section connected to and pivotal relative to a body section, the outer section overlying the body section in the folded position of the frame to form a seat. The outer section has a plurality of individual seat support elements extending thereacross transversely to the sofa back. The individual elements are spaced apart in a direction parallel to that axis, and each of the individual elements is downwardly deflectable independently of the other when a person sits on said seat, and is arched so that a concavity is formed in the sofa form for the sofa cushions, and as that the mattress is compressed. A spring edge is mounted on and extends above a front rail of the stationary framework to form the front supporting edge of the seat.

Abstract: A folding sofa bed frame structure including four bed sections pivotally connected end-to-end and an operatively associated linkage arrangement by which the bed sections are mounted and which controls their relative movement between a retracted, folded position and a horizontally extended position. The forwardmost end bed section in the extended position folds to be horizontally uppermost in the folded position and includes spaced fixed cross-members which move pivotably therewith and between which a sinuous spring fabric assembly extends to provide strong, firm seating support in the folded position of the bed frame structure.

Abstract: A folding sofa-bed or the like structure having a plurality of frame sections including a body section, pivotally interconnected in end-to-end relation for movement into an extended planar position to form a bed, and into a folded position to form a sofa-seat, and wherein the frame section and the body section in particular are provided with a flexible mattress supporting fabric having springs normally biasing the fabric and limiting it to a predetermined amount of sag under the weight of an occupant.

Abstract: A unit of furniture readily convertible from a settee to a sleeper has a base member on which a seating member is normally disposed in overlying disposition and hingedly attached thereto by upholstery covering along a common edge thereof. The seating member has a pair of arm supports hingedly connected to the base member along the same edge. At least one back support is hingedly connected to the seating surface of the seating member for pivoting from a substantially upright disposition onto the seating surface. A bolster member is hingedly connected on the top of a rear cross member for pivoting into the space left vacant by the back support members when the latter have been pivoted onto the seating surface. When the back support members and bolster members are so pivoted into side-by-side disposition with the base member for use as a sleeper.

Abstract: An overdeck assembly for use in a sofa bed mechanism consisting of a plurality of sections foldable between collapsed sofa positions in which sections are stacked vertically and extended bed positions in which the sections extend in substantially horizontal alignment. The overdeck assembly includes a flexible over deck member formed of a polypropylene sheet and secured to the sofa bed mechanism by a tensioning mechanism which allows the deck member to hang loosely below the sofa bed sections in the extended bed position of the mechanism and is stretched across the top of the stacked sections in the sofa position so as to provide a taut uninterrupted support surface for the sofa cushion or cushions.

Abstract: A folding bed frame for sofa-beds in which a plurality of frame sections, including a foot section, knee section, body section and head section are pivoted in end-to-end relation so as to be foldable between an extended bed-forming position and a retracted sofa seat-forming position; wherein front and rear support and guiding link assemblies coact to control movements of the body section and head section during movements to the extended bed-forming position and to the retracted sofa seat-forming position. The link assemblies are supported by front and rear anchor links, the front anchor link being pivotally supported at its inner end at a front pivot point on an anchor frame plate and the rear anchor link being a rocker lever pivotally supported between its inner and outer ends at a rear pivot point on the anchor frame plate in substantially horizontal alignment with the front pivot point.

Abstract: The present sofa bed includes a mattress supporting bed frame which is operable to longitudinally compress a portion of the mattress when the bed frame is moved to a folded and storage seat position. The bed frame or telescoping section which permits longitudinal expansion of the mattress when the bed frame is moved to an unfolded and extended bed position. A simple and lightweight bed frame operating and support linkage operates the telescoping bed section when moved between the stored and extended bed positions. The longitudinal compression of the mattress permits the mattress to be stored in a relatively narrow space and to be expanded to a full length bed dimension when moved to the unfolded and extended bed position.

Abstract: A folding bed mechanism, such as, for example, a convertible ottoman, has a plurality of pivotally connected bed sections, including a base section supported on rollers or the like. The bed sections are adapted to unfold into a straight line and to fold into a compact configuration. The improvement of the present invention comprises at least one anti-roll foot mounted in the base section for movement toward and away from the surface on which the base section is supported and a control mechanism responsive to the initiation of unfolding pivotal movement of one of the bed sections relative to the base section for urging the foot into contact with the support surface to resist rolling of the base frame during unfolding of the bed sections.

Abstract: A foldable sofa bed assembly is disclosed including first and second frame subassemblies, a side frame subassembly, a front frame subassembly adapted for connection to the side frame subassembly, a linkage subassembly for operatively interconnecting the first and second frame subassemblies and the side frame subassembly for moving the first and second frame subassemblies relative to each other and relative to the side frame subassembly between a folded sofa forming position and an open bed forming position. The subassemblies can be shipped in relatively narrow containers to be later assembled together. The linkage subassembly includes a plurality of pivotally connected links pivotally connected to the side frame subassembly and operable for movement between the sofa and bed forming position. The sofa bed assembly also includes a back frame subassembly adapted for connection to the side frame subassembly.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a convertible piece of furniture which may be made into a chair or a bed. The convertible chair and bed has an arm section hingedly secured to a seat section and carrying a latch bracket. A back rest is hinged to the rear of the seat section having a pedestal pivotally secured to the rear of the back rest which support the back rest in a generally horizontal position in the extended bed position. Studs project laterally from the pedestal in the chair position and are engageable in the latch bracket in the chair position. The convertible chair and bed may be incorporated in various styles of furniture and may be provided with a fixed, swivel or rocking base.

Abstract: The following specification discloses a chesterfield that is convertible into a double bed without a requirement for changing any part of the chesterfield frame and which has the normal seat depth for sitting comfort. The bed is stored beneath the seat cushions and is foldable inwardly lengthwise of the chesterfield with part of the folded bed storable beneath the back rail or deck of the seat. The bed is folded lengthwise and consists of a pair of clam-shell appearing tube members pivotably attached to a pair of channel members with link fabric for holding a mattress stretched between the tubes and a mid-cross tube. The channels and tubes form a `U` shape when folded down into the bottom of the chesterfield with the opening of the `U` facing the back of the chesterfield. The bed frame is held to the lower side frames of the chesterfield by a bearing bracket through a chain of links connected together in pivotable foldable relation.

Abstract: A convertible sofa bed particularly adapted for use in recreational vehicles. The bed includes a frame, a seat portion, and a back portion pivotally connected to the seat portion for movement between a horizontal and an upright position. A pair of pivot assemblies at opposite sides of the seat frame each includes front and rear pivot arms, one attached to the seat portion and the other to the back portion. A connecting link attached to the arms constrains them against movement independently of one another. The arms and connecting link are arranged and oriented to pivot one way to project the seat portion forwardly and move the back portion to a horizontal position to form a bed. Pivoting them the opposite way retracts the seat portion and moves the back portion to an upright position, converting the structure from a bed to a sofa.