Patent ID: 7181788
Filing Date: 2007-02-27
Classification: A47C,A61G

Abstract:
1. A bed rail adapted for engagement to a bed having a first side, a second side, and a sleeping surface, wherein the bed rail comprises: a) a leg portion comprising a tube; b) a rail portion engaged to the leg portion and confronting the first side of the bed, with the rail portion comprising a side tube, with the side tube having a pin mechanism; c) wherein the rail portion extends from the leg portion to and beyond the sleeping surface to prevent a person on the sleeping surface from rolling off the bed; d) wherein the leg portion extends from the rail portion toward the second side of the bed; e) a counter member engaged to the leg portion and adapted for engaging the second side of the bed to keep the rail portion hugging the first side of the bed; f) wherein the first and second side of the bed are opposite one another, and wherein the rail portion and counter member hug a mattress of the bed therebetween; g) wherein the rail portion and the leg portion can be swung relatively to each other and away from each other via a corner connection where the rail portion and leg portion extend angularly away from each other, wherein an axis of the corner connection extends lengthwise relative to the rail portion and wherein said axis provides for the rail portion and leg portion to swing relative to each other, wherein the rail portion is swingable to and away from the first side of the bed via said corner connection when the counter member is engaged to the second side of the bed, wherein said corner connection comprises a body with a female receptor that engages the tube of the leg portion, wherein said corner connection includes an open ended slot, with the pin mechanism of the side tube of the rail portion engaging the open ended slot, wherein said rail portion and leg portion are fixed relative to each other when the pin mechanism is engaged in the open-ended slot, and wherein said rail portion and leg portion are swingable relative to each other when the pin mechanism is disengaged from the open-ended slot; h) wherein the leg portion is extendable and retractable such that the leg portion is adjustable in length; i) wherein the leg portion comprises telescoping members; and j) wherein the leg portion comprises a quick connect for extension and retraction of said telescoping members.