Receptacles, Drawers And Compartments Patents (Class 5/308)
  • Publication number: 20040068797
    Abstract: A medical examination table which is movable between a lowered patient entry/exit position and a raised patient examination position. A scissor-lift assembly is provided to raise and lower the examination table. The examination table includes a drawer having a pivotal front panel which is adapted to support instruments or other items thereon when the drawer is folded to a downward position. The examination table further includes a storage pocket located beneath the backrest. The storage pocket and its contents are concealed when the backrest is lowered and are accessible when the backrest is inclined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Applicant: Midmark Corporation
    Inventors: Arthur D. Smith, Bart L. Milbourn, Joseph P. Schlater, Leo R. Hanus, Richard L. Turner, Rainer B. Teufel, Jeff T. DeBord
  • Publication number: 20040049847
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for sleeping or relaxing employing a hollow foundation interposed between a bedframe and a mattress, with the foundation adapted for the storage of objects by including at least one storage drawer that extends from a frame of the foundation to its interior, the frame having opposed elongated sides and the storage drawer extends into the foundation from one of its elongated sides and from the opposite one of the elongated sides so that a plurality of storage drawers can occupy substantially the entire interior of the foundation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventor: Thomas Leoutsakos
  • Patent number: 6704952
    Abstract: A storage locker for a sleeping cot (L) comprises a rigid container (90) of predetermined height, length, width, and cross-sectional shape, with a top (91), a bottom (92), a front (93), a back (94), a right end (95), a left end (116) and a recessed handle assembly (104). Vertical partitions (117, 119, and 120), and horizontal partitions (124, 126, and 128) within container (90) bound drawers (106), open-face compartments (108), and closed-faced compartments (118 and 121) fronted by access doors (110). Drawers (106) and doors (110) are locked closed by conventional cam locks (114). Container end apertures (96) facilitate optional attachment of prior-art foldable beverage container holder(s) (172) using various conventional fasteners including variable depth push fasteners (180). And apertures (100 and 101) in top 91 of container 90 facilitate its demountable attachment to a variety of sleeping cots (C) using conventional u-bolt assemblies (160).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Inventor: Eugene Daniel Kurtz
  • Patent number: 6675408
    Abstract: Modular airplane shaped bedroom furniture provides a line of bedroom furniture for children that is in the general shape of an airplane. The body of the airplane incorporates a standard twin size mattress. The nose of the modular airplane shaped bedroom furniture incorporates a clothes hamper and wastebasket, while the top of the nose section provides a desk. The single center-mounted propeller is fixed in place so that it cannot turn and provides hanging hooks for clothes, book bags and the like. The wing section on one side of the modular airplane shaped bedroom furniture is a toy box, while the wing on the other side provides six drawers for storage. Under-bed storage provides room for more drawers or an additional roll away bed for use by another child. The tail section can be used as a bookshelf or for storage of shoes. Finally, the cockpit area can be used for storage of a radio, CD player, small television or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Inventor: Cecile L. Mason
  • Publication number: 20030226203
    Abstract: A bedding assembly is provided having an integrated storage area. The assembly has one or more platforms having a recessed storage area and a deck pivotably mounted to the platform. The deck may be pivoted over the platform between a horizontal position where a use can lie upon the deck, such as for sleeping, and a non-horizontal position to allow access to the storage area of the platform. The platforms may be coupled together at a distance from one another by a pair of end frames. Optionally, garment hooks may be rotatably mounted onto the bed assembly and rotatable between a use position, for hanging items thereon, and a stowage position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventor: Michelle D. Connell
  • Patent number: 6615425
    Abstract: The invention is a foundation for a bed, either a box spring or a box foundation, with built-in drawers. The invention solves the problem of providing drawer storage space in a bed utilizing a mattress and foundation combination. Drawers are known to be placed under certain platform beds, however these beds do not readily accommodate a mattress with foundation, because such a combination places the mattress too high off of the floor for convenient use as a bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Inventor: John A. Candell
  • Patent number: 6611973
    Abstract: A bedding assembly having a storage area integrated therewith. In one aspect, the assembly comprises one or more platforms having a recessed storage area and a deck pivotably mounted to the platform. The deck may be pivoted generally over the platform between a horizontal position where a use can lie upon the deck, such as for sleeping, and a non-horizontal position to allow access to the storage area of the platform. In another aspect, the bedding assembly provides a storage solution for a bunk bed type arrangement. The assembly comprises upper and lower platforms, a deck pivotably mounted at least one of the platforms, a pair of end frames extending between the upper and lower platforms, and a pair of base supports. The upper and lower platforms have sleeves formed therethrough, and at least one of the platforms has a recessed storage area with a pivotably mounted deck thereon to allow access to the storage area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Inventor: Michelle D. Connell
  • Patent number: 6578214
    Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses various sport-shaped bed designs consisting of a frame 26, mattress 14, motion sensors 32, rechargeable battery cell 36 and dimmer night light 42. The designs have shapes such as a football, baseball, soccer, basketball, and other sport shapes. The bed also comprises storage drawers 28 located in various positions according to the design. Each bed contains battery-operated motion sensors 32 which trigger a night dimmer light 42. When the sensor 32 indicates a child has laid down in the bed, the dimmer 42 responds to the signal and the light 18 goes on. Within a short period of time, the light slowly dims until it is fully out. If the child 12 should sit up, the sensor 32 will react and the light 18 will go on. The mattress 14 fits down inside a recess 16 in the frame 26 and the headboard 20.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Inventor: Paula Peftoulidis
  • Patent number: 6568001
    Abstract: A space-conscious, functional design for a loft bed. The design serves to optimize space by incorporating multi-functional features, such as drawers, closet space, or cabinet space, within the assembly for the bed itself. Specifically, a plurality of steps are substantially parallel to the length of the bed, and lead upwardly toward the foot of the bed for easy access to same. Such steps incorporate the aforementioned storage space, with access to the drawers or closets from a side position. As such, the unique assembly allows for a desk, computer work station, bar, or additional wide storage space below the bed and behind the steps, adding to the overall versatility of the assembly. Finally, in the preferred mode the unit is modular in nature and may be assembled and rearranged based upon user preference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Inventor: Brendan Walsh
  • Patent number: 6546577
    Abstract: A mobile medical emergency and surgical table that comprises a frame assembly, a pair of mechanically advantaged undercarriage assemblies having wheels, a plurality of stretcher yoke assemblies, a plurality of preferably uniformly dimensioned and interchangeable storage cassettes, an electrical subsystem, and a plurality of optional mounts for the attachment of medical and surgical equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Inventor: James Chinn
  • Patent number: 6502256
    Abstract: A prior art single stock keeping unit for accommodating double, queen, and king sized beds with both support and under the bed drawers is equipped with foot actuated drawer opening. Each stock keeping unit includes faced box spring supporting paired face frame-less cabinets which are conveniently shipped stacked one upon another and are placed back to back when assembled for underlying box spring support. Each face frame-less cabinet includes two floor-contacting members, two box spring contacting members, and three vertical members including a head vertical member, a foot vertical member, and an intermediate vertical member. Conventional drawers on side mounted drawer roller bearing and slide guides to expose a finished drawer front without hardware for opening and closing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Inventors: John McNeil, James B. Hickman, Michael W. Isheim
  • Publication number: 20020189012
    Abstract: A bedding assembly having a storage area integrated therewith. In one aspect, the assembly comprises one or more platforms having a recessed storage area and a deck pivotably mounted to the platform. The deck may be pivoted generally over the platform between a horizontal position where a use can lie upon the deck, such as for sleeping, and a non-horizontal position to allow access to the storage area of the platform. In another aspect, the bedding assembly provides a storage solution for a bunk bed type arrangement. The assembly comprises upper and lower platforms, a deck pivotably mounted at least one of the platforms, a pair of end frames extending between the upper and lower platforms, and a pair of base supports. The upper and lower platforms have sleeves formed therethrough, and at least one of the platforms has a recessed storage area with a pivotably mounted deck thereon to allow access to the storage area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventor: Michelle D. Connell
  • Publication number: 20020124311
    Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses various sport-shaped bed designs consisting of a frame 26, mattress 14, motion sensors 32, rechargeable battery cell 36 and dimmer night light 42. The designs have shapes such as a football, baseball, soccer, basketball, and other sport shapes. The bed also comprises storage drawers 28 located in various positions according to the design. Each bed contains battery-operated motion sensors 32 which trigger a night dimmer light 42. When the sensor 32 indicates a child has laid down in the bed, the dimmer 42 responds to the signal and the light 18 goes on. Within a short period of time, the light slowly dims until it is fully out. If the child 12 should sit up, the sensor 32 will react and the light 18 will go on. The mattress 14 fits down inside a recess 16 in the frame 26 and the headboard 20.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventor: Paula Peftoulidis
  • Patent number: 6292960
    Abstract: An improved concealed safe is disclosed for concealment of firearms and other valuables therein, the safe being sized and shaped to replace a bed box-springs. The safe includes a top surface to support a mattress of a bed, a bottom surface to engage a supporting floor, a plurality of exterior side walls and corners being sized and shaped to support a mattress bed. The safe includes an internal storage cavity bounded by interior walls a lower floor. The safe includes side wall openings through at least one of the exterior side walls and through respective interior walls, into which one or more drawers can be inserted into the storage cavity. Each drawer is lockable and concealed from view when inserted into the safe in a concealed position, and each drawer is extendable outwards from the storage cavity into an exposed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Inventor: Larry D. Bowling
  • Patent number: 6088857
    Abstract: A hingeable inner spring mattress adapted for the marine environment comprises a pair of inner spring base sections with each base section having a top and bottom surfaces and a peripheral side wall. The peripheral side walls of the base sections define corresponding hingeable side walls. A fabric shell encloses the bottoms and side walls of the base sections and forms a hinge along a hinge axis between the hingeable side walls and adjacent the top surfaces of the base sections so that one base section may be pivoted from a normal position wherein the top surfaces of the base sections are coplanar to a retracted position to provide access to an area below the pivoted base section. A hinge line cover sheet of nonstretchable fabric is secured at both ends to the top surfaces of the base sections with a central segment thereof which extends over the hinge axis in tension when the base sections are coplanar. A cover in the form of a quilted fabric, pillow top, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Inventor: David D. Ogle
  • Patent number: 6082272
    Abstract: Two enclosure are secured together to provide a safe the size and shape of a box spring for supporting a mattress. Wheels and handles are provided for transport. Fasteners for the enclosure, wheels, and handles are accessible only from the interior of the enclosures to inhibit unauthorized movement of the safe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Inventor: John B. Adrain
  • Patent number: 5983420
    Abstract: A sleeping unit for furnishing a standardized room having two dresser units thereunder is disclosed. Each dresser unit comprises a rectangular box-like frame constructed of 1.times.1 aluminum tubing and welded joints. The frame has a base which is constructed of 1.times.2 aluminum tubing and welded joints connected to the 1.times.1 tubing. The tubing has flanges thereon for the attachment of two panels which are inserted into the frame to form outer surfaces thereon, and each panel has a durable coating thereon. Each dresser unit also comprises a pair of inner frames with drawer slides thereon, wherein the inner frames are attached inside and thereto the box-like frame, and a rear inner frame having two openings therein defining two slots. Each slide has a single screw secured onto a front end thereof. A rear of each slide rests in a respective slot of the rear inner frame whereby each slide is easily removable for repair by removing the screw on the front of the slide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventor: Max L. Tilley
  • Patent number: 5950257
    Abstract: A multi-use children's play set in the form of a simulated vehicle having an elongated, hollow body with front and rear ends and a pair of sides. One side is designed so as to have a plurality of openings with drawers slidably held therein. One of the drawers holds a futon, and a door is provided in the one side to allow a child to enter and exit from a seating area in the interior of the vehicle. A desk and seat for play or writing is provided at one end, while the front end is hollow and may be used for storage or to hold a further futon or mattress. One or more doors may be provided in the hollow front end of the vehicle to allow access into and out of the hollow interior thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Inventors: Audrey R. Smith, R. Michael Smith
  • Patent number: 5878454
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a revolving sunning bed, comprising a fixed support base, a revolving platform and means of mutual constraint which allow the platform to revolve with respect to the support base. To make it more comfortable to impart motion to the platform, the bed further comprises a motor-driven device and a related command and control device, accessible even while lying down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Inventor: Alfredo Cecchini
  • Patent number: 5765239
    Abstract: Modular children's furniture with components including a planar panel that can serve as a base and/or a top, a stackable cube, a stackable rectangular cubicle, a drawer component, a shelf, and a playpen. The planar panel with rubber caster wheels is a base upon which the modular components are stacked. The planar panel without caster wheels is a counter-top and caps the modular components. Each cube and cubicle has a hingedly connected panel that functions as a door or lid. Also included are a stackable drawer component and a shelf component. The playpen includes two side panels that are made of a plastic coated wire mesh. The playpen also has two solid side panels that can be attached to a standard bedframe and thus serve as a headboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Inventor: Tony G. Moses
  • Patent number: 5758372
    Abstract: Structured in modular fashion based on two sides (1-1'), a head (2) and a foot (2') standing as independent parts fixable by means of corner members (3), both the length and the width may be adjusted at will, by means of a greater or lesser degree of plugging or overlap of the corner members (3) with respect to the sides, head and foot (1-2). Furthermore, each side (1-1') has a pair of connecting rods (8) hinged thereto which are hinged at their top end to two bolsters (9) that form part of the mattress platform or base as such, said bolsters being also independent in respect of each other and having fluted fittings (11) on their inner face in which rigid or flexible crosspieces (12) making up the platform may be plugged to a greater or lesser extent, to adjust its width at will, said bolsters (9) moreover having telescopic terminals (10) at their ends that in turn permit the length of the platform to be adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Fabricas Lucia Antonio Betere, S.A.
    Inventor: Fernando Lopez Diaz
  • Patent number: 5615424
    Abstract: An earthquake-proof bed having a superior endurance property is constructed of approximately box-shaped metallic panels and contains necessities in the event of an earthquake, such as tools for escaping and food in tool boxes installed under the bed. This earthquake-proof bed includes box-shaped metallic panels. Each panel is shaped with a plurality of frames and a pair of metal plates fixed on both sides of the frames. A plurality of tool boxes is installed on the bottom metallic panel. The plurality of tool boxes is formed by dividing plates. A plurality of lids covers the tool boxes, and an opening is shaped on any one of the metal panels. Bedding is provided on the lids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Inventor: Kenji Nakata
  • Patent number: 5575024
    Abstract: The present invention is a bed comprising a mattress which, in the event of an earthquake, is mechanically lowered into its rectangular frame. The movement caused by the earthquake further causes an attached, large, rectangular cover to mechanically collapse onto the top of the rectangular frame, thereby protecting the occupant or occupants of the bed. The bed and cover contain additional springs and supports, respectively, which enable the present invention to withhold the weight of accumulated and falling debris. Once an occupant is safely within the collapsed bed, means are provided within the bed to sustain the life of the occupant until outside assistance is received. When the cover of the bed is in its uncollapsed position, it unobtrusively lies against a wall of a bedroom acting as a vertical extension of the headboard and further containing useable and decorative shelves and/or cabinets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1996
    Inventor: Do Nam You
  • Patent number: 5568658
    Abstract: A convertible bed-chair assembly comprises first and second solid assembly members which fit together in two different configurations. Corresponding planar surfaces of the members each include a cavity therein which is formed by an internal wall of the corresponding member and is unbounded at a first sidewall of the member. The assembly members each further include one or more recesses in a side wall thereof opposite the first sidewall. A pair of simple latches connect the members together in first, bed configuration wherein the first sidewalls of the members are in abutment and the cavities cooperate to form a concavity for receiving a futon or mattress. A further pair of simple latches connect the members together in a second, chair configuration wherein the first planar surfaces are in abutment and the first and second cavities form an internal storage space, and the recesses of the members are aligned to form a seat or seats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1996
    Inventor: Jennifer M. Madden
  • Patent number: 5520436
    Abstract: A seating unit comprises a base that includes a seat portion and a drawer cavity therebeneath. The base includes a pair of support rails on opposite sides of the drawer cavity. A drawer fits within the cavity and comprises a generally horizontal floor and a pair of generally upright side walls of a predetermined thickness integrally formed with the floor. Each of the side walls comprises an upright portion extending upwardly a predetermined height from the floor, a ramped portion having a predetermined width and slope angle formed integrally with the upright portion and sloping upwardly and inwardly therefrom, a recessed portion attached above and formed integrally with the ramped portion, and an outwardly-projecting lip attached above and formed integrally with the recessed portion. The recessed portion extends the horizontal length of the side wall. The lip has a free end projecting outwardly from its corresponding upright wall portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Assignee: Helton, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Rader, J. Steven Helton
  • Patent number: 5474377
    Abstract: A movable storage container is provided for use under a piece of furniture having at least one leg. The container includes a frame, a basket mounted on the frame for movement therewith, and a hinge. The basket is formed to include an item-storage region therein. The hinge is formed to pivot about an axis of a leg of a piece of furniture and coupled to the frame so that the frame end basket are movable as a unit relative to the piece of furniture about the leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Assignee: Cosco, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard E. Cone, Dennis M. Turner
  • Patent number: 5317888
    Abstract: A device for attachment to a bed frame for the receipt of articles therein having a receptacle with a closed end and an open end, a door fastened to said open end, a lock attached to the door so as to fix a position of the door with respect to the receptacle, a clamp attached to a forward end of the receptacle so as to affix the receptacle to the bed frame, and a support connected to a back end of the receptacle so as to support the receptacle above a surface. The clamp is a mounting bracket affixed by a bolt to the receptacle. An area between the receptacle and the mounting bracket engages corresponding surfaces of the bed frame. The receptacle has a top surface, a base, a pair of sides, and a pair of ends extending upwardly relative to the base. The support is an extendible leg fastened to a rear end of the receptacle so as to support the receptacle in a generally level condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1994
    Inventor: Leonard O. Towns
  • Patent number: 5303438
    Abstract: A strong, lightweight, one-piece rotation molded children's cot having a base, four side walls, and a cot surface. The cot surface contains grooves which serve to collect liquid waste from a child's bed-wetting accident, so as to sanitarily separate the child from the waste. The cot also is provided with a storage compartment as well as hand grips for easy moving and cleaning. The cots may be stacked for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1994
    Inventor: Leon Walker
  • Patent number: 5099529
    Abstract: The disclosed invention is to a bed frame assembly which is of an adjustable width to support various sizes of mattresses and springs. In general the assembly comprises two rectangular frame units positioned in spaced apart side by side relationship and held a predetermined distance apart by an adjustable spacer member or members. Storage drawers and a storage compartment are a part of the frame assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Inventor: Robert F. Anderson
  • Patent number: 5095566
    Abstract: A storage locker having a bottom and a pair of end walls secured to the bottom. A back wall is secured to the bottom and to the pair of end walls. An angle iron member is secured to the pair of end walls and a locker door is pivotally secured to the angle iron member. The storage locker may be secured to a bed in a prison cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1992
    Inventor: John M. Russell
  • Patent number: 5070556
    Abstract: A knockdown bed formed of a plurality of longitudinally spaced, parallel, transversely extending, U-shaped channel members detachably coupled by latch assemblies within respective ends of the U-shaped channel members engaging receiver assemblies fitted at longitudinally spaced positions on facing surfaces of opposed side boards of the bed, with the channel members having open slots on each side thereof, and receiving thin, rectangular panels to form a planar box spring and mattress support across the top of the bed, act to partially suspend drawers which are positioned beneath the planar box spring and mattress support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1991
    Inventor: Kelly C. Gloger
  • Patent number: 5067183
    Abstract: A set of furniture pieces that form a crib in one configuration and that can be readily converted into youth bedroom furniture including night tables, shoe rack assembly and a dresser assembly including a chair assembly. The set includes a rectangular base assembly that can be extended when changing from the crib to the bed configuration. Platform members provide a horizontal supporting surface where a mattress is positioned. Removable rail assemblies, comprising two hingedly mounted sections sandwiched by fixed panel sections, are mounted to the upper edges of the base assembly. The hingedly mounted sections include upper and lower sub-sections that are hingedly mounted to each other whereas the fixed panel section includes upper and lower panels that are removably mounted to each other. A removable head board assembly is mounted to the base assembly and between the rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1991
    Inventor: Omar Urquiola
  • Patent number: 5056342
    Abstract: A security box or a container assembly designed to be secured to the undersurface of a table, counter, bed frame, or like structure so as to extend beneath the undersurface in a substantially out-of-sight location and specifically adapted to hold a handgun or other applicable weapon, valuables or medication in a readily accessible location for easy removal once a cover of the container is opened. To mount the container under a bed, a mounting structure is removably attached to the bed frame so as to support the container in the preferred out-of-sight location beneath the bed in a somewhat cantilevered fashion. Mounting to other surfaces, such as under a table or counter top can be achieved by securing the top of the container to the mounting surface in such a manner as to be out of the general line of sight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1991
    Inventor: Robert E. Prinz
  • Patent number: 5054138
    Abstract: A crib apparatus is arranged wherein the crib includes a crib rear wall, a forward crib wall, a headboard wall, and a foot board wall orthogonally mounted relative to a top floor, wherein the top floor is spaced from a bottom floor defining a mattress cavity therebetween, wherein the mattress cavity includes an entrance opening, with a door coextensively and pivotally mounted relative to the entrance opening. A mattress is slidably mounted within a mattress support plate, with the mattress support plate including a plurality of pivotal legs extending downwardly relative from the mattress plate for support of the mattress for cleaning and maintenance of the mattress during use. Modifications of the invention includes heated support cavities mounted within the cylindrical cavities for support of infant food and fluid nursing bottle members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1991
    Inventor: Marla Wesley
  • Patent number: 5020173
    Abstract: The bedstead storage box may be adapted as a bedstead for any regular-size bed, including king-size. It includes a shallow box to support the bed off the floor, a lid to carry a bed assembly including the springs, mattress and bedding, hinges to position the lid on the box and to serve as fulcrum when the lid is raised, gas springs disposed between the lid and box to counterbalance the weight of the load when opening the box, and a lock to secure the box in the closed position. If the bedstead storage box is to be situated with the hinged side adjacent to a wall, the use of an elevated hinge permits the bed to stand closely adjacent to that wall without interference when raising the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1991
    Inventor: John F. Dreyer, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5005230
    Abstract: A patient-transporting system including a combined transport stretcher/operating room table, means for securely transporting medications and medical records, and a patient-jumpsuit. The means for securely transporting medications and medical records is mounted on the combined transport stretcher/operating room table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1991
    Assignee: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
    Inventor: Richard G. Congdon
  • Patent number: 4971390
    Abstract: A lockable drawer assembly which is fitted and designed to be fastened beneath a chair and in particular to a beach chair, both of the sitting type and reclining type. The assembly includes a specialized attaching means that permits the assembly to be attached to a chair of any desired width. The assembly incorporates a slidable drawer which is slidably attached to a support structure which in turn further includes an attaching arrangement which permits the support structure to be attached to the underside of the support bars of a chair and the drawer further includes a locking arrangement which securely locks the drawer within the support structure. A boss prevents the drawer from being completely pulled out of the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1990
    Inventor: John McGinley
  • Patent number: 4937902
    Abstract: A crib structure for a child includes a support surface for the child. A plurality of side walls are operatively connected to the support surface. At least one of the side walls includes a door opening and at least one door. The door is laterally slidable substantially in the direction to and from an adjacent side wall, such that the child can be quietly and easily placed into and taken the crib through the door opening without substantial bending or reaching. The sidewalls and the support surface define an interior space therebetween and an exterior space surrounding the sidewalls. At least one of the side walls is preferably composed of a material which is substantially flexible to forces directed substantially from the interior, and substantially rigid to forces directed substantially from the exterior. Step structure is preferably provided beneath the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1990
    Inventor: Kathy Ceike Shapiro
  • Patent number: 4928332
    Abstract: An adjustable mattress foundation for beds, having head, and foot sections of adjustable inclination, and a stationary center section for supporting the user's buttocks, with locking gas springs being employed as force providers and counterbalances in selectively adjusting the angle of inclination for the head and foot sections, with the actuation of the head and foot sections being effected by the pivoting a single control rod. Changes can be made in the torque application of the device on the foundation head and foot sections for different weights and stiffnesses of mattress by a simple adjustment. The width of the stationary section has a minimum width requirement in order to minimize the force required to make changes in inclination in the head and foot sections with respect thereto, and have minimum stress exerted on the mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 29, 1990
    Inventors: Ralph Ogden, Heikki Huik
  • Patent number: 4888838
    Abstract: A waterbed support comprising a box-like frame including vertical spaced end walls and side walls secured at their respective ends and forming a continuous rectangular frame open at top and bottom, a plurality of solid parallel spaced partitions similar to the end walls and individually connecting the side walls and forming a plurality of drawer compartments in the open frame, and brackets for positioning and supporting the waterbed, there being one bracket secured on each partition and end wall, each bracket having a flat section secured on top of a partition or end wall and extending outwardly of the frame, overlapping the same, an upwardly directed stop at the outboard end of each section, and a downwardly directed stop on each section between the ends thereof so that the two stops on each bracket are spaced apart, the downwardly directed stops abutting the adjacent side wall of the frame and the upwardly directed stops of the brackets being aligned in a row outwardly of the side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1989
    Inventor: Ronald E. Pelski
  • Patent number: 4882796
    Abstract: A convertible bed frame has a first compartment holding a waterbed mattress and a platform that is selectively placeable over the first compartment to support a conventional mattress. To use the waterbed mattress, the conventional mattress and the platform are removed and stored in a storage compartment beneath the first compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1989
    Inventors: Ronald McNeal, Ida T. McNeal
  • Patent number: 4869449
    Abstract: A lockable gun safety drawer 10 having a gun drawer 11 slidably engaged with a recessed drawer housing 12 which can be attached to the underside of bed 1. Recessed housing 12 has top plate 19 having a bedside bracket 20 extending upwardly from its front edge. Bedside bracket 12 is configured to be received between an angle iron bed frame member 4 and a bottom edge of the bed's box springs. Top plate 19 is further provided with bracket 16 at its back edge for securing the same to the underside of the box springs 3 or a wooden bed slat 5. Recessed drawer housing 12 is constructed of top plate 19, side panels 20 and 21, back panel 23 and bottom panel 24. Holster post 15 is attached to and extends upwardly from bedside bracket 16 and is adapted to hold a holstered gun 6 in a ready position at bedside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1989
    Inventor: Mark L. D. Goodman
  • Patent number: 4811438
    Abstract: A bed frame assembly (11) includes a plurality of rails (14,16) connected together to form a substantially rectangular frame (12). Legs support the rails (14,16) above the floor (24). A drawer support structure (32) supports a drawer (28) below the bed frame (12). The drawer support structure (32) is substantially C-shaped when viewed in plan view and has two spaced parallel portions (34,36) and an intermediate portion (38) interconnecting the parallel portions (34,36). The parallel portions (34,36) define a plane. The drawer support structure (32) transfers weight applied to the drawer (28) directly from the drawer support structure (32) to the floor (24). The floor support structure (32) includes an integral portion curving below the plane defined by the parallel portion (32,34) for engaging the floor (24).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1989
    Assignee: Lear Siegler Seymour Corporation
    Inventor: Danny Simpson
  • Patent number: 4807315
    Abstract: A waterbed pedestal for supporting a waterbed frame and mattress on its top surface, the pedestal of the type comprising a plurality of panels assembled to form head, foot, and left and right side faces. The pedestal includes a cavity that is positioned to extend underneath a waterbed mattress so that the mattress covers the top of the cavity, and that opens at its front in one of the faces of the pedestal. A safe is positioned in the cavity and secured to the pedestal. A removable panel is positioned over the front of the cavity to close the cavity and hide the safe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1989
    Inventor: John E. Wachenheim
  • Patent number: 4780919
    Abstract: A hospital bed has a table which moves on a slide rail along the length of the bed. The movement of the table is controlled by a motorized lead screw. The table is mounted on a pivotal support so that when not in use, it may be folded into a storage position. The hospital bed is also provided with a motorized storage drawer and a motorized sanitary unit mounted on the bed frame, beneath the mattress. A remote control unit at the headboard of the bed controls the operation of the drawer, a lamp, the sanitary unit and the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1988
    Inventor: Mildred B. Harrison
  • Patent number: 4757811
    Abstract: The invention is a self contained infant restraining device (10) used for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation or other emergency treatment on a patient up to 2 years old. The device (10) has 2 sections (12 and 14) which are normally attached together by use of latches (16). Top section (12) is used to carry and restrain the infant's body. Bottom section (14) contains 2 drawers (52) which are used to carry drugs, medical supplies and instruments for treatment of the infant patient. The top section (12) may be quickly released from bottom section (14) if the user wants to make top section (12) lighter and more portable. The infant's body is placed in indentation (36) of the top surface (28) and securely restrained by a plurality of straps (44) using hook and pile fasteners (46). The infant's head is restrained in head indentation (26) which is equipped with two small sand bag pillows (32) attached to indentation (26) by hook and pile fasterners (33) and (34).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1988
    Inventor: Gerald W. Clark
  • Patent number: 4745643
    Abstract: A modular sleeping unit having individual, stackable, unitary berths providing increased comfort for crew members. The berths are constructed from reinforced plastics or other materials and are dimensioned to fit through typical ship access openings. The berths can be provided with drawer units or integral storage lockers. Lighting and ventilation can be controlled from each berth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1988
    Assignee: Amtech Corporation
    Inventor: Richard E. Clarke
  • Patent number: 4729136
    Abstract: A universal sleep system support which is readily collapsible for storage and transportation, and is easily assembled into a construction which can support any type and common size of sleep system. This universal sleep system support comprises a plurality of modules which when assembled are selectively locked together into a unitary construction. The modules each include readily assembled corner pieces and channel units. The corner pieces respectively have a planar surface and a leg structure extending substantially perpendicularly therefrom; and the channel units respectively have mating members slideably associated with one another for adjusting the length of the channel units. The channel units are selectively received by the corner pieces and adjusted to a preselected length to set the distance between such corner pieces. The assembled modules are selectively locked together into the unitary construction so that the channel units can support any type of sleep system of any common size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1988
    Inventor: Philip J. Santo
  • Patent number: 4675929
    Abstract: A pedestal for a floatation sleep surface, such pedestal being collapsable into a compact arrangement for convenient storage and ready transportation in a manually manipulable container. The pedestal comprises a plurality of generally rectangular members, a plurality of support legs, and connectors, all adapted to be stored in a manually transportable container. The members include locators at preselected positions for locating support legs. When the support legs are attached to the locators of the rectangular members, the rectangular members are interconnected by the connectors to form a unitary pedestal arrangement of a size sufficient to support a particular size floatation sleep surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1987
    Inventor: Phillip J. Santo
  • Patent number: 4624502
    Abstract: A portable drawer assembly for use with a four legged chair or the like having a space between the legs. The assembly comprises an enclosure having a top cover, both of which have a width which is selectively adjustable to effect the positioning thereof in the space between the four legs. The cover and enclosure can be mounted on the four legs so the drawer can be slid into and out of the space between the four legs or alternatively, it can be supported on legs pivotably mounted on the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1986
    Inventor: Leon J. Boole