US3248743A
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Apparatus for manipulating shrouds for beds
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-02-24
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Granted: 1966-05-03
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Expires: 1985-02-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jay C Auten
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:00
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/05; A61G7/0507; A47; A47C; A47C21/00; A47C21/08; A61G7/052; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S135/00; Y10S135/913
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
APPARATUS FOR A BED HAVING UPWARDLY EXTENDING SIDES COMPRISING: A SHROUD FOR ENCLOSING THE TOP OF THE BED OVER THE TOP OF THE SIDES, FIRST MEANS OPERATIVELY FIXED WITH THE BED, SECOND MEANS SUPPORTED ON SAID FIRST MEANS FOR SELECTIVE MOVEMENT ON SAID FIRST MEANS TO SELECTED POSITIONS BETWEEN A FIRST AND A SECOND POSITION AND FOR ENGAGING SAID SHROUD AND TENSIONING SAID SHROUD UPON MOVEMENT TOWARD SAID FIRST POSITION AND FOR LOOSENING SAID SHROUD UPON MOVEMENT TOWARD SAID SECOND POSITION, AND LOCK MEANS HAVING ONE SELECTABLE CONDITION FOR LOCKING SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEANS TOGETHER AT SAID SELECTED POSITIONS AND A SECOND SELECTABLE CONDITION FOR RELEASING SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEANS FOR RELATIVE MOVEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
APPARATUS FOR A BED HAVING UPWARDLY EXTENDING SIDES COMPRISING: A SHROUD FOR ENCLOSING THE TOP OF THE BED OVER THE TOP OF THE SIDES, FIRST MEANS OPERATIVELY FIXED WITH THE BED, SECOND MEANS SUPPORTED ON SAID FIRST MEANS FOR SELECTIVE MOVEMENT ON SAID FIRST MEANS TO SELECTED POSITIONS BETWEEN A FIRST AND A SECOND POSITION AND FOR ENGAGING SAID SHROUD AND TENSIONING SAID SHROUD UPON MOVEMENT TOWARD SAID FIRST POSITION AND FOR LOOSENING SAID SHROUD UPON MOVEMENT TOWARD SAID SECOND POSITION, AND LOCK MEANS HAVING ONE SELECTABLE CONDITION FOR LOCKING SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEANS TOGETHER AT SAID SELECTED POSITIONS AND A SECOND SELECTABLE CONDITION FOR RELEASING SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEANS FOR RELATIVE MOVEMENT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-05-02 | 1969-11-01 | 1970-05-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-02 | 1973-11-01 | 1974-05-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-02 | 1977-11-01 | 1978-05-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |