Beds – Cots
Reexamination Certificate
1999-06-30
2001-07-03
Browne, Lynne H. (Department: 3628)
Beds
Cots
C005S111000, C005S620000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06253396
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention generally relates to cots, and particularly to a transportable cot which is adjustable and collapsible.
2. Description of the Prior Art
The number of natural disasters is increasing in alarming volumes. In 1996 alone, there was approximately 600 major natural disasters world-wide, wreaking $60 billion in damage. Each potential disaster brings the probability of need for civilian evacuation and the provision of appropriate equipment to be utilized. Far too often, older and disabled people languish in evacuation shelters on low and unstable army-type cots, or simply on the floor, because existing cots are usually unsuitable for use by the frail, injured and disabled.
Thus, what is needed in the art, is a portable cot which is easily collapsed and adjusted to meet the needs and requirements of the individual utilizing such cot. It is therefore to the effective resolution of the aforementioned problems that the present invention is directed.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides an adjustable collapsing cot which can be utilized in numerous situations including, but not limited to evacuations and military operations. The cot includes an outer frame member and an inner frame member which are both preferably divided into two sections and are both pivotable approximate their center point. Either section of the inner frame member can be adjusted to one or more elevation angles with respect to the outer frame member as desired by the user.
Support members are preferably provided at each end the outer frame member, and are also preferably pivotable. The support members can be provided with leg members, with the bottom of the leg members being capable of having various footing configurations. A spring loaded webbing material is provided to safely support and cradle the user. Preferably, a mattress is provided and is disposed on top of the spring loaded webbing. One or more restraint belts can be provided to safely secure the user while he or she is utilizing the cot. Several accessories items, including an intervenes pole, message flag and miscellaneous item bag/compartment can be provided and attached to the cot. When it is desired to move the cot, the cot can be folded into an easily transportable configuration.
Preferably the frame members are constructed from a corrosion resistant aluminum material and the spring loaded webbing is constructed from polypropylene.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a cot which can be used in various situation, including, but not limited to military operations and civilian evacuations.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a cot which can be collapsed and be provided with multiple elevation levels.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a collapsible cot which allows the portion of the cot adjacent a user's feet/leg area and/or the user's head/back area to be adjusted to one or more elevation angles.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide an adjustable collapsing cot which is strong, stable, durable, safe, lightweight, and portable.
It is even still another object of the present invention to provide an adjustable collapsing cot which is relatively low in cost and easy to manufacture.
It is yet another object of the present invention to provide an adjustable collapsing cot which is relatively easy to operate.
It is yet still another object of the present invention to provide an adjustable collapsing cot which is designed to meet certain needs of frail, disabled and/or injured individuals.
In accordance with these and other objects which will become apparent hereinafter, the instant invention will now be described with particular reference to the accompanying drawings.
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patent: 6594 (1849-07-01), Linikin
patent: 189964 (1877-04-01), Stevens et al.
patent: 4202062 (1980-05-01), Marcyan
patent: 4957121 (1990-09-01), Icenogle et al.
patent: 5094418 (1992-03-01), McBarnes et al.
Browne Lynne H.
Conley Fredrick
Malin Haley & DiMaggio, P.A.
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