Having Bottom Patents (Class 5/400)
  • Publication number: 20130086743
    Abstract: Mattress and foundation assemblies generally include a mattress; and a mattress foundation for supporting the mattress, the mattress foundation including a frame configured to elevate the mattress relative to ground; and upper and lower flexible mesh suspension layers spaced apart from one another, each independently supported by a plurality of carriers at discrete points about the surface of the suspension layers, wherein the carriers are pivotably coupled to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventor: Dreamwell, Ltd.
  • Publication number: 20130067862
    Abstract: A foldable mattress support is made by covering a metal frame with a fabric covering. The metal frame includes two sections that fold together at two hinges. A first section includes first upper and lower frames, and a second section includes second upper and lower frames. Each of the upper and lower frames is pivotally attached to a hinge. A bolt that is oriented along a first axis passes through the first upper frame and through a plate of the hinge. The first upper frame pivots about a first axis; the second upper frame pivots about a second axis; the first lower frame pivots about a third axis; and the second lower frame pivots about a fourth axis. Each of the axes is orthogonal to the plate, and the third axis is spaced farther apart from the fourth axis than the first axis is spaced apart from the second axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: Zinus Inc.
    Inventor: Zinus Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130067659
    Abstract: A foldable mattress support has an adjustable inner frame with a ratchet support for raising the head of a mattress. Legs are incorporated into the side and end bars of the mattress support. Upper and lower bars of the support are pivotally attached to the vertical plate of a hinge. Bolts oriented along axes of rotation pass through the bars and through the vertical plate. A first upper bar pivots about a first axis; a second upper bar pivots about a second axis; a first lower bar pivots about a third axis; and a second lower bar pivots about a fourth axis. Each of the axes is orthogonal to the vertical plate, and the third axis is spaced farther apart from the fourth axis than the first axis is spaced apart from the second axis. The distal ends of the upper and lower bars are pivotally attached to end bars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: ZINUS INC.
    Inventor: ZINUS INC.
  • Patent number: 8397327
    Abstract: An insert for a bed facilitates use of a mattress having one cross-sectional profile with a bed frame having a different cross-sectional profile. An insert includes a base extending between sidewalls which have various contoured surfaces. The contoured sidewall surfaces enable the insert to be disposed in a bed frame in association with a mattress. Inner surfaces of the sidewalls are configured to accommodate receipt of a mattress while outer surfaces of the sidewalls are configured for the insert to be disposed in a bed frame. The surface sidewalls may further be configured to provide the insert with a safety feature which prevents or reduces the likelihood of a user falling from the side of a mattress associated with the insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: James R. O'Reagan
  • Publication number: 20130036550
    Abstract: A bed with a leg assembly coupled to a support link assembly by a joint, the joint comprising a slot having at least two paths. A support link assembly defining a length that automatically varies as the support link assembly moves relative to the leg assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: INVACARE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert R. Bly, Kevin S. Wysocki
  • Patent number: 8370973
    Abstract: A foldable mattress support with legs includes a metal frame with a fabric covering. The metal frame includes first upper and lower frames and second upper and lower frames. Each of the upper and lower frames is pivotally attached to a vertical plate of a hinge. A bolt that is oriented along a first axis passes through the first upper frame and through the vertical plate. A leg attaches through the fabric covering to a base plate of the hinge. The first upper frame pivots about a first axis; the second upper frame pivots about a second axis; the first lower frame pivots about a third axis; and the second lower frame pivots about a fourth axis. Each of the axes is orthogonal to the vertical plate, and the third axis is spaced farther apart from the fourth axis than the first axis is spaced apart from the second axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Zinus, Inc.
    Inventor: Suk Kan Oh
  • Publication number: 20130025051
    Abstract: A lightweight and durable mattress foundation. The apparatus includes a first tier of side rails connected to a first tier of end rails via four end caps and a second tier of side rails connected to a second tier of end rails where the first tier is connected to the second tier via a plurality of standoffs. The side rails and the end rails can vary in length and include strengthening ribs. The first tier side and end rails have a unique cross-section made up of five sections surrounding a slot. The second tier side and end rails have a different unique cross-section. The end caps each include tabs for insertion into the slots of the side and end rails. Slats having a U-shaped cross-section and including strengthening ribs extend from side rail to side rail and/or from end rail to end rail. An alternate embodiment includes feet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: Glenn Syrowitz, Edgar A. Southgate
  • Publication number: 20130014324
    Abstract: A care delivery system includes a bed (20) having a bed-side interface unit (B), an appliance set (90) comprising one or more appliances (99) and two or more appliance-side interface units (A) distributed among the appliances, and a set (124) of one or more adaptors (126) each having a host interface unit (H) compatible with the bed-side interface unit, and a client interface unit (C). Each adaptor is arranged to accommodate fluid flow between its host interface unit and its client interface unit. Each client interface unit of the adaptor set, taken individually, is compatible with at least one but fewer than all of the appliance-side interface units of the appliance set and, taken collectively, are compatible with all of the appliance-side interface units of the appliance set. The system also includes an appliance annunciator (140) and an appliance discriminator (76) responsive to the annunciator thereby configuring the system for the pneumatic demands of the appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventors: Timothy Joseph Receveur, David Ribble, Jason Amrhein, Christopher R. O'Keefe, Rachel Williamson
  • Publication number: 20130000038
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: ROCK ISLAND INDUSTRIES
    Inventor: Martin Schulz, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120304380
    Abstract: An adjustable folding bed frame including a plurality of longitudinal beams spaced apart and parallel to each other. Each longitudinal beam is formed by a pair of longitudinal bars that are pivotally connected together. The bed frame also includes a plurality of transverse beams spaced apart and parallel to each other. Each transverse beam is formed by a pair of transverse bars that are pivotally connected together. Each transverse bar has a first sliding member slidingly coupled with a second sliding member for adjusting the bed frame to predetermined widths. The bed frame also includes legs connected to a corresponding lower side of each longitudinal bar free end. The longitudinal and transverse bars are coupled together to form a generally rectangular frame when the bed frame is in an open configuration, and are folded adjacent and parallel to each other when the bed frame is in a folded configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventor: Ki Ho Jin
  • Patent number: 8312576
    Abstract: A foldable mattress support is made by covering a metal frame with a fabric covering. The metal frame includes two sections that fold together at two hinges. A first section includes first upper and lower frames, and a second section includes second upper and lower frames. Each of the upper and lower frames is pivotally attached to a hinge. A bolt that is oriented along a first axis passes through the first upper frame and through a plate of the hinge. The first upper frame pivots about a first axis; the second upper frame pivots about a second axis; the first lower frame pivots about a third axis; and the second lower frame pivots about a fourth axis. Each of the axes is orthogonal to the plate, and the third axis is spaced farther apart from the fourth axis than the first axis is spaced apart from the second axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Zinus, Inc.
    Inventor: Suk Kan Oh
  • Publication number: 20120260420
    Abstract: An improved method of forming a bed is provided. The method can include providing a bed mattress having at least a first area corresponding with a waist or lumbar of a user, a second area corresponding with hips of the user, and a third area corresponding with shoulders of a user. The method can also include providing a plurality of insertable structures having compression factors that are predetermined to provide a resiliency to each of the first, second, and third areas of the bed mattress, thereby allowing for a neutral sleeping position of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventor: Mario Piraino
  • Patent number: 8286280
    Abstract: A boxing ring bed device for use as a bed, a boxing ring, and a wrestling ring comprising a base designed to rest on the floor and function as a platform for a futon, support posts disposed in the corners of the base, and perimeter ropes that form a ring around the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Inventor: Manuel Matos
  • Publication number: 20120246825
    Abstract: A unitary, one piece, T-shaped bed frame structural member. The member is usable as a side rail, a cross member or any other structural member of a bed frame. The T-shape includes a wide flange forming the large member of the T-shape with a short flange extending outwardly from the wide flange at about the center thereof. At the intersection of the wide and short flanges, two fillets are formed therebetween that are similar in shape and have a series of circular arcs having predetermined radii and the circular arcs meet together forming a straight line along the longitudinal length of the structural member. The presence and shape of the fillets improves the strength and manufacturability of the T-shaped bed frame structural member or members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Richard S. Polevoy, Paul Eric Carlson
  • Publication number: 20120246826
    Abstract: An adjustable folding bed frame including a plurality of longitudinal beams spaced apart and parallel to each other. Each longitudinal beam is formed by a pair of longitudinal bars that are pivotally connected together. The bed frame also includes a plurality of transverse beams spaced apart and parallel to each other. Each transverse beam is formed by a pair of transverse bars that are pivotally connected together. Each transverse bar has a first sliding member slidingly coupled with a second sliding member for adjusting the bed frame to predetermined widths. The bed frame also includes legs connected to a corresponding lower side of each longitudinal bar free end. The longitudinal and transverse bars are coupled together to form a generally rectangular frame when the bed frame is in an open configuration, and are folded adjacent and parallel to each other when the bed frame is in a folded configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventor: KI HO JIN
  • Publication number: 20120240335
    Abstract: The invention relates to a deformable support element for use in a bed system, and to a bed system comprising the support elements. The bed system is suited in particular for use in the prevention of the development of decubitus by recumbent patients. The support element according to the invention consists of a support plate, flexible edge elements connected at each end to the support plate allowing for a directed movement of the end of the support plate out of an unloaded position, and one or more actuators beneath the support plate for deforming the support plate. The invention is advantageously characterized in that the support plate of the support element can take on a straight shape by the actuation of the actuator or actuators or can be deformed into an undulated shape or into a movement that is directed upward or downward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: EMPA EIDG. MATERIALPRUFUNGS-FORSCHUNGSANSTALT
    Inventors: Michael Sauter, Flavio Campanile
  • Publication number: 20120227180
    Abstract: A combination bed includes a front frame, a rear frame spaced from the front frame, two front rails each having a first end connected with the front frame, two rear rails each having a first end connected with a second end of a respective one of the two front rails and a second end connected with the rear frame, and a plurality of connecting bars mounted between the two front rails and mounted between the two rear rails. Thus, the front frame, the rear frame, the two front rails, the two rear rails and the connecting bars can be connected with or detached from each other so that the combination bed is assembled and disassembled easily and quickly, thereby facilitating a user assembling and disassembling the combination bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventors: Chen-Yu Chung, Shih-Ming Lin
  • Publication number: 20120222216
    Abstract: An extendable folding bed frame includes a pair of first sub-frames having a pair of spaced apart and extendable longitudinal bars, each longitudinal bar having a first end and a second end. The opposing longitudinal bars are fixedly connected together by a plurality of lateral support bars. The pair of first sub-frames are pivotally connected together at corresponding longitudinal bar first ends by first pivotal connecting members. The pair of first sub-frames are pivotable from an open configuration whereby each first sub-frame is aligned longitudinally to form a generally rectangular co-planar support surface and a folded configuration whereby each first sub-frame is substantially overlapped and adjacent to each other. The folding bed frame also includes a connecting bracket for attaching additional bed frames to provide a larger mattress support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventor: Ki Ho JIN
  • Publication number: 20120180217
    Abstract: A bedding apparatus may include a first fabric layer, a second fabric layer, and a frame. The first fabric layer may allow passage of fluid therethrough. The second fabric layer may also allow passage of fluid therethrough. The second fabric layer may be connected to the first fabric layer to form a gap therebetween. The frame may engage at least one of the first and second fabric layers and retain the first and second fabric layers in a taut condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: SECURE BEGINNINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Kelly M. Obriot, Julie Andreae
  • Publication number: 20120079655
    Abstract: A central bed having a single longitudinal bed frame and a bed section mounted to the frame for rotation about a substantially vertical axis between a home position aligned with the bed frame and an away position and with a lower leg bed section that is movable away from the central bed section to enable rotation of the central bed section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventor: Daniel R. Tekulve
  • Publication number: 20120054960
    Abstract: A bed frame includes a weight bearing framework 30, and a footboard 82 that cooperates with the framework to define an edge 90 of an occupant region 92 of the bed. The footboard 82 includes a footboard frame 100 and a pressurizable cushion 104. A mattress system 160 includes a main occupant support portion 162 with a support surface 168 and a cushion 170 located footwardly of the occupant support portion. The cushion has a deployed state in which it projects vertically higher than the support surface and a stored state in which it does not project vertically higher than the support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventor: Timothy Joseph Receveur
  • Publication number: 20120047650
    Abstract: A bed includes a base unit, two frame units each having a first portion pivotally connected with the base unit, two leg units each pivotally connected with a second portion of a respective one of the two frame units, and two support units each having a first portion pivotally connected with the base unit and a second portion pivotally connected with a respective one of the two leg units. Thus, the base unit, each of the two support units, each of the two frame units and each of the two leg units construct a four-link mechanism so that the bed can be expanded for use and can be folded when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Ming-Hsien Lin, Feng-Jun Lo, Yung-Teng Lo
  • Patent number: 8122537
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Inventor: Thomas A. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20120017370
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: Zinus Inc.
    Inventors: Youn Jae Lee, Suk Kan Oh
  • Patent number: 8091165
    Abstract: A module bedding system comprises a universal base having removable mattress supporting panels, a headrest adjustable module and a footrest adjustable module. The universal base may be used with the removable panels in place to support a conventional non-adjustable mattress or the removable panels may be removed and the adjustable modules substituted to enable the base to support either a headrest adjustable mattress or a headrest and footrest adjustable mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventor: Niels S. Mossbeck
  • Patent number: 8091161
    Abstract: A variable spring surface deck and a foundation having a variable spring surface deck thereon. The deck comprises a plurality of longitudinal spring wire support rods which are maintained in a spaced orientation in a planar configuration. They are maintained as such in various structures, such as a mat having a series of parallel slots, or a carrier having spaced, open corrugations. The support rods are located in chosen slots or corrugations. A second, cross-wire layer of lateral spring wire support rods can be included in the variable spring surface deck. The variable spring surface foundation includes the variable spring surface deck located on a top bearing structure of a foundation unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Inventors: Martin Schulz, Jr., Martin Schulz, III
  • Publication number: 20110258777
    Abstract: A compact foundation unit kit and a method of making a foundation unit from the kit. The kit comprises at least three elongated, generally flat truss rails, four generally flat end caps and a plurality of generally flat cross slats, with the truss rails, end caps and cross slats oriented together with their longitudinal dimensions aligned in a generally parallel orientation and with their flat sides in contact. A binding maintains the truss rails, end caps and cross slats in that orientation. The method includes providing the kit, opening the kit and orienting the truss rails in a parallel, spaced position, then affixing one of the end caps to each end of the truss rails, inverting the partially formed foundation, and affixing the last two end caps to opposite ends of the truss rails, then finally affixing the cross slats to the truss rails in a spaced, parallel orientation. The foundation can then be finished in a conventional fashion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: ROCK ISLAND INDUSTRIES
    Inventor: Martin Schulz, JR.
  • Patent number: 8042205
    Abstract: A compact foundation unit kit and a method of making a foundation unit from the kit. The kit comprises at least three elongated, generally flat truss rails, four generally flat end caps and a plurality of generally flat cross slats, with the truss rails, end caps and cross slats oriented together with their longitudinal dimensions aligned in a generally parallel orientation and with their flat sides in contact. A binding maintains the truss rails, end caps and cross slats in that orientation. The method includes providing the kit, opening the kit and orienting the truss rails in a parallel, spaced position, then affixing one of the end caps to each end of the truss rails, inverting the partially formed foundation, and affixing the last two end caps to opposite ends of the truss rails, then finally affixing the cross slats to the truss rails in a spaced, parallel orientation. The foundation can then be finished in a conventional fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Rock Island Industries
    Inventor: Martin Schulz, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110239368
    Abstract: A bedbug-resistant bed comprises a horizontal right-rectangular frame including four open angled rigid members pair-wise joined at their eight termini in four corners; one or more support members extending across the frame near the upper edge of the joined angled members; and a right-rectangular wire mesh infill expanse extending within a perimeter of the frame and affixed along upper inwardly extending expanses of the joined angled members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventor: Michelle J. Boyle
  • Publication number: 20110197359
    Abstract: A rotary bed which can be directed toward the position of the sun which rotates in accordance with the fortune of the birthday and time of birth time of a user, the oriental concept of five elements, and the flow of the physical energy of the user, to enable the head of the user to be positioned relative to the position of the sun during sleeping, thereby providing a sound sleep to the user. That is, the rotary bed comprises rotating means for rotating the bed one time per every 24 hours relative to the position of the sun. The rotary bed of the present invention, which rotates relative to the position of the sun, enables the head of the user to be positioned relative to the position of the sun during sleeping, thereby providing a sound sleep to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventor: Kyoung-Jo Kim
  • Publication number: 20110185497
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter, Sin Keong Loo
  • Patent number: 7962977
    Abstract: In use, parameter representing pricing logic is defined in a pattern oriented rule implementation table/(s) and is applied utilizing a rule. Each rule may return a result according to a set of condition-value expressions pairs. Code is generated for determining a price, based on the rule. In various embodiments, the order of the code may be optimized when generated. Given a parameter name, the code may be executed for determining the price in an event scope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Amdocs Software Systems Limited
    Inventors: Shahar Ben Ami, Boris Potyomkin, Moshe Recanati, Ran Gafni, Vered Domankevich
  • Patent number: 7900300
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas A. Roberts, Shawn M. Parella
  • Publication number: 20110047696
    Abstract: Furniture articles have an integrally formed shell that generally has rounded features, the shell diminishing in circumference outwardly from a mounting surface, and a mounting portion configured to secure the shell to the mounting surface. A perimeter edge of the shell defines a mounting plane against which the mounting surface is to be secured. When the shell is secured to the mounting surface, the mounting portion is inaccessible and hidden from view. Furniture includes a shelving unit, a desk unit, a seating unit, and a bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventor: Kenneth Eugene SZEKELY
  • Patent number: 7895689
    Abstract: A bed assembly (10) includes a frame (22) which supports four curved mattress support panels (50-56) which are able to move with pivoting of the various parts of the frame (22). The curved panels (50-56) better conform to a patient's body shape and provide an effective lengthening of the mattress support (50-56), particularly when the back rest (30, 50) is raised to a sitting position. The support panels (50-56) are located below the pivot points of the frame (22), which further enhances the lengthening effect. The assembly also includes first and second patient retention panels (80, 82) with complementary edges (92, 94) which can slide over one another. A key pad unit (100) protrudes from the retention panel (80) at a convenient patient position and can be gripped by a patient's hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Huntleigh Technology Limited
    Inventors: Stephen Hayes, Stephen Hollyoak
  • Patent number: 7865981
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Inventor: Lawrence Harrow
  • Patent number: 7849541
    Abstract: A bed mattress support apparatus and method includes a fluid filled bladder or multiplicity of bladders to vertically support a rigid platform. The rigid platform provides a suspended surface to support a mattress, foam pad, or other mattress-like device. A frame surrounds the bladder to prevent lateral movement of the bladder. Motion limiting features control vertical displacement of the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Inventor: Derek K. Gauger
  • Patent number: 7845030
    Abstract: A collapsible and portable frame apparatus and storage system for bed mattresses replacing standard box springs is herein disclosed. The apparatus is intended for residential use or where space limitations restrict the delivery or movement of conventional box spring units. The apparatus consists of vertical sections that provide support for a platform for a conventional top mattress a typical distance above the floor. The perimeter base frame comprises attached lockable furniture casters and a plurality of interior compartments for storage. The apparatus comprises width adjustable inserts and is provided in a variety of sizes corresponding to common standard mattress sizes. The use of this apparatus with a mattress does not impede that making of the bed with standard bedding in a normal manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Inventor: Ronald L. Pollard
  • Publication number: 20100264783
    Abstract: A modular display for selling bedding products comprises a plurality of spaced bedding foundations. One or more of the foundations may be adjustable bed foundations. A mattress sits on top of each of the bedding foundations. The display further comprises a pair of quarter columns, the quarter columns being on opposed sides of the bedding foundation or foundations. In the event of more than two foundations, the display further comprises a joining column between adjacent bedding foundations. Horizontally oriented bridges are connected to and extend between adjacent columns above the mattresses. Bedding accessories, such as bed sheets, pillows and samples of other bedding products, are displayed in the columns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: L&P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY
    Inventor: Herman Tam
  • Publication number: 20100229302
    Abstract: A mattress carrier (1) comprising a first part (3) which comprises a support surface (2) for supporting a mattress which is positioned on top of the support surface (2) and a second part (4) supporting the first part (3), the first part (3) being resilient in height direction and partially compressible when subjected to a load, characterised in that the first part (3) comprises a resilient insert (11) and in that the resilient insert (11) comprises a reversibly compressible substantially diamagnetic material which is substantially air-permeable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventor: Frank De Bock
  • Publication number: 20100175187
    Abstract: A mattress foundation is provided that may be compactly and thus inexpensively shipped in kit form and easily assembled into a full sized foundation for use under a mattress by the user. The foundation is light weight and comprises a plurality of rails, end caps, fasteners, interlacing rigid deck panels, and a cover. A top “decking is applied with a plurality of panels that form junctures that present a snaking configuration. Removable fasteners connect the decking to the framework and secure the framework together for easy disassembly. The cover is sheet material with a fully expanded shape conforming to the shape of the frame of the foundation utilizes zippers, Velcro and/or other fasteners to enclose the framework and decking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: ASHLEY FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Robert A. Hall
  • Publication number: 20100175186
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventor: Lawrence Harrow
  • Publication number: 20100138994
    Abstract: A folding mattress support system replaces a conventional bed frame with rails and the box spring. The mattress support system is lighter, easier to transport, and provides more storage space beneath the mattress. The mattress support system includes bed frame assemblies, central connecting bars, edge attachments, headboard attachments and a bed skirt. Leg supports 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 taut when the frame assemblies are standing on extended leg supports. A mattress is then placed on top of the assembled mattress support system. Optionally, metal edge attachments at the head corners hold both the bed skirt and a headboard. Alternatively, headboard attachments protrude from under the bed skirt and support a headboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventors: Youn Jae Lee, Suk Kan Oh
  • Patent number: 7703155
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Inventors: Thomas A. Roberts, Shawn M. Parella
  • Patent number: 7631375
    Abstract: A bed base for supporting a mattress, a mattress foundation or combination thereof or any other support structure has intersecting and interlocking side walls. Each side wall has an upper and lower web with configurations which engage and lock with the upper and lower webs of intersecting side walls at corners of the bed base. Cross braces are disclosed which extend transversely across the side walls, and which extend into the upper webs of parallel side walls. Legs on the cross braces may be co-located with the side walls and extend through the upper webs and down to the lower webs. The corners of the bed base may be reinforced with a corner piece which fits over the upper webs of the intersecting side walls, and covered by a corner guard which extends over portions of the side walls at the corners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Mantua Manufacturing Co.
    Inventor: Mark J. Quintile
  • Publication number: 20090300841
    Abstract: A bed includes a frame including an outer edge, a floor installed in parallel to an inner space defined by the frame, a groove inside the frame and at least one insert that gets inserted in the groove, wherein when putting a cover on top of the frame and the floor, securely placing an edge of the cover into the groove by the inserting of the at least one insert, to provide a health bed that can easily change covers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventor: Seok An Lee
  • Publication number: 20090249547
    Abstract: A comforter is provided having a length and width dimension larger than commercially available comforters. A flexible slidable fastener is provided along the length of the comforter substantially in the middle of the width dimension of the comforter. The flexible slidable fastener may be covered to prevent irritation to the occupants of the bed on which the comforter of the present invention is placed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventor: Nikki Lee
  • Patent number: 7546648
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Inventor: Jason R. Steffes
  • Publication number: 20090139027
    Abstract: A bed base for supporting a mattress, a mattress foundation or combination thereof or any other support structure has intersecting and interlocking side walls. Each side wall has an upper and lower web with configurations which engage and lock with the upper and lower webs of intersecting side walls at corners of the bed base. Cross braces are disclosed which extend transversely across the side walls, and which extend into the upper webs of parallel side walls. Legs on the cross braces may be co-located with the side walls and extend through the upper webs and down to the lower webs. The corners of the bed base may be reinforced with a corner piece which fits over the upper webs of the intersecting side walls, and covered by a corner guard which extends over portions of the side walls at the corners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventor: Mark J. Quintile
  • Publication number: 20090126107
    Abstract: A cushioning device includes a base support, and a number of cushioning members selectively and changeably attached onto the base support and selectively arranged to various structure by the users themselves. The cushioning members each may include such as a hexagonal cross section and arrangeable to various patterns, and each may include one or more perforations for air circulating purposes. The cushioning members may be attached to the base support with such as a hook-and-loop fastening device. The base support includes a pattern for engaging with the cushioning members and for allowing the cushioning members to be arranged to the predetermined positions according to the pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventor: Chun Fu Kuo