Apparatus for the bedside storage of mobility devices

Abstract

A system and method for storing mobility devices adjacent to a bed-frame. The apparatus comprising a planar surface, located between a mattress and a supporting structure, and at least one handle for receiving the mobility device. The apparatus' planar surface, handles, and method of fastenings are all able to be customized based upon the desired features, including: size, weight, luminosity, ease of sterilization, and dimensions of the intended mobility device.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for supporting a mobility device adjacent to a bed frame, comprising:
 At least one perpendicular plate capable of being located between a mattress and said mattress' supporting structure,   wherein the said at least one perpendicular plate comprises: at least one surface area in contact with a portion of the bottom side of said mattress; and at least one second surface in contact with a portion of the top side of said mattress' supporting structure,   wherein said mattress applies force to said first surface area of said perpendicular plate and said mattress' supporting structure applies second force to said second surface area, whereby application of said forces to said surface areas of said perpendicular plate supports cantilevered elements,   wherein said cantilevered element comprises:
 at least one support handle removably coupled to said at least one perpendicular plate, whereby said at least one support members are interchangeable to enable convenient management of holding features, said features including at least one of: stiffness; cleanliness; weight; color; luminosity; and diameter, 
 wherein said at least one support handle is substantially u-shaped for receiving a portion of a mobility device, 
   wherein said mobility device is one of: a walking stick, a white cane, artificial limb,   wherein composition of apparatus comprises a thermoplastic resin and an antimicrobial agent   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of claim one, wherein composition of said at least one perpendicular plate further comprises: a polycarbonate; and a color additive. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of claim one, wherein melting point of said composition of said at least one perpendicular plate exceeds the sterilization temperature used in hospital grade autoclave devices. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus in  claim 1 , wherein removable coupling between said at least one perpendicular plate and said support member is one of: snap locks, or hook and loop connections. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus in  claim 1 , wherein said perpendicular plate comprises:
 at least one perpendicular subplate, wherein said perpendicular plate comprises an n number of subplates,   where subplate n 0  is flexibly coupled to subplate n +1 , and wherein subplate n +2  is flexibly coupled to said subplate n +1 ,   whereby said flexibly coupling permit the folding of said subplate n 0  relative to said subplate n+1; whereby folding of said subplates collapses apparatus for storage and transport.   
     
     
         6 . The apparatus in  claim 5 , wherein said flexible coupling is a living hinge. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus in  claim 1 , wherein perpendicular plate comprises two sub-plates,
 wherein said two sub-plates are flexibly coupled along the perpendicular axis to enable to folding of the apparatus, and   wherein the arrangement of the two sub-plates and a stored mobility device forms a triangular arrangement.   
     
     
         8 . The apparatus in  claim 1 , wherein apparatus additional comprises removably handle covers, flexible coupled to said support handle,
 wherein said removal handle covers are customizable with regards to: stiffness; weight; color; cleanliness; luminosity; and diameter.