Patent ID: 7805788

Claim:
A positioning device for positioning a user thereupon a bed further comprising: a first beam section comprising a resilient rectangular tubing body further comprising: a first beam proximal end further comprising a foot support section; and, a first beam distal end slidably engaging a second beam section; said foot support section comprising an integral portion thereof said first beam section, further comprising a generally rectangular structure having a first end comprising a lower vertical surface and an upper angled surface, and a second end affixed thereto said first beam section having a bracing feature; said second beam section slidably receiving said first beam section; a length adjustment means for securing said first beam section thereto said second beam section thereat a desired length; and, a baseplate attached thereto said second beam section therewith a baseplate attachment means; wherein said positioning device provides a positioning means permitting said user to adjust their position in said bed; wherein said first beam section is slidably adjustable therein said second beam section; wherein said foot support section provides a contact surface and a support means therefor said user; wherein said upper angled surface provides said contact surface and said support means for a foot of said user; wherein said bracing feature provides structural strength therebetween said foot support section and said first beam section; and, wherein said baseplate contacts a footboard thereof said bed to provide a bracing and stabilizing means.