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US3956784A
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Portable bed canopy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-01-02
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Granted: 1976-05-18
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Expires: 1995-01-02
Abstract
Abstract A portable bed canopy adjustable for any size bed, the canopy includes four floor mounted support posts which are spring loaded to engage the ceiling for substantially rigid support of the lightweight canopy elements. The support posts include height adjustable brackets which support upper and lower circumferential curtain rods. A canopy with a depending cloth valance is supported on the upper curtain rod and a circumferential floor length curtain is suspended on the lower curtain rod, thereby enclosing said bed.
Inventors
- 👤 Joe M. Vargas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:44
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C29/00; A47C29/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A bed enclosure comprising: four support posts vertically arrangeable proximate the four corners of a conventional bed, said support posts having a spring loaded extension element, each support post being frictionally supportable at a first end on a floor and frictionally supported at a second end on a ceiling, said extension element having a spring bias means for generating end directed forces by said support post against the floor and ceiling; a substantially rectangular frame having means for connecting said frame to each of said four support posts above the floor and means for adjusting the size and position of said frame with respect to said support posts; and, an enclosure material connected to and supported by said frame for enclosing, at least in part, the bed said four support posts and frame being free and independent of the bed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A bed enclosure comprising: four support posts vertically arrangeable proximate the four corners of a conventional bed, said support posts having a spring loaded extension element, each support post being frictionally supportable at a first end on a floor and frictionally supported at a second end on a ceiling, said extension element having a spring bias means for generating end directed forces by said support post against the floor and ceiling; a substantially rectangular frame having means for connecting said frame to each of said four support posts above the floor and means for adjusting the size and position of said frame with respect to said support posts; and, an enclosure material connected to and supported by said frame for enclosing, at least in part, the bed said four support posts and frame being free and independent of the bed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The bed enclosure of claim 1 wherein said enclosure material comprises a curtain suspended from said frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The bed enclosure of claim 1 wherein said enclosure material comprises a canopy supported across said frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
88 words
The bed enclosure of claim 1 comprising further an additional substantially rectangular frame having means for connecting said frame to each of said four support posts above the floor, said frame being arranged in conjunction with the frame of claim 1 wherein a first of said two frames is above and circumferentially outward from a second of said frames, said first of said frames supporting an enclosure material comprising at least a valance and said second of said frames supporting an enclosure material comprising at least a curtain.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The bed enclosure of claim 4 wherein said connecting means for said frames comprises brackets attachable to said frames and adjustably connectable to said posts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The bed enclosure of claim 1 wherein said frame comprises curtain rods having telescopic elements for adjustment of the size of the frame.
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) | 1979-05-18 | 1979-11-17 | 1980-05-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-18 | 1983-11-17 | 1984-05-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-18 | 1987-11-17 | 1988-05-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |