Mattress assembly

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2006-10-31

2006-10-31

Trettel, Michael (Department: 3673)

Beds

Having safety device

C005S425000, C005S427000, C005S663000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07127755

ABSTRACT:
A side panel safety apparatus for a bed, and a related method comprises: a horizontal stabilizer for placement at least partially underneath a mattress of said bed; and a vertically-extending panel attached substantially perpendicularly thereto; wherein: placement of said horizontal stabilizer at least partially underneath said mattress secures said vertically-extending panel in a substantially-vertical orientation along a side of said bed. One embodiment further comprises a cover covering both said mattress and said horizontal stabilizer. Another embodiment comprises the foregoing side panel safety apparatus in combination with a safety rail of said bed, further comprising: said safety rail; wherein: said horizontal stabilizer blocks a person in said bed from moving a part of said person's body into contact with said safety rail such that said body part becomes entrapped from said contact. Another embodiment comprises: said vertically-extending panel comprising at least two movable vertical sections; said horizontal stabilizer comprising at least two horizontal stabilization sections, each said horizontal stabilization section attached substantially perpendicularly to one of said movable vertical sections; and a hinge assembly between two adjacent said movable vertical sections enabling said adjacent movable vertical sections to be rotated relative to one another within a vertical plane of said movable vertical sections.

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