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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8136182 | Air mattress assembly An inflatable air mattress assembly for use with a vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a bed having protruding wheel well compartments, opposed sidewalls, a tailgate and a headboard. The air mattress assembly comprises and inflatable base, an inflatable first ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8117691 | Adjustable suspension sleep device and method of use An adjustable suspension sleep device is provided to suspend and individual while sleeping. The adjustable suspension sleep device has a body support assembly having a first and second longitudinally extending sides spaced apart by first and second ends. A first adj... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8065761 | Inflatable mattress with side cushions for a truck bed An inflatable mattress for use on a truck bed is disclosed and claimed. The inflatable mattress includes left and right lateral sides. Each lateral side includes a recession dimensioned to receive a respective one of the wheel wells. The inflatable mattress also inc... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8015635 | Structural bunk system A structural bunk system for a sleeper cab or other confined space is provided. The bunk system includes first and second shells that are made by injection molding and are then bonded together. The structural bunk system is secured to the wall of the sleeper cab or ... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7610636 | In-vehicle lift mechanism The invention provides a vertical lift mechanism (10) for a bunk bed within a recreational vehicle. The mechanism includes a lateral support assembly (14) that travels up and down in an upright frame assembly (34). The lifting force is provided ... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7552488 | Restraint device for a bed in a motor vehicle The invention relates to a safety restraint device for a bed for a motor vehicle to protect the bed's occupant during a crash situation without damaging the frame of the bed. The restraint device attaches to the bed with a pivot bolt. The pivot bolt also pivotally c... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7444691 | Stow-away bed A stow-away bed is disclosed that includes a flat rectangular deck pivotally mounted between opposed vehicle end walls by a pair of parallel swing arms. The parallel swing arms allow the bed deck to remain horizontal as the deck is manually swung between the storage... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7427106 | Curved profile tracking platform for a passenger seat A curved tracking platform that can be employed on a dynamic seat or divan such as those used in a business jet aircraft so that the seat can be comfortably used as a seat or in an extended bed position. When in the unextended seat position, the tracking platform al... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7401368 | Tractor bed system A tractor bed system for allowing a driver to sleep while another driver drives a tractor includes the present invention meets the needs presented above by generally comprising a base being coupled to a floor of a sleeper cab. A frame is attached to the base and is ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7380295 | Bridge bed between adjacent seats A bed for use with two adjacent seats separated from each other so that a gap is defined therebetween, which may include adjacent seats within or outside of a vehicle. The bed comprises a body comprising a first end disposed on one of the passenger seats and a secon... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7377362 | Lift system An improved RV lift mechanism according to the present invention. In one embodiment, the lift functions by way of an elongated, rotatably mounted acme screw. A bracket slides parallel to the acme screw, securing to an acme screw and an object to be lifted. The acme ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7328926 | Patient support system for medical transport vehicles A patient support system adapted for attachment to the chassis of a vehicle. The vehicle has a cargo bed and a midline bisecting the cargo bed. The assembly includes a chassis mounting portion adapted to be attached to a side wall in the bed of the vehicle, a latera... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7329208 | Dynamic magnetic health bed Provided is a dynamic magnetic health bed comprising a bed unit comprising holes on its upper surface and stone shaped permanent magnets fastened in the holes; and a drive assembly in a front end of the bed unit and comprising a motor, front and rear rolls driven by... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7293723 | Material handling device for vehicle A material handling device for a vehicle includes a receiving portion for receiving material, a material moving system operable to move material along the receiving portion, a material processing device attachable at a rear of the receiving portion, and a power sour... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7293740 | Aircraft crewmember articulating berth system A crewmember rest support system (10) includes a berth mattress (32). A support structure (34) is coupled to and supports the berth mattress (32). A pneumatic system (36) is coupled to the support structure (34). The pneumat... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7287813 | Vehicle seat cover The vehicle seat cover is a flexible sheet for covering the rear seat, and the rear face of the front seat, of a vehicle when a load is stored in the rear seat. If the user is transporting an animal or refuse, for example, the vehicle seat cover protects the front a... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7207076 | Folding bunk bed The folding bunk beds of this invention fold between a horizontal sleep position and a vertical storage position. The various embodiments, both manually operated and power operated, of the folding bunk beds use vertically shifting pivot points to accommodate larger ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7178180 | Stow-away bed A stow-away bed is disclosed that includes a flat rectangular deck pivotally mounted between opposed vehicle end walls by a pair of parallel swing arms. The parallel swing arms allow the bed deck to remain horizontal as the deck is manually swung between the storage... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7172252 | Motor vehicle rear seat The present invention relates to a motor vehicle rear seat with a seat part (2), having an upper side (4), and a seat back (6), having a rear side (12), which faces a clearance behind said motor vehicle rear seat. Said seat back (6... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7168111 | Jacknife bed and couch for mobile vehicle A combination jackknife bed and couch for a mobile vehicle. The jackknife bed and couch allows drivers to wake up and fold their sheets and pillow away from a seamless sleeping surface without the need to remove the sheets, blankets, pillows or other bedding materia... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7159917 | Utility table and tool storage apparatus for truck beds A utility table and storage apparatus for use in vehicles such as pickup trucks having a truck bed includes three main parts: a main frame, a rail system, and a tool storage system. The main frame is made up of a frame assembly with four collapsible legs. The legs h... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7146662 | Self-leveling bed support frame A self-leveling bed support frame provides an automatically-controlled level sleeping surface in the sleeper cab of a semi-trailer rig. The self-leveling bed support frame is comprised first of a rectangular lower frame with four pneumatic actuators in each corner. ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7121613 | Vehicle including multiple items that move vertically A vehicle includes at least two items that move vertically between a lowered position and a raised position. In one embodiment, one of the items is a seating unit having a seat back and a seat base such as a couch or a dinette. The seating unit may convert into a be... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7121612 | Vehicle including multiple items that move vertically A vehicle includes a cargo area which is configured to receive an off-road vehicle. The vehicle may include a bed which moves vertically between a use position and a stowed position. The vehicle may also include a seating unit which moves vertically between a use po... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7114205 | Collapsible bed frame A collapsible bed frame (18) for supporting a mattress, the collapsible frame (18) having a number of frame members (32). A number of pivots (34) connect pairs of the frame members (32) at the midpoints of the frame members (32 | 10/03/2006 |
| 7104593 | Lower bunk for a vehicle A reconfigurable lower bunk apparatus for a vehicle having a sleeping compartment with a rear wall and first and second side walls is described. In one form, a mattress receiving receptacle or tray is moveably mounted to a rear wall of the vehicle to permit raising ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7097204 | Sleeper bunk restraint system A sleeper bunk restraining system includes a sleeper bunk configured to be carried by a vehicle and having a top surfaced defining a length upon which an occupant may rest. The bunk includes a stationary portion and a moveable portion defined along the length, and t... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7073216 | Multi-purpose recliner deployable inside and outside a vehicle A multi-purpose recliner is provided having a recliner surface on which a person may recline and deployable for use inside and outside a vehicle, especially a military vehicle. The multi-purpose recliner includes a recliner surface material that can be rolled out, t... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7073217 | Folding multimodal sofa beds for recreational vehicles A folding multimodal sofa bed for use with recreational vehicles. The folding multimodal sofa bed has a front facing backrest section, an intermediate section, and a rear facing backrest section. A front pair of rollover arms connect the front facing backrest sectio... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7056173 | Heater and a method for delivering heat energy from a water cooled two cycle marine engine A heater and method for delivering heat energy from a water cooled two cycle marine engine is described and which includes an exhaust expansion chamber operably coupled with a two cycle marine engine, and wherein the two cycle marine engine produces a source of heat... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7056175 | Rowing device Equipment for assisting in rowing a boat with oars comprising an active means (5) of receiving, storing and releasing energy, which receives the energy conveyed from the rower to the oar (4) during the return movement of the oar blade. The means (5 | 06/06/2006 |
| 7051384 | Foldable bed with foldable guardrail A foldable bed comprising a frame for supporting a mattress, foldable between a sleeping position and a storage position, and a guardrail in hinged connection with the frame for pivoting movement of the guardrail relative to the frame between an upright guard positi... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7039968 | Hinge assembly for folding dinette An improved hinge assembly for connecting the inner end of conventional folding dinette furniture in a position against the side wall of a recreational vehicle or other structure by locating the pivot point of the hinge of the hinge assembly at the top of a hinge su... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7028351 | Modular patient support system A modular patient support system adapted to be quickly mounted to utility vehicles such as trucks, buses, vans or trailers, to permit emergency medical workers to rapidly transform standard utility vehicles into specialized ambulances. When not in use, the modular p... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7021701 | Driver's cab equipped with an easy chair and bed In order to provide a comfortable rest zone with an easy chair and reclining surface for a driver, even in a confined space, provision is made for a driver's cab for an individual driver to have an easy chair which can be converted into a bed. In this arrangement, a... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7021694 | Vehicle tent assembly A tent assembly includes an awning including a plurality of tubular support members having rectilinear longitudinal lengths and a plurality of couplings for interchangeably conjoining the tubular support members such that the tubular support members define a rigid f... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7017200 | Convertible furniture A convertible furniture assembly having a bed frame pivotally coupled to a frame assembly. The bed frame is pivotally moveable between an upright position and a lowered position. A counterbalance member is coupled to the bed frame and adapted for counterbalancing th... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6997279 | Adjustable seat with lock-out feature A vehicle includes a seat adjustable fore and aft and a lock-out feature configured to render the vehicle inoperable when the seat is rearward of a predetermined point in the vehicle. The lock-out feature is preferably configured to prevent movement of the seat rear... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6993798 | Method and apparatus for leveling a transportable bed assembly An adjustable and transportable mattress support for adjustably supporting a mattress in the cab of a truck including a pivotally connected elongated mattress support member for supporting a mattress; a vertical adjusting system located between the mattress support ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6971127 | Infant rocking apparatus An infant rocking apparatus comprises an infant support and lifters that rock the infant support from side to side. In illustrative embodiments, the infant support has a trough in which an infant is received. A number of different types of lifters and orientations o... | 12/06/2005 |
