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US4493121A
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Blanket lifting device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-04-28
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Granted: 1985-01-15
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Expires: 2003-04-28
Abstract
Abstract A device for keeping a blanket or sheet off feet in a bed comprising a frame, a support structure, and a line extending from the frame and engaging the blanket. The support structure is a plate interposed between a mattress and a box spring set. The frame has a vertical member attached to the support structure which extends upwardly and generally perpendicular to the mattress. A horizontal member is attached to extends from the other end of the vertical member. A line is attached at one end to the horizontal member and at the other end to the blanket. The line includes a pin at one end. The blanket has a button occurring at a location corresponding to the location of the feet. The horizontal member has a well for receipt of the pin of the line.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:02
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C21/00; A47C21/02; A47C21/022; A47C21/024; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/49867
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A device for keeping a sheet or blanket off feet comprising: a frame having a generally horizontal member and a vertical member, said horizontal member being attached to and extending from one end of said vertical member; support means for maintaining said frame in a stationary position, said vertical member being connected to said support means; and a line extending from said frame and engaging said sheet or blanket, said line having a length sufficient to maintain said sheet or blanket in a position generally above said feet, said line attached to said horizontal member at one end, said line extending downwardly so as to engage said sheet or blanket, said line extending upwardly from said sheet or blanket and the other end of said line comprising a pin removably engaged a receptacle in said horizontal member, said line engaging said sheet or blanket so as to support said sheet or blanket a distance above and out of contact with said feet.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
162 words
A device for keeping a sheet or blanket off feet comprising: a frame having a generally horizontal member and a vertical member, said horizontal member being attached to and extending from one end of said vertical member; support means for maintaining said frame in a stationary position, said vertical member being connected to said support means; and a line extending from said frame and engaging said sheet or blanket, said line having a length sufficient to maintain said sheet or blanket in a position generally above said feet, said line attached to said horizontal member at one end, said line extending downwardly so as to engage said sheet or blanket, said line extending upwardly from said sheet or blanket and the other end of said line comprising a pin removably engaged a receptacle in said horizontal member, said line engaging said sheet or blanket so as to support said sheet or blanket a distance above and out of contact with said feet.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
114 words
A method of keeping a blanket or sheet off the feet of a person in bed comprising: fastening one end of the line to the hole of a pin; fastening the other end of said line to a horizontal member extending generally above and parallel to said bed; threading said pin and said line through a point on said blanket or sheet generally corresponding to the location of said feet; drawing said thread and said blanket or sheet generally upwardly above said location of said feet; and inserting said pin into a receptacle on said horizontal member such that said blanket or sheet is maintained in a position out of contact with said feet.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
114 words
A method of keeping a blanket or sheet off the feet of a person in bed comprising: fastening one end of the line to the hole of a pin; fastening the other end of said line to a horizontal member extending generally above and parallel to said bed; threading said pin and said line through a point on said blanket or sheet generally corresponding to the location of said feet; drawing said thread and said blanket or sheet generally upwardly above said location of said feet; and inserting said pin into a receptacle on said horizontal member such that said blanket or sheet is maintained in a position out of contact with said feet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The method of claim 2, further including the steps of: placing a button about said blanket or sheet generally corresponding to said location of said feet; and threading said line through the holes of said button about said blanket or sheet.
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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) | 1988-01-15 | 1988-07-16 | 1989-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-15 | 1992-07-16 | 1993-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-15 | 1996-07-16 | 1997-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |