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Apparatuses and methods to facilitate cot assembly

US8656531B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2013
Grant dateFeb 25, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C17/645
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The disclosed cot may include a first side rail having a first connection mechanism, a second side rail having a second connection mechanism, a leg secured to the second side rail, a pivoting mechanism that pivotally secures the leg to the second side rail. An end rail may include a third connection mechanism that engages with the first connection mechanism and a fourth connection mechanism that engages with second connection mechanism. The cot may further comprise a pivoting arm having a proximal end that pivotally engages with the leg, the first side rail, the second side rail, the end rail or a pivoting mechanism that enables the leg to pivot relative to one of the side rails. The pivoting arm may comprise a distal end having a sixth connection mechanism that engages with a fifth connection mechanism disposed on another portion of the cot.

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