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Bed with an Apparatus for Securing an Adjustable Base Support to a Mattress

a technology for adjustable base support and beds, which is applied to beds, couches, sofas, etc., can solve problems such as the foot of beds

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-06-12
BOYD FLOTATION
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[0006]The present invention provides a mattress retainer suited for use with adjustable beds to constrain movement of a mattress relative to an adjustable base support when (a) panel(s) of the adjustable base support is(are) adjusted to raised and lowered positions.

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Besides detracting from the aesthetic appearance of the bed, the plate or rail also creates a barrier at the foot of the bed which may be uncomfortable to persons who are sitting on the edge of the mattress.

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[0021]A bed 20 equipped with a mattress retainer as disclosed herein is shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. The bed 20 comprises an adjustable base support 22 having at least one panel 24 that may be raised and lowered via linkages (not shown). A mattress 26 is placed over the adjustable base support 22 and held in a constrained position with a mattress retainer 30 as the adjustable base support panel(s) 24 is(are) adjusted between raised and lowered positions. The mattress retainer 30 is disposed under the mattress 26 between the adjustable base support 22 and the mattress. The mattress retainer 30 may solely constrain the mattress in position on the adjustable base support.

[0022]FIG. 2 provides further detail of an embodiment of the mattress retainer 30 comprising a bracket 32 secured to a top surface 34 of the adjustable base support 22 and a loop 36 formed in an underside 38 of the mattress 26. The loop 36 may be a fabric loop sewn directly into the mattress underside 38. In an alternative ...

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Abstract

A bed is disclosed having an adjustable base support with an adjustable panel adapted for adjustment between raised and lowered positions, a mattress positioned on top of the adjustable based support, and a mattress retainer disposed under the mattress between the adjustable base support and the mattress. The mattress retainer holds the mattress in a constrained position in relationship to the adjustable base support as the adjustable base support panel is adjusted between raised and lowered positions.

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BACKGROUND[0001](1) Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention pertains to a bed with an apparatus for securing an adjustable base support to a mattress.[0003](2) Description of the Related Art[0004]Adjustable beds are known in the art and provide improved comfort for the user by permitting the user to selectively adjust the sleeping surface to different positions. Generally, these adjustable beds comprise an adjustable base support mounted on a bed frame with a mattress supported on the adjustable base support. The adjustable base support generally includes one or more adjustable panels. A typical construction for the adjustable base support may include between three and five adjustable panels. The adjustable panels are adjustable from a horizontal or lowered position to various raised positions which correspond to various raised and lowered positions of the mattress, thereby providing a comfort position for the bed that may be adjusted as desired by the user. The adjustable...

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IPC IPC(8): A47C27/00A47C17/00
CPCA47C21/00A47C21/026
Inventor PIANA, JOE
Owner BOYD FLOTATION
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