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US4070720A
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Dual purpose home medical bed
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-06-09
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Granted: 1978-01-31
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Expires: 1995-06-09
Abstract
Abstract A new and useful therapeutic bed frame is disclosed wherein at least one-half of a standard size bed or larger may be elevated for use and returned to level position when not in use.
Inventors
- 👤 Willie C. Edney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:29
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/002; A61G7/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
Therapeutic bedding for conventional usage comprising a headboard; first and second base frames vertically pivotally attached to said headboard at the head ends and movable support means at the foot ends of said base frames, said base frames being in side-by-side relationship and each adjacent the headboard at the head end in a closed position and at an angle away from each other in an open position; first and second mattress support frames attached to said first and second base frames, respectively, at least one mattress support frame being horizontally pivotally mounted in its respective base frame about the longitudinal center of said mattress support frame; and means for positioning said support frame at a predetermined level of inclination relative to said base frame about said longitudinal center, said means for positioning said support frame comprising at least one series of openings in said base frame radially equidistant from the pivot axis of said mattress frame, at least one corresponding opening in said mattress support frame, and at least one pin insertable in said base frame and mattress support frame openings to position the relative inclination of said mattress support frame to said base frame at the predetermined level.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
Therapeutic bedding for conventional usage comprising a headboard; first and second base frames vertically pivotally attached to said headboard at the head ends and movable support means at the foot ends of said base frames, said base frames being in side-by-side relationship and each adjacent the headboard at the head end in a closed position and at an angle away from each other in an open position; first and second mattress support frames attached to said first and second base frames, respectively, at least one mattress support frame being horizontally pivotally mounted in its respective base frame about the longitudinal center of said mattress support frame; and means for positioning said support frame at a predetermined level of inclination relative to said base frame about said longitudinal center, said means for positioning said support frame comprising at least one series of openings in said base frame radially equidistant from the pivot axis of said mattress frame, at least one corresponding opening in said mattress support frame, and at least one pin insertable in said base frame and mattress support frame openings to position the relative inclination of said mattress support frame to said base frame at the predetermined level.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
191 words
A therapeutic bedding for conventional usage, comprising; a headboard; first and second base frames vertically pivotally attached to said headboard at the head ends and movable support means at the footends of said base frame, said base frames being in side by side relationship and each adjacent the headboard at the head end in a closed position and at an angle away from each other in an open position; first and second mattress supports attached to said first and second base frames, respectively, at least one mattress support frame being horizontally pivotally mounted in its respective one base frame about the longitudinal center of said mattress support frame; a rod rotatably mounted horizontally and laterally at one end of said one base frame and beneath said one mattress frame, said rod having a threaded screw section thereon and between said rod mounting; a corresponding threaded sleeve for said threaded section; a rigid elongated member pivotally attached to said sleeve and a slide, said slide being attached to said one mattress support frame in a plane substantially vertical to said rod; and means for guiding said slide in a substantially vertical direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
191 words
A therapeutic bedding for conventional usage, comprising; a headboard; first and second base frames vertically pivotally attached to said headboard at the head ends and movable support means at the footends of said base frame, said base frames being in side by side relationship and each adjacent the headboard at the head end in a closed position and at an angle away from each other in an open position; first and second mattress supports attached to said first and second base frames, respectively, at least one mattress support frame being horizontally pivotally mounted in its respective one base frame about the longitudinal center of said mattress support frame; a rod rotatably mounted horizontally and laterally at one end of said one base frame and beneath said one mattress frame, said rod having a threaded screw section thereon and between said rod mounting; a corresponding threaded sleeve for said threaded section; a rigid elongated member pivotally attached to said sleeve and a slide, said slide being attached to said one mattress support frame in a plane substantially vertical to said rod; and means for guiding said slide in a substantially vertical direction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
169 words
Therapeutic bedding for conventional usage comprising a headboard; first and second base frames vertically pivotally attached to said headboard at the head ends and movable support means at the foot ends of said base frames, said base frames being in side-by-side relationship and each adjacent to the headboard at the head end in a closed position and at an angle away from each other in an open position; first and second mattress support frames attached to said first and second base frames, respectively, at least one mattress support frame being horizontally pivotally mounted and in its respective base frame about the longitudinal center of said mattress support frame; and means for positioning said mattress support frame at a predetermined level of inclination relative to said base frame about said longitudinal center, including a rotary screw jack fixedly attached to said base frame and having a ball mounting atop said jack, a socket fixedly attached to said mattress support frame and loosely surrounding said ball mounting in a retentive manner.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
169 words
Therapeutic bedding for conventional usage comprising a headboard; first and second base frames vertically pivotally attached to said headboard at the head ends and movable support means at the foot ends of said base frames, said base frames being in side-by-side relationship and each adjacent to the headboard at the head end in a closed position and at an angle away from each other in an open position; first and second mattress support frames attached to said first and second base frames, respectively, at least one mattress support frame being horizontally pivotally mounted and in its respective base frame about the longitudinal center of said mattress support frame; and means for positioning said mattress support frame at a predetermined level of inclination relative to said base frame about said longitudinal center, including a rotary screw jack fixedly attached to said base frame and having a ball mounting atop said jack, a socket fixedly attached to said mattress support frame and loosely surrounding said ball mounting in a retentive manner.
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) | 1981-01-30 | 1981-08-01 | 1982-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-30 | 1985-08-01 | 1986-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-30 | 1989-08-01 | 1990-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |