Patent ID: 7451509
Filing Date: 2008-11-18
Classification: A47C,A61G,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An enhancer device for enhancing the utility and look of a user's bed, the enhancer device comprising: a pair of support members, each support member having a base end and a distal end; two fasteners, each connected with the distal end of a support member, two support member securing mechanisms for attaching with the support members and securing the enhancer device with a user's bed; wherein when each support member is attached with a support member securing mechanism, the distal end of each support member extends laterally over the attached support member securing mechanism; wherein each of the support member securing mechanisms is substantially planar for placement between a user's box spring and a user's mattress, and being formed to be detachably attached with a single support member; wherein each support member securing mechanism is of a size such that when connected with a support member, the support member securing mechanism extends laterally beyond the distal end of the support member, and where the size is such that when the support member securing mechanism is positioned between the user's box spring and a mattress having weight, and when the support member is affixed with the support member securing mechanism, the support member securing mechanism remains affixed with the user's bed through the weight of the mattress alone, and where the size insufficient to maintain the support member securing mechanism affixed with the user's bed when a user's weight is positioned upon the support member; and further comprising an attachment for connecting with at least one of the two fasteners; whereby using the support member securing mechanisms, a user may secure the enhancer device with a user's bed, allowing the user to thereafter connect the attachment with at least one of the two fasteners, thereby enhancing the utility and look of the user's bed; wherein each support member securing mechanism further includes an attachment portion and wherein the support member is detachably attached with the attachment portion; wherein each support member is pivotally connected with a support member securing mechanism, thereby allowing the support member to rotate in relation to a fixed support member securing mechanism; further comprising a stop mechanism attached with the enhancer device, whereby when the stop mechanism is utilized the support member is prevented from pivoting in relation to the support member securing mechanism; wherein the stop mechanism comprises a slot at the base end of each support member and a projection projecting from each attachment portion, the projection positioned such that it can mate with the slot, whereby when the projection mates with the slot, the support member is prevented from pivoting in relation to the support member securing mechanism; and wherein the attachment is an elongated strap and is connected with both of the two fasteners, thereby allowing the elongated strap to be used as a seat and elevate a user above a bed's surface.