US3967334A
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Hospital bed footboard assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-03-31
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Granted: 1976-07-06
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Expires: 1995-03-31
Abstract
Abstract A footboard assembly for use with a bed to provide support and positioning of the feet of a bedridden individual includes a pair of brackets adapted for mounting on opposed side rails of a bed. Each bracket includes a right angle member with the upper, horizontal leg resting on the bed rail, and a clamping plate opposed to the lower vertical bracket leg for clamping the rail therebetween. Each bracket includes a collar joined to the vertical leg which slidably receives a vertical support member. A footboard is secured between the vertical support members and rests on the mattress of the bed. The footboard assembly is removably securable to beds of varying widths, heights, and rail configurations.
Inventors
- 👤 Maurine E. Ricke
- 👤 Vern S. Ryan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:52
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C20/00; A47C20/02; A47C20/021
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A footboard assembly comprising: a footboard; a pair of opposed vertical supports secured to the ends of said footboard; a pair of support brackets each receiving one of said vertical supports and removably secured to a framerail of a bed, each support bracket including a horizontal member adapted to rest on a frame rail of a bed and a vertical member depending from said horizontal member; a clamping plate adjustably secured to said vertical member, said clamping plate including a lower portion angularly offset toward said vertical member and a lower edge impinging on said vertical member, said clamping plate including an upper portion spaced apart from said vertical member and opposed thereto for receiving the frame rail therebetween, said vertical member includes a collar extending outwardly therefrom, said collar includes a slot extending vertically therethrough for receiving one of said vertical supports in sliding fashion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A footboard assembly comprising: a footboard; a pair of opposed vertical supports secured to the ends of said footboard; a pair of support brackets each receiving one of said vertical supports and removably secured to a framerail of a bed, each support bracket including a horizontal member adapted to rest on a frame rail of a bed and a vertical member depending from said horizontal member; a clamping plate adjustably secured to said vertical member, said clamping plate including a lower portion angularly offset toward said vertical member and a lower edge impinging on said vertical member, said clamping plate including an upper portion spaced apart from said vertical member and opposed thereto for receiving the frame rail therebetween, said vertical member includes a collar extending outwardly therefrom, said collar includes a slot extending vertically therethrough for receiving one of said vertical supports in sliding fashion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The footboard assembly of claim 1, wherein each vertical support includes a web extending laterally from the upper end thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The footboard assembly of claim 2, wherein said web includes a plurality of lateral slots for securing said footboard in adjustable width fashion.
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) | 1979-07-06 | 1980-01-05 | 1980-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-06 | 1984-01-05 | 1984-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-06 | 1988-01-05 | 1988-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |