Patent ID: 6272705
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
A bed frame device for supporting the whole body of an invalid and for resisting bed sores, said device being removably mountable to a first bed frame, said first bed frame having a pair of parallel support members, said device comprising:a frame, said frame comprising;a perimeter portion having a first side bar, a second side bar, said first and second bars being approximately the same length as said parallel support members, a first end bar and a second end bar, said bars being integrally coupled together such that said perimeter portion generally has a rectangular shape, said perimeter portion comprising a plastic material;a plurality of leg members, each of said leg members being integrally coupled to and extending downwardly from one of said side bars, each of said leg members having a free end adapted for positioning and securely and removably attaching on one of said parallel support members, said leg member being vertically adjustable to thereby permit the vertical adjustment of the side bars relative to the support members;a supporting means for supporting a body on said frame, said supporting means extending transversely across and being securely attached to said perimeter portion, said support means permitting air to flow therethrough, thereby resisting the formation of bedsores.