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Bed device

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-26
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Granted: 1974-05-14
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Expires: 1992-05-26
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Abstract

Abstract A combination of two devices applied to a bed frame prevents the spread and sag of the bed rails.

Inventors

  • 👤 R Mueller

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-07 12:44
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C19/00; A47C19/02; A47C19/021; A47C19/025; A47C19/027; A47C19/024

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 224 words
A bed frame structure-maintaining or restoring combination of devices comprising a bed rail bow prevention means and a bed rail Sag prevention means, said bow prevention means comprising a pair of adjustable tension members attached laterally between said bed rails of said bed, and said sag prevention means comprising an adjustable post attachable vertically beneath each said bed rail, each said tension member comprising a pair of straps each of which has a row of spaced apart openings at one end thereof for being selectively aligned in order to receive a fastening therebetween for securement of said straps together, an opposite end of one said strap receiving an end fastening for fixedly securing to said bed rail, while the opposite end of the other said strap is connected to one end of a turn buckle which at its other end is anchored to a bracket mounted fixedly to the other said bed rail, each said adjustable post comprising a threaded member having a lower supporting nut and an upper securing lock nut for positioning against opposite sides of said bed rail to which said threaded member is fitted, said adjustable post each being approximately mid-way between the corner legs of said bed, and each one of said adjustable tension members being located approximately mid-way between said adjustable post and an end of said bed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 224 words
A bed frame structure-maintaining or restoring combination of devices comprising a bed rail bow prevention means and a bed rail Sag prevention means, said bow prevention means comprising a pair of adjustable tension members attached laterally between said bed rails of said bed, and said sag prevention means comprising an adjustable post attachable vertically beneath each said bed rail, each said tension member comprising a pair of straps each of which has a row of spaced apart openings at one end thereof for being selectively aligned in order to receive a fastening therebetween for securement of said straps together, an opposite end of one said strap receiving an end fastening for fixedly securing to said bed rail, while the opposite end of the other said strap is connected to one end of a turn buckle which at its other end is anchored to a bracket mounted fixedly to the other said bed rail, each said adjustable post comprising a threaded member having a lower supporting nut and an upper securing lock nut for positioning against opposite sides of said bed rail to which said threaded member is fitted, said adjustable post each being approximately mid-way between the corner legs of said bed, and each one of said adjustable tension members being located approximately mid-way between said adjustable post and an end of said bed.

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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) 1977-05-13 1977-11-12 1978-05-14 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1981-05-13 1981-11-12 1982-05-14 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1985-05-13 1985-11-12 1986-05-14 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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