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Bedstead
Assignee: BENDELLAY PRODUCTS Ltd 20/21 PORTLAND TERRACE JESMOND NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
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Filing: 1975-06-11
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Granted: 1976-11-30
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Expires: 1995-06-11
Abstract
Abstract A bedstead is provided lending itself to incorporation with a decorative divan base or the like plinth, with or without drawers the plinth base having a rectangular ledge supporting a T-sectioned frame whose outwardly extended leg is supported on the ledge inwardly of which the mattress springs are thereby supported in one embodiment a longitudinal support member dividing the mattress support frame into two parts for facilitating transport and avoiding any tendency for two occupants to roll together when they do not wish to and permitting increased firmness for one of the occupants.
Inventors
- 👤 Abraham David Bendell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:48
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C23/00; A47C23/12; A47C23/20; A47C23/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
237 words
A bedstead comprising a hollow plinth base of rectangular configuration having opposed elongated sides and opposed elongated ends extending between said sides, said base providing a rectangular ledge extending along said sides and ends of said base and having an inner free side surface and an opposed outer side surface, a T-sectioned mattress support frame having an outwardly extending web resting on the ledge and extending continuously therealong at the opposed sides of said base and at least partly from said opposed sides along said opposed ends of said base, said outwardly extending web terminating in an outer free edge which is substantially in alignment with said outer surface of said ledge, said frame having an inwardly extending web for supporting a mattress, said inwardly extending web forming an integral extension of said outwardly extending web and being situated in the same plane as said outwardly extending web, and said frame having also an integral downwardly extending web which extends continuously along said inner free surface of said ledge at said opposed sides of said base and from the latter at least partly along said opposed ends of said base, said support frame cooperating with said ledge only by resting thereon at said outwardly extending web of said frame while said downwardly extending web thereof cooperates with said inner surface of said ledge to prevent any substantial horizontal shifting of said frame with respect to said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
237 words
A bedstead comprising a hollow plinth base of rectangular configuration having opposed elongated sides and opposed elongated ends extending between said sides, said base providing a rectangular ledge extending along said sides and ends of said base and having an inner free side surface and an opposed outer side surface, a T-sectioned mattress support frame having an outwardly extending web resting on the ledge and extending continuously therealong at the opposed sides of said base and at least partly from said opposed sides along said opposed ends of said base, said outwardly extending web terminating in an outer free edge which is substantially in alignment with said outer surface of said ledge, said frame having an inwardly extending web for supporting a mattress, said inwardly extending web forming an integral extension of said outwardly extending web and being situated in the same plane as said outwardly extending web, and said frame having also an integral downwardly extending web which extends continuously along said inner free surface of said ledge at said opposed sides of said base and from the latter at least partly along said opposed ends of said base, said support frame cooperating with said ledge only by resting thereon at said outwardly extending web of said frame while said downwardly extending web thereof cooperates with said inner surface of said ledge to prevent any substantial horizontal shifting of said frame with respect to said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A bedstead according to claim 1 in which said inwardly extending web is connected to the ends of inwardly extending springs which support a mattress support web within the support frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A bedstead according to claim 2 having a longitudinal support member extending between the ends of the support frame, and spaced between the side members thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A bedstead according to claim 3 wherein one side of the mattress support frame is upwardly hingable for access to the interior of the plinth base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A bedstead according to claim 3 wherein the longitudinal support member is of T-section, seperate mattress supports webs being connected to each flange of the T.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A bedstead according to claim 1 wherein the plinth base is of box form with decorative walls.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A bedstead according to claim 1 in which said mattress support frame has discontinuous ends, and pivots are provided thereon for effecting folding of the frame.
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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) | 1979-11-30 | 1980-05-31 | 1980-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-11-30 | 1984-05-31 | 1984-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-11-30 | 1988-05-31 | 1988-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |