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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7283722 | Apparatus and method for reproducing video signals as they are recorded Video signals received on TV channels are recorded and reproduced with time-division compression and decompression to and from a storage medium to allow the video signals to be reproduced while the signals are being recorded. A channel-switching signal is generated ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7256115 | Asymmetric plating A method and apparatus are disclosed for forming a tapered contact structure over a contact pad. The tapered contact structure may be used to securely anchor an overlying solder bump or solder ball. Additionally, the tapered contact structure allows the use of eithe... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7171706 | Sofa convertible into a bed The disclosure generally describes a sofa convertible into a bed. In one embodiment, the sofa includes a support and guide structure, and a mattress that is movable relative to the support and guide structure. The sofa can be moved between a bed configuration and a ... | 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 |
| 7134153 | Cradle conversion system A cradle conversion system having a cradle moveable between at least one sofa position and a bed position. The system comprised of a cradle having a first and second deck and a locking mechanism for selectively securing the decks in a set angular position to one ano... | 11/14/2006 |
| 6715166 | Futon sofa bed The futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for fitting the back-deck into position between the arm panels. A futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for attaching the seat-deck to the back-deck that may be convert... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6349431 | Convertible furniture frame A furniture frame convertible from a seat to a bed is disclosed. The furniture frame includes side frame members spaced-apart by a supporting rail and a body-supporting member including two sections pivotally connected together and connected to the side f... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6138300 | Futon frame A futon frame is convertible between a bed position and a sitting position and includes a back portion and a seat portion. The back portion is oriented generally upright when the frame is in the sitting position and is oriented horizontally when the frame... | 10/31/2000 |
| 5682629 | Divan-bed which can be converted via operating means of the continuous-balancing type and with variation of the height of the seat Divan-bed includes a fixed frame resting on the floor, a backrest and a seat, in which at least two longitudinal sides of the frame are formed by rails guiding a carriage movable in translation along a horizontal plane, the carriage having pivotably hinge... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5038423 | Motorized convertible seat-bed A motorized convertible seat-bed to electrically shift the seat-bed from between its seat position and its bed position. The seat-bed including a drive unit and a pair of mounting plates connected to a seat support and back support pivotally interconnecte... | 08/13/1991 |
| 4996730 | Supported sofa bed recliner A sofa bed recliner with a back frame that has no rearward movement when converting from a sitting position to a horizontal position, is provided with simple support legs, which facilitate the ease of converting and reverting the sofa bed recliner and pro... | 03/05/1991 |
| 4756034 | Motorized seat-bed A seat-bed assembly is provided having a conversion linkage fixedly attached to the seat member and disposed so as to restrict movement of the seat member during conversion. The seat member is slidable along a path determined by a guide track and avoids e... | 07/12/1988 |
| 4654902 | Convertible seat-bed A convertible seat-bed includes a pair of plates pivotally connected to the seat support and back support of the seat-bed. An arm is pivotally connected between the pivot plates and acts as a control link.... | 04/07/1987 |
| 4512048 | Van sofa bed A sofa bed combination is shown of the type adapted to be mounted in the interior of an automotive van. The sofa bed includes a front cushion, a rear cushion and an intermediate cushion. The sofa bed cushions are pivotally mounted on a rigid frame which i... | 04/23/1985 |
| 4480344 | Divan-bed A divan-bed (10) has a frame (11) cooperating with side walls (14) and with a crosswise element (15) that connects said side walls, whereby the frame (11) consists of five consecutive, articulated leaves (12) covered with a one-piece mattress (13) and the... | 11/06/1984 |
