Patent ID: 6374440
Filing Date: 2002-04-23
Classification: A47C,A61G

Abstract:
A back support for removable installation to a bed, with the bed having at least a mattress and an underlying structure, said back support comprising:a rigid frame formed of cylindrical tubular material and having a first and an opposite second end, a top and an opposite bottom member, and a bed facing side and an opposite side; a first leg formed of cylindrical tubular material and an opposite second leg formed of cylindrical tubular material respectively depending from said first and said second end of said frame, for removably inserting between the mattress and underlying structure of the bed, wherein each said leg is concentrically and pivotally secured respectively within said first and said second end of said frame, for pivoting each said leg coplanar with said frame for storage; each said leg having a bend of substantially ninety degrees therein, for positioning said frame generally vertically with said bed facing side of said frame facing the bed when each said leg is extended horizontally between the mattress and underlying structure of the bed; a continuous, unbroken rigid panel secured to said bed facing side of said frame and extending completely thereover; and said panel including a bed facing side and an opposite frame attachment side, with cushioning means disposed upon said bed facing side.