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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 09, 2009
Filed:
Nov. 19, 2004
Applicants:
Alan James Kenny, High Point, NC (US);
Brian David Balicki, High Point, NC (US);
Inventors:
Alan James Kenny, High Point, NC (US);
Brian David Balicki, High Point, NC (US);
Assignee:
Volvo Trucks North America, Greensboro, NC (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A47C 17/66 (2006.01); A47C 17/80 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A dual berth bunk () for a sleeper cab () or other confined space includes a bunk frame () mounted for pivoting or rotating inversion. Berths (), or sleeping surfaces, are provided on the opposite sides of the bunk frame and a berth may be selectively positioned for use by pivoting or rotation of the bunk frame. A latch () or other device may be used to secure the bunk frame in the selected position. Retaining devices () retain bedding in the berths when the berth in a downward inverted orientation.