Bed hand rails

Abstract

These bed hand rails are for use with rotatable hand grip rails on a bed. The rails comprise an arrangement of rails forming the hand grip rails, wherein the hand grip rails form an annular space; and a rigid or semi-rigid, perforated metallic cover is attached to the hand grip rails and covers the annular space. The cover has a rigidity that is substantially resistant to penetration by an appendage of a person.

1 . A bed hand rail for use with rotatable hand grip rails on a bed comprising: 
 an arrangement of rails form an annular space; and    a rigid or semi-rigid, perforated metallic cover attached to the hand grip rails and covering the annular space.    
   
   
       2 . A hand rail according to  claim 1  wherein the metallic cover is a perforated metal plate.  
   
   
       3 . A hand rail according to  claim 1  wherein the metallic cover is a metallic, wire mesh.  
   
   
       4 . A hand rail according to  claim 1  wherein the metallic cover is made of stainless steel.  
   
   
       5 . A hand rail according to  claim 1  wherein the cover has a rigidity that is substantially resistant to penetration by an appendage of a person.  
   
   
       6 . A hand rail according to  claim 1  wherein the cover includes holes therein such that the cover has a rigidity that is substantially resistant to penetration by an appendage of a person.  
   
   
       7 . A hand rail according to  claim 1  including a rubbery coating coated onto the hand grip rails.  
   
   
       8 . A hand rail according to  claim 7  wherein the rubbery coating is a spray on material.  
   
   
       9 . A hand rail according to  claim 7  wherein the rubbery coating is a urethane.  
   
   
       10 . A hand rail according to  claim 7  wherein the rubbery material is a natural or synthetic rubber.  
   
   
       11 . A hand rail according to  claim 7  wherein the rubbery coating has a density less than 0.25 lbs/ft 3 .  
   
   
       12 . A hand rail according to  claim 1  including at least one lock assembly to securely lock the bed rail in various position regarding height adjustment and rotated position.  
   
   
       13 . A hand rail according to  claim 12  including one lock assembly for height adjustment and a second lock assembly for a rotation position.  
   
   
       14 . A hand rail according to  claim 12  wherein the rotatable hand grip rails are adapted to rotate 360°.  
   
   
       15 . A hand rail according to  claim 12  wherein the rotatable hand grip rails are adapted to firmly lock in position.  
   
   
       16 . A hand rail according to  claim 12  wherein the rotatable hand grip rails lock in four positions.  
   
   
       17 . A hand rail according to  claim 12  wherein the four positions are spaced apart  90 °.