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US3900905A
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Bed and lounge
Assignee: TILT A BED CORP
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Filing: 1974-07-22
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Granted: 1975-08-26
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Expires: 1994-07-22
Abstract
Abstract A combination bed and lounge having a foldable mattress selectively usable as a bed and a seat. The mattress is supported on wheels and moves from a horizontal bed position to a seat position relative to an upright cabinet or wall. The head section of the mattress is guided upwardly into the cabinet by guide rails attached to the inside walls of the cabinet. A transverse cushion attached to the front of the cabinet alternatively serves as a bed head board and a seat back rest. Upright arm rests are removably mounted on opposite sides of the foot section of the mattress.
Inventors
- 👤 Clarence R Johnson
- 👤 Jay T Kidder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:39
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/54; A47C7/546; A47C17/00; A47C17/04; A47C17/13; A47C17/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
222 words
In a combination bed and lounge having mattress means selectively movable to a bed position and a seat position wherein: said mattress means has a first section and a second section, each section having a rigid base having sides and ends, upright edge members secured to the sides and ends of the base forming a cavity, resilient means located in said cavity, means located over said cavity to cover the resilient means, means pivotally connecting the first section to the second section, said means pivotally connecting the first section to the second section comprising a first hinge connected to adjacent edge members on one side of the base and a second hinge connected to adjacent edge members on the other side of the base, each hinge having a first member secured to one edge member, a second member secured to the adjacent edge member, and pivot means pivotally connecting the first and second members to each other, said pivot means being located between the adjacent sides of the first section and second section, elongated beam means secured to the base of the second section, said beam means having an end section extended below the base of the first section to support a portion of the first section, and wheel means operatively connected to the beam means to movably support the second section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
222 words
In a combination bed and lounge having mattress means selectively movable to a bed position and a seat position wherein: said mattress means has a first section and a second section, each section having a rigid base having sides and ends, upright edge members secured to the sides and ends of the base forming a cavity, resilient means located in said cavity, means located over said cavity to cover the resilient means, means pivotally connecting the first section to the second section, said means pivotally connecting the first section to the second section comprising a first hinge connected to adjacent edge members on one side of the base and a second hinge connected to adjacent edge members on the other side of the base, each hinge having a first member secured to one edge member, a second member secured to the adjacent edge member, and pivot means pivotally connecting the first and second members to each other, said pivot means being located between the adjacent sides of the first section and second section, elongated beam means secured to the base of the second section, said beam means having an end section extended below the base of the first section to support a portion of the first section, and wheel means operatively connected to the beam means to movably support the second section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure of claim 1 including: elongated beam means secured to the base of the second section, and wheel means operatively connected to the beam means to movably support the second section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The structure of claim 2 wherein: the beam means include a first beam and a second beam spaced from the first beam, each of said beams having an end section extended below the base of the first section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The structure of claim 3 wherein: the wheel means comprise a first wheel on one end section and a second wheel on the other end section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure of claim 3 wherein: the wheel means include a first pair of wheels on the end sections of the beams and a second pair of wheels operatively connected to another section of each beam.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
168 words
In a combination bed and lounge having mattress means selectively movable to a bed position and a seat position wherein: said mattress means has a first section and a second section, each section having a rigid base having sides and ends, upright edge members secured to the sides and ends of the base forming a cavity, resilient means located in said cavity, means located over said cavity to cover the resilient means, means pivotally connecting the first section to the second section, elongated beam means secured to the base of the second section, the beam means including a first beam and a second beam spaced from the first beam, each of said beams having an end section extended below the base of the first section, wheel means operatively connected to the beam means to movably support the second section, wheel means including a first pair of wheels on the end sections of the beams and a second pair of wheels operatively connected to another section of each beam.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
168 words
In a combination bed and lounge having mattress means selectively movable to a bed position and a seat position wherein: said mattress means has a first section and a second section, each section having a rigid base having sides and ends, upright edge members secured to the sides and ends of the base forming a cavity, resilient means located in said cavity, means located over said cavity to cover the resilient means, means pivotally connecting the first section to the second section, elongated beam means secured to the base of the second section, the beam means including a first beam and a second beam spaced from the first beam, each of said beams having an end section extended below the base of the first section, wheel means operatively connected to the beam means to movably support the second section, wheel means including a first pair of wheels on the end sections of the beams and a second pair of wheels operatively connected to another section of each beam.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein: the resilient means comprise a plurality of springs engageable with said base.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
48 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein: the means pivotally connecting the first section to the second section comprise a first hinge connected to adjacent edge members on one side of the base and a second hinge connected to adjacent edge members on the other side of the base.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The structure of claim 8 wherein: the first hinge and second hinge each have pivot members located adjacent a top section of the upright angle members.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
80 words
The structure of claim 6 wherein: the means pivotally connecting the first section to the second section comprise a first hinge connected to adjacent edge members on one side of the base and a second hinge connected to adjacent edge members on the other side of the base, each hinge having a first member secured to one edge member, a second member secured to the adjacent edge member, and means pivotally connecting the first and second members to each other.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure of claim 10 wherein: the means pivotally connecting the first and second members are located adjacent top sections of the upright edge members.
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) | 1978-08-25 | 1979-02-24 | 1979-08-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-25 | 1983-02-24 | 1983-08-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-25 | 1987-02-24 | 1987-08-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |