# US 11,432,659 B2 · Bed-mounted storage device > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,432,659 B2 - Document ID: US11432659B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/931,625 - Filed: 2020-05-14 - Published: 2020-11-26 - Granted: 2022-09-06 - Earliest claimed: 2019-05-23 - Applicants: Alan J. Fox - Inventors: Alan J. Fox - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11432659B2 ## CPC - A47C 21/00: Attachments for beds, e.g. sheet holders or bed-cover holders (bed tables supported on the bedstead A47B23/02); Ventilating, cooling or heating means in connection with bedsteads or mattresses - A47C 19/22: Combinations of bedsteads with other furniture or with accessories, e.g. with bedside cabinets - A47C 31/00: Details or accessories for chairs, beds, or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass, e.g. upholstery fasteners, mattress protectors, stretching devices for mattress nets - F16M 13/022: {repositionable} - A47C: CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS - F16M: FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS ## Abstract A storage device for installation on a bed includes a horizontal support member configured to be inserted between two mattress members. A vertical support member is coupled with and supported by the horizontal support member. A plurality of securing members are coupled to the vertical support member. A flexible storage member is fixedly secured to the plurality of securing members at a first edge and selectively attached to the plurality of securing members at a second edge. The flexible storage member is operable between a stowed position and a use position. The stowed position is defined by the flexible storage member being at least partially concealed from view. The use position is defined by the flexible storage member forming an interior storage space that is contained within the flexible storage member and supported by the plurality of securing members. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A storage device for installation on a bed, the storage device comprising: a horizontal support member configured to be inserted between two mattress members; a vertical support member coupled with and supported by the horizontal support member; a plurality of securing members coupled to the vertical support member; and a flexible storage member that is fixedly secured to the plurality of securing members at a first edge and selectively attached to the plurality of securing members at a second edge, wherein: the flexible storage member is operable between a stowed position and a use position; the stowed position defined by the flexible storage member being at least partially concealed from view; and the use position defined by the flexible storage member forming an interior storage space that is contained within the flexible storage member and supported by the plurality of securing members. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The storage device of claim 1, wherein the vertical support member includes a plurality of vertical stanchions that are coupled with the horizontal support member, wherein each vertical stanchion includes a respective securing member of the plurality of securing members. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The storage device of claim 2, wherein the horizontal support member includes a plurality of horizontal bases, wherein each horizontal base is coupled to a respective vertical stanchion. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The storage device of claim 3, wherein the vertical stanchion and the horizontal base are formed of a single integral member. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The storage device of claim 2, wherein the vertical stanchion includes a lower portion and an upper portion, wherein the lower portion is configured to engage an edge of a mattress support of the mattress members, and wherein the upper portion supports at least one securing member of the plurality of securing members. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The storage device of claim 5, wherein the upper portion extends above the horizontal support member. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The storage device of claim 1, wherein the mattress members include a mattress that is supported from below by a mattress support. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The storage device of claim 7, wherein the mattress support is a box spring. ### Claim 9 A storage device for installation on a bed, the storage device comprising: a horizontal support member that is supported between a mattress and a mattress support; a vertical stanchion attached to the horizontal support member and that is laterally supported against the mattress support; a securing member coupled to the vertical stanchion; and a flexible storage member that is fixedly secured to the securing member at a first edge of the flexible storage member and selectively attached to the securing member at a second edge of the flexible storage member, wherein: the flexible storage member is operable between a stowed position that is collapsed against the flexible storage member and a use position defined by the flexible storage member forming an interior storage space that is contained within the flexible storage member and supported by the securing member. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The storage device of claim 9, wherein the vertical stanchion is coupled with the horizontal support member, wherein the vertical stanchion includes the securing member. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The storage device of claim 10, wherein the horizontal support member includes a horizontal base that engages the vertical stanchion. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The storage device of claim 9, wherein the vertical stanchion includes a lower portion and an upper portion, wherein the lower portion is configured to engage an edge of the mattress support of the horizontal support members, and wherein the upper portion supports the securing member. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The storage device of claim 12, wherein the upper portion extends above the horizontal support member. ### Claim 14 (depends on 9) The storage device of claim 9, wherein the horizontal support members include a mattress that is supported from below by a mattress support. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The storage device of claim 14, wherein the mattress support is a box spring. ### Claim 16 (depends on 9) The storage device of claim 9, wherein the flexible storage member defines an access space into the interior storage space when a portion of the second edge is separated from the securing member. ### Claim 17 A storage device for installation on a bed, the storage device comprising: a horizontal support member that is supported between two mattress members; a vertical support member coupled with and supported by the horizontal support member; a plurality of securing members coupled to the vertical support member; and a flexible storage member that is fixedly secured to the plurality of securing members at a first edge and selectively attached to the plurality of securing members at a second edge, wherein: the flexible storage member is operable between a stowed position and a use position; the stowed position defined by the flexible storage member being at least partially concealed from view; the use position defined by the flexible storage member forming an interior storage space that is contained within the flexible storage member and supported by the plurality of securing members; and the flexible storage member defines an access space into the interior storage space when a portion of the second edge is separated from the plurality of securing members. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The storage device of claim 17, wherein the vertical support member includes a plurality of vertical stanchions that are coupled with the horizontal support member, wherein each vertical stanchion includes a respective securing member of the plurality of securing members, and wherein the horizontal support member includes a plurality of horizontal bases, wherein each horizontal base is coupled to a respective vertical stanchion. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The storage device of claim 18, wherein each vertical stanchion includes a lower portion and an upper portion, wherein the lower portion is configured to engage an edge of a mattress support of the mattress members, and wherein the upper portion supports at least one securing member of the plurality of securing members. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The storage device of claim 19, wherein the upper portion extends above the horizontal support member.