Thomas M Hayano

US Patent:

20110179569, Jul 28, 2011

Filed:

Jan 16, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/007655

Inventors:

Thomas M. Hayano - Oakley CA, US
Sung Hae Lee - Elk Grove CA, US
Bruce P. McKendry - Benicia CA, US

International Classification:

A47D 7/00
A47C 21/08

US Classification:

5426

Abstract:

A bed rail including first and second legs for attachment to a bed or crib. The legs fit between the mattress and the mattress support frame extending transversely from one side of the crib to the other. The proximate end of each leg is pivotally attached to a respective lower corner of an elongated side panel. Raised, the side panel extends vertically above the mattress to provide a safety restraint on one side of the crib. Unlocked, the panel may be swung into a lowered position. Means is also provided for securing the distal end of the legs to the mattress support frame at a location on the other side of the crib. Also disclosed is a safety bolster for use with the bed rail including an upper head portion extending above the mattress and a lower foot portion extending between the mattress and said side panel.