CA2018815C - Bed restraint - Google Patents
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Abstract
A restraining and controlling device which is adaptable for mounting onto a bed. More particularly, a patient restraining and controlling device comprising a frame which is removeably mounted to a hospital bed and having a fabric tent suspended from the frame such that a mattress may be placed within the tent and the surrounding fabric forms an enclosed environment to contain the patient. Screen mesh portion on the sides and roof permit air circulation and patient visibility.
Description
5629-2 CJL June 6, 1990 D3 TITLE OF THE INVENTION
,. BED RESTRAINT
FIELD OF TFIE INVENTION
This invention relates to the field of bed ;
restraints. More particularly thus invention relates to a patient restraining device mountable on a hospital bed for restraining and controlling patient movement.
B,t~CKOROUND OF TILE INVENTION
Patient restraint is often necessary in a health care setting to prevent a patient from wandering and to prevent self injury by falling or climbing out of bed.
This is a particular problem with unattended patients who are unconscious, confused or otherwise mentally incapacitated or violent.
Belts, straps and other body restraints have traditionally laeen used to achieve patient immobilization. However, there are known physical and psychological disadvantages to such restraints. Many patients are angered and frustrated by the forcible restraint achieved by belts and straps which could lead to a delayed recovery.
Known prior art devices have attempted to overcome these disadvantages. The known prior art in this area includes U.S. 2,603,210 (Taylor), U.S.1,892,378 (Berns~tein), U.S. 2,035,343 (Riley), U.S. 1,916,016 (Riley), U.S. 1,708,855 (Thompson}, U.S. 4,017,917 (Brown), U.S. 1,120,621 (McLaird), U.S. 1,216,720 (Morrill), U.S. 3,878,570 (Donnelly), U.S. 1,087,804 (Metzenbacher}, U.S. 4,541,387 (Bondy et al.). The most relevant piece of prior art is found in U.S. 4,641,387 (Bandy et al., 2087).
Bandy et al. discloses the principle of a screened bed enclosure which forms a housing over a hospital bed yet still alls~ws for ready patient access through zippered openings around the perimeter of the screening. Bondy also recognizes the attendant advantages such an enclosure provides by reducing mental and/or physical intimidation.
However, the device disclosed by Bondy et al.
includes a ground or floor engaging means. The patient's bed is effectively parked on this means much in the same way as a car would be parked in a garage.
Both the hospital bed and the patiewt are unable to be 1o transported freely while the restraining device is in use. Further means militating against any relative movement between the bed and the framework is also required when the Bondy restraint is in use.
It is a feature of the present invention to provide a tent-like restraining device for a bed and which is moveable with the bed as it moves.
It is another feature of the present invention to provide a restraining device which is adaptable to and mountable on most hospital beds.
It is a further feature of the present invention to provide a tent-like restraint which is readily affixed to any bed in a simple, cost-effective manner.
The present invention provides a patient restraint which is adaptable to most beds, easily maintained and cleaned and is easily assembled, dismantled and transferred to other beds or placed into storage. The restraint of the present invention is aesthetically pleasing which has psychological benefits to both the user and the family of the user.
SUP~lARX ~F TH&~ INVENTIOivT
According to the present invention a patient restraining device is provided, comprising:
(aj frame means removably mounted to a bed;
(b) a fabric tent attached to the frame means such that the fabric tent defines a fully enclosed space for receiving a patient upon interaction with the bed, the enclosed space having twa side portions, an end portion, a head portion ,and a roof portion; and (c) said fabric tent also having screen mesh portions centrally located on and encompassing at least fifty percent of the surface area of the side portions or the fabric tent and the screen mesh portions being detachably joined to the surrounding fabric such that egress out of the enclosure is inhibited when joined.
In accordance with another aspect of the invention a patient restraining and controlling device is provided wherein the frame means comprises a (a) first pair of vertical frame members removably attached to the headboard of the bed, (b) a second pair of vertical frame members removably attached to the footboard of the bed, and (c) a pair of horizontal frame members joining the first pair of vertical frame members to the.second pair of vertical .frame members.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention a restraining and controlling device is provided wherein a pair of horizontal frame members are slidably positioned within sleeves positioned along the length of a roof portion of a fabric tent such that the fabric tent is suspended from the horizontal frame members.
In accordance with a further aspect of the invention the fabric and screen enclosure has a floor which rests on top of the bed and into which the bed mattress is inserted thereby fixing the shape of the tent.
~.~. 9 a Other and further advantages and features of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description 'taken in conjunction with the following drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTI~N OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a footboard perspective view of one embodiment of a bad restraint of the invention fully mounted onto a hospital bed in the closed '°restraint°' position, with a patient resting inside;
Figure 2 is a perspective view of a hospital bed illustrating the attachment of vertical frame members to the headboard and footboard in one embodiment of the bed restraint;
Figure 3 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention illustrating the fabric and screen Cant-like enclosure and the positioning of the horizontal support bars from which the enclosure is suspended; and Figure 4 is a headboard perspective view of one embodiment of the bed restraint fully mouwted on a hospital bed in the open "unrestrained" position.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION ~F THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS -In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, 'the bed restraint of the present invention is adaptable for mounting to any standard bed. In the preferred embodiment illustrated in the figures the invention has been adapted and mounted onto a standard D.M.I. (Dominion Metalware Industries Ltd., Patent No.
905056) hospital bed. This preferred embodiment is known to the applicant by the trade-mark DAVROL TENT.
In this particular embodiment, with reference to the figures, the fabric tent 10 of the restraint farms a fully enclosed fire-proof structure made of a polyester core with polyvinyl. chloride (PVC) coating (V-650).
,. BED RESTRAINT
FIELD OF TFIE INVENTION
This invention relates to the field of bed ;
restraints. More particularly thus invention relates to a patient restraining device mountable on a hospital bed for restraining and controlling patient movement.
B,t~CKOROUND OF TILE INVENTION
Patient restraint is often necessary in a health care setting to prevent a patient from wandering and to prevent self injury by falling or climbing out of bed.
This is a particular problem with unattended patients who are unconscious, confused or otherwise mentally incapacitated or violent.
Belts, straps and other body restraints have traditionally laeen used to achieve patient immobilization. However, there are known physical and psychological disadvantages to such restraints. Many patients are angered and frustrated by the forcible restraint achieved by belts and straps which could lead to a delayed recovery.
Known prior art devices have attempted to overcome these disadvantages. The known prior art in this area includes U.S. 2,603,210 (Taylor), U.S.1,892,378 (Berns~tein), U.S. 2,035,343 (Riley), U.S. 1,916,016 (Riley), U.S. 1,708,855 (Thompson}, U.S. 4,017,917 (Brown), U.S. 1,120,621 (McLaird), U.S. 1,216,720 (Morrill), U.S. 3,878,570 (Donnelly), U.S. 1,087,804 (Metzenbacher}, U.S. 4,541,387 (Bondy et al.). The most relevant piece of prior art is found in U.S. 4,641,387 (Bandy et al., 2087).
Bandy et al. discloses the principle of a screened bed enclosure which forms a housing over a hospital bed yet still alls~ws for ready patient access through zippered openings around the perimeter of the screening. Bondy also recognizes the attendant advantages such an enclosure provides by reducing mental and/or physical intimidation.
However, the device disclosed by Bondy et al.
includes a ground or floor engaging means. The patient's bed is effectively parked on this means much in the same way as a car would be parked in a garage.
Both the hospital bed and the patiewt are unable to be 1o transported freely while the restraining device is in use. Further means militating against any relative movement between the bed and the framework is also required when the Bondy restraint is in use.
It is a feature of the present invention to provide a tent-like restraining device for a bed and which is moveable with the bed as it moves.
It is another feature of the present invention to provide a restraining device which is adaptable to and mountable on most hospital beds.
It is a further feature of the present invention to provide a tent-like restraint which is readily affixed to any bed in a simple, cost-effective manner.
The present invention provides a patient restraint which is adaptable to most beds, easily maintained and cleaned and is easily assembled, dismantled and transferred to other beds or placed into storage. The restraint of the present invention is aesthetically pleasing which has psychological benefits to both the user and the family of the user.
SUP~lARX ~F TH&~ INVENTIOivT
According to the present invention a patient restraining device is provided, comprising:
(aj frame means removably mounted to a bed;
(b) a fabric tent attached to the frame means such that the fabric tent defines a fully enclosed space for receiving a patient upon interaction with the bed, the enclosed space having twa side portions, an end portion, a head portion ,and a roof portion; and (c) said fabric tent also having screen mesh portions centrally located on and encompassing at least fifty percent of the surface area of the side portions or the fabric tent and the screen mesh portions being detachably joined to the surrounding fabric such that egress out of the enclosure is inhibited when joined.
In accordance with another aspect of the invention a patient restraining and controlling device is provided wherein the frame means comprises a (a) first pair of vertical frame members removably attached to the headboard of the bed, (b) a second pair of vertical frame members removably attached to the footboard of the bed, and (c) a pair of horizontal frame members joining the first pair of vertical frame members to the.second pair of vertical .frame members.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention a restraining and controlling device is provided wherein a pair of horizontal frame members are slidably positioned within sleeves positioned along the length of a roof portion of a fabric tent such that the fabric tent is suspended from the horizontal frame members.
In accordance with a further aspect of the invention the fabric and screen enclosure has a floor which rests on top of the bed and into which the bed mattress is inserted thereby fixing the shape of the tent.
~.~. 9 a Other and further advantages and features of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description 'taken in conjunction with the following drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTI~N OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a footboard perspective view of one embodiment of a bad restraint of the invention fully mounted onto a hospital bed in the closed '°restraint°' position, with a patient resting inside;
Figure 2 is a perspective view of a hospital bed illustrating the attachment of vertical frame members to the headboard and footboard in one embodiment of the bed restraint;
Figure 3 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention illustrating the fabric and screen Cant-like enclosure and the positioning of the horizontal support bars from which the enclosure is suspended; and Figure 4 is a headboard perspective view of one embodiment of the bed restraint fully mouwted on a hospital bed in the open "unrestrained" position.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION ~F THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS -In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, 'the bed restraint of the present invention is adaptable for mounting to any standard bed. In the preferred embodiment illustrated in the figures the invention has been adapted and mounted onto a standard D.M.I. (Dominion Metalware Industries Ltd., Patent No.
905056) hospital bed. This preferred embodiment is known to the applicant by the trade-mark DAVROL TENT.
In this particular embodiment, with reference to the figures, the fabric tent 10 of the restraint farms a fully enclosed fire-proof structure made of a polyester core with polyvinyl. chloride (PVC) coating (V-650).
Along the longitudinal side portions, 12 and 14, of the restraint and in the roof portion, 16, at least 500 of the fabric is replaced in the central areas of the side and roof portions by mesh screening 18 which may or may not be of the same material as the non-mesh fabric in the walls of the restraint. On the side portions the mesh screening is detachably attached to the surrounding non-mesh fabric of the restraint by way of a zipper 20.
Other detachable attachment means could also be used.
The zipper 20 need not be accessible to the patient.
The screened enclosure ensures the safety of the patient while maintaining the patient's dignity and permitting same movement within the bed. Optional locking devices could be incorporated depending on patient requirements.
The zippered screened sides allow access to the bed from either side and when closed the patient still remains highly visible.
The screens can be fully opened (see Figure 3) allowing patient access by medical staff with minimal, if any, interference by the restraint structure.
The side screens combined with the screened roof allow ample lighting and air circulation.
In the preferred embodiment illustrated in the figures adjustable locking screw knobs 22 and 24 allow for dismantling, reassembling and adjusting to suitable sizes and needs of the bed. These also allow for easy transfer of the restraint from one bed to another. When not in use the restraint can easily be stored in its dismantled state to use a minimum of storage space.
The simple frame structure of the present invention also minimizes manufacturing costs associated with the manufacture of such a restraint. In the embodiment of the present invention, which can be disassembled, the horizontal frame members 26 and the vertical frame members 28 and 30 are simple to construct and simple to store. If necessary the horizontal and vertical frame ~~ ~.~~. 5 members of the restraint can be replaced without replacing the fabric tent, and vice versa. These features particularly suit the use of this restraint by institutions such as hospitals.
Turning to the Figures in more detail, a standard hospital bed 32 has been provided with a patient restraint and controlling device 34 which is mountable thereon and adaptable thereto. Vertical frame members 28 and 30 are mounted onto the headboard 36 and footboard 38 respectively by way of channel means 40 and 42 mounted on the headboard 36 and footboard 38 respectively. One skilled in the art would appreciate that other suitable mounting means could be used.
Optional screw knobs 24 allow the vertical frame members 28 and 30 to be adjusted upwards or downwards as required.
In the present embodiment the vertical frame members 28 and 30 have been paired. Other configurations would be understood by one skilled in the art. The uppermost portion of mach of the vertical frame members 28 and 30 is bent at a ninety degree angle to form an inverted "L'°, 43. Each '°L" terminates in a housing 44 having an opening 46 therethrough which supports the horizontal frame members 26 from which the fabric tent 10 is suspended. Optional screw knobs 22 allow the horizontal frame members 26 to be adjusted as required.
In this preferred embodiment channels 40 are standard features of a D.M.I. hospital bad as are the hand grips 48 and bumpers 50 attached to the headboard 36. In other embodiments it may be necessary to mount appropriate channels on to the headboard and footboard.
The fabric tent 10 has sleeves 52 attached (or integrally formed therewith) to either side of the roof portion 54. As illustrated in Figure 3, horizontal frame members 26 are slidably inserted into sleeves 52 and fixed in position by way of screw knobs 22 or by any other suitable locking means. The temt fabric 10 so mounted is suspended in position from the horizontal frame members 26, hanging in position over the bed surface 56 and between vertical frame members 28 and 30. Other ways of mounting the fabric tent onto the frame would be understood by one skilled in the art.
Fabric tent 10 is fully enclosed in the present embodiment and when suspended on horizontal frame members 26 the floor 58 of the fabric tent 10 should rest on the bed surface 56 with a small slack in the tent walls 60, 62, 64 and 66. The degree of slack in the walls of the fabric tent 10 is adjustable by lowering or raising the vertical frame members 28 and 30 appropriately. These vertical frame members may be fixed in place by way of screw knobs 22 and 24 or other suitable locking means.
A mattress 68 is then placed on top of the floor 58 of the fabric tent 10. The fabric tent can be made to any size mattress depending on the bed size. The contiguous floor 58 of the fabric tent 10 offers the advantage that the tent is fixed in position once the mattress 68 is inserted> Other means for fixing the position of the tent would be known to one skilled in the art.
Fabric tent 10 is the entire tent enclosure. It mounts onto horizontal frame members 26 (ar other suitable support). The fabric tent 10 has two side portions 62 and 64 and two end portions 60 and 66, which combine to form the walls of the enclosure, and a roof portion 54. Each side portion may contain one or mare mesh screens 18 of which one or more may be zippered, detachably joining it to the surrounding non-mesh fabric. The purpose of the detachable join being to allow access into and egress out of the restraint.
The join is devised such that a patient cannot readily ~~,.~~~~
Other detachable attachment means could also be used.
The zipper 20 need not be accessible to the patient.
The screened enclosure ensures the safety of the patient while maintaining the patient's dignity and permitting same movement within the bed. Optional locking devices could be incorporated depending on patient requirements.
The zippered screened sides allow access to the bed from either side and when closed the patient still remains highly visible.
The screens can be fully opened (see Figure 3) allowing patient access by medical staff with minimal, if any, interference by the restraint structure.
The side screens combined with the screened roof allow ample lighting and air circulation.
In the preferred embodiment illustrated in the figures adjustable locking screw knobs 22 and 24 allow for dismantling, reassembling and adjusting to suitable sizes and needs of the bed. These also allow for easy transfer of the restraint from one bed to another. When not in use the restraint can easily be stored in its dismantled state to use a minimum of storage space.
The simple frame structure of the present invention also minimizes manufacturing costs associated with the manufacture of such a restraint. In the embodiment of the present invention, which can be disassembled, the horizontal frame members 26 and the vertical frame members 28 and 30 are simple to construct and simple to store. If necessary the horizontal and vertical frame ~~ ~.~~. 5 members of the restraint can be replaced without replacing the fabric tent, and vice versa. These features particularly suit the use of this restraint by institutions such as hospitals.
Turning to the Figures in more detail, a standard hospital bed 32 has been provided with a patient restraint and controlling device 34 which is mountable thereon and adaptable thereto. Vertical frame members 28 and 30 are mounted onto the headboard 36 and footboard 38 respectively by way of channel means 40 and 42 mounted on the headboard 36 and footboard 38 respectively. One skilled in the art would appreciate that other suitable mounting means could be used.
Optional screw knobs 24 allow the vertical frame members 28 and 30 to be adjusted upwards or downwards as required.
In the present embodiment the vertical frame members 28 and 30 have been paired. Other configurations would be understood by one skilled in the art. The uppermost portion of mach of the vertical frame members 28 and 30 is bent at a ninety degree angle to form an inverted "L'°, 43. Each '°L" terminates in a housing 44 having an opening 46 therethrough which supports the horizontal frame members 26 from which the fabric tent 10 is suspended. Optional screw knobs 22 allow the horizontal frame members 26 to be adjusted as required.
In this preferred embodiment channels 40 are standard features of a D.M.I. hospital bad as are the hand grips 48 and bumpers 50 attached to the headboard 36. In other embodiments it may be necessary to mount appropriate channels on to the headboard and footboard.
The fabric tent 10 has sleeves 52 attached (or integrally formed therewith) to either side of the roof portion 54. As illustrated in Figure 3, horizontal frame members 26 are slidably inserted into sleeves 52 and fixed in position by way of screw knobs 22 or by any other suitable locking means. The temt fabric 10 so mounted is suspended in position from the horizontal frame members 26, hanging in position over the bed surface 56 and between vertical frame members 28 and 30. Other ways of mounting the fabric tent onto the frame would be understood by one skilled in the art.
Fabric tent 10 is fully enclosed in the present embodiment and when suspended on horizontal frame members 26 the floor 58 of the fabric tent 10 should rest on the bed surface 56 with a small slack in the tent walls 60, 62, 64 and 66. The degree of slack in the walls of the fabric tent 10 is adjustable by lowering or raising the vertical frame members 28 and 30 appropriately. These vertical frame members may be fixed in place by way of screw knobs 22 and 24 or other suitable locking means.
A mattress 68 is then placed on top of the floor 58 of the fabric tent 10. The fabric tent can be made to any size mattress depending on the bed size. The contiguous floor 58 of the fabric tent 10 offers the advantage that the tent is fixed in position once the mattress 68 is inserted> Other means for fixing the position of the tent would be known to one skilled in the art.
Fabric tent 10 is the entire tent enclosure. It mounts onto horizontal frame members 26 (ar other suitable support). The fabric tent 10 has two side portions 62 and 64 and two end portions 60 and 66, which combine to form the walls of the enclosure, and a roof portion 54. Each side portion may contain one or mare mesh screens 18 of which one or more may be zippered, detachably joining it to the surrounding non-mesh fabric. The purpose of the detachable join being to allow access into and egress out of the restraint.
The join is devised such that a patient cannot readily ~~,.~~~~
get out of the tent on his own or on her own. The roof portion 16 may also contain screen mesh 18.
In the illustrated embodiment, optional head and foot support panels are provided, 70 and 72 respectively. In this embodiment the panels are made of plywood but any other suitable material could be used.
Ideally the surface of the panels could be finished so as to match the surface finish of the headboard 36 and footboard 38.
One advantage of panels 70 and 72 is 'that they restrict outward distortion of the tent. This aids in the stability of the tent in the event that the patient kicks or punches the ends from within.
Another advantage of the end panels 70 and 72 is that they can be used as supports far intravenous (IV) equipment and other types of medical technplogy.
~rommets, 74, of varying sizes, may be positioned in the fabric tent 10 to allow for installation of IV
tubing, catheter tubing or other medical devices.
To prevent patient injury, panels 70 and 72 may be padded on the inside and covered, for example, with a Pvc coating (v-65n).
The preferred embodiment described herein relates to a hospital bed however the invention could be adapted for use as a restraining and/or controlling device for any bed. ~ther examples of use would include persons receiving homecare who have been mentally incapacitated by stroke or Alzheimer's disease. The device could also be adapted for use on an upper bunk bed to prevent children from falling out or getting naught in the side bar.
Although preferred embodiments of the invention have been described herein in detail, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that variations may be made thereto without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the appended claims.
In the illustrated embodiment, optional head and foot support panels are provided, 70 and 72 respectively. In this embodiment the panels are made of plywood but any other suitable material could be used.
Ideally the surface of the panels could be finished so as to match the surface finish of the headboard 36 and footboard 38.
One advantage of panels 70 and 72 is 'that they restrict outward distortion of the tent. This aids in the stability of the tent in the event that the patient kicks or punches the ends from within.
Another advantage of the end panels 70 and 72 is that they can be used as supports far intravenous (IV) equipment and other types of medical technplogy.
~rommets, 74, of varying sizes, may be positioned in the fabric tent 10 to allow for installation of IV
tubing, catheter tubing or other medical devices.
To prevent patient injury, panels 70 and 72 may be padded on the inside and covered, for example, with a Pvc coating (v-65n).
The preferred embodiment described herein relates to a hospital bed however the invention could be adapted for use as a restraining and/or controlling device for any bed. ~ther examples of use would include persons receiving homecare who have been mentally incapacitated by stroke or Alzheimer's disease. The device could also be adapted for use on an upper bunk bed to prevent children from falling out or getting naught in the side bar.
Although preferred embodiments of the invention have been described herein in detail, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that variations may be made thereto without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the appended claims.
Claims (15)
1. A patient restraining and controlling device, comprising:
(a) frame means removably mounted to a bed;
(b) a fabric tent attached to said frame means such that said fabric tent defines a fully enclosed space for receiving a patient upon interaction with said bed, said enclosed space having two side portions, an end portion, a head portion and a roof portion; and (c) said fabric tent also having screen mesh portions centrally located on and encompassing at least fifty percent of the surface area of said side portions of said fabric tent and said screen mesh portions being detachably joined to the surrounding fabric of said fabric tent such that egress out of said enclosure is inhibited.
(a) frame means removably mounted to a bed;
(b) a fabric tent attached to said frame means such that said fabric tent defines a fully enclosed space for receiving a patient upon interaction with said bed, said enclosed space having two side portions, an end portion, a head portion and a roof portion; and (c) said fabric tent also having screen mesh portions centrally located on and encompassing at least fifty percent of the surface area of said side portions of said fabric tent and said screen mesh portions being detachably joined to the surrounding fabric of said fabric tent such that egress out of said enclosure is inhibited.
2. A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said frame is removably fixed to a headboard and a footboard of said bed.
3. A device as claimed in claim 2 wherein said frame means comprises a (a) first pair of vertical frame members removably attached to said headboard of said bed, (b) a second pair of vertical frame members removably attached to said footboard of said bed, and (c) a pair of horizontal frame members coining said first pair of vertical frame members to said second pair of vertical frame members.
4. A device as claimed in claim 3 wherein said fabric tent is removably attached to said frame means.
5. A device as claimed in claim 4 wherein said pair of horizontal frame members are slidably positioned within sleeves positioned along the length of said roof portion of said fabric tent such that said fabric tent is suspended from said horizontal frame members.
6. A device as claimed in claim 5 wherein said first and second vertical frame members are mounted within corresponding support channels mounted on said headboard and said footboard respectively.
7. A device as claimed in claim 6 wherein said first and second vertical frame members are fixed to said support channels by locking means.
8. A device as claimed in claim 7 wherein said first and second frame members are fixed to said horizontal frame members by locking means.
9. A device as claimed in either claim 7 or claim 8 wherein said locking means is a screw.
10. A device as claimed in claim 9 wherein said fabric tent has a floor portion contiguous with said side portions such that said floor portion lies on the surface of said bed so that a mattress may be positioned thereon.
11. A device as claimed in claim 10 wherein said roof portion contains one or more screen mesh portions.
12. A device as claimed in claim 10 wherein said screen mesh portions are detachably joined to the surrounding fabric by a zipper.
13. A device as claimed in claim 12 wherein first and second support panels are attached to said respective first and second frame members.
14. A device as claimed in claim 13 wherein said frame means can be dismantled from said bed and from said fabric tent and transferred for reassembly onto another bed or into storage.
15. A device as claimed in claim 14 wherein said fabric tent is collapsible and can be folded for transfer onto another bed or into storage.
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