Orlando N Talarico

US Patent:

39745295, Aug 17, 1976

Filed:

Oct 3, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/619219

Inventors:

Clarence R. Johnson - St. Paul MN
Jay T. Kidder - Minneapolis MN
Orlando N. Talarico - Duluth MN

Assignee:

The Tilt-A-Bed Corporation - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

A47C 1714

US Classification:

5 18R

Abstract:

A combination bed and lounge having a mattress assembly supported on wheels and track and guide structures for movement from a horizontal bed position to a seat position. The inner section of the mattress rides on downwardly and inwardly extended rails. The outer section of the mattress is carried by a movable support having a pair of wheels. The movable support cooperates with a locking member to releasably hold the mattress in the seat position. In one bed and lounge unit, a backrest is pivotally mounted to the inner section of the mattress and is movable to a backrest position when the mattress is in the seat position and an open position when the mattress is in the bed position. In another bed and lounge unit, a backrest is pivotally mounted on the cabinet accommodating the mattress assembly.