US3732585A
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Fluid-filled bed
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-21
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Granted: 1973-05-15
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Expires: 1991-06-21
Abstract
Abstract A bed with a supporting frame having two adjacent compartments for supporting and containing to separate fluid-filled bags positioned in side-by-side abutting relation. The bags are partially separated by a rib extending upward from the bottom of the supporting frame.
Inventors
- 👤 V Krehbiel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:12
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C27/00; A47C27/08; A47C27/085; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S5/00; Y10S5/915
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A fluid-filled bed comprising: a support frame structure including side walls and a bottom, an upstanding rib located in the bottom, extending the length thereof, dividing the frame into two adjoining compartments; and a pair of flexible fluid-filled bags each being supported and contained in one of said compartments with one side of each bag in partial contacting relation with the other, excepting that portion separated by the upstanding rib.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A fluid-filled bed comprising: a support frame structure including side walls and a bottom, an upstanding rib located in the bottom, extending the length thereof, dividing the frame into two adjoining compartments; and a pair of flexible fluid-filled bags each being supported and contained in one of said compartments with one side of each bag in partial contacting relation with the other, excepting that portion separated by the upstanding rib.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A fluid-filled bed as set forth in claim 1, wherein the side walls of the frame structure slant inward toward the bottom of the support frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A fluid-filled bed as set forth in claim 1, wherein the side walls of the frame structure have a lower portion that slants inward toward the bottom of the support frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A fluid-filled bed as set forth in claim 1, wherein said rib extends upward from the bottom of the support frame approximately one-half the height of the side walls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A fluid-filled bed as set forth in claim 1, wherein said rib extends upward between the bags a distance of approximately one-half the bag depth.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
A fluid-filled bed as set forth in claim 1, wherein the side walls of the frame structure slant inward toward the bottom of the support frame, and the rib extends upward between the two bags a distance of approximately one-half of the bag depth.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A fluid-filled bed as set forth in claim 1, wherein the upstanding rib has a height of at least one-half the side wall height with an increasing cross sectional thickness toward its juncture with the bottom.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A fluid-filled bed as set forth in claim 1, wherein the upstanding rib is tapered upward from the bottom of the support frame.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A fluid-filled bed as set forth in claim 1, wherein the upstanding rib is tapered upward with radius fillets at its juncture with the bottom of the support frame.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
A fluid-filled bed as set forth in claim 1, wherein the upstanding rib is tapered upward to a rounded edge.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-05-14 | 1976-11-13 | 1977-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-14 | 1980-11-13 | 1981-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-14 | 1984-11-13 | 1985-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |