Patent ID: 7260856
Filing Date: 2007-08-28
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
1. A cot assembly kit, comprising: a. a bedding material having at least two ends; b. at least two end pieces pre-connected to said at least two ends; c. wherein said bedding material and said end pieces define interior directions towards a center of said bedding material from said ends, and define opposite exterior directions from the center of said bedding material towards said end pieces; d. wherein at least one of said end pieces has a substantially straight channel defining a longitudinal axis and wherein said channel defines an inner opening on an inward side adjacent said bedding material and defines an opposing exterior opening on an outward side opposite said bedding material, wherein said channel defines an interior direction towards the center of the assembled cot assembly and defines an exterior direction opposite to said interior direction and away from the center of the assembled cot assembly; e. at least one side piece defining a longitudinal axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of said channel, said at least one side piece having a distal end portion and a proximal end portion, wherein said distal end portion engages one of said end pieces, and wherein the other of said at least two end pieces allows said proximal end portion to be advanced at least partially through said channel, and wherein said channel is configured to selectively retain said proximal end portion from moving through said channel in an exterior direction through said exterior opening and to selectively allow said proximal end portion to move through said exterior opening in an exterior direction; and f. wherein said channel is configured to engage said proximal end portion after advancement of said proximal end portion a predetermined distance through said channel; and, wherein said channel includes a biased tang for resiliently engaging said proximal end portion.