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US4074374A
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Reading bed
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-18
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Granted: 1978-02-21
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Expires: 1996-10-18
Abstract
Abstract A reading bed for lying thereon in a prone position or sitting position. The bed supporting not only the lower portion of the body, but the chest, neck and head of the reader. In addition, the bed supports the arms and elbows of the reader. The bed by supporting the various parts of the body, allows the reader to greatly extend a time period for reading without discomfort to his body.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark G. Ayesh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:40
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C20/00; A47C20/04; A47C20/043; A47C1/00; A47C1/14; A47C1/143
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A reading bed for reading for extended periods, the bed comprising: a padded elongated horizontal body support for supporting the lower portion of the body, said body support mounted on a body support frame having vertical legs attached thereto for supporting said body support thereon; an elongated "T" shaped head board hingeably attached to one end of said body support for supporting the upper portion of the body, said head board mounted on a head board frame having vertical legs attached thereto for supporting said head board thereon; a head pillow hingeably attached to said head board for supporting the head of the body; a horizontal "U" shaped adjustable arm support shelf, said shelf attached to said head board frame, and one end of said body support frame for supporting the arms of the body; and a plurality of parallel horizontal grooves in said vertical legs of said body support frame and said head board frame for receiving a portion of said arm support shelf, by selecting corresponding parallel grooves in said legs, the height of said shelf is adjusted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A reading bed for reading for extended periods, the bed comprising: a padded elongated horizontal body support for supporting the lower portion of the body, said body support mounted on a body support frame having vertical legs attached thereto for supporting said body support thereon; an elongated "T" shaped head board hingeably attached to one end of said body support for supporting the upper portion of the body, said head board mounted on a head board frame having vertical legs attached thereto for supporting said head board thereon; a head pillow hingeably attached to said head board for supporting the head of the body; a horizontal "U" shaped adjustable arm support shelf, said shelf attached to said head board frame, and one end of said body support frame for supporting the arms of the body; and a plurality of parallel horizontal grooves in said vertical legs of said body support frame and said head board frame for receiving a portion of said arm support shelf, by selecting corresponding parallel grooves in said legs, the height of said shelf is adjusted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The bed as described in claim 1, wherein said head pillow includes a concave portion in the center thereof for receiving the chin and neck of the body thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
84 words
The bed as described in claim 1, wherein the end of said body support hingeably attached to said head board is "U" shaped for receiving a portion of the end of said head board therein, the width of said head board is less than the width of said body support, the arms of the body hanging naturally over the sides of said head board when the head board is in a horizontal position and the body is in a prone position on the bed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
184 words
A reading bed for reading for extended periods, the bed comprising: a padded, elongated horizontal body support for supporting the lower portion of the body, said body support mounted on a body support frame having vertical legs attached thereto for supporting said body support thereon; an elongated head board, one end of said head board hingeably attached to the end of said body support for raising said head board at an angle from the horizontal, the other end of said head board being "T" shaped, said head board mounted on a head board frame having vertical legs attached thereto for supporting said head board thereon; a head pillow hingeably attached to the center of the "T" shaped end of said head board, said head pillow supporting the head of the body; and a horizontal "U" shaped adjustable arm support shelf, said support shelf slidably received in a plurality of parallel horizontal grooves in the vertical legs of said body support frame and said head board frame, by selecting corresponding parallel grooves in the legs, height of said shelf is adjusted below said head board.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
184 words
A reading bed for reading for extended periods, the bed comprising: a padded, elongated horizontal body support for supporting the lower portion of the body, said body support mounted on a body support frame having vertical legs attached thereto for supporting said body support thereon; an elongated head board, one end of said head board hingeably attached to the end of said body support for raising said head board at an angle from the horizontal, the other end of said head board being "T" shaped, said head board mounted on a head board frame having vertical legs attached thereto for supporting said head board thereon; a head pillow hingeably attached to the center of the "T" shaped end of said head board, said head pillow supporting the head of the body; and a horizontal "U" shaped adjustable arm support shelf, said support shelf slidably received in a plurality of parallel horizontal grooves in the vertical legs of said body support frame and said head board frame, by selecting corresponding parallel grooves in the legs, height of said shelf is adjusted below said head board.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
122 words
The bed as described in claim 4, wherein the end of said body support hingeably attached to said head board is "U" shaped for receiving a portion of the end of said head board therein, the width of said head board is less than the width of said body support, the arms of the body hanging naturally over the sides of said head board when the head board is in a horizontal position and the body is in a prone position on the bed, the width of the "T" shaped end of said head board being greater than the width of said body support for receiving the elbows of the body when the body is in a prone position on the bed.
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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) | 1981-02-20 | 1981-08-22 | 1982-02-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-20 | 1985-08-22 | 1986-02-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-20 | 1989-08-22 | 1990-02-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |