Modified For Mosquito Net Or Canopy Patents (Class 5/414)
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Publication number: 20020078498Abstract: A playyard system including a playyard structure and a canopy is provided. The canopy is detachably mounted onto a top frame of the playyard structure by directly connecting support members of the canopy with improved connecting end portions to corresponding corner blocks of the playyard with improved connecting grooves thereby the playyard system may be manufactured with fewer component number and lower cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2000Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventor: Kenny Cheng
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Patent number: 6360384Abstract: The earthquake-proof sleeping place comprises a base frame with arcuate guiding tubes. From each guiding tube, an arcuate supporting bar may be telescoped. The supporting bars may are connected by a longitudinal bar and form a protective frame therewith. Two protective frames can be raised out from the guiding tubes from opposite sides to close above the bed. The protective device requires little space since the base frame is mostly arranged under the bed. Moreover, it provides high stability and supporting safety. An earthquake sensor causes the protective device to be triggered, in which event the protective frames come up.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2000Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Inventor: Hans-Joachim Kuempel
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Patent number: 6317910Abstract: A suspended bed canopy for suspending a canopy over a bed without supports being attached to and extending from the bed. The suspended bed canopy includes a suspension assembly comprising a plate member and a frame. The plate member has a top side, a bottom side and a peripheral edge extending therebetween. The top side has a plurality of bores therein. The frame generally has a length and width greater than a length and width of the plate member. The frame has an inner surface and an outer surface. A plurality of hanging means is insertable in the bores and removably hangs the plate from the ceiling. A panel is removably coupled to the plate and the frame such that the panel secures the plate to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2000Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Inventor: Keith R. M. Wilson
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Patent number: 6298503Abstract: A bed assembly has a shelter, a hollow casing enclosing the shelter, and a cushion panel disposed on the hollow casing. The hollow casing has an opening, a plurality of periphery holes, a large number of vent holes, and four hollow positioning seats receiving four threaded rods. Four reinforced panels are fastened on four sides of the hollow casing. The shelter has two transverse steel plates and four longitudinal steel plates. A headboard is disposed on a front portion of the hollow casing. A first cabinet is disposed on a first lateral of the hollow casing. A second cabinet is disposed on a second lateral of the hollow casing.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1999Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Inventor: Ching-Lung Hsu
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Patent number: 6279182Abstract: A sleeping bag or other sleeping apparatus having a rigid opening means or rigid expanded portion means for providing a rigid mechanical framework for supporting the top/upper layer of the sleeping apparatus or sleeping bag in order to extend and maintain the top/upper layer a predetermined distance away from the bottom layer of the sleeping apparatus or sleeping bag. The rigid opening or expansion portion extends for a predetermined longitudinal length into or through the sleeping apparatus/sleeping bag at any desired location. Such a rigid tunnel-like opening for disposed at the entrance of a sleeping bag would be desirable to provide a non-threatening, inviting entrance for a pet. Such a rigid tunnel-like opening, when disposed at a predetermined location any where along the longitudinal length of a sleeping bag or other sleeping apparatus would serve to prevent the sleeping bag cloth material from irritating a sensitive, injured or irritated body part or appendage of the human or pet occupant.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2000Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Inventor: Barbara Smith
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Patent number: 6263529Abstract: A cubicle bed, including a horizontal non-steel bed frame having a rectangular perimeter including a head end, a foot end parallel to the head end, and two parallel sides between the head end and the foot end; the frame adapted to support a bed mattress; a footboard extending vertically from the foot end, and including a non-steel footboard frame supporting a substantially transparent mesh panel; a headboard extending vertically from the head end, and including a non-steel headboard frame supporting a substantially transparent mesh panel; a pair of opposed sideboards extending vertically from the parallel sides, each of the sideboards including a non-steel sideboard frame supporting a substantially transparent mesh panel, with at least one of the substantially transparent mesh panels being releasably attached to the sideboard frame; the footboard, headboard and sideboards being joined together in cooperating relationship to define a barrier about the perimeter of the horizontal bed frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 1999Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Inventors: Daniel Chadwick, Mitchell G. Alexander
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Patent number: 6216291Abstract: An enclosure bed apparatus including a bed having a mattress supported on a bed frame, and wheels rotatably supported at a bottom thereof so as to rollably support the mattress on a floor, an enclosure frame extending over the mattress and having a lower portion affixed to the bed frame such that a bottom of the legs is supported a distance above the floor, and an enclosure affixed to the enclosure frame so as to extend over and around the mattress. A clamp is used so as to connect the lower portion of the enclosure frame to the bed frame. The enclosure has a top and a plurality of side walls and a bottom. The bottom of the enclosure is interposed between the mattress and the bed frame. The top of the enclosure extends over and around the upper structure of the enclosure frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2000Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: Safe-T-Care Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Norman Eads, Barry Bearden
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Patent number: 6148455Abstract: A method for converting a canopy crib to a standard crib. The canopy assembly has a number of canopy legs whose bottom portion removably fits inside respective hollows of the crib assembly. The canopy assembly is removed by pulling the canopy legs from the crib assembly to expose the hollows and then separately covering the hollows with plugs.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 1999Date of Patent: November 21, 2000Inventor: Jean Kasem
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Patent number: 6145141Abstract: A portable mosquito net apparatus is formed of a frame, adapted to be sandwiched between a bed mattress and a mattress support surface, typically a mattress spring, and is held in place by the weight of the mattress. The frame mounts a mosquito net support to which a mosquito net is attached in a position over the mattress. The mosquito net is draped down about the edges of the mattress to form an enclosed space. The frame, mosquito net support, and mosquito net can be easily disassembled for storage or transport in a small luggage bag.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1999Date of Patent: November 14, 2000Assignee: Tropical Safety Research, Inc.Inventors: Dale Whittington, Bryan W. Laffitte, Aly Khalifa
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Patent number: 6123091Abstract: A combination playyard and canopy assembly is provided. The playyard includes a top frame having first and second side rails and first and second end rails that define an opening. The canopy includes a mounting clip, frame members, and a cover. The frame members are pivotably coupled to the mounting clip for movement about a common pivot axis and the cover is attached to the frame members. The frame members are pivotable relative to the mounting clip between a first position in which the cover extends over the opening and a second position in which the cover is moved away from the opening to allow access to the interior region of the playyard. The mounting clip includes deformable members snapped onto the top frame to mount the canopy to the top frame. The bottom perimetral edge of the cover is attached to the top frame so that the cover encompasses the entire top frame when the frame members are in the first position.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1997Date of Patent: September 26, 2000Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.Inventors: Robert C. Flynn, Yi M. Wang, Richard Glover
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Patent number: 6109280Abstract: A cabana system adapted for use in a stand-alone mode is disclosed. The system includes a separable floor for use as a cover for a playyard of the type having vertically extending reception apertures in the upper corners thereof. The system is comprised of a frame fabricated of two flexible rods. Each flexible rod is hollow with free ends adapted to be received within apertures of a playyard. The rods are positioned in side-by-side relationship to thereby form a generally cylindrical central extent. The rod placement further forms spaced semi-circular planar surfaces on opposite sides thereof at the ends of the central sections. A fabric cover covers the tubes with a screen door in a semi-circular configuration in one planar face thereof with a fastener for coupling and uncoupling the screened panel. A fabric floor is formed as an extension of one planar face remote from the screen door and is adapted to depend downwardly over one side of the playyard when deployed thereon.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1998Date of Patent: August 29, 2000Assignee: Evenflo Company, Inc.Inventor: Marty Custer
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Patent number: 6076206Abstract: A collapsible canopy system that is attachable to a medical transport cot. The collapsible canopy system includes a canopy assembly that is storable in a collapsed configuration and extendable when desired to partially or fully cover the head rest portion of the medical transport cot to partially or fully shield the face area of a patient being transported on the medical transport cot. The canopy assembly is adjustable in size to accommodate different sized patients. The canopy assembly also has a rapidly replaceable canopy member.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 1998Date of Patent: June 20, 2000Inventor: Timothy A. Celaya
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Patent number: 6061850Abstract: A portable platform for carrying to the beach a beach umbrella, umbrella support pole and pillow, all VELCRO fastened to the platform which serves to keep the pillow off the sand and to provide a cup holder and/or a box to secure small items, such as car keys and money, that may otherwise be lost in the sand. The platform may also be used to carry a stereo entertainment system onto the beach and to keep it out of the sand while the platform is placed on the beach to hold upright the umbrella support pole upon which the umbrella is fastened.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1998Date of Patent: May 16, 2000Inventor: Jesse Roper, III
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Patent number: 6015004Abstract: Fabric supporting ring fixtures for use in creating bed canopy and window drapery arrangements. A corner ring fixture has a central body portion configured to be supported in a first plane from a support surface and a pair of fabric receiving ring elements each having an outer circumferential portion extending outwardly from the central body portion in a second plane different from the first plane. An intermediate ring fixture has a central body portion configured to be supported from a support surface and a fabric receiving ring element with an outer circumferential portion extending perpendicularly outward therefrom. The fabric receiving ring elements have a central circular opening sized to pass fabric and drapery materials therethrough and to support the fabric and drapery materials in decorative arrangements.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 1998Date of Patent: January 18, 2000Inventor: Greg Harkinson
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Patent number: 5991943Abstract: A crib to be positioned in the corner of a room and which has a crib canopy appearing to be freely floating in the room corner above the crib. The crib includes a storage area with shelves and drawers for maintaining baby necessities close at hand, as well as a receptacle for including a cassette player carried in a position to permit music from the cassette to be directed from the crib. A series of picture holders are positioned along the two side walls of the crib which engage or are supported adjacent the walls of the room, to enable such things as photographs and drawings to be removably displayed therein.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1998Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Inventor: JoAnna Morris
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Patent number: 5881405Abstract: A personal shelter, such as a bivouac sack (10), tent or sleeping bag, for extracting internal moisture and venting. The personal shelter includes a top (14), bottom (12) and end (16) piece, and defines a foot end (17) and head end (18) at opposite ends of a longitudinal axis. The personal shelter also includes a first opening (40) at the foot end, a second opening (20) near the head end, and a semi-rigid duct (30) with an inlet end that is approximately colocated with the first opening and an outlet end that is approximately colocated with the second opening. The semi-rigid duct receives outside air through the first end, mixes the received outside air with moist air within the personal shelter, and exhausts the mixed air through the second end.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 1997Date of Patent: March 16, 1999Assignee: K-2 CorporationInventor: Gregory R. Garrigues
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Patent number: 5878449Abstract: An earthquake protection structure for an occupant of a piece of furniture has support members (12, 14) each having a base portion 20 movable on support surface (11), and opening (24) at least partly covered by protective flap (40). Suspensions 26 is provided between support members (12; 14) and bed (10) and has pivot pins (28);(30) extending between support members (12; 14) in parallel the support members. Linkage (46-66) is provided for holding base portions (22; 22) support members (12; 14) from moving over support surface (11). The protective structure has an actuator means for causing protective flaps (40) to turn with respect to support members (12; 14) outward with respect to the space defined between them. A release mechanism is provided for releasing linkage (46-66).Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 1997Date of Patent: March 9, 1999Inventors: Garry Belenky, Alexander Shkolnik, Alexander Trachtenherz, Roman Topilov
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Patent number: 5878454Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 17, 1997Date of Patent: March 9, 1999Inventor: Alfredo Cecchini
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Patent number: 5836330Abstract: A canopy assembly available in a wide range of configurations, sizes and decor. The canopy assembly of the present invention consists of several components. These components include an easily fabricated canopy cover. The assembly also includes suspension frame members for forming a suspension frame which is affixed to the canopy cover. Surface mounts are included for insertion into an overhead structure. Suspension line is included to suspend the suspension on frame from the surface mounts.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1995Date of Patent: November 17, 1998Inventor: Linsey Franklin
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Patent number: 5737784Abstract: A bed frame to protect a person during a calamity is constructed from generally horizontal upper and lower subassemblies secured to two generally vertical end supporting subassemblies. The subassemblies are secured together by internal securing devices to resemble a conventional bed, and the entire assembly is secured to a supporting surface by further securing devices held internally of the two generally vertical end supporting assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1997Date of Patent: April 14, 1998Inventor: Douglas S. Jackman
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Patent number: 5706533Abstract: A foldable quadrantal corner baby crib including five wheeled posts, a crib floor and top interconnecting frame pieces. The quadrantal crib has the versatility to be placed in a corner of the baby room and is safe in use. Another attribute is the facility of multiple cribs being grouped in a bedroom for multiple births while minimizing the space occupied by the cribs. Only nine fasteners are required for assemblage and disassemblage of the canopy framed crib. When folded, the crib can be stored under a bed.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1997Date of Patent: January 13, 1998Inventors: Don G. Opheim, Sue R. Opheim
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Patent number: 5669088Abstract: A sleeping bag enclosure (10, 10', 100, 200, 200') is provided which includes an envelope (20, 20', 120, 220, 220') extending longitudinally from a closed end (26, 126, 226) to an open end (28, 128, 228). The sleeping bag enclosure (10, 10', 100, 200, 200') further includes a vented cover member (40, 40', 240) secured to the open end (28, 128, 228) of envelope (20, 20', 120, 220, 220') for forming a closure therefor. Vented cover member (40, 40', 240) includes a plurality of ventilation openings (42, 242) formed therethrough to allow air to be exchanged between the external environment and an internal space (34). The internal space (34) is maintained in an open condition to allow the user to be comfortably enclosed within the space (34).Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1996Date of Patent: September 23, 1997Inventor: Brian J. McNamee
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Patent number: 5662132Abstract: A structural protective shelter designed to be used around and above beds, office chairs, or anywhere an occupant may be sitting, standing, or reclining. It is ideally suited for protective use against structural building collapse resulting from disasters such as earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, bomb blasts, etc. The shelter is ideally made of steel or like material and is comprised of a rectangular continuously framed base (18) from which rise four, vertical uprights (14), two pair becoming continuous to radiused corners and common overhead horizontal primary members (20). Between and perpendicular to said two overhead primary members is attached two horizontal overhead cross members (10). Between and perpendicular to said two overhead cross members is attached a handle bar grip (12) to be used to help an occupant to maintain position within the shelter during periods of violent movement.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1996Date of Patent: September 2, 1997Inventor: Herbert A.F. Larsen
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Patent number: 5615424Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 24, 1995Date of Patent: April 1, 1997Inventor: Kenji Nakata
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Patent number: 5575024Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 15, 1995Date of Patent: November 19, 1996Inventor: Do Nam You
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Patent number: 5511259Abstract: A collapsible canopy structure for attachment to a stretcher, such canopy having non-transparent first and second side panels and a transparent central panel, such side panels affording privacy to an individual being transported on the stretcher while at the same time medical personnel can view such individual through the transparent central panel of the canopy.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1995Date of Patent: April 30, 1996Inventor: Joseph R. Tarara
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Patent number: 5507046Abstract: A portable free standing canopy frame and bed is provided for decorating and interior design in a bedroom. The canopy includes a lower assembly which rests directly on the floor and is free standing, completely independent of any support from the bed. Vertical tubular sections (A) are joined with upper Tee and elbow joints (B) to support the canopy top (G). The upper canopy top assembly provides a rectangular structure of a width and length greater than width and length of the bed so as to provide a support for fabric which overhangs the sides of the bed below.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 1995Date of Patent: April 16, 1996Inventor: Sylvia W. Taylor
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Patent number: 5494066Abstract: A tethered, bridle supported insect proof protective enclosure having top side and end walls composed of insect proof net fabric with the walls having bottom weighting for establishing insect sealed engagement with the ground, floor or other surface on which the apparatus is installed. The top wall is provided with an integrated supporting framework composed of a plurality of jointed support rods having ends thereof received within support pockets attached to the top wall and supported at intermediate portions thereof by means of support rings extending from reinforced support patches that are attached to the top wall. An embodiment may be provided having a floor and being of a single or double bed width and having ingress and egress through closures such as zippers or releasable fastener material that are used at wall openings.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1994Date of Patent: February 27, 1996Inventor: Allan W. McMahan
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Patent number: 5459893Abstract: A canopy, for use with a bed, comprising a horizontal platform having an opening, a plurality of posts that support the horizontal platform in a location above the bed, and a supporting apparatus located within the opening of the platform and attached to the platform. The supporting apparatus has the capability of supporting a conventional television set, which has a front screen area, at an acute viewing angle so that the front screen area is visually assessable to a viewer who is reclining or sitting on the bed. When a conventional television is mounted in the supporting apparatus, a portion of the television will be recessed up within the horizontal platform, but still be visually assessable to the viewer.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 1994Date of Patent: October 24, 1995Assignee: Thomasville Furnature, Inc.Inventor: Guy A. Walters, III
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Patent number: 5438717Abstract: A canopy support for supporting a canopy above a bed or other desired area includes at least one support member including an elongated post positionable in an upright condition adjacent the bed or desired area and a base or other fastening members for maintaining the elongated post in an upright condition. Elongated support structure from which a canopy is to be supported is fixedly joined at one end to the support member so as to extend over the bed so that the elongated support structure is maintained in a free-standing condition above the bed or desired area and so that when the canopy is supported by the elongated support structure, the canopy overhangs the bed or desired area.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 1994Date of Patent: August 8, 1995Inventor: Robert T. Wells
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Patent number: 5396674Abstract: An inclined body support includes a frame having a pair of triangular end braces joined-together by stays extending between corresponding corners of the end braces. A releasable coupling arrangement permits the frame to be varied slightly in size and disassembled for storage. A transverse connector joining the lowermost pair of stays near their respective midpoints reinforces the frame. Each of the stays further includes a pair of arms joined by a hinge for relative movement thus permitting the frame to conform to nonplanar supporting surfaces. A padded tent is suspended from the stays for retaining the upper body of a user at an inclination. For additional user comfort, the frame is covered with close-fitting foam pads.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 1994Date of Patent: March 14, 1995Inventor: Nadja M. Bolds
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Patent number: 5384925Abstract: An improved bed enclosure is provided with an unique supporting structure which increases the vertical stability of the bed enclosure. The bed enclosure includes a frame having at least four upright side posts, each including an upper portion and a lower portion. The frame further includes upper frame support members interconnecting the upper portions of the side posts together, and lower frame support members interconnecting the lower portions of the side posts together. The frame defines a pair of generally vertical side walls of a predetermined length and a pair of opposed end walls of a predetermined width, the predetermined length being greater than the predetermined width. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, at least one support leg is associated with each of the side walls and is secured to the lower portions of the side posts and is engageable with the floor at a point spaced outwardly from the respective side wall.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 1993Date of Patent: January 31, 1995Inventor: Robert L. Vail
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Patent number: 5341530Abstract: An inflatable crib permits the safe, comfortable transport of an infant, while the crib is inflated, and requires minimal storage space when deflated. Carrying straps provide load bearing support to the cradle base on which a child is carried. An inflatable mattress adds to the child's comfort. A protective covering shields the child from sun, elements, and insects. The carrying straps have form retaining, self supporting first and second cross members extending above the crib and are adapted to releasable support the protective covering.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 1993Date of Patent: August 30, 1994Inventor: Raymond Ward
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Patent number: 5303434Abstract: A bed tent (10) with a support portion (16, 18, 30) is erected over a bed and a canopy portion (12) draped over the support portion (16, 18, 30). The canopy portion (12) may be connected to portion (12) provides an enclosure having an open bottom surface area and an opening (26) for entering and exiting the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1992Date of Patent: April 19, 1994Inventor: William T. Arnold
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Patent number: 5259408Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus for providing protection against insects. The apparatus comprises a support device (10), a framework (20) carried by the support device, and netting carried by the framework for the purpose of surrounding a protected zone. The framework comprises a central pivot (22) about which a plurality of arms are capable of pivoting about practically the same axis, said axis being designed to be substantially vertical. The arms (24, 26) can pivot about said axis between a working position in which they are distributed around the axis and a rest position in which they are all placed on the same side of a vertical plane including the pivot. The invention is applicable to mosquito nets.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 1992Date of Patent: November 9, 1993Inventor: Francois Guerin
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Patent number: 5241717Abstract: The invention provides a protective structure which can be used to protect a localized area within home or work place. The invention is especially usable as a protective structure for a sleeping area or for a work table area. The invention includes a rectangular frame, vertical support members and a canopy. The structure is ideally made entirely out of steel or like material. The vertical support members include at each corner, a pair of linear members, such as tubular steel members. Each pair of linear members is in abutment at their upper ends but are spaced apart by several inches at their lower ends. Also, each pair of vertical members is tilted inwardly towards the center of the rectangular frame by about 7 degrees. By these techniques, the support structure is extremely rigid and is extremely resistant to lateral moments.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1992Date of Patent: September 7, 1993Inventors: Jon P. Ward, Shirley J. Ward
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Patent number: 5217034Abstract: A tent including a base having a zipper disposed along the side edges and one end of the base, and a cover having a zipper disposed along the side edges and one end of the cover and engageable with the zipper of the base, a flap formed in the other end of the cover, an ear formed between the cover and the flap and can be coupled to an object at high level so that the tent can be formed, and a net coupled to the flap for closing the entrance of the tent.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 1991Date of Patent: June 8, 1993Inventors: Chang H. Yih, Chang C. Yen
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Patent number: 5187826Abstract: A cradle for an infant is convertible between a seat and a bed. The cradle has a stationary structure and a pivotable structure mounted to the stationary structure for pivotal movement about a transverse axis between a seat position and a bed position. A cover attached to a back portion of an upper section of the stationary structure and to a back portion of the pivotable structure and collapsible when the pivotable structure is pivoted to the seat position provides a barrier against drafts in the bed position of the pivotable structure. A pair of foldable braces and a pair of hooks are provided for securing the pivotable structure releasably in the bed and seat positions respectively. The hooks coact with pins used to mount the braces.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1992Date of Patent: February 23, 1993Assignee: James F. MariolInventor: John V. Mariol
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Patent number: 5165126Abstract: A combination of a bed with means for supporting at least one TV set comprises a bed frame structure including a canopy member supported by vertical members, the canopy member including a crown defining a hollow housing and having at least a top wall and side walls, the hollow housing having a depth adapted to fully accommodate therein at least one TV set. A supporting means is provided within a lower portion of the canopy member for supporting a bottom of the at least one TV set positioned thereon and for positioning of the TV set for unobstructed viewing by a person while reclining in the bed.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 1991Date of Patent: November 24, 1992Inventor: Thomas L. Jones
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Patent number: 5161269Abstract: A cover of screen or mesh for preventing domestic animals, such as cats, from entering a crib. The cover can be utilized while a child is in the crib, if the child is not able to pull itself up to a standing position, to prevent an animal from joining the child in the crib and can be utilized when the crib is unoccupied to prevent an animal from entering the crib and spreading fur, dirt or otherwise disturbing the crib. The cover is designed to prevent entry, and does not restrain the child within the crib. The device utilizes interengaging hook-and-loop type securing strips, such as VELCRO, to secure the cover to place on the crib, and is designed to support the weight of the animals to be excluded so that the cover will not collapse into the crib. The cover incorporates an opening for passage of a crib accessory, such as a mobile, which remains in place during entry and exit of the child and during removal or replacement of the cover.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1991Date of Patent: November 10, 1992Inventors: Susan H. McLean, James W. McLean
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Patent number: 5111543Abstract: A foldable earthquake protective bed comprises a support frame (10) and two moveable members (20 and 22) pivotally attached to the support frame (10) and capable of being pivoted between a folded position in which the moveable members are arranged as conventional parts of the bed and an unfolded position in which they form a rigid protective cover above the bed's occupant(s). The bed may have a power drive in the form of a pneumatic cylinder (42) with a piston (43) sliding inside the cylinder (42). A piston rod (44) of the piston (43) is pivotally attached by a link (46) to a bracket (30) of the pivotable member (20) and by a link (48) to a bracket (32) of the pivotable member (22). Compressed air can be admitted to the cylinder (42) from a pressure vessel (50) via a control valve (52). This valve can be activated either manually by pushing a pushbutton (62) built into the bed frame, or automatically from a seismic sensor (58) attached to the wall of the building.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 1991Date of Patent: May 12, 1992Assignee: Alexander ShkolnikInventors: Yefim Epshetsky, Garry Belenky, Boris Khlevner
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Patent number: 5097548Abstract: An inflatable, self-supporting cover suitable for placement over a body and comprising a top sheet, a bottom sheet and ribs extending between such sheets to form a plurality of compartments extending transverse to the length of the cover. The ribs are formed in the shape of a flattened oval and then fastened between such sheets. A duct extending longitudinally of the length of the cover connects with the compartments and with a source of pressurized air which inflates the compartments, causing them to assume an arch-like shape extending transverse to the length of the cover and spanning said body. An alternative embodiment includes a second cover section fastened to the cover bottom sheet and having a plurality of compartments, each with at least one port therein. The second cover section compartments connect with the duct whereby pressurized air passes to the second cover section compartments and from each port therein to circulate air about the body beneath the cover.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 1990Date of Patent: March 24, 1992Inventors: Douglas M. Heck, Robert W. Alexander
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Patent number: 5072462Abstract: A rotating positioning platform apparatus for providing stimultion to a client population consisting of non-ambulatory persons having a mental age in the range of zero to five years. The apparatus consists of a rotating platform having a mattress therein and a bolster mounted on the periphery thereof to permit one or more of said persons to be placed and remain comfortable. A pole and canopy is mounted above said rotating platform. Under the canopy there are formed a number of quadrants each one of which is provided with a source of stimulation such as feel, sight, and sound. As the platform is rotated the person thereon is subject to each different kind of stimuli in sequence when the pole is stationary.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 1991Date of Patent: December 17, 1991Inventor: Daniel J. Attison
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Patent number: 5054139Abstract: A combination of a bed with a TV set comprises a bed frame structure, a supporting structure provided within the frame structure for supporting a TV set thereon, a mechanism for positioning of the TV set for unobstructed viewing by a person while reclining on the bed, and a structure for concealing the TV set within the frame structure of the bed when the TV set is not in use.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 1989Date of Patent: October 8, 1991Inventor: Thomas L. Jones
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Patent number: 5044024Abstract: A bed includes a member adapted to cover the lower portion thereof. The cover may be fabricated to resemble a portion of a motor vehicle and the entire bed may present the aspect of such a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1990Date of Patent: September 3, 1991Assignee: Baby World N' TeensInventor: Donald R. Del Rose
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Patent number: 5025821Abstract: A playpen canopy for a playpen having elongated supporting members. The canopy includes a framework having elongated rods which extend generally alongside of the supporting members of the playpen, horizontal rods which are connected to the elongated rods, a sheet of flexible material which is attached to the horizontal rods for forming a roof for the playpen canopy and a plurality of connecting elements for releasably connecting the elongated rods of the canopy to the elongated supporting members of the playpen.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 1989Date of Patent: June 25, 1991Inventors: Dorothy R. Page, Gerald G. Berg
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Patent number: 5007674Abstract: An apparatus adapted for use in conjunction with an infant car seat or similar device to provide a sun shade for an infant, the novel apparatus being of soft and flexible construction and being self-supporting and free of rigid structural components.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 1987Date of Patent: April 16, 1991Inventor: John Franc
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Patent number: 4996733Abstract: A reinforced air mattress sleeping bag includes an air mattress unit with upper and bottom mattresses, a head rest piece and a head covering. The head rest piece can be formed by extending the bottom air mattress at a distance suitable for accommodating the user's head, or can be formed separately to be connectable to the mattress by a fastening device. The upper and bottom mattresses of the air mattress unit, when inflated, can prevent the inner sleeping bag received therebetween from dampness, and the head rest piece provided with the head covering prevents the user from mosquitos and other insects.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 1990Date of Patent: March 5, 1991Inventor: Ying-Lang Tsai
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Patent number: 4970736Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-functional bed for a patient or a fairly aged person. The bed performs multiple functions. It is provided with a lower capsule supported by a metallic supporting frame, an upper capsule mounted on the lower capsule, a movable and rotatable portion which is supported by the metallic supporting frame, a plurality of removable cushions placed on the movable portion, and a net which can be wound or unwound by a winding portion disposed on the underside of said movable portion. The bed includes a stool, bath tub, shower, dryer and heat lamp. The use of the multi-functional bed allows the patient or the like to excrete lying in bed and also to take a bath by way of having his body lowered in the net into the bath tub, with the consequence that the nurse or attending person can keep the patient in good hygienic condition.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 1989Date of Patent: November 20, 1990Inventor: Yasunori Koizumi
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Patent number: 4965895Abstract: A manufacture for sheltering people in a case of earthquake emergency using an existing bed. The shelter is designed to protect people on the bed from collapsing structural and nonstructural elements of the building. The shelter has a horizontal frame of shelves for placing the bed on, confiners for fixing the bed, a cover on supports, and a base isolating system of ball-bearing footholds on pedestal plates with concave upper surfaces of proper curvature. Due to properly selected materials, shapes and cross-sections of its elements the shelter provides its own strength under the falling debris, and as a result secures people on the bed, while the base isolating system eliminates horizontal shaking of the shelter and thus prevents people on the bed from being thrown out of protective cover.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 1989Date of Patent: October 30, 1990Inventor: Valentin N. Shustov