Joint Or Connection Patents (Class 5/282.1)
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Patent number: 10391011Abstract: A support pole including a support member including a longitudinal axis, a floor mount on a first end of the support member, a ceiling mount on a second end opposite the first end of the support member; and at least one handle coupled to the support member. The handle is positionable 360 degrees about the support member and along the longitudinal axis between the first end and the second end.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2017Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Stander Inc.Inventor: F. Troy Miller
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Patent number: 10272005Abstract: A bedside assistant for a person in a bed comprising a vertical column that connects to the bed frame of a bed and an arm which is connected to the top of the vertical column. The arm can be rotated on the connection and swiveled with respect to the vertical column. The connection between the arm and the column comprises a locking mechanism locking one direction of the swivel movement of the arm and allowing a swivel movement of the arm in the other swivel direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventor: Brigitta Heidingsfelder-Bongard
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Patent number: 10034551Abstract: A foldable bedding foundation comprising a first section is hingedly secured to a second section so that the bedding foundation may be folded for storage or transportation purposes. Each section has a base, an upper deck and a plurality of generally L-shaped spacers pivotally secured to the base and upper deck. Upper and lower hinges extend between the base and upper deck of each section. Locking members extending through the spacers maintain the foundation in its erected position.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2016Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventor: John E. Hull
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Patent number: 9949569Abstract: A co-sleeper bed system includes a primary bed framework having a primary enclosure that includes a floor and first and second side guide rails defining an open top for receiving a primary mattress. The bed system includes an auxiliary bed frame having frame members that receive an auxiliary mattress, the auxiliary bed frame having a first support leg depending from the plurality of frame members. The first support leg includes a flange slidably received in a channel of the first guide rail. The bed system includes a crib framework having a floor for supporting a crib mattress and a plurality of leg hubs each having a truncated configuration extending downwardly. A pair of slider flanges is attached to a pair of inner leg hubs, each slider flange being slidably received in the channel of the second guide rail for removably coupling the crib framework to the primary framework.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2017Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Inventor: Katie Moorehead
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Patent number: 9538850Abstract: A bed frame connector is connectable between upper and lower lateral bars of a foldable bed frame. The bed frame connector includes an L-shaped plate structure that includes a straight body and an angled section extending outward from an end of the straight body. A pivot hole is formed in an end of the straight body and the angled section. The straight body includes two support blocks that project from an edge thereof intersecting the angled section. The two support blocks are positionable between and respectively abutting the upper and lower lateral bars. The present invention has a simple structure and a reduced manufacturing cost and provides secure support and smooth foldability.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: GRANTEC (XIAMEN) CO., LTD.Inventor: Suk Kan Oh
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Patent number: 8959678Abstract: An all truss foundation unit, method of making the foundation unit, and a foundation unit kit. The foundation unit is formed of multiple cross trusses interconnected by bridging top and bottom side rails. This results in a flat surface on both the top and the bottom of the foundation unit. The kit is formed of a plurality of the trusses and four side rails, with the trusses and side rails being oriented together with their longitudinal dimensions aligned in a generally parallel orientation and with at least some of their flat sides in contact with one another. When the foundation unit is constructed, a truss locator guide is provided on at least two of the side rails, and the cross trusses are oriented in a parallel, spaced relationship in accordance with the truss locator guide.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Rock Island IndustriesInventor: Martin Schulz, Jr.
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Patent number: 8943624Abstract: A bed is disclosed including first and second platform portions, the first including drawers and slideout features that are vertically offset to serve as chairs and a desk. The second platform portion supports a portion of a mattress and a panel for supporting the mattress. The second platform may include vertical supports flush with lateral panels of the first platform portion and may include laterally extending shelves and a horizontal support positioned to support the mattress. The drawers and slideout features may be mounted in modules positioned in rows to define the first platform. A slideout platform may slide out from a foot of the bed and may include a vertical panel that is flush with a back panel of the second platform portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2013Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Inventor: Gary Youngstrom
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Patent number: 8935818Abstract: Provided is breakaway adjustable bed system that includes a bed frame and a breakaway system. The bed frame includes at least one breakaway member. The breakaway system includes a coupling assembly, signal mechanism, control box and alarm devices. The coupling assembly includes elements that selectably couple a breakaway member to another member of the bed frame. The control box includes a processing unit that, upon sensing a signal from the coupling assembly or signal mechanism that the selectable coupling between the breakaway member and another member of the bed frame is decoupled, provides an indication to an alarm device. The alarm device sends an alert to a user that the selectable coupling between a breakaway member and a member of the bed frame is decoupled.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2012Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventor: William Rohr
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Patent number: 8914921Abstract: An attachment interface is configured to mount a bed leg. The attachment interface includes a base having a support platform and a guiding surface; an abutment; and a helical screw defining an axis oriented at a right angle to the abutment. The helical includes an actuation wheel, and threads positioned under the support platform. A mobile member is configured to move relative to the abutment, the mobile member defining a sliding surface configured to contact the guiding surface of the base.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2011Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Inventor: Philippe Max Rothschild
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Patent number: 8869323Abstract: A combination bed includes a front frame, a rear frame detachably connected with the front frame, and a connecting frame mounted between the front frame and the rear frame so that the front frame and the rear frame are supported and combined together by the connecting frame. The front frame includes a front support and two front bars each having a first end pivotally connected with the front support and a second end connected with the rear frame. The rear frame includes a rear support and two rear bars each having a first end pivotally connected with the rear support and a second end connected with the respective front bar. Thus, the front frame, the rear frame and the connecting frame can be connected and disconnected so that the combination bed is assembled and disassembled easily and quickly.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2011Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Dong Guan Changxin Electronics Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chen-Yu Chung, Sheng-Chi Chung
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Patent number: 8806677Abstract: A pedestal bed base uses four corner assemblies to connect side and end members without the need for fasteners or tools. Each corner assembly comprises only two plastic pieces which may be secured to the side and end members of the pedestal bed base frame in a snap-fit manner and secured to each other. The corner assemblies enable a person to assemble the pedestal bed base quicker and less expensively than if such assembler had to use tools.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Robert A. Bartelsmeyer, Joy Fozard, David W. Stroud
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Publication number: 20140109313Abstract: Provided is breakaway adjustable bed system that includes a bed frame and a breakaway system. The bed frame includes at least one breakaway member. The breakaway system includes a coupling assembly, signal mechanism, control box and alarm devices. The coupling assembly includes elements that selectably couple a breakaway member to another member of the bed frame. The control box includes a processing unit that, upon sensing a signal from the coupling assembly or signal mechanism that the selectable coupling between the breakaway member and another member of the bed frame is decoupled, provides an indication to an alarm device. The alarm device sends an alert to a user that the selectable coupling between a breakaway member and a member of the bed frame is decoupled.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: L&P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANYInventor: WILLIAM ROHR
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Patent number: 8650680Abstract: A modular multiple bed unit having first and second beds connected together at right angles using mating rail brackets each defining a quick-release coupler. A bracket with quick-release coupler is provided at each of the two spaced locations on the side of one rail of the first bed, and a bracket with a mating quick-release coupler is provided on the end of each rail of the second bed for perpendicular connection of the rails of the second bed to the one rail of the first bed. In one embodiment, a stud is formed on each bracket on the rail of the first bed to engage a hook on an L-shaped bracket on the end of a corresponding rail of the second bed.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2012Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: J Squared, Inc.Inventor: James N. Jannetides
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Patent number: 8635722Abstract: The invention is directed to a molded bed having a contoured sleeping surface surrounded by a liquid barrier. The sleeping surface having a plurality of channels formed therein terminating at a plurality of drains extending through the bed to direct loose liquid on the sleeping surface through a drain. The bed further comprising a means for attaching the bed to a floor and a tamper resistance glide assembly inserted in a foot on the bed, the glide comprising a floor engaging pad having a support shaft extending there from, a traveler on the support shaft. The traveler fixed in a glide pocket in the foot. The pad traversing axially in the glide pocket to orient the sleeping surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Norix Group, IncInventors: Brian Moon, Jed C. Richardson
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Patent number: 8584277Abstract: A corner connector having a pie-shaped body portion formed by a first abutment surface, a second abutment surface, and a radiused surface, wherein the first abutment surface and the second abutment surface are formed at substantially 90° relative to one another; wherein a first portion of the first abutment surface extends from a substantially planar bottom surface to a substantially planar deck panel support surface and wherein a second portion of the first abutment surface extends from the bottom surface above the deck panel support surface; wherein a first portion of the second abutment surface extends from the bottom surface to the deck panel support surface and wherein a second portion of the second abutment surface extends from the bottom surface above the deck panel support surface; and one or more protrusions extend perpendicularly from the first abutment surface and the second abutment surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Inventor: Thomas A. Roberts
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Publication number: 20130133136Abstract: A joint between a bed frame and a fabric member is revealed. The bed frame includes a plurality of vertical tubes each of which includes an assembly space with a narrow opening. A connection portion connects a plurality of positioning blocks to the fabric member and the positioning blocks are corresponding to the assembly space of each vertical tube. Thereby positioning blocks are mounted into the assembly space from one end of the vertical tube and the connection portion is extending outward through the narrow opening of the vertical tube. Each positioning block is unable to be released from the assembly space axially due to that the outside diameter of the positioning block is larger than the width of the narrow opening. Thus the fabric member and each vertical tube are connected firmly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2011Publication date: May 30, 2013Inventor: PAO-HSIEN CHENG
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Patent number: 8402577Abstract: A bed base and bed base kit includes four side members, each being symmetrical about its longitudinal axis. The side members are assembled into a rectangular structure with the members positioned to stand vertically upright on their edges. Opposed side members are of the same length and are connected at adjacent ends by a two-component connector. A first component of the connector is attached to the opposed ends of each one of a first pair of opposing side members and a second component is attached to the opposed ends of each one a second pair of opposing side members. The second components are offset from the longitudinal axis of the one side member to which they re attached. Thus, when the side members are assembled to form the rectangular structure, the respective edges of the side members are substantially flush with each other.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2009Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Inventor: Lawrence Harrow
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Patent number: 8397324Abstract: A hinge assembly (32-36) for a frame assembly (20) of for example, a hospital bed, has a smooth outer form which substantially conforms to the outer size of frame assembly struts to which it couples. The hinge assembly (32-36) has its components located internally and provides at least one reliable electrically conductive path therethrough so as to provide an electrical connection between frame struts (24-30) coupled together by the hinge (32-36), avoiding the need for electrical wires. There are provided angle markers on the hinge to indicate the degree of rotation of the hinge halves (50 52).Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2006Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Huntleigh Technology LimitedInventors: Stephen Hayes, Stephen Holl-Yoak
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Patent number: 8336135Abstract: A joining device is provided for rails of a baby bed, in which the joining connects two adjacent rail tubes of the rail, where an end of each of the rail tubes is pivotally connected to the joining device. The joining device is formed as a saddle part in a shape having two upstanding side walls and an arched portion connected between top edges of the two side walls. The joining device further has a smooth contact face formed on each of the two sides of the arched portion and a smoothly trimmed face connected to the smooth contact face, so that the tube walls of the rail tubes are contacted with the smooth contact faces when the rail tubes are pivotally rotated close to the two sides of the arched portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2010Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., Ltd.Inventors: Li-Yuan Lin, Hong-Guang Wang
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Publication number: 20120297538Abstract: The invention relates to an attachment interface for attaching bed legs onto square/rectangular cross-section slatted bed base tubes and onto L-shaped North American style bed base supporting angle iron structures, of a type comprising a supporting platform provided with a base and a lateral setting flange, on which are provided a helical screw mounted rotably free in recesses made, respectively, in and perpendicular to, the front of the laterally setting flange and a wall of the interface which is diametrically opposed thereto, at a lower level than that of the supporting platform, subdivided into two parts arranged on both sides of the vertical plane passing through the axis of the helical screw, the latter comprising at least one axial stop, an actuator thumb wheel arranged at the end thereof, beyond the wall of the attachment interface base, and being provided with a mobile element, which, at the upper portion thereof, opposite the lateral setting flange, forms a grip jaw, and which ensures the horizontalType: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2011Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventor: Philippe Max Rothschild
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Patent number: 8316485Abstract: A folding mattress support system replaces both a conventional box spring and the bed frame with rails. The mattress support system is lighter, quieter and easier to transport, and also provides more storage space beneath the mattress. The mattress support system includes bed frame assemblies, central connecting bars, edge attachments and a bed skirt. Leg brackets fold out from the bed frame assemblies, which themselves unfold in the middle. Central connecting bars connect inner side edges of the bed frame assemblies. Plastic edge attachments are attached at outer corners of the bed frame assemblies and hold a bed skirt taught around the frame assemblies when the frame assemblies are standing on the extended leg brackets. A mattress is then placed on top of the assembled mattress support system. Optionally, metal edge attachments at the head corners of the mattress support system both hold the bed skirt and support a headboard.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Zinus, Inc.Inventors: Youn Jae Lee, Suk Kan Oh
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Patent number: 8220086Abstract: A bed frame assembly that can be assembled without additional tools. The bed frame assembly has two tubular side rails spaced a distance apart and arranged parallel to each other. The side rails are spaced apart for a distance at least equal to the length of a cross support member. Cross support members span the cross-support length between the tubular rails to support a mattress or a box spring over the distance between the two side rails. Retaining members which are used to secure the cross support members in position extend from opposing sides of the tubular side rail pair. The retaining members and the cross support members interlock via a releasable joint mechanism. The position of the releasable joint mechanism can vary to allow for adjustability in the cross support length to accommodate mattresses of different sizes.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2010Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Inventor: Joseph E. Geiger
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Patent number: 8136180Abstract: The invention discloses a removable guardrail structure. The guardrail is connected between the two upright posts of a bunk bed and provided with two ends, which are respectively detachably connected with the two upright posts.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2008Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: New-Tec Integration (Xiamen) Co., Ltd.Inventor: Luhao Leng
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Patent number: 8136183Abstract: A modular multiple bed unit having first and second beds connected together at right angles using mating rail brackets each defining a quick-release coupler. A bracket with quick-release coupler is provided at each of the two spaced locations on the side of one rail of the first bed, and a bracket with a mating quick-release coupler is provided on the end of each rail of the second bed for perpendicular connection of the rails of the second bed to the one rail of the first bed. In one embodiment, a stud is formed on each bracket on the rail of the first bed to engage a hook on an L-shaped bracket on the end of a corresponding rail of the second bed.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2005Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: J Squared, Inc.Inventor: James N. Jannetides
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Patent number: 8122537Abstract: A corner connector element having a main body portion, wherein a first side surface and a second side surface are formed at substantially 90° relative to one another; a first abutment surface extending substantially perpendicularly from a terminating edge of the first side surface; a second abutment surface extending substantially perpendicularly from a terminating edge of the second side surface; one or more protrusions extend perpendicularly from the first abutment surface and the second abutment surface; a corner abutment surface; and a radiused surface extending from a terminating edge of the first abutment surface to a terminating edge of the second abutment surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2011Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Inventor: Thomas A. Roberts
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Publication number: 20110296610Abstract: The invention is directed to a molded bed having a contoured sleeping surface surrounded by a liquid barrier. The sleeping surface having a plurality of channels formed therein terminating at a plurality of drains extending through the bed to direct loose liquid on the sleeping surface through a drain. The bed further comprising a means for attaching the bed to a floor and a tamper resistance glide assembly inserted in a foot on the bed, the glide comprising a floor engaging pad having a support shaft extending there from, a traveler on the support shaft. The traveler fixed in a glide pocket in the foot. The pad traversing axially in the glide pocket to orient the sleeping surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2010Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventors: Brian Moon, Jed Richardson
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Publication number: 20110185497Abstract: A slat connector for use with a futon sofa bed may be used for connecting a slat to a rail of a frame of the futon sofa bed. The slat connector may include a body having an opening for receiving an end portion of a slat, and a protrusion extending in a generally normal direction from an outer surface of the body. The rail of the frame may include an opening for receiving the protrusion of the connector for connecting the slat to the rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter, Sin Keong Loo
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Patent number: 7937788Abstract: A modular bed frame has ladder-like side frames with upper and lower side rails, and ladder-like end frames with upper and lower rails. The side and end frames telescopingly attach to the ends of upper and lower rounded corner rails. The insides of the side frames carry tubular upright fittings for increasing vertical rigidity. These fittings also provide upwardly opening tubular sleeves that receive right angle corner connectors on the ends of spaced apart and parallel horizontal slats that traverse the bed frame from end to end when assembled by a user. Separate upright rigid legs with feet on the bottom are slidably attached to downwardly opening tubular sleeves on the underside of the assembled frame structure to elevate the assembled bed foundation above the floor.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2009Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Felix Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventor: Arthur R. Felix
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Patent number: 7900300Abstract: A corner connector for a mattress foundation assembly and a mattress foundation assembly, wherein the corner connector includes a main body portion extending from a bottom surface to a top surface; a first corner abutment surface extending from a terminating edge of the top surface; a second corner abutment surface extending from a terminating edge of the top surface; a first side surface of the main body portion; a second side surface of the main body portion, wherein the first side surface and the second side surface are formed at substantially 90° relative to one another; a first abutment surface extending from a terminating edge of the first side surface; a second abutment surface extending from a terminating edge of the second side surface; and a radiused surface extending from a terminating edge of the first abutment surface to a terminating edge of the second abutment surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2010Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Inventors: Thomas A. Roberts, Shawn M. Parella
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Patent number: 7865981Abstract: A bed base has parts adapted to be assembled together manually without the use of a tool or separate, non-integrated connectors. These parts include side members, corner connectors, and a cross-rail assembly. The side members are assembled into a rectangular support and attached at its corners by a male-female connection mechanisms in lower portions of the side members. The corner connectors overlap and lock together the upper portions of adjacent side members at the corners and are attached by male-female connection mechanisms. Each opposed side member includes a notch along an upper portion and the notches in the opposed side members are aligned upon assembly. The cross-rail assembly, which sits across the opposed side members within the notches, has an orthogonal leg member near each end. Each individual leg member projects through a corresponding notch and terminates in one component of two-component connector.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2009Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Inventor: Lawrence Harrow
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Patent number: 7861339Abstract: A bed base comprises a rectangular support having side members connected at corners by a corner connector assembly including a locator element in a leg of a plate member that interacts with a locator element in a side member. A cross-rail assembly includes an elongated bar member that fits in notches in upper edge sections of opposed side members and a pair of leg members near opposed ends the elongated bar member pass through the notches upon attaching the cross-rail assembly to the rectangular support.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2008Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Inventor: Lawrence Harrow
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Publication number: 20100269256Abstract: Disclosed is a joining device for the rails of a baby bed, in which the joining device is adapted for connecting two adjacent rail tubes of the rail and an end of each of the rail tubes is pivotally connected to said joining device, said joining device is formed as a saddle part in a shape, the joining device of a baby bed is characterized in that two outer edges of an iron plate at two ends of two shorter sides of an arched portion of said joining device are processed such that they are bent downwardly so as to be formed as smooth contact faces, and each of the backsides of said contact faces is further subject to a trimming process so as to be formed as a smoothly trimmed face in order to prevent a possibility that a fabric covering is directly cut off or broken when the fabric covering covered on a bed frame is gripped between the rail tubes and the arched portion of said joining device, and a possibility of generating an indent due to friction or pressing since the tube walls of said rail tubes are rammeType: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., Ltd.Inventors: Li-Yuan Lin, Hong-Guang Wang
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Publication number: 20100242171Abstract: A connection system for use in joining structural members of a bed frame together. One of the structural members has a wedge and the other of the structural members has a cavity formed in a receiver. The wedge has a plurality of exterior surfaces that contact with a plurality of interior surfaces formed in the cavity. There may be four interior and exterior surfaces of the wedge and receiver and at least two of the surfaces taper inwardly in the downward direction. The interfitting of the wedge into the receiver make a solid connection that is enhanced by weight of the bedding positioned thereon. The connection resists twisting forces as well as lateral and fore and aft forces.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventors: Richard S. Polevoy, Paul Eric Carlson
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Patent number: 7797772Abstract: A kit for a portable assembly bed includes an operable carry bag having retaining elements disposed on the inside of the bag with bed construction removably retained by the retaining elements. The kits provide co-operable construction components including reinforced discs and tubular frame members for an assembled double-decker bed or two single beds, and at lease one foldable foot locker and an accessories pouch. The portable construction when assembled provides a complete double-decker cot with storage.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2008Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Inventor: Richard Bonatz
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Patent number: 7793367Abstract: A rigid furniture post comprises a single piece of extruded material formed into any number of shapes which may serve as a post for furniture. A coupler comprises a piece of thermoplastic containing at least one female side wherein a post may be inserted to facilitate in the linear assembling of post segments into a longer post.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2008Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: R.T. London CompanyInventors: Joel Ruiter, Mark Chamberlin, Gregory J. Winer
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Patent number: 7721366Abstract: A folding mattress support system replaces both a conventional box spring and the bed frame with rails. The mattress support system is lighter, quieter and easier to transport, and also provides more storage space beneath the mattress. The mattress support system includes bed frame assemblies, central connecting bars, edge attachments and a bed skirt. Leg brackets fold out from the bed frame assemblies, which themselves unfold in the middle. Central connecting bars connect inner side edges of the bed frame assemblies. Plastic edge attachments are attached at outer corners of the bed frame assemblies and hold a bed skirt taught around the frame assemblies when the frame assemblies are standing on the extended leg brackets. A mattress is then placed on top of the assembled mattress support system. Optionally, metal edge attachments at the head corners of the mattress support system both hold the bed skirt and support a headboard.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2009Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Zinus, Inc.Inventors: Youn Jae Lee, Suk Kan Oh
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Patent number: 7703155Abstract: A corner connector for a mattress foundation assembly and a mattress foundation assembly, wherein the corner connector includes a main body portion extending from a bottom surface to a top surface; a first corner abutment surface extending from a terminating edge to the top surface; a second corner abutment surface extending from a terminating edge of the top surface; a first side surface of the main body portion; a second side surface of the main body portion, wherein the first side surface and the second side surface are formed at substantially 90° relative to one another; a first abutment surface extending from a terminating edge of the first side surface; a second abutment surface extending from a terminating edge of the second side surface; and a radiused surface extending from a terminating edge of the first abutment surface to a terminating edge of the second abutment surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2008Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Inventors: Thomas A. Roberts, Shawn M. Parella
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Patent number: 7694363Abstract: A bracket system for attaching a headboard to a bed foundation. The bracket system includes a foundation bracket affixed to the bed foundation and a slide bracket affixed to the headboard. Each of the brackets is generally U-shaped having a pair of side plates extending outwardly therefrom. The dimensions and spacing of the side plates enables one bracket to interfit or nest within the other bracket. A securing device passes through both the foundation bracket and the slide bracket to secure the brackets together and affix the headboard to the bed foundation. In an alternate embodiment, the foundation brackets have a lower plate and side plates extending upwardly therefrom and are affixed to the head corners of the bed foundation. The slide bracket is affixed to the headboard and then to the directly to the bed foundation through the foundation bracket. In a further embodiment, the foundation bracket is eliminated.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2006Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Finger Lakes Intellectual Property, LLCInventors: Richard S. Polevoy, Paul Eric Carlson
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Patent number: 7669256Abstract: End portions of a pair of crossbar bed frame members are detachably connected by a locking mechanism including an arm attached by the pivot element to one frame member to rotate between a locked condition and an unlocked condition. One frame member has a first projection and the pivot element includes a second projection. A pair of elongated slots in the frame members receive the projections when the frame members are longitudinally oriented and the end portions are overlapping. The end portions have openings therein that are aligned when the end portions overlap. The arm has a portion that is inserted in the aligned openings when in the locked condition and withdrawn from the aligned openings to allow the frame members to be disconnected and separated when in the unlocked condition.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2007Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Inventor: Lawrence Harrow
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Publication number: 20100043139Abstract: A kit for a portable assembly bed includes an operable carry bag having retaining elements disposed on the inside of the bag with bed construction removably retained by the retaining elements. The kits provide co-operable construction components including reinforced discs and tubular frame members for an assembled double-decker bed or two single beds, and at lease one foldable foot locker and an accessories pouch. The portable construction when assembled provides a complete double-decker cot with storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2008Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventor: Richard Bonatz
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Patent number: 7665162Abstract: A kit is provided for enabling the assembly of structures useful for infants, for example playpens and cribs. The kit includes a plurality of cross-members, bars and corner modules. Each bar is in the form of at least one upright having spacer elements at longitudinal ends thereof. The cross-members have a longitudinal open slot for engaging a plurality of such bars via their spacer elements received in the slot serially. Each corner module is adapted for clamping together at least two said cross-members, or for retaining the spacer elements within the slot.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2006Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Inventor: Guy Peer
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Publication number: 20090288253Abstract: A ready to assemble, expandable headboard that is capable of fitting different size mattresses and is packaged compactly so that a store and the resulting customer can easily carry the packaged headboard. A ready to assemble headboard and kit where the headboard is expandable yet easily assembled to result in a cushioned, fabric slipcovered headboard with a custom look.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2008Publication date: November 26, 2009Applicant: E&E Co., Ltd.Inventor: Edmund Jin
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Publication number: 20080235869Abstract: A bed, such as for a child, includes a plurality of block components releasably interconnected to form a ring with an open area therein large enough for a person to sleep in, the block components including inner and outer surfaces simulating a stadium for a professional sport such as football, baseball, soccer, rugby, hockey, or the like. Accessories such as goal posts, lights, a score board, and box office seating can be attached to the block components, and also additional accessories such as pillows, rugs, mats, mattresses, and the like can be positioned in and around the bed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventor: Jason R. Steffes
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Publication number: 20080208709Abstract: A ready-to-assemble bed foundation including a pair of exterior beams connectable to a pair of transverse end members having openings, and an interior beam between the exterior beams having opposing end portions configured to engage the openings in the transverse end members. A method of selling a bed, and a method of assembling a bed are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2006Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventor: Larry James Craver
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Publication number: 20080078025Abstract: Described herein is a cap for securing the interlocking members of a bed frame with flush rail support surfaces which includes a main body portion and a connection piece protruding from the main body portion of the cap. Also described herein is a method for securing the interlocking members of a bed frame with interlocking members and flush rail support surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Applicant: Mantua Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Sidney Lasky, Mark J. Quintile, Neil J. Dwyer, Edward Weintraub
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Patent number: 7219378Abstract: A T-shaped support member that can be used with a bed frame or bed rails to provide support for a box spring and mattress. A leg assembly is affixed to the support member and is used to support the cross member. The leg assembly includes a housing having a leg that extends downwardly from the support member to contact the floor on which the bed frame or bed rails are located. The length the leg is extendable from the support member is self adjusting by a mechanism that can be twisted to an unlocked position to drop the leg downwardly quickly to contact the floor and then twisted back to lock the leg in that extended length.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2005Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Finger Lakes Intellectual Property, LLCInventors: Richard S. Polevoy, Paul Eric Carlson, Howard Scott Ryan
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Patent number: 7200880Abstract: A system for implementing a modular structure having two or more cot places, characterised in that the modular structure is implemented by the mutual interconnection of single units (1) made of a pair of posts (2) and of at least one crosspiece (3) assembled in a sandwich arrangement blocked in position by fastening means (4). The system has the main advantage of providing a variable structural modularity to assume a plurality of different conditions, both with regard to the combinability thereof in terms of number of cot places and with regard to the overall dimensions thereof, while maintaining the same number of cot places, according to the varying of the user's needs over time.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2002Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Inventors: Tommaso Mazza, Alfredo Salerni
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Patent number: 6925666Abstract: A bed base and bed base kit includes four side members, each being symmetrical about its longitudinal axis. The side members are assembled into a rectangular structure with the members positioned to stand vertically upright on their edges. Opposed side members are of the same length and are connected at adjacent ends by a two-component connector. A first component of the connector is attached to the opposed ends of each one of a first pair of opposing side members and a second component is attached to the opposed ends of each one a second pair of opposing side members. The second components are offset from the longitudinal axis of the one side member to which they re attached. Thus, when the side members are assembled to form the rectangular structure, the respective edges of the side members are substantially flush with each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2002Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Inventor: Lawrence Harrow
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Patent number: 6877195Abstract: An assembly for construction into a casket bed frame for supporting a body. The casket bed frame includes a rectangular frame formed of a pair of first rails and second rails wherein a plurality of corrugated metal strips extend between the second rails. The rails of the metal frame advantageously interlock at their ends to form the rectangular frame without the use of tools. A plurality of lances are spaced along each of the second rails and are configured to extend through holes in the ends of the corrugated strips for easy attachment of the strips to the second rails. The rectangular frame may be further reinforced, and the stretcher springs supported, by a pair of stretcher supports that each have crimped ends configured to extend over and embrace the first rails.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2002Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Assignee: Hickory Springs Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Edmond P. Guillot
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Patent number: 6851140Abstract: A locking mechanism for securing a center beam of a bed frame to the cross bars that enable the assembler to complete the assembly of the bed frame completely without the need for hand tools or securing implements to aid in the assembly. With a queen size bed frame or smaller, the cross bar members are joined together in overlapping manner to form cross bars and the center beam is secured to the cross bars by use of the present locking mechanism. In the case of a king size or a California king size bed frame, a universal extension bar is provided that can be used to join the cross bar members of either size bed frame and a extension cap is also provided that is affixed to the universal extension bar having indicia that instructs the assembler in the proper assembly of the particular bed frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2003Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Finger Lakes Intellectual Property LLCInventors: Richard S. Polevoy, Howard Scott Ryan, Paul Eric Carlson