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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7334279 | Mattress pad A mattress pad positionable atop a rectangular mattress which better accommodates diverse weights and sizes of the human anatomy for enhanced comfort. The mattress pad includes a flexible air tight bottom sheet having a size and shape substantially similar to that o... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7296311 | Mattress supported frame and tray A tray is supported by a tubular frame residing between a mattress and box spring. The frame is a single continuous loop of tubing having a substantially horizontally residing supported portion, a vertical center portion, and a substantially horizontal tray support ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7225492 | Ramp A collapsible ramp (100) comprising a collapsible deck (102) and a collapsible support structure (104). The deck (102) is composed of plural transverse panels (106, 110, 112, 114, 116) selectively joinable by tongue and groove conn... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7131153 | Bed skirt protector and method of use The bed skirt guard is designed to fit between the mattress and box spring wherein the sides form a box around the top of the box springs. This prevents the bed skirt from getting caught and pulled under the mattress when changing the sheets on the bed or tucking in... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7118096 | Protective guard for a fence A combination includes a fence and a protective guard. The fence has vertical posts with upper ends and at least one top support bar extending between the vertical posts. The protective guard includes a tubular member having first and second ends, an outer surface e... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7103933 | Mattress and bed assembly providing an enlarged sleeping surface area A bed assembly provides an enlarged sleeping surface area as compared to a standard Queen sized bed. Specifically, in the disclosed bed assemblies, the sleeping surface area is about 64 inches to about 68 inches wide and about 77 inches to about 82 inches long. This... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7073220 | Bed siderail having a latch A patient support including a frame, a mattress supported by the frame, and siderails supported by the frame. A latch member is configured to prevent vertical movement of the siderail. A latch position indicator is configured to provide an indication of the position... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7055192 | Crib shield system and other breathable apparatus A crib shield system includes one or more panels to be used with crib. The panels are formed, at least in part, of a mesh-type material (e.g., an integrated padded mesh material) that includes openings too small to permit an infant to insert a finger or toe therethr... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7007323 | Bed siderails having flexible portions A bed siderail for a bed having a frame includes a flexible section to allow a portion of the siderail to flex upward. ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6886203 | Mattress lifter A mattress lifter having a base member and tubular lifting elements pivotably supported thereby. Handles at opposite ends enable the homemaker to lift the mattress with ease and convenience. ... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6871369 | Device for correcting sagging beds A kit composed of several thin approximately paraboloid shaped foam inserts (14) of various thickness (20, 22 and 24), firmness (30, 32 and 34) and base size (40, 42 and 44) adapted for correcting the contour of a sag... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6795989 | Air assist device for bed linen changing An assist device for facilitating bedding changes on a mattress includes an inflatable pneumatic bladder adapted to be positioned under a mattress. The bladder has a length and width somewhat less than those of the mattress. The pneumatic bladder is enclosed and is ... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6772462 | Tiltable bed A tilting bed assembly is disclosed having a horizontal base frame and second frame hinged at one end to the base frame and an inflatable bag adjacent the other end to raise and lower one end of the tilting frame relative to the base frame. A hand-held three-positio... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6760938 | Bed board A bed board includes a plurality of distance bars each having a “]” or generally “C”-shaped configuration with two ends, each end having a distance bar rabbet; a plurality of trips each having a “V” shape with an outer flank having a groove and an inner ... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6715172 | System for controlling the position of an inflatable bedrest positioned under a mattress There is provided a bedrest including an inflatable bladder, a compressor assembly and a microprocessor based controller for inflating and deflating the bladder. The compressor assembly has several stages reducing the volume of air. The compressor assembly includes ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6681425 | Adjustable bedrests positioned under a mattress to raise and lower the mattress at either the head location, a foot location or any other location There is provided a bedrest including an inflatable bladder, which is in general a triangular shaped structure when inflated and a microprocessor based hand controller for inflating and deflating the bladder. The bladder contains an interior baffle which ... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6665898 | Device for correcting a sagging bed A Device for Correcting a Sagging Bed is disclosed. The device may be configured to be placed under the center region of a sagging or new mattress, after which the device is inflated to correct the sagging portion, or to provide additional support. The de... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6618883 | Mattress support device for a sofa sleeper A mattress support device for a sofa sleeper for protecting an individual from the support bars beneath the mattress in a sofa sleeper. The mattress support device for a sofa sleeper includes a first section, a second section pivotally attached to the fir... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6588037 | Portable support for a mosquito net The present invention provides a portable support device adapted for being disassembled into segments for packing and being readily assembled. The support device in a first embodiment has a base block to which a pair of arms is assembled and to which a se... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6557198 | Mattress and bed assembly providing an enlarged sleeping surface area A bed assembly provides an enlarged sleeping surface area as compared to a standard Queen sized bed. Specifically, in the disclosed bed assemblies, the sleeping surface area is about 64 inches to about 68 inches wide and about 77 inches to about 82 inches... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6519798 | Mattress and bed assembly providing an enlarged sleeping surface area A bed assembly provides an enlarged sleeping surface area as compared to a standard Queen sized bed. Specifically, in the disclosed bed assemblies, the sleeping surface area is about 64 inches to about 68 inches wide and about 77 inches to about 82 inches... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6295674 | Foldable sleeper sofa mattress and method of manufacturing A foldable springless mattress for a sleeper sofa has a hard but bendable bottom insulator pad, a first flexible foam layer adhered on top of the insulator pad, an all-natural latex rubber layer adhered on top of the first flexible foam layer, and a compo... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6289539 | Handrail attachments for beds A handrail attachment for beds comprises an upstanding side member connected to a base member adapted to fit under a bed mattress. The side member is in the form of an inverted U-shaped tubular member with cross-members mounted between the depending arms ... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6151734 | Head support apparatus A head support apparatus useful for converting a conventional bedding mattress set into a massage table. The apparatus comprises a base having a pair of upright legs supporting a face plate. A head or face cushion is attached to the face plate. The face p... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6138301 | Bed transfer device A bed transfer device for use by individuals in getting into and out of bed. The device includes a rail member and a lateral support member of generally the same shape and size. The lateral support member slides between the mattress and box spring. The ra... | 10/31/2000 |
| 5970549 | Inflatable support system An inflatable support assembly ensures adequate support and comfort for a traveler. The assembly includes an inflatable mattress, a cover shaped to encase the mattress, and at least one support member formed of a rigid material that is secured in a pocket... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5867852 | Back support with adjustable straps The invention provides a back support for supporting a mattress on a bed having a bed base. The back support comprising a generally rectangular frame, a plurality of strap fittings and a corresponding plurality of individually adjustable straps. The gener... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5787530 | Apparatus and method for bed access assistance A bed access assistance apparatus and method for aiding individuals with less than full mobility in getting into and out of a bed. The apparatus and method are represented by a single unit that slips between the mattress and mattress support, such as a bo... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5642541 | Bedside reading table The present invention discloses a bedside reading tray or table. The base of table is preferably inserted into the space between the mattress and the box springs. The weight of the mattress provides stability for the proportion of the tray. Attached to th... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5592709 | Apparatus for adjusting the attitude of a mattress An apparatus for adjusting the attitude of a mattress includes base elements for engaging the ledge of the side rails of a bed frame. A support bar extends between the base elements for supporting a box spring. The attitude of the mattress may be adjusted... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5471689 | Bed handle system The bed handle system of the present invention, which includes a pair of handle elements, is used for facilitating movement into and out of a bed. Each handle element can be anchored to a bed mattress and has an upwardly extending handle section dimension... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5433432 | Bed basketball A basketball game which can be played in bed by a sick person for exercise. The basketball hoop is secured to the backboard by use of integral end supports which fit into spaced spring-like fingers. The back of the hoop has a downwardly extending integral... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5379472 | Mattress A mattress which includes at least two layers of a relatively soft material and a resilient intermediate layer arranged between the two layers having a lever effect so that deformation of the intermediate layer arising from a load on the mattress is permi... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5313679 | Bed having system for moving mattress up and down This invention relates to a bed having a base, a mattress, and a system for moving the mattress up and down for helping a person make the bed, and can be preferably adapted in a guest room of hotels or the like. The present invention provides a bed compri... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5257430 | Bed having a system for moving a mattress up and down This invention relates to a bed having a base, a mattress, and a system for moving the mattress up and down to help a person to make the bed, which can be preferably adapted in a guest room of hotels or the like. The present invention provides a bed compr... | 11/02/1993 |
| 5070559 | Adjustable spinal support A novel portable spinal support which is useful for supporting the lumbar region of a person's spine and reinforcing areas of a mattress to provide spinal support. A multiple chambered pneumatically inflatable spinal support comprising: (a) a first type d... | 12/10/1991 |
| 4965897 | Adjustable appendage for mattress providing means An adjustable appendage that can be located under any mattress for the purpose of providing back support in the pelvic bone area; and furthermore an appendage that can be inflatably adjusted for any degree of support necessary to provide optimum comfort.... | 10/30/1990 |
| 4862537 | Portable bed stiffener A bed stiffener is provided which is of simple and rugged construction and which can be stowed in a relatively compact configuration. The bed stiffener includes three boards that are all of about the same width, including a middle board whose opposite sid... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4860396 | Backboard for dual occupancy bed A backboard for a dual occupancy bed that allows two sleepers to lie on a single mattress such that each sleeper may remain substantially undistributed by the other's presence on the mattress. The backboard includes two planar members spaced by a connecto... | 08/29/1989 |
