Patent ID: 6578214
Filing Date: 2003-06-17
Classification: A47C,A47D,Y10S

Abstract:
An apparatus for a bed for a user, comprising:a) a molded bed frame, said frame containing a bed; b) wherein said bed frame has the shape of a football, having a top side, a bottom side, a front end, a rear end, and a pair of sides, said bed frame forming an enclosure having a plurality of cavities therein, said enclosure having a plurality of support frame members internal therein; c) a recess disposed on said top side of said bed frame, said recess being generally rectangular shaped, said recess forming a receptacle; d) a headboard disposed on said rear end of said bed frame; e) a mattress disposed in said recess for receiving the user, said headboard overhanging a portion of said recess including an area where a pillow is located; f) a plurality of storage compartments disposed in said cavities of said bed frame; g) a night light disposed on said headboard for providing light to a user, said night light located in an overhead section of said headboard over said pillow; h) a pair of motion sensors disposed on said overhead section of said headboard facing said recess for detecting motion of the user, said sensors located on opposite side edges of said headboard with said night light between said motion sensors; i) said motion sensors having means for controlling said lights whereby said light can be turned on and off, or, dimmed; and, j) a source of power for said night light, said motion sensors, and said means for controlling said light.