US3774247A
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Tiltable headboard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-17
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Granted: 1973-11-27
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Expires: 1991-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A headboard for use with beds having tilting mechanism mounted on supporting means, which in turn may be mounted on a wall, or other suitable anchoring means, and which will permit adjustable tilting of the headboard, while permitting the headboard to pivot at one end and travel on a plane substantially with the surface of the bed at the other end.
Inventors
- 👤 W Bradley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:43
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C19/00; A47C19/02; A47C19/021; A47C19/022; A47C20/00; A47C20/04; A47C20/043
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
A tiltable headboard having a controlled path of travel over the top of a mattress, wall mounted vertical supporting members, upper and lower pivot means connecting said supporting members and said headboard, a locking member releasably engaging said supporting member and headboard having means for selectively maintaining one of a plurality of positions to support the headboard at the desired angle of tilt.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
A tiltable headboard having a controlled path of travel over the top of a mattress, wall mounted vertical supporting members, upper and lower pivot means connecting said supporting members and said headboard, a locking member releasably engaging said supporting member and headboard having means for selectively maintaining one of a plurality of positions to support the headboard at the desired angle of tilt.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
The device defined in claim 1 wherein said upper and lower pivot means comprise movable links, and the locking member is pivotally mounted at one end on the supporting means and the other end of which selectively engages the headboard at one of a plurality of positions, means for constantly urging said locking member into locking position and means for selectively releasing said locking member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
83 words
The device defined in claim 1 wherein said upper and lower pivot means comprise movable links, a locking member pivotally mounted at one end on the supporting means and having a plurality of slots formed therein, a pin extending laterally from the lower link, said pin adapted to be selectively engaged in one of said slots to lock the locking member in position, means for urging said locking member into locking position anD means for manually releasing said locking member from locking position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
105 words
The device defined in claim 1 wherein the upper pivot means are elongated members slidably mounted in brackets mounted on said headboard, and said lower pivot member is a cable controlled pivotal tilt supporting member mounted on said headboard and bearing against said vertical supporting member, a cable anchored at one end to said tilt supporting member and extending over a pulley mounted on said supporting means and anchored at the other end to the headboard, a pivotally mounted locking member on said elongated members movable into and out of locking position on said headboard and means for urging said locking member into locking position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
77 words
The device defined in claim 1 wherein the upper pivot means are slidably mounted on the vertical supporting members and the lower pivot means consist of links, pins extending laterally from said lower pivot means, locking means pivotally mounted on the supporting means having a plurality of slots formed therein adapted to selectively engage with said pin, means for urging said locking means into locking position and means for selectively releasing said locking means from said pin.
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) | 1976-11-26 | 1977-05-28 | 1977-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-26 | 1981-05-28 | 1981-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-26 | 1985-05-28 | 1985-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |