Hammock with quadrecline geometry

Abstract

A hammock with quadrecline geometry is disclosed. The hammock includes a bed having a bed surface, a head end and a foot end located opposite the head end. The head end has an attachment point to suspend the head end of the bed. The bed further has a leg rest portion at the foot end defined by four, connected suspension lines. A foot spreader is configured and arranged to spread the four suspension lines apart, providing support to the leg rest portion.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A hammock, comprising:
 a bed having a flexible bed surface, a head end and a foot end located opposite the head end, the head end having an attachment point for a suspension line to suspend the head end of the bed;   the bed further having a leg rest portion at the foot end defined by four connected suspension lines; and   a foot spreader configured and arranged to spread the four suspension lines apart, providing support to the leg rest portion, wherein the foot spreader is “X” shaped.   
     
     
         2 . The hammock of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the “X” shaped foot spreader provides dynamic support; and   the angles created at the point of intersection of the “X” are free to change angle while under load.   
     
     
         3 . The hammock of  claim 2 , wherein the “X” shaped foot spreader can fold closed. 
     
     
         4 . The hammock of  claim 1 , wherein the bed also has a body portion, the body portion able to work in conjunction with the foot spread to spread the leg rest portion. 
     
     
         5 . The hammock of  claim 1 , wherein the foot spreader is formed from three rods connected together. 
     
     
         6 . The hammock of  claim 17 , wherein the three rods are connected together via two plates. 
     
     
         7 . The hammock of  claim 2 , wherein the foot spreader is hinged allowing the “X” shape to fold closed. 
     
     
         8 . The hammock of  claim 1 , wherein the tip of each prong of “X” of the foot spreader further includes a notch configured and arranged to receive a suspension line. 
     
     
         9 . The hammock of  claim 1 , wherein the bed is formed from a flexible material, the flexible material being a fabric. 
     
     
         10 . The hammock of  claim 9 , wherein the fabric is a synthetic fabric. 
     
     
         11 . The hammock of  claim 10 , wherein the synthetic fabric is nylon. 
     
     
         12 . A hammock comprising:
 a flexible elongated bed including a head end and a foot end opposite the head end, wherein the foot end has a leg rest portion;   a head anchor point connected to the head end for attachment to a head suspension line to suspend the head end of the bed;   a foot anchor point connected to the foot end for attachment to a foot suspension line;   four suspension lines connected between the foot end and the foot anchor point; and   a foot spreader having first and second rod assemblies connected together to form an X-shape to spread the four suspension lines apart and provide support to the leg rest portion,   wherein each rod assembly forms opposing tips and each tip defines a notch for receiving the respective suspension line.   
     
     
         13 . The hammock of  claim 12 , wherein the bed has a reinforced center seam. 
     
     
         14 . The hammock of  claim 12 , wherein the elongated bed has a reinforced edge defining four foot loops,
 wherein the four suspension lines span from the four foot loops, respectively, to the foot anchor point, and the reinforced edge connects to the head anchor point.   
     
     
         15 . The hammock of  claim 14 , wherein the reinforced edge defines two head loops at the head end, and further comprising a head spreader spanning between the two head loops for preventing the bed from collapsing inwardly and crowding a head of an occupant. 
     
     
         16 . The hammock of  claim 12 , wherein the reinforced edge defines two opposing intermediate loops and further comprising a lumbar spreader spanning underneath the elongated bed between the two opposing intermediate loops for preventing the bed from collapsing inwardly and crowding an occupant. 
     
     
         17 . A hammock comprising:
 a flexible elongated bed including a head end and a foot end opposite the head end, wherein the foot end has a leg rest portion; a head anchor point connected to the head end for attachment to a head suspension line to suspend the head end of the bed;   a foot anchor point connected to the foot end for attachment to a foot suspension line;   four suspension lines connected between the foot end and the foot anchor point; and   a foot spreader to spread the four suspension lines apart.   
     
     
         18 . The hammock of  claim 17 , wherein the foot spreader defines four notches, each notch for receiving the respective suspension line. 
     
     
         19 . The hammock of  claim 18 , wherein the elongated bed has a reinforced edge defining four foot loops, wherein the four suspension lines span from the four foot loops, respectively, to the foot anchor point. 
     
     
         20 . The hammock of  claim 19 , wherein the reinforced edge defines two head loops at the head end, and further comprising a head spreader spanning between the two head loops for preventing the bed from collapsing inwardly and crowding a head of an occupant. 
     
     
         21 . The hammock of  claim 19 , wherein the reinforced edge defines two opposing intermediate loops and further comprising a lumbar spreader spanning between the two opposing intermediate loops for preventing the bed from collapsing inwardly and crowding an occupant. 
     
     
         22 . The hammock of  claim 17 , wherein the elongated bed is formed from a flexible material.