Platform extension

Abstract

A platform extension for a bed or sleeping platform, the extension including fastening means to present a platform beside a bed with an aperture at a displaced position relative to a side of a bed in use, the platform configured and/or orientated to present the aperture relative to a plane of a bed upon which the extension is associated in use. Thus, when arranged with a bed or sleeping platform a sleeper can lay stomach down with an aligned spine rather than with a head turned to allow them breath. Furthermore, when required the sleeper can sleep on their back or side retaining flexibility in use of the bed.

1 . A platform extension for a bed or sleeping platform, the extension including fastening means to present a platform beside a bed with an aperture at a displaced position relative to a side of a bed in use, the platform configured and/or orientated to present the aperture relative to a plane of a bed upon which the extension is associated in use. 
     
     
         2 . An extension as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the platform is shaped to be secured in use to the side at one end of a bed. 
     
     
         3 . An extension as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the aperture has an elongate shape with the aperture in the direction of greatest width angled relative to a side of a bed in use 
     
     
         4 . An extension as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the extension can be associated with wedge inserts to alter an angular presentational relationship between the extension and a bed in use. 
     
     
         5 . An extension as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the aperture is formed from a base hole and aperture insert. 
     
     
         6 . An extension as claimed in  claim 8  wherein the aperture insert defines an angle of association of the aperture with a bed in use. 
     
     
         7 . An extension as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the aperture is defined by a plurality of insert composite parts secured about the periphery of a hole in the platform 
     
     
         8 . An extension as claimed in  claim 10  wherein the composite parts are interchangeable and/or respectively adjustable 
     
     
         9 . An extension as claimed in  claim 1  wherein at least the platform is substantially in alignment with a horizontal plane of a bed in use 
     
     
         10 . An extension as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the platform has a slightly curved or inclined portion between the aperture and an edge of the platform away from a fastening edge of the platform juxtaposed with a bed in use. 
     
     
         11 . An extension as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the platform is supported by legs or a boxed base structure. 
     
     
         12 . An extension as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the platform has an overlap pad. 
     
     
         13 . An extension as claimed in  claim 1  wherein a filler strip is provided in use between the platform and bed. 
     
     
         14 . An extension as claimed in  claim 1  wherein a part of the platform to be presented in use towards a bed has a cover flap 
     
     
         15 . An extension as claimed in claim  24  wherein the cover flap is configured in terms of width and thickness to bridge a gap between the platform and a bed whereby the gap is effectively masked. 
     
     
         16 . An extension as claimed in claim  24  wherein the cover flap is biased by a cover bias means such as an elastic strap towards projection across the gap between the platform and a bed in use 
     
     
         17 . An extension as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the aperture has a functional end away from a top surface of the platform around the aperture in use. 
     
     
         18 . An extension as claimed in claim  34  wherein there is a plurality of effectively concentric suspended or floating rings. 
     
     
         19 . A bed arrangement comprising a bed or sleeping platform combined with a platform extension as claimed in  claim 1 . 
     
     
         20 . A bed arrangement as claimed in claim  38  wherein a mattress is provided with a part of the mattress shaped to overlay the platform extension from the bed or sleeping platform.