US3668720A
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Mattress support structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-29
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Granted: 1972-06-13
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Expires: 1989-12-29
Abstract
Abstract A mattress support structure of the type having a mattress thereon with the mattress having a central opening and means associated with the support structure and mattress to change the configuration of the opening from closed to open position and with a waste receptacle position below the opening in the mattress.
Inventors
- 👤 Justin J Wetzler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 02:08
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
235 words
An improved mattress support structure of the type having a mattress on the mattress support with an opening defined therein and a receptacle mounted on the mattress support in a position below the opening in the mattress, wherein the improvement comprises: a parting web associated with the structure and mattress, said parting web being anchored at one end to the mattress support; moveable positioning means securing the other end of said parting web, the parting web extending from said one end thereof onto said positioning means; power means to move the positioning means associated with said parting web from a first position wherein the mattress is in a relaxed condition to a second position where the parting web forces the walls of the mattress away from each other to define an enlarged opening in the mattress; and closure means operatively associated with the moveable positioning means and extending over and closing the receptacle top in one position with the mattress opening closed and extending away from and opening the receptacle top in a second position when the mattress opening is enlarged, said closure means including a cover element slideably mounted on the receptacle and operatively associated with the power means, said cover element sliding over and closing the receptacle top in one position with the mattress closed and sliding away from and opening the top in a second position when the mattress opening is enlarged.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
235 words
An improved mattress support structure of the type having a mattress on the mattress support with an opening defined therein and a receptacle mounted on the mattress support in a position below the opening in the mattress, wherein the improvement comprises: a parting web associated with the structure and mattress, said parting web being anchored at one end to the mattress support; moveable positioning means securing the other end of said parting web, the parting web extending from said one end thereof onto said positioning means; power means to move the positioning means associated with said parting web from a first position wherein the mattress is in a relaxed condition to a second position where the parting web forces the walls of the mattress away from each other to define an enlarged opening in the mattress; and closure means operatively associated with the moveable positioning means and extending over and closing the receptacle top in one position with the mattress opening closed and extending away from and opening the receptacle top in a second position when the mattress opening is enlarged, said closure means including a cover element slideably mounted on the receptacle and operatively associated with the power means, said cover element sliding over and closing the receptacle top in one position with the mattress closed and sliding away from and opening the top in a second position when the mattress opening is enlarged.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
An improved mattress support structure as recited in claim 1, wherein said closure means includes a cover element pivotally mounted to said receptacle and operatively associated with said shaft, said cover element sliding over and closing the receptacle top in one position with the mattress opening closed and sliding away from and opening the receptacle top in a second position when the mattress opening is enlarged.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said closure means includes a cover element pivotally mounted to the mattress support and operatively associated with said shaft, said cover element sliding over and closing the receptacle top in one position with the mattress opening closed and sliding away from and opening the receptacle top in a second position when the mattress opening is enlarged.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
233 words
An improved mattress support structure of the type having a mattress on the mattress support with an opening defined therein and a receptacle mounted on the mattress support in a position below the mattress opening, the improvement comprising: a parting web associated with the structure and mattress, said parting web being anchored at one end to the mattress support; moveable positioning means securing the other end of said parting web, the web extending from said one end thereof onto said positioning means; power means to move the positioning means associated with said parting web from a first position where the mattress is in a relaxed condition to a second position where the web forces the walls of the opening of the mattress away from each other to define an enlarged opening in the mattress; and closure means operatively associated with said web and extending over and closing the receptacle top in one position with the mattress opening closed and extending away from and opening the receptacle top in a second position when the mattress opening is enlarged, said closure means including a cover element slideably mounted on the receptacle and operatively associated with the power means, the cover element sliding over and closing the receptacle top in one position with the mattress opening closed and sliding away from and opening the receptacle top in a second position when the mattress opening is enlarged.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
233 words
An improved mattress support structure of the type having a mattress on the mattress support with an opening defined therein and a receptacle mounted on the mattress support in a position below the mattress opening, the improvement comprising: a parting web associated with the structure and mattress, said parting web being anchored at one end to the mattress support; moveable positioning means securing the other end of said parting web, the web extending from said one end thereof onto said positioning means; power means to move the positioning means associated with said parting web from a first position where the mattress is in a relaxed condition to a second position where the web forces the walls of the opening of the mattress away from each other to define an enlarged opening in the mattress; and closure means operatively associated with said web and extending over and closing the receptacle top in one position with the mattress opening closed and extending away from and opening the receptacle top in a second position when the mattress opening is enlarged, said closure means including a cover element slideably mounted on the receptacle and operatively associated with the power means, the cover element sliding over and closing the receptacle top in one position with the mattress opening closed and sliding away from and opening the receptacle top in a second position when the mattress opening is enlarged.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
An improved mattress support structure as recited in claim 4, wherein said closure means includes a cover element pivotally mounted to said receptacle and operatively associated with said shaft, said cover element sliding over and closing the receptacle top in one position with the mattress opening closed and sliding away from and opening the receptacle top in a second position when the mattress opening is enlarged.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
62 words
The structure of claim 4, wherein said closure means includes a cover element pivotally mounted to the mattress support and operatively associated with said shaft, said cover element sliding over and closing the receptacle top in one position with the mattress opening closed and sliding away from and opening the receptacle top in a second position when the mattress opening is enlarged.
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) | 1975-06-13 | 1975-12-13 | 1976-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-13 | 1979-12-13 | 1980-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-13 | 1983-12-13 | 1984-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |