Mattress articulation structure
US6012186A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus is provided to support a mattress. The apparatus includes a base platform that is formed to rest on a box spring and to include slots therethrough, a plate hinged to the base platform, and a bladder fastened between the plate and the base platform. In addition, the apparatus includes a fastener mechanism coupled to the plate and adapted to block sliding movement of the mattress relative to the plate and a strap coupled to the base platform. The strap extends through the slots and is configured to extend about the box spring to hold the base platform on the box spring.
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