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Inflatable Mattress Guard

a mattress guard and mattress technology, applied in the field of inflatable mattress guards, to achieve the effect of quick and easy engagement or disengagemen

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-01-19
MOSS DAN
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Benefits of technology

[0007]It is a further object of the present invention to provide a bed guard system that can be quickly and easily engaged or disengaged, depending on user preference.
[0008]It is further desirable to provide a bed guard system that can selectively restrain or guard portions of a side of a bed rather than block the entire side of the bed.

Problems solved by technology

One problem not solved by these prior inventions is the need for the person using the bed to individually choose the operability of the restraint or guard system.
This problem is particularly acute in hospitals and nursing home facilities, where laws impose strict guidelines on the restraining of patients.

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[0018]The present invention relates to an inflatable bed guard. In one embodiment of the invention, a mattress pad (10) (referring to FIG. 1) is provided. The mattress pad (10) has a top portion (14) upon which a user may rest or sleep. The top portion (14) is edged on four sides by a head piece (18) at the head of the pad, a foot piece (20) at the foot of the pad, and two side pieces (22) along each longitudinal edge of the pad. The head piece (18), foot piece (20), and side pieces (22) extend downward from the top portion (14) of the pad and are sewn together to make a rectangular fitted sheet-like mattress pad (10) for placement on top of a mattress (12). The mattress pad (10) can be made of any suitable fabric or material with known properties of longevity when used in bedding applications. It is preferable that the material from which the mattress pad (10) is made be cotton, polyester, or any combination of the two. These materials are comfortable to sleep on and can easily be ...

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Abstract

An inflatable mattress guard is provided. The present invention relates to a mattress guard having a sheet with side pockets on the top surface of the sheet wherein inflatable bladders can be inserted into the pockets and selectively inflated and deflated by the user of the mattress depending on the user's needs and preferences. The invention has application to bed safety devices for hospitals and nursing homes, as well as to general use for toddlers and young children in a home environment.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to an inflatable mattress guard. More particularly, the present invention relates to a mattress pad having side pockets on the top surface of the pad wherein inflatable bladders can be inserted and selectively inflated and deflated depending on the needs of the user of the mattress. The inflation and deflation of the bladders can be controlled by the user, thereby eliminating any undue restraint or restriction of movement against the user of the mattress. The inflatable mattress guard of the present invention has application to hospitals, and nursing homes, where selective patient mobility and safety is a priority. The invention also has application to bed safety restraints for toddlers and young children, among other uses.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Beds with restraint systems are well known in the art. The obvious purpose of providing a restraint system or guard with a bed is to prevent a person from accidentally falli...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47C21/08A47C27/08A47G9/00
CPCA47C27/082A47C21/08
Inventor MOSS, DAN
Owner MOSS DAN