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Reinforced bedding foundations
Assignee: Morgan Stanley Senior Funding Inc
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Filing: 1997-10-16
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Granted: 1999-08-24
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Expires: 2017-10-16
Abstract
Abstract A structural frame having laterally extending L-shaped braces for reinforcing resilient and non-resilient bedding foundations.
Inventors
- 👤 Ricky Gladney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:56
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C19/00; A47C19/02; A47C19/021; A47C19/025; A47C19/027; A47C23/00; A47C23/04; A47C23/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
219 words
A bedding foundation for supporting a mattress comprising: a mattress support assembly; a frame having a rectangular border including first and second spaced side rails extending in a longitudinal direction and a head end rail and a foot end rail disposed laterally of the side rails, the first and second side rails being connected at opposite ends by the head end and foot end rails; a plurality of cross slats positioned on an upper side of the side rails of the frame and extending laterally of the side rails and spanning the space between the side rails intermediate the head end and the foot end rails; deflection-reducing reinforcement elements comprising at least one L-shaped cross slat brace positioned on the upper side of the side rails of the frame and extending laterally of the side rails and spanning the space between the side rails intermediate the head end and the foot end rails; and the L-shaped brace having an upstanding web section extending vertically upwardly from the frame and a horizontal flange section extending horizontally lengthwise of the frame to provide an upwardly projecting horizontal upper flange face extending laterally between the side rails so that the flange section on the L-shaped brace is structured and dimensioned to accommodate the mattress support assembly directly on the upper flange face.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
219 words
A bedding foundation for supporting a mattress comprising: a mattress support assembly; a frame having a rectangular border including first and second spaced side rails extending in a longitudinal direction and a head end rail and a foot end rail disposed laterally of the side rails, the first and second side rails being connected at opposite ends by the head end and foot end rails; a plurality of cross slats positioned on an upper side of the side rails of the frame and extending laterally of the side rails and spanning the space between the side rails intermediate the head end and the foot end rails; deflection-reducing reinforcement elements comprising at least one L-shaped cross slat brace positioned on the upper side of the side rails of the frame and extending laterally of the side rails and spanning the space between the side rails intermediate the head end and the foot end rails; and the L-shaped brace having an upstanding web section extending vertically upwardly from the frame and a horizontal flange section extending horizontally lengthwise of the frame to provide an upwardly projecting horizontal upper flange face extending laterally between the side rails so that the flange section on the L-shaped brace is structured and dimensioned to accommodate the mattress support assembly directly on the upper flange face.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The structural frame of claim 1 including two L-shaped cross slat braces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structural frame of claim 2 wherein the two L-shaped cross slat braces are substantially centrally positioned intermediate the head end rail and the foot end rail.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The structural frame of claim 2 wherein the two L-shaped cross slat braces are spaced equidistantly from a lateral center-line of the cross slat, and the cross-sections of said braces are oriented for symmetry on the frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The structural frame of claim 1 including a longitudinally extending center support rail attached to the head and foot rails and secured to an underside of each of the cross slats.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The structural frame of claim 1 wherein the flange section of the L-shaped brace is structured and dimensioned to enable a resilient mattress support assembly to be attached directly to the upper flange face.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structural frame of claim 6 wherein the resilient mattress support assembly includes springs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structural frame of claim 7 wherein the springs employed in the resilient mattress support assembly are selected from the group consisting of coil, elemental, leaf, modular and torsion springs.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The structural frame of claim 1 wherein the flange section of the L-shaped brace is structured and dimensioned to enable a non-resilient mattress support assembly to be attached directly to the upper flange face.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
201 words
A reinforced bedding foundation for supporting a mattress comprising: a structural frame including: a border formed from first and second spaced side rails extending in a longitudinal direction and a head end rail and a foot end rail disposed laterally of the side rails with the first and second side rails connected at opposite ends by the head end and foot end rails; a plurality of cross slats positioned on an upper side of the side rails and extending laterally of the side rails and spanning the space between the side rails intermediate the head end and the foot end rails; deflection-reducing reinforcement elements comprising at least one L-shaped cross slat brace positioned on the upper side of the side rails and extending laterally of the side rails and spanning the space between the side rails intermediate the head end and the foot end rails; the L-shaped brace having an upstanding web section extending vertically upwardly from the frame and a horizontal flange section extending horizontally lengthwise of the frame to provide an upwardly projecting horizontal upper flange face extending laterally between the side rails; and a mattress support assembly supported directly on the upper flange face of the L-shaped brace.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
201 words
A reinforced bedding foundation for supporting a mattress comprising: a structural frame including: a border formed from first and second spaced side rails extending in a longitudinal direction and a head end rail and a foot end rail disposed laterally of the side rails with the first and second side rails connected at opposite ends by the head end and foot end rails; a plurality of cross slats positioned on an upper side of the side rails and extending laterally of the side rails and spanning the space between the side rails intermediate the head end and the foot end rails; deflection-reducing reinforcement elements comprising at least one L-shaped cross slat brace positioned on the upper side of the side rails and extending laterally of the side rails and spanning the space between the side rails intermediate the head end and the foot end rails; the L-shaped brace having an upstanding web section extending vertically upwardly from the frame and a horizontal flange section extending horizontally lengthwise of the frame to provide an upwardly projecting horizontal upper flange face extending laterally between the side rails; and a mattress support assembly supported directly on the upper flange face of the L-shaped brace.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
The reinforced bedding foundation of claim 10 wherein the structural frame includes two L-shaped cross slat braces.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
The reinforced bedding foundation of claim 11 wherein the two L-shaped cross slat braces are substantially centrally positioned intermediate the head end rail and the foot end rail.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
38 words
The reinforced bedding foundation of claim 11 wherein the two L-shaped cross slat braces are spaced equidistantly from a lateral center-line of the cross slat, and the cross-sections of said braces are oriented for symmetry on the frame.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
36 words
The reinforced bedding foundation of claim 10 wherein the structural frame includes a longitudinally extending center support rail attached to the head and foot rails and secured to an underside of each of the cross slats.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
The reinforced bedding foundation of claim 10 wherein the mattress support assembly is structured and dimensioned to provide a resilient foundation for the mattress.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
14 words
The reinforced bedding foundation of claim 15 wherein the mattress support assembly includes springs.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
30 words
The reinforced bedding foundation of claim 16 wherein the springs employed in the mattress support assembly are selected from the group consisting of coil, elemental, leaf, modular and torsion springs.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
The reinforced bedding foundation of claim 10 wherein the mattress support assembly is structured and dimensioned to provide a non-resilient foundation for the mattress.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
25 words
The reinforced bedding foundation of claim 18 wherein the mattress support assembly is selected from the group consisting of wire support members and wooden blocks.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
24 words
The reinforced bedding foundation of claim 10 wherein the mattress support assembly is fixedly attached to the upper flange face of the L-shaped brace.
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