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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8091159 | Mechanism and mattress for sofabed A convertible sofabed is a sofa when closed in a sitting position and a bed when opened in a sleeping position. A retractable support structure can be telescoped from the sofa to form, in conjunction with the sofa, a bed that is longer than the depth of the sofa in ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 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 |
| 7364238 | Article of furniture An article of furniture (10) includes a base having a front (14) and a rear (16) and a top (18) surface. A backrest assembly (20) has a front edge (22) and a rear edge (24) and is slideably arranged relative to the ba... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7341306 | Convertible seat assembly A seating assembly is made up of both fixed and positionable components. The assembly in a first position provides in a back-to-back relation respective oppositely facing seats. In a second position the assembly provides a substantially horizontal lounge a portion o... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7310838 | Convertible bed having separable interleaved tongues A convertible bed frame capable of being converted between sofa and bed states while interlocking tongues forming the seating portion allow the bed to be either a single or double bed. ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7299513 | Bladder support system A bladder support system for reducing the stresses placed upon a bladder unit. The bladder support system includes a bladder unit fillable with a fluid, a base member comprised of a sheet structure, wherein the base member is positioned adjacent to the bladder unit ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7269865 | Sofa with flip-up spring deck This invention is directed to a sofa with a flip-up deck. The sofa has a sofa frame with a back, a front, and a pair of opposed arms. The deck is rotatably coupled between the pair of opposed arms at a position intermediate the front and the back. Further, the deck ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7240381 | Combination window seat and bed A combination window seat and bed includes a front section, an intermediate section and a rear section. The front and intermediate sections can be telescopically nested beneath the rear section to form a window seat when the device is not in use. Alternatively, the ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7213882 | Seating unit A seating unit (1) comprises a fixed housing (10) containing a primary seat with a reclinable back arranged to recline in such a manner that it remains within the housing. The seating unit is suitable for a aircraft cabin and may further comprise a leg... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7188380 | Fabricated bedstead member This invention relates to a fabricated bedstead, in particular a fabricated bedstead that is applicable to a metal sofa bed or a bunk bed. The invention mainly comprises a bedstead that is made of different lengths of cannular shafts. The invention enables respectiv... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7181783 | Multi-function room furnishing system having articulating separable components An articulated furnishing system consisting of a reconfigurable mattress and a foundation composed of multiple separable components. The articulated furnishing system is adaptable between a bed configuration, a seating area configuration, and a work surface configur... | 02/27/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7089618 | Air mattress An air mattress or bed is disclosed. The air mattress has a first panel, a spaced second panel, and at least one side panel extending between the first panel and the second panel, each panel being joined to the other along their common peripheral edges to define a s... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7086108 | Sectional non-slip mattress and support frame therefor The sectional non-slip mattress includes a support frame defining a plurality of compartments and at least one cushion having a plurality of ball bearings received within a cushion housing. Each compartment receives a corresponding ball bearing, thus preventing hori... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7039967 | Convertible furniture frame A furniture frame comprising a backrest section having a first side and a second side with the backrest section having at least one wheel rotatably secured to the backrest section and at least one backrest support member secured to the backrest section for supportin... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6848127 | Folding sofa bed The invention aims to provide a folding sofa bed wherein a sofa can be made compact and which gives a stable bed that is comfortable to sleep on, and moreover where converting between a sofa and a bed is very easy. The folding sofa bed of the invention comprises a m... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6588837 | Chair with pull out sleep surface A chair is adapted to form a sitting surface and a sleeping surface and comprises a chair back and a seat. The chair back and seat are relatively movable to form the sitting surface and the sleeping surface. In the event that there are any questions related to... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6463603 | Convertible wall bed/seat A convertible bed/seat which includes a first section positioned as a seat, to accomodate the convertible wall bed/seat mattress in its folded seat configuration, a second section which rolls outwardly on locking casters and drawer guides from the first s... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6434766 | Sofa and bed combination A sofa and bed combination for providing multiple individual sleeping areas in one article. The sofa and bed combination includes a sofa having a back portion and two arm portions. Each of the arm portions is securely coupled to opposite ends of the back ... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6427261 | Furniture devices and methods Furniture frames, such as futon frames, are movable between bed configurations and sofa configurations. Furniture frame embodiments according to the invention provide a more level, continuous and secure sleep surface than currently available. The central ... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6161231 | Sleeper sofa with an air mattress A sleeper sofa incorporating an air mattress including a telescoping mattress frame for supporting a mattress support subassembly consisting of hinge panels. The hinges used to connect the panels limit the angular range of motion of adjacent panels to plu... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6135545 | Multifunctional furniture assembly A furniture assembly includes four furniture units that can be assembled to form a bed, a table, or a chair. First and second furniture units are mounted juxtaposed to other yet allowing sliding movement relative to each other. Third and fourth furniture ... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6134724 | Extendable bed An extendable bed assembly that is movable between a first stowed position and a second sleep position includes a mattress, a base panel for supporting the mattress, a bed platform for slideably supporting the base panel and allowing it to slide between t... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6059364 | Seating unit A seating unit (1) comprises a fixed housing (10) containing a primary seat with a reclinable back arranged to recline in such a manner that it remains within the housing. The seating unit is suitable for a aircraft cabin and may further comprise a leg-re... | 05/09/2000 |
| 5988749 | Couch with sliding seat A seating unit, such as a sofa, chair or love seat with a movable seat section includes a main frame arranged for support of a back rest in fixed relation thereto and a seat frame for supporting a seat. Support tracks slidably support the seat frame from ... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5920928 | Sofa convertible into bed The sofa according to the invention can be converted into bed by drawing forwardly the supporting structure until it reaches an elongated condition in which the mattress lies down thereon. In the retracted condition for use as sofa, the mattress is folded... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5913770 | Folding sofa-bed frame A folding sofa-bed frame includes a horizontal base frame section, a planar backrest frame section, a planar connecting frame section, a horizontal foot frame section, and a variable-length telescopic unit. The backrest frame section is disposed above the... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5794283 | Convertible furniture A convertible furniture that in one configuration is a bed and in another is a chair, coach or sofa, depending on its dimensions. Telescopically mounted housing members extend out a sufficient amount to define an upper surface over which cushions are posi... | 08/18/1998 |
| 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 |
| 5644804 | Sofabed A sofabed which includes a first base frame serving as the seat of a sofa or the bed piece of a bed and defining a space for keeping pillows, quilts, etc., a second base frame retractably connected to the first base frame and moved between the retracted p... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5394573 | Upholstered sofa bed An upholstered sofa bed for mounting on a substantially horizontal surface comprising a frame member including right and left spaced vertical arm frame sections each having side support members, a back frame section interposed between the right and left f... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5392475 | Extensible article of furniture An extensible article of furniture suitable for use as a convertible sofa bed or an extensible bed having a pair of substantially identical frame members with end boards and side rails being interlocked with surface slats affixed to the side rails of each... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5195193 | Sofa with traversable seat support frame for conversion to a single bed A convertible sofa includes a rectangular supporting frame provided with a supporting feet resting on the floor and with rigid vertical perimeter structures forming the back and arms, two pairs of rectilinear guides parallel to each other and carrying the... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5101524 | Sofa-platform bed A sofa that is convertible into a platform bed has a transversely extending stationary frame. A left arm assembly, a right arm assembly and a back assembly are attached to the stationary frame. The sofa seat and back cushions are removable from a support ... | 04/07/1992 |
| 5038421 | Sofabed A convertible sofabed is a sofa when closed in a sitting position and a bed when opened in a sleeping position. A retractable support structure can be telescoped from the sofa to form, in conjunction with the sofa, a bed that is longer than the depth of t... | 08/13/1991 |
| 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 |
| 4953242 | Padded flare-back sofa A convertible article of furniture presenting a sofa in one arrangement and a bed in the other. Both sides and the back of the furniture flare out horizontally to form a ledge useful for supporting objects. A retractable bottom member is slidably withdraw... | 09/04/1990 |
| 4866795 | Piece of seating furniture convertible to bed The present invention concerns a piece of seating furniture convertible to bed, comprising a stationary body (1) and at least one articulated frame (2) attached to the body and consisting of a rear back part (3) and a front back part (4) and of a seat par... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4860393 | Convertible chair for either sitting or lying A piece of furniture convertible from a chair to a cot and vice versa comprising connected inner and outer carriages which can telescope out of a frame from a chair position within the frame to a cot position outside the frame and having a head cushion hi... | 08/29/1989 |
