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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8413269 | Bed enclosure According to one embodiment a bed enclosure comprises a frame including a plurality of side posts and upper frame members connected to the side posts. The frame defines a pair of opposed ends, opposed sides and a top of the bed enclosure. At least one cover member i... | 04/09/2013 |
| 8256044 | Covering apparatuses for prevention of bed bug intrusion with leg extension, and methods of use thereof A bed covering apparatus that prevents bed bugs from intrusion to an enclosed sleeping area, wherein the bed covering apparatus has a net for exclusion of insects and an openable section disposed at one end of the net that is dimensioned to accommodate legs of a per... | 09/04/2012 |
| 8087110 | Covering apparatuses for prevention of bed bug intrusion and methods of use thereof A bed covering apparatus that prevents bed bugs from intrusion to an enclosed sleeping area, wherein the bed covering apparatus has a net for exclusion of insects, and also contains at least one slippery section to which bed bugs cannot adhere, thereby causing the b... | 01/03/2012 |
| 7735167 | Bed enclosure A bed enclosure for a hospital bed, the enclosure including a tent with four side walls and a mattress cover, further including two connecting panels at the head end of the tent joining the mattress cover to the tent and allowing the mattress cover to be articulated... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7591032 | Beach cabana The present invention is a beach cabana that provides a central corridor between two lounge portions and a frame rotatable about an axis. ... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7434280 | Bed enclosure A bed enclosure having a frame, four sidewalls, and a mattress support component suitable for supporting a bed mattress, wherein the bed enclosure is adapted to safely retain within its interior a person who may be prone to falling out of bed or who otherwise may ne... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7430770 | Enclosure assembly for a safe zone surrounding a mattress A enclosure assembly with a support for a mattress of a bed to accommodate a person on the mattress, the enclosure assembly including a framework having connectors to secure the framework in an upstanding relation peripherally about the mattress, the framework inclu... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7392555 | Bed-tent A bed-tent provides an enclosure over a mattress. The tent forms a canopy having panels each with a resilient, strip frame member and a sheet of flexible fabric. Retainers secure the canopy on the mattress. In some forms, a frame member disposed externally of the ca... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7383849 | Bed enclosure A bed enclosure comprises a frame, a tent supported by the frame, and a mattress cover. Material covering two opposed upright end members of the frame and an upper support bar extending between the upright end members is connected to the tent by zipper connectors. A... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7340789 | Over-bed support structure A structure positioned over a bed and able to support up to 200 pounds, which allows persons involved in sexual intercourse to position their bodies in ways that may be more comfortable, or more pleasurable, if one of the participants is able to support some or all ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7322056 | Adult bed An over-bed structure for a bed a bed including such a structure provides a plurality of members in a predominantly horizontal array supported on bed corner posts at a height above the mattress height. The horizontal array of members may be used as supports by perso... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7263731 | Sleeping bag having mattress and canopy A camping apparatus having a sleeping bag with a length and a width, cushioning means secured to the bottom of the sleeping bag; and sheltering means having a width greater than the length of the sleeping bag and a length greater than the width of the sleeping bag. ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7174584 | Bed-tent A bed-tent provides an enclosure over a mattress. The tent forms a canopy having spaced apart panels and a flexible cover extending between the panels. Each panel includes a hoop of flexible, resilient, strip material and a sheet of flexible fabric in the space with... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7150052 | Portable dome cover for cribs and the like A crib cover assembly includes a U-shaped central frame that includes an elongated cross bar and a pair of oppositely spaced end bars monolithically formed with the cross bar. The end bars are horizontally registered with opposed latitudinal edges of the crib and ar... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7140376 | Collapsible shade structure A collapsible shade structure includes a plurality of foldable frame members each having a folded and an unfolded orientation. A fabric material is provided for substantially covering the frame members to form a side panel for each frame member, each side panel assu... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7117552 | Portable infant playground This invention relates generally to infant activity centers, and more particularly to a portable infant playground. ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7062806 | Bedding structure with improved door/tracking system The present invention provides a flexible door for use in enclosing a protected area, thus limiting ingress or egress. The invention includes a tracking system for accommodating the door from above and below and has both top and bottom portions. Also a bendable port... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7055186 | Combination spa and entertainment system A combination spa and electronic entertainment system is disclosed. The spa includes a tub with an upper edge from which horizontal surfaces extend. The surfaces have apertures through which water-tight housings may be raised and lowered. The housings hold component... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7047991 | Bed enclosure A bed enclosure comprising a frame, a tent supported by the frame, and a mattress cover is disclosed. The frame employs a pair of opposed upright end members, an upper support bar connecting the upright end members, and an attachment bar connected to at least one of... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7040334 | Head and neck sun shield for a reclining sunbather A sun shielding device to protect the head and neck of the user from the sun when lying prone on a relatively flat surface comprising a structural frame having a base support beam and two sides, and a cover means affixed to said structural frame. ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6960986 | Support system using data carrier system To provide a support system using a data carrier system by which an activity or a work operation by means of human beings and robots may be supported in a variety of environments. The support system comprises at least one tag being a data carrier that is disposed at... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6959463 | Bed guard assembly A bed guard assembly includes a number of end panels, flexible connecting material for placement beneath a mattress, and connection pieces. The connection pieces connect the flexible connecting material to the end panels such that at least one end panel opposes anot... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6952844 | Bed-tent A bed-tent provides an enclosure over a mattress. The tent forms a canopy having spaced apart panels and a flexible cover extending between the panels. Each panel includes a hoop of flexible, resilient, strip material and a sheet of flexible fabric in the space with... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6859958 | Crib and playpen protective enclosure An enclosure for a crib or playpen includes a dome-shaped top and a box-shaped bottom structure completely enclosing the interior of a crib or playpen. The enclosure includes a flap in the dome-shaped top to allowing a parent or guardian to easily place a child in o... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6799339 | Sleeping structure The invention relates to a sleeping means which can be moved between the storage and in-use conditions. The sleeping means typically comprise a deformable mattress which is inflatable and which can be located within with an envelope formed of sheet material and, att... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6772458 | Collapsible restraining enclosure for a bed A collapsible enclosure for restraining a patient to an area about a bed comprises a frame having a horizontal eave portion, a horizontal base portion opposing the horizontal eave portion, and at least two vertical members upstanding from the horizontal base portion... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6752164 | Room tent The invention discloses an indoor tent encompassing the space in a room designed to change the atmosphere of a child's room or play room having preprinted characters and the ability whereby users can create interchangeable themes. The room-tent has a zippered access... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6728981 | System for converting a bed into a play area A portable play enclosure area for use with interchangeable decorative theme covers converts a bed having removable bed rails into a play area. The portable play area upper enclosure has an upper structural frame defining a top area; a plurality of vertical bars hav... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6715168 | Mosquito net frame The present invention provides a mosquito net frame. A rectangular top frame portion of the mosquito net frame is realized by easily assembling square tubes or rods and fittings together. Square tubes or rods are also used for corner columns that also interface with... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6694547 | Bed enclosure A bed enclosure includes a bed which is adapted to move up and down relative to a resting surface beneath the bed, and an enclosure which encloses at least the occupant portion of the bed. The enclosure is adapted to move up and down with the bed. Another... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6691343 | Canopy adjustment mechanisms for thermal support device A patient-support apparatus comprises an overhead arm located over a patient support and a mounting assembly coupled to the overhead arm. The mounting assembly has an alignment mechanism and a drive assembly. The drive assembly moves the alignment mechani... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6687930 | External frame enclosure bed apparatus An enclosure bed apparatus including a frame having legs connected to an upper structure, and a canopy affixed to the frame so as to define a three dimensional space therein. The upper structure includes side bars and end bars arranged in a generally rect... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6550083 | Crib and playpen protective covering An enclosure for a crib or playpen includes a dome-shaped top and a box-shaped bottom structure for completely enclosing the interior of a crib or playpen. The enclosure includes a flap in the dome-shaped top to allowing a parent or guardian to easily pla... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6360384 | Earthquake-proof sleeping place 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. ... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6317910 | Suspended bed canopy 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 bott... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6298503 | Bed assembly having a shelter 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 recei... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6279182 | Sleeping bag with internal rigid frame opening 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... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6263529 | Cubicle bed having transparent, minimally restrictive barriers 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; ... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6216291 | Enclosure bed apparatus 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 ... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6148455 | Method and apparatus for converting a canopy crib to a standard crib 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 th... | 11/21/2000 |
