US3724007A
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Adjustable support for a water mattress
Assignee: RL Kuss and Co Inc
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Filing: 1971-07-06
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Granted: 1973-04-03
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Expires: 1991-07-06
Abstract
Abstract The invention is an adjustable support for a water-filled mattress. The support comprises a box-shaped carrier for receiving and supporting a water-filled mattress. The box-shaped carrier is supported over a base member by a plurality of adjustable T-beams. The T-beams are hinged from a central post attached to the base member. Each of the T-beams extends radially from the central post to a corresponding vertically adjustable carrier arm hinged to the periphery of the base member. Adjustable cables extending from the central post to each of the carrier arms supporting the T-beams provide means for raising or lowering the carrier arms and, in turn, the beams resting on the carrier arms for leveling and supporting the box-shaped bed carrier above the base.
Inventors
- 👤 R Kuss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:11
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C27/00; A47C27/08; A47C27/085; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S5/00; Y10S5/915
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A support for a water bed capable of adjustment to a level condition comprising, in combination, a base member, a vertically Extending central support fixed upon said base member, a plurality of beam members hinged to and extending radially outwardly from said central support, a plurality of peripheral carrier arms pivotally supported upon said base member, means on an uppermost extremity of said carrier arms for slideably supporting one of each of said beam members, means for varying the angular position of said carrier arms to thus vary the height of the beam member slideably associated therewith, and a boxshaped mattress support resting upon the upper surfaces of said beam members whereby a water mattress within said mattress support may be leveled by selective adjustment of the height of said beam members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A support for a water bed capable of adjustment to a level condition comprising, in combination, a base member, a vertically Extending central support fixed upon said base member, a plurality of beam members hinged to and extending radially outwardly from said central support, a plurality of peripheral carrier arms pivotally supported upon said base member, means on an uppermost extremity of said carrier arms for slideably supporting one of each of said beam members, means for varying the angular position of said carrier arms to thus vary the height of the beam member slideably associated therewith, and a boxshaped mattress support resting upon the upper surfaces of said beam members whereby a water mattress within said mattress support may be leveled by selective adjustment of the height of said beam members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
A support for a water bed according to claim 1 wherein said peripheral carrier arms comprise a U-shaped support plate fixed to said base member, a rigid arm member supported at a lower end within a slot in said U-shaped support plate and a slotted carrier member hinged at an upper end of said rigid arm for slideably receiving and supporting one of said beam members above said base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
A support for a water bed according to claim 1 wherein means for varying the angular position of said carrier arms comprise a cable attached to said central support at its one end and attached to one of said carrier members of said peripheral carrier arms at its other end and a turnbuckle upon said cable for adjusting the vertical height of said peripheral arms.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
A self-leveling support for a water bed according to claim 1 wherein said carrier arms comprise a support plate fixed to said base member, a rigid arm member adjustably attached at one end of said support plate, and a carrier member adjustably attached at an opposite end of said rigid arm member for receiving and supporting one of said beam members above said base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
66 words
A support for a water bed comprising a planar upper mattress support, a lower platform, a central vertical pedestal extending between said upper support and said platform, a plurality of radial beams extending from said central pedestal outwardly toward the periphery of said mattress support and means for adjusting the vertical position of the peripheral ends of said beams whereby said upper support can be leveled.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
A support for a water bed comprising a planar upper mattress support, a lower platform, a central vertical pedestal extending between said upper support and said platform, a plurality of radial beams extending from said central pedestal outwardly toward the periphery of said mattress support and means for adjusting the vertical position of the peripheral ends of said beams whereby said upper support can be leveled.
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) | 1976-04-02 | 1976-10-02 | 1977-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-02 | 1980-10-02 | 1981-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-02 | 1984-10-02 | 1985-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |