Patent ID: 8171583

Claim:
A bed comprising a removably inserted bedpan, comprising: said bed comprising a mattress split into an upper mattress section and a lower mattress section and defining an open intermediate region between, said upper mattress section further comprising: a first cushion layer; a first support structure comprising an open top, five-sided structure providing a planar and an edge support means to said first cushion layer contained and seated within; a first integral channel-shaped outside track section along a proximal vertical surface of said first support structure facing said open intermediate region providing an interlocking lateral guidance means to said upper mattress section and said bedpan; and, a hinge, comprising a single axis angulation of said upper mattress section at a waist location of said user; said bedpan insertingly placed within said open intermediate region, said bedpan comprising a width matching said bed and secured thereto with a pair of fastening means; and, a connecting panel for joining said upper mattress section thereto said lower mattress section, said connection panel further comprises a smooth flexible body permanently attached to an underside surface of said upper mattress section and said lower mattress section; wherein said bedpan allows users to utilize said bedpan while remaining in said bed; wherein said bedpan collects bodily waste therein; wherein said bedpan when inserted in said bed provides a means to minimize mess when handling said bedpan; wherein a caretaker can remove said bedpan from said bed to remove said bodily waste from said bedpan and for sanitizing said bedpan; and, wherein said connecting panel extends along a horizontal plane between said upper mattress section and said lower mattress section to provide a surface upon which said bedpan is inserted in and rests upon.