Knockdown bed foundation

a bed and foundation technology, applied in the field of foundations or bedsteads, can solve the problems of reassembling, knocking down and reassembling, and prior art failure to disclose a combination of elements

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-10-02
SNITZER MORTON +4
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[0013]A fourth object of the invention is to provide a bed found...

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However, the prior art has failed to disclose a combination of elements that can not only be k...

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[0020]A preferred embodiment is shown in FIGUREs. In addition to the elements described above, the foundation also comprises at least one transverse rail (80). Each transverse rail has two ends, respectively (82) and (84). Each end is dimensioned and configured to connect releasably to a respective side rail. This preferred embodiment also comprises at least one intermediate longitudinal rail (90). Each intermediate longitudinal rail has two ends, respectively (92) and (94). Each end is dimensioned and configured to connect releasably to a respective end rail. The rails can be made from a variety of conventional materials, including wood, engineered wood products, plastics, metals, alloys, or any combination thereof.

[0021]A preferred method for connecting a side rail to an end rail is through a rail connecting means comprising a pin (62) and interlocking hole ((64) and (66)) means. Examples of such means are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,709,500, and are shown in FIG. 5.

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Abstract

The field of the present invention pertains to foundations or bedsteads for supporting mattresses. More particularly, the present invention relates to foundations that can be knocked down and reassembled by the end user. The present invention when reassembled presents a visual impression to the end user that can look like a conventional, fixed assembly foundation. The invention further provides for a method for assembling the present knockdown foundation devices.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001](1). Field of the Invention[0002]The field of the present invention pertains to foundations or bedsteads for supporting mattresses. More particularly, the present invention relates to foundations that can be knocked down and reassembled by the end user. The present invention when reassembled presents a visual impression to the end user that can look like a conventional, fixed assembly foundation. The invention further provides for a method for assembling the knockdown foundation devices.[0003](2). Description of the Related Art, Including Information Disclosed Under 37 CFR 1.97 & 1.98[0004]The prior art has several attempts at making a knockdown foundation. However, the prior art has failed to disclose a combination of elements that can not only be knocked down and reassembled, but also can provide the desired quality look of assembled foundations.[0005]For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,564,140 to Shoenhair et alia, discloses a collapsible foundation that...

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IPC IPC(8): A47C19/02
CPCA47C19/005
Inventor SNITZER, MORTONKEANY, J. PATRICKPARLIER, GILES H.PARLIER, GREGORY G.REEVES, KEITH W.
Owner SNITZER MORTON
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