Expandable width bed

Details Expandable width bed Expandable width bed

2010-06-28

2011-12-06

Conley, Fredrick (Department: 3673)

Beds

Invalid bed or surgical support

Sectional user supporting surface

C005S613000, C005S617000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08069514

ABSTRACT:
A variable width bed is provided. In one embodiment the bed has a frame, a deck supported on the frame, and a mattress on the deck. A portion of the mattress on one of head and seat deck sections expands to have an increased width. In an alternate embodiment, deck extender assemblies are provided at the sides of the bed. Each of the deck extender assemblies have supplemental mattresses connected thereto.

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