Patent ID: 7246388
Filing Date: 2007-07-24
Classification: A47C,A61G

Abstract:
1. A safety apparatus for a bed comprised of a mattress, comprising: a. a first safety panel comprising a first horizontal stabilizer for placement under said mattress of said bed and a first vertically-extending panel attached substantially perpendicularly to said first horizontal stabilizer, wherein said mattress comprises a first width, wherein said first horizontal stabilizer comprises a second width, wherein said second width is less than about 20 per cent of said first width; wherein said first horizontal stabilizer and said first-vertically extending panel each comprises a synthetic polymeric material with a density of from about 1 to about 10 pounds per cubic foot; and wherein disposing said first horizontal stabilizer under said mattress secures said first vertically-extending panel in a substantially-vertical orientation along a side of said bed; b. a second safety panel comprising a second horizontal stabilizer for placement under said mattress of said bed and a second vertically-extending panel attached substantially perpendicularly to said second horizontal stabilizer, wherein said second horizontal stabilizer comprises a third width, wherein said third width is less than about 20 per cent of said first width; wherein said second horizontal stabilizer and said second vertically-extending panel each comprises a synthetic polymeric material with a density of from about 1 to about 10 pounds per cubic foot; and wherein disposing said second horizontal stabilizer underneath said mattress secures said second vertically-extending panel in a substantially-vertical orientation along a side of said bed; and c. a cover, wherein said cover comprises a flame retardant, water-repellant material, and wherein said cover encloses said mattress, said first safety panel and said second safety panel.