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Bedclothes supporting device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-04-26
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Granted: 1990-12-11
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Expires: 2010-04-26
Abstract
Abstract A bedclothes supporting device is mounted between the mattress and box spring or like and extends on each side of the bed and supports the bedclothes so that a person in the bed will be comfortable. The device is adjustable so that the maximum comfort can be achieved and the device can be collapsed for storage or for permitting the bedclothes to be easily changed. The device includes clamps so that the device will be secure and will securely hold the bedclothes in the desired position. Also the device may be moved to any location on the bed where it will provide the maximum comfort level, and will securely hold the bedclothes in the desired position.
Inventors
- 👤 Theresa R. Misiura
- 👤 Anthony R. Misiura, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:32
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C21/00; A47C21/02; A47C21/022; A47C21/024; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/05; A61G7/0501
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A bedclothes supporting device comprising: a U-shaped support which includes a base section which rests on a box spring or like supporting element, and first and second L-shaped end sections which are located on one side of and outside of the perimeter of a mattress, each L-shaped section having a horizontally-oriented leg and a vertically-oriented leg, with each leg being hollow, said base section including a connecting element which telescopingly connects to said horizontally-oriented leg of each of said first and second L-shaped end sections and movably coupling said end sections together, a T-shaped bedclothes-engaging element telescopingly connected to said vertically-oriented leg of each end section and extending upwardly there-from, said T-shaped elements each including a body connected to said end section and a top portion extending transversely of said body, said T-shaped elements being frictionally engaged with said end section vertically oriented sections with sufficient force to support bed clothes, such as sheets, covers and bedspreads above a top surface of a mattress upon which a person rests.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A bedclothes supporting device comprising: a U-shaped support which includes a base section which rests on a box spring or like supporting element, and first and second L-shaped end sections which are located on one side of and outside of the perimeter of a mattress, each L-shaped section having a horizontally-oriented leg and a vertically-oriented leg, with each leg being hollow, said base section including a connecting element which telescopingly connects to said horizontally-oriented leg of each of said first and second L-shaped end sections and movably coupling said end sections together, a T-shaped bedclothes-engaging element telescopingly connected to said vertically-oriented leg of each end section and extending upwardly there-from, said T-shaped elements each including a body connected to said end section and a top portion extending transversely of said body, said T-shaped elements being frictionally engaged with said end section vertically oriented sections with sufficient force to support bed clothes, such as sheets, covers and bedspreads above a top surface of a mattress upon which a person rests.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The bedclothes supporting device defined in claim 1, further including a bedclothes clamp on each end section
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The bedclothes supporting device defined in claim 2, further including knurling on each T-shaped element.
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