Patent ID: 6718570
Filing Date: 2004-04-13
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
A convertible couch bed comprising:a) a frame, having a pair of opposed ends with each end having a horizontal upper surface and an arm, said frame further having an upper longitudinal support between the ends adjacent to the upper surface, b) a mattress support structure disposed between and attached to the ends for sustaining the structural integrity of the frame in conjunction with the upper longitudinal support, c) a mattress positioned upon the mattress support structure forming a comfortable seat for sitting on a top portion thereof, d) an upholstered top directly above and covering a rear portion of the mattress, said top having a front edge and a rear edge with the top rear edge hingeably attached to the frame upper longitudinal support, e) an upholstered back having a upper edge and a lower edge with the upper edge of the back hingeably attached to the front edge of the top such that the back may fold upward in accordion fashion in concert with the top and the lower edge may rest upon the horizontal upper surface of each frame end permitting conversion of the couch into a bed by exposing the entire mattress therefore forming a bed suitable for sleeping, and f) said top rear edge attached to the frame upper longitudinal support and said upper edge of the back hingeably attached to the front edge of the top defined as, a first piano hinge attaching the top rear edge to the frame upper longitudinal support and a second piano hinge attaching the back to the front edge of the top.