Sleep curtain

Abstract

The present invention relates to a bed dividing barrier in order to provide at least one of the individuals in a bed privacy or to limit the amount of light from one side of the bed to the other. The present invention describes a novel device that provides privacy between individuals sharing a bed and includes at least one dividing barrier which is attached at one end to at least one vertical support member and wherein such vertical support extends vertically from a base support structure. The present invention may further include a horizontal support that provides further support to the bed dividing barrier.

1 . A bed divider to provide a light shield comprising:
 At least one dividing barrier comprised of a barrier for shielding light; and   At least one vertical support member to provide support for such dividing barrier wherein such vertical support extends vertically from a base support structure; and   At least one horizontal support member to provide support to said dividing barrier.   
     
     
         2 . A bed divider according to  claim 1  wherein the structure is articulated to provide the ability to move the dividing barrier in a minimum of at least two separate positions, such as in use or in storage. 
     
     
         3 . A bed divider according to  claim 1  wherein the divider barrier is maintained in its current position by friction or by a locking mechanism internal to the support structure. 
     
     
         4 . A bed divider according to  claim 1  wherein the support structure is composed of one or several separate independent subsystems that interact with one another. 
     
     
         5 . A bed divider according to  claim 1  wherein the support structure is an assembly of tube(s), rod(s), fitting(s), connecting part(s), pivot(s), and/or articulation(s). 
     
     
         6 . A bed divider according to  claim 1  wherein the support structure is made of metal, plastic, wood, or composite materials components. 
     
     
         7 . A bed divider according to  claim 1  wherein the dividing barrier is made of any material capable of shielding light to a degree sufficient for the purpose of this application, such as but not limited to: cloth material, fabric material, woven or non-woven material, cloth-like material, plastic film, cardboard, paper, wood, etc. 
     
     
         8 . A bed divider according to  claim 1  wherein the dividing barrier is of the shape of a rectangle, a trapeze, a triangle, a pennant, or any other polygon. 
     
     
         9 . A bed divider according to  claim 1  wherein the dividing barrier is positioned during use in the vicinity of the central median vertical plane of the bed. 
     
     
         10 . A bed divider according to  claim 1  wherein the dividing barrier is positioned during use in the vicinity of the left or right side vertical plane of the bed. 
     
     
         11 . A bed divider according to  claim 1  wherein the distal tip of the dividing barrier, when positioned during use, is extending from the vicinity of the head board to a minimum of 10 inches from the headboard. 
     
     
         12 . A bed divider according to  claim 1  wherein the distal tip of the dividing barrier, when positioned during use, is extending a minimum of 10 inches from the mattress top. 
     
     
         13 . A bed divider according to  claim 1  wherein the bottom edge of the dividing barrier, when positioned during use, is either (i) touching or (ii) extending a maximum distance of 5 inches from the mattress top. 
     
     
         14 . A bed divider according to  claim 1  wherein the essence of the interaction between the bed divider and the bed is either: (i) secured by the bed, such as, but not limited to, when the base of the support structure is positioned under the mattress; (ii) attached to the bed or the bed frame; (iii) positioned or resting on top of the bed; (iv) positioned by the bed, such as with a stand on the floor; or (v) integrated in the bed, such as in the bed frame. 
     
     
         15 . A bed divider according to  claim 1  wherein the vertical position of the bottom edge of the dividing barrier can be adjusted to account for different bed or mattress heights. 
     
     
         16 . A bed divider according to  claim 1  wherein the support structure comprises a telescopic element. 
     
     
         17 . A bed divider according to  claim 1  wherein the dividing barrier is constrained by a horizontal element integral to the support structure. 
     
     
         18 . A bed divider according to  claim 1  wherein the dividing barrier is constrained by a vertical element integral to the support structure. 
     
     
         19 . A bed divider according to  claim 1  wherein the dividing barrier is weighted at a point or along an edge distal to an element integral to the structure. 
     
     
         20 . A bed divider according to  claim 1  wherein the base of the support structure is comprised of a flat polygonal element. 
     
     
         21 . A bed divider according to  claim 1  wherein the base support structure is comprised of a flat polygonal element and at least one leg extending from said base. 
     
     
         22 . A bed divider according to  claim 1  wherein the at least one horizontal support member and the at least one vertical member are positioned at right angles relatively to one another via a connector. 
     
     
         23 . A bed divider according to  claim 1  wherein the dividing barrier can rotate about the axis of the vertical support member. 
     
     
         24 . A bed divider according to  claim 22  wherein the connector can rotate about the axis of the vertical support member. 
     
     
         25 . A bed divider according to  claim 1  wherein the dividing barrier can rotate about an axis perpendicular to the vertical support member. 
     
     
         26 . A bed divider according to  claim 1  wherein the at least one vertical support member extending from the base is a bottom tube attached to the base. 
     
     
         27 . A bed divider according to  claim 26  wherein a second vertical support member is connected to the horizontal support member via a connector. The second vertical member is engaging the bottom vertical tube: either inside the internal diameter of the bottom tube, or around the outer diameter of the bottom tube. 
     
     
         28 . A bed divider according to  claim 1  wherein the support structure would allow a releasable detachable light to be positioned. 
     
     
         29 . A bed divider according to  claim 1  wherein the bed divider has a light integrated into its structure. 
     
     
         30 . A bed divider to provide a light shield comprising:
 At least one dividing barrier comprised of a barrier for shielding light; and   A mechanical structure interacting with the bed to provide support to said dividing barrier.   
     
     
         31 . A bed divider according to  claim 30  wherein the structure is articulated to provide the ability to move the dividing barrier in a minimum of at least two separate positions, such as in use or in storage. 
     
     
         32 . A bed divider according to  claim 30  wherein the divider barrier is maintained in its current position by friction or by a locking mechanism internal to the support structure. 
     
     
         33 . A bed divider according to  claim 30  wherein the support structure is composed of one or several separate independent subsystems that interact with one another. 
     
     
         34 . A bed divider according to  claim 30  wherein the support structure is an assembly of tube(s), rod(s), fitting(s), connecting part(s), pivot(s), and/or articulation(s). 
     
     
         35 . A bed divider according to  claim 30  wherein the support structure is made of metal, plastic, wood, or composite materials components. 
     
     
         36 . A bed divider according to  claim 30  wherein the support structure comprises a telescopic element to adjust height of bottom dividing barrier height according to the bed or mattress height. 
     
     
         37 . A bed divider according to  claim 30  wherein the nature of the interaction between the bed divider and the bed is either: (i) secured by the bed, such as, but not limited to, when part of the support structure is positioned under the mattress; (ii) attached to the bed or the bed frame; (iii) positioned or resting on top of the bed; (iv) positioned by the bed, such as with a stand on the floor; or (v) integrated in the bed, such as in the bed frame. 
     
     
         38 . A bed divider according to  claim 30  wherein the dividing barrier is made of any material capable of shielding light to a degree sufficient for the purpose of this application such as but not limited to: cloth material, fabric material, woven or non-woven material, cloth-like material, plastic film, cardboard, paper, wood, etc. 
     
     
         39 . A bed divider according to  claim 30  wherein said dividing barrier is noise-free upon contact. 
     
     
         40 . A bed divider according to  claim 30  wherein said dividing barrier comprises a quilted material for sound insulation. 
     
     
         41 . A bed divider according to  claim 30  wherein the dividing barrier is of the shape of a rectangle, a trapeze, a triangle, a pennant, or any other polygon. 
     
     
         42 . A bed divider according to  claim 30  wherein the dividing barrier is positioned during use in the vicinity of the central median vertical plane of the bed. 
     
     
         43 . A bed divider according to  claim 30  wherein the distal tip of the dividing barrier, when positioned during use, is extending from the vicinity of the head board to a minimum of 10 inches from the headboard. 
     
     
         44 . A bed divider according to  claim 30  wherein the distal tip of the dividing barrier, when positioned during use, is extending a minimum of 10 inches from the mattress top. 
     
     
         45 . A bed divider according to  claim 30  wherein the bottom edge of the dividing barrier, when positioned during use, is either (i) touching or (ii) extending a maximum distance of  5  inches from the mattress top. 
     
     
         46 . A bed divider according to  claim 30  wherein the dividing barrier is constrained by a horizontal element integral to the support structure. 
     
     
         47 . A bed divider according to  claim 30  wherein the dividing barrier is constrained by a vertical element integral to the support structure. 
     
     
         48 . A bed divider according to  claim 30  wherein the dividing barrier is weighted at a point or along an edge distal to an element integral to the structure. 
     
     
         49 . A bed divider according to  claim 30  wherein the structure is raising from a base. 
     
     
         50 . A bed divider according to  claim 49  wherein the base is composed of a flat polygon base, or at least two feet connected to a connecting part, or a composite design thereof. 
     
     
         51 . A bed divider according to  claim 30  wherein the support structure would allow a releasable detachable light to be positioned. 
     
     
         52 . A bed divider according to  claim 30  wherein the bed divider has a light integrated into its structure. 
     
     
         53 . (canceled) 
     
     
         54 . (canceled) 
     
     
         55 . (canceled) 
     
     
         56 . (canceled)