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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7698756 | Simple and strong foldable bed A stronger foldable bed having a frame and a foldably soft cover attached thereto. The frame has two pairs of side bars each pivotally connected to a central link, a tilt leg pivotally connected to a free end of each side bar, three pairs of scissoring end or middle... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7356860 | Bedding structure with collapsible frames A bedding structure with collapsible frames, comprising a limiting member, a covering member, and a plurality of frame members. The covering member is connected to the limiting member and has at least one opening. The plurality of frame members are configured in a p... | 04/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7322315 | Pet house A lightweight, collapsible pet house includes a lower frame which supports a raised pet supporting floor and an upper frame cooperable with the lower frame and removable with respect thereto which supports a cover forming the roof and walls over the floor of the pet... | 01/29/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7272865 | Support and method of using the same An apparatus or support having a frame that can be disposed in an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. The frame includes a first end portion, a second end portion, a first side portion, a second side portion, and several connectors. Each of the con... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7219608 | Food preparation table A food preparation table of the present invention includes a pan holder for accommodating pans; an insulated wall surrounding the pan holder; even number n of brackets fixed on the insulated wall; n/2 covers, each having a pair of first hinge axles and a pair of sec... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7207077 | Backpackers/mountaineers cot A backpacker/mountaineers cot that is lightweight enough to be carried in the backcountry and that is assembled using a minimal of structural cot components in conjunction with various commonly used mountaineer's tools. It allows the elimination of the piece of foam... | 04/24/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7100221 | Kot-to-trot Collapsible lightweight, and portable cot type bed for pets and children. A spring biased horizontal connector pin can slidably attach bottom edges of vertical support legs to horizontal cross braces to maintain the cot in an assembled position that can support extr... | 09/05/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7044083 | Pet enclosure A collapsible pet enclosure is provided. The enclosure includes a pliable cover supported by a rigid, but foldable, frame. The cover includes an opening in a top panel such that the enclosure is top loading. The cover is completely removable from the frame so that i... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6994099 | Shelter with twist tight canopy and method for assembling same A shelter having an internal frame comprised of a roof supported by legs. A canopy covers the roof of the frame to provide protection from the elements. The canopy is taughtly held onto the frame by cords which pass through sleeves in the front and back of the canop... | 02/07/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6925664 | Kot-to-trot Collapsible and portable cot type bed for pets and children. A spring biased horizontal connector pin can slidably attach bottom edges of vertical support legs to horizontal cross braces to maintain the cot in an assembled position that can support extreme amounts o... | 08/09/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6581228 | Portable changing apparatus for an infant A portable changing apparatus for an infant for allowing a user to easily change diapers on a baby on outings, in particular. The portable changing apparatus for an infant includes a frame assembly capable of being folded; and also includes a leg assembly... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6220264 | Suspension tent This invention provides in an article of manufacture having a fabric support surface: a fabric support surface; a peripheral frame for the support surface, said frame having opposed base sections and opposed flexible arch sections extending between the ba... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6192909 | Collapsible all-terrain shelter and frame A lightweight base frame including connectable frame members. The members are advantageously extensible. A thicker central portion of each member advantageously provides sturdiness and stability to the base frame. A cloth is suspended taunt across the fra... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6109280 | Playyard cabana 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 o... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6102479 | Locking pivot connection for cot-chair A locking pivot connector for a cot-chair back rest and a swivel joint for a sun shade supported by the back rest are disclosed. The locking pivot connector permits longitudinal placement of the back rest on the cot-chair with selective angular adjustment... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6098218 | Cabin cot A cabin cot includes a canopy, a base sheet, and legs. The base sheet forms a bed portion, and the canopy includes window mosquito netting portions. A plurality of legs support the cabin cot. A pair of ribs having stop portions are assembled in end frame ... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6076206 | Medical transport cot collapsible canopy system 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... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6018078 | Stabilized N-nitrosohydroxylamines N-nitrosohydroxylamine compounds exhibiting minimal or no degradation are disclosed. The N-nitrosohydroxylamines can be stabilized in the presence of a compound capable of removing water from the environment.... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5718254 | Adjustable bed canopy and curtain system An adjustable bed canopy and curtain system including a sheet of fabric, at least four vertical post and a frame member. The frame member has a first pair of "L" shaped tubular members and a second pair of "L" shaped tubular members. Each of the first and... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5449014 | Individual temporary shelter apparatus An individual temporary shelter apparatus is an apparatus which can act as a bed, lounge or chair with a complete enclosure including windows for cross ventilation, capable of withstanding wind and precipitation. The apparatus seals against insects and no... | 09/12/1995 |
| 5240021 | Suspension tent A suspension tent having two basic components, a tent body and a frame. The tent body, which is of unitary construction, is comprised of two separate compartments, an upper bed compartment, enclosed by a canopy being of an umbrella arrangement, and a lowe... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5210888 | Portable tent--cot A cot--tent includes bedding and a tent for covering the bedding. The tent and bedding are supported on a frame which includes a pair of hollow tubular legs, an upright U-shaped tent support, and a pair of hinge members. The tent support and legs are pivo... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5206733 | Convertible visual display device A convertible audio-visual display center adapted to reproduce visual images on a video display unit such as a television and audio reproductions of sound or music for the entertainment and/or education of infants in their cribs. The same device is readil... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5073825 | Convertible visual display device A convertible audio-visual display center adapted to reproduce visual images on a video display unit such as a television and audio reproductions of sound or music for the entertainment and/or education of infants in their cribs. The same device is readil... | 12/17/1991 |
| 5018227 | Portable insulated tent--cot A cot-tent which insulates against the loss of heat by convection, conduction, and radiation and which is unusually simple to manufacture, use and store.... | 05/28/1991 |
| 4947498 | Portable collapsible bed A portable collapsible bed, comprising a mainframe having opposite ends and having legs adjacent each end. A subframe having opposite ends has one end pivotally connected to one end of the mainframe. The subframe has collapsible legs spaced a substantial ... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4939803 | Stretcher cover A stretcher cover of the invention extending over the top of the stretcher, being elevated at the head end which has a pocket for insertion of one end of the stretcher, and being gathered about the foot end of the stretcher. A flexible U-shaped support st... | 07/10/1990 |
| 4939582 | Convertible visual display device A convertible audio-visual display center adapted to reproduce visual images on a video display unit such as a television and audio reproductions of sound or music for the entertainment and/or education of infants in their cribs. The same device is readil... | 07/03/1990 |
| 4914768 | Portable shelter A portable shelter for use in connection with a foldable cot of the type having a tubular frame forming a center and end sections supportable on collapsible legs. Braces are pivotally attached to the frame and when upright, support an enclosure. The enclo... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4885812 | Combination backpack and cot A combination cot and backpack having first and second equal sized rigid frame sections which are hinged together at one end and pivot between a closed position to form a backpack and an open position to form an elevated cot. First and second sheets of fl... | 12/12/1989 |
| 4846204 | Collapsible frame structure for portable camp room A collapsible frame structure for a portable camper, particularly a pair of such frame structures which may be joined to form a bed supporting frame and a tent supporting frame extending in an arch over the bed frame. The frame structure includes a plural... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4694516 | Playpen sun cover Disclosed herein is a playpen sun cover designed to fit over an existing playpen and have adjustability both to accommodate to different sized playpens and also to enable the adjustment of the angle of pitch of the sides of the roof thereof. The device in... | 09/22/1987 |
| 4590956 | Bed tent A bed tent comprising a base portion adapted to be snugly fitted over a mattress, a canopy portion connected to said base portion along its lower periphery and adapted to be supported in an upright position so as to provide an enclosure having a bottom su... | 05/27/1986 |
| 4427021 | Collapsible tent structure with elevated floor A tent structure adapted for use by game hunters, fishermen, etc., comprising a pair of floor-supporting frames hinged to one another on a medial axis for folding together; a foldable linkage for supporting the floor frames in elevated positions above gro... | 01/24/1984 |
