US3173157A
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Bed occupant foot rest
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-05-31
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Granted: 1965-03-16
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Expires: 1982-05-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Melvin G Maples
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:12
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C20/00; A47C20/02; A47C20/021; A47C20/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A FOOT REST FOR USE BY AN OCCUPANT OF A BED COMPRISING A RIGID FOOT REST COMPONENT PRESENTING A FOOT ENGAGING SURFACE EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF THE BED AND INCLINED UPWARDLY AND TOWARD THE FOOT OF THE BED, AND A HOLDING COMPONENT COMPRISING A LENGTH OF FABRIC DETACHABLY CONNECTED TO SAID FOOT REST COMPONENT AND EXTENDING FORWARDLY THEREFROM BENEATH THE OCCUPANT, WHEREBY THE WEIGHT OF THE OCCUPANT THEREON HOLDS SAID FABRIC LENGTH AGAINST SLIPPAGE IN RESPONSE TO FOOT PRESSURE ON SAID FOOT REST COMPONENT; SAID FOOT REST COMPRISING THREE RIGID, BOARD-LIKE MEMBERS DIUSPOSED IN SIDE-BY-SIDE RELATION WITH THE ADJACENT EDGES THEREOF HINGELY INTERCONNECTED AND FURTHER INCLUDING MEANS FOR RELEASABLY CONNECTING THE OUTER EDGES THEREOF TOGETHER WITH RESULTANT FORMATION OF A HOLLOW TRIANGULAR FOOT REST ADAPTED TO LAY ON THE BED AND TO PRESENT SAID INCLINED SURFACE FOR ENGAGEMENTS BY THE FEET OF THE USER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A FOOT REST FOR USE BY AN OCCUPANT OF A BED COMPRISING A RIGID FOOT REST COMPONENT PRESENTING A FOOT ENGAGING SURFACE EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF THE BED AND INCLINED UPWARDLY AND TOWARD THE FOOT OF THE BED, AND A HOLDING COMPONENT COMPRISING A LENGTH OF FABRIC DETACHABLY CONNECTED TO SAID FOOT REST COMPONENT AND EXTENDING FORWARDLY THEREFROM BENEATH THE OCCUPANT, WHEREBY THE WEIGHT OF THE OCCUPANT THEREON HOLDS SAID FABRIC LENGTH AGAINST SLIPPAGE IN RESPONSE TO FOOT PRESSURE ON SAID FOOT REST COMPONENT; SAID FOOT REST COMPRISING THREE RIGID, BOARD-LIKE MEMBERS DIUSPOSED IN SIDE-BY-SIDE RELATION WITH THE ADJACENT EDGES THEREOF HINGELY INTERCONNECTED AND FURTHER INCLUDING MEANS FOR RELEASABLY CONNECTING THE OUTER EDGES THEREOF TOGETHER WITH RESULTANT FORMATION OF A HOLLOW TRIANGULAR FOOT REST ADAPTED TO LAY ON THE BED AND TO PRESENT SAID INCLINED SURFACE FOR ENGAGEMENTS BY THE FEET OF THE USER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-03-15 | 1968-09-14 | 1969-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-15 | 1972-09-14 | 1973-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-15 | 1976-09-14 | 1977-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |