Self standing support structure and method
US5483707A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C19/20
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A self standing supporting structure and method for use in providing sleeping and/or resting accommodations in a limited space area such as in a college dormitory, a medical institution, a prison and in other areas. The structure is designed to support at least one bed and/or other accommodation device in at least two positions, one position being a "non-use position and the other position being a "use" position. The bed and/or other accommodation devices are pivotally mounted on the supporting structure and are retained in the desired position by at least one retaining device. The structure may also be constructed with adjustable feature to make the width of the device shorter as desired to facilitate the cleaning and/or painting of walls in the space area adjacent to the device. Also disclosed is a novel safety lock retainer device for retaining the bed in a horizontal position and a novel method for providing sleeping and/or resting accommodations in a limited space area using the applicant's supporting structure.
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