Patent ID: 8490228
Filing Date: 2013-07-23
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
1. A bed platform apparatus for supporting a mattress comprising: a plurality of first base sections each having a first and a second surface and top and bottom edges and a first and a second side, the top edge having a plurality of slots therein and further including a plurality of fastener engagement means located along said top edge, wherein said fastener engagement means located on said top edge of said first base section comprises at least one projection having threads on the exterior thereof; a plurality of second base sections each having a first and a second surface and top and bottom edges and a first and a second side, said bottom edge having a plurality of slots therein, wherein when said first and second base section are positioned to cross each other and said slots in the top edge of said first base sections engage the slots in the bottom edge of said second base sections, said first and base sections form a base; a plurality of deck sections each having a top surface, a bottom surface and sides, wherein said deck sections include at least one aperture therein through which a fastener means can pass to engage said fastener engagement means; a plurality of slots located along the top edge of said second base section; a plurality of deck support tabs each having at least one slot therein for engaging at least one slot in the top edge of said second base sections, wherein when said deck support tabs are attached to selected second sections they provide additional support for the abutting sides of said deck sections; a plurality of fastener means for attaching said deck sections to said fastener engagement means on the top edge of said first base sections, said fastener means comprising: a hollow body section having a first end and a second end and an interior side wall; a flange section located at said first end of said bottom section; an attachment section located at said second end of said bottom section for engaging said fastener engagement means located on said top edge of said first base sections; and, a fin attached to the interior side wall of said hollow body, wherein said attachment section of said fastener means included an aperture therein having interior threads therein for mating with the exterior threads of said fastener engagement means, and further wherein when said fastener means is passed through said aperture in at least one of said deck sections and when said fastener means is subsequently rotated, the interior threads of said fastener means engage the exterior threads of said fastener engagement means so that the continued rotation of said fastener means brings said flange section into contact with the top surface of said deck section thereby securing said deck section to said base, and wherein the hand of an individual can contact said fin and rotate said fastener means to cause said fastener means to securely attach said deck section to said base without the need of a tool.