ADJUSTABLE INCLINE MATTRESS BASE

Abstract

An adjustable incline base for a mattress includes an adjustable head assembly having a fixed base and an incline platform pivotably connected with the fixed base; an incline adjustment mechanism connected with the fixed base and incline platform and configured to support the incline platform at a desired angle relative to the fixed base; and at least one length adjustable strap configured to facilitate a connection between the adjustable incline base and the mattress. Associated methods of installing and inclining a mattress are also disclosed.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure generally relates to mattress bases and, more particularly, to mattress bases allowing a user to incline an end of a mattress.

BACKGROUND

Inclining beds or base frames are used to allow a user to incline at least one end of a mattress to a desired angle relative to other portions of the mattress. For example, a user may desire to raise the head end of a mattress to allow for more comfortable television viewing or to reduce snoring. Fully adjustable and integrated beds with motorized inclining mechanisms represent a comprehensive version of inclining bed configurations. However, these beds, while effective, are extremely expensive.

As a lower cost alternative, there are inclining bed frames that may be placed under a mattress, either between the mattress and a support or serving as the mattress support as well. These frames may be provided with manual or motorized incline mechanisms. However, even though these frames are less expensive that the foregoing fully adjustable and integrated beds, they are still somewhat expensive. Further, because they are full frame bases, they are heavy and are quite limited in the range of mattress sizes that they can be used with. For example, different frames may be required for use with king, California king, queen, and twin mattresses, with further versions required for extra length mattresses or with non-standard sizes such as the various mattress sizes that may be used in countries other than the United States. This requires a manufacturer to produce and a reseller to stock a large number of heavy, bulky, and expensive models to adequately serve their customers. This, in turn, requires a significant investment in warehouse space.

In addition, the size of these frames makes shipping of the frames to customers extremely difficult and expensive or simply not possible, resulting in a need for the seller to arrange for delivery and possible installation services for each sale as well. Current frames, particularly those for king size beds, are too large to fit within the maximum girth requirements established by FedEx or UPS. The few that do meet the girth requirements do not meet the weight requirements. Those that do meet both the weight and girth requirement generally fit into the oversize category for these carriers, which significantly increases the freight cost. Most ecommerce retailers will not offer products that do not meet the minimum girth or weight requirements of FedEx or UPS as they would need to be shipped via common carrier at significantly higher freight cost with higher damage rates and difficulty in arranging delivery times with the consumer.

From the customer's perspective, these prior art frames make moving the bed on which the frame is used difficult due to the additional weight and make it quite cumbersome to move the frame from one bed to another.

Therefore, it would be desirable to have an inclining bed frame or base that is widely adjustable, low weight, and able to be readily disassembled for shipment, storage, and movement while still providing the desired inclining performance and stability in use.

SUMMARY

An aspect of the present disclosure is to provide an adjustable incline base for a mattress that includes an adjustable head assembly having a fixed base and an incline platform pivotably connected with the fixed base and wherein the adjustable head assembly may be positioned under the head end of the mattress; an incline adjustment mechanism connected with the fixed base and incline platform and configured to support the incline platform at a desired angle relative to the fixed base; and at least one length adjustable strap configured to facilitate a connection between the adjustable incline base and the mattress.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the incline platform also has a frame and at least one lateral extension laterally movable relative to the frame.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the adjustable incline base includes a foot assembly having at least one retaining bracket with a horizontal component and a vertical component and wherein the horizontal component may be positioned under the foot end of the mattress while the vertical component engages a vertical wall of the foot end of the mattress; and wherein the at least one length adjustable strap is configured to connect the fixed base to the foot assembly.

According to yet another aspect of the present disclosure, the horizontal component of the retaining bracket is provided with at least one adjustment slot and wherein the at least one length adjustable strap is connected with the adjustable head assembly and wherein a first end of the at least one length adjustable strap may be threaded through the adjustment slot of a corresponding retaining bracket and folded back upon a second end of the length adjustable strap to adjust the length adjustable strap to a desired length and set the foot assembly at a desired distance from the adjustable head assembly.

Another aspect of the present disclosure is to provide a method of installing and inclining a mattress on a support having a head end and a foot end that includes the steps of providing an adjustable incline mattress base that includes an adjustable head assembly having a fixed base and an incline platform pivotably connected with the fixed base and wherein the adjustable head assembly may be positioned under the head end of the mattress; an incline adjustment mechanism connected with the fixed base and incline platform and configured to support the incline platform at a desired angle relative to the fixed base; a foot assembly having at least one retaining bracket with a horizontal component and a vertical component and wherein the horizontal component may be positioned under the foot end of the mattress while the vertical component engages a vertical wall of the foot end of the mattress; and at least one length adjustable strap connected with the adjustable head assembly and with the foot assembly; placing the adjustable head assembly at the head end of the support; placing the foot assembly at the foot end of the support; identifying a suitable adjusted length for the adjustable incline mattress base based on a length of the mattress; adjusting the at least one length adjustable strap to an adjustment length resulting in the adjustable incline mattress base having the suitable adjustable length; placing the mattress on the adjustable incline mattress base; and adjusting the incline platform with the incline adjustment mechanism to a desired angle relative to the fixed base.

Another aspect of the present disclosure is to provide a method of installing and inclining a mattress on a support having a head end and a foot end that includes the steps of providing an adjustable incline mattress base having an adjustable head assembly having a fixed base and an incline platform pivotably connected with the fixed base and wherein the adjustable head assembly may be positioned under the head end of the mattress; an incline adjustment mechanism connected with the fixed base and incline platform and configured to support the incline platform at a desired angle relative to the fixed base; and at least one length adjustable strap configured to facilitate a connection between the adjustable incline base and the mattress; placing the mattress on the adjustable incline mattress base; wrapping the at least one length adjustable strap around one of a width or a length of the mattress and securing a first end of the of the length adjustable strap with a second end of the length adjustable strap; and adjusting the incline platform with the incline adjustment mechanism to a desired angle relative to the fixed base.

These aspects are merely an illustrative aspect of the innumerable aspects associated with the present disclosure and should not be deemed as limiting in any manner. These and other aspects, features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the referenced drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Reference is now made more particularly to the drawings, which illustrate the best presently known mode of carrying out the present disclosure and wherein similar reference characters indicate the same parts throughout the views.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an adjustable incline mattress base according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of a foot assembly suitable for the embodiment of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the identified portion A of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the identified portion B of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an adjustable incline mattress base according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an adjustable spacer suitable for embodiments of adjustable incline mattress bases according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an adjustable spacer suitable for embodiments of adjustable incline mattress bases according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a foot assembly and length adjustable straps for embodiments of adjustable incline mattress bases according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 9 is a partial perspective view of a foot assembly for embodiments of adjustable incline mattress bases according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an adjustable incline mattress base according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 11 is a front view of the embodiment of FIG. 10.

FIG. 12 is a top view of the embodiment of FIG. 10.

FIG. 13 is an enlarged view of the identified portion A of FIG. 12.

FIG. 14 is a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 10.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of an adjustable incline mattress base according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 16 is a front view of the embodiment of FIG. 15.

FIG. 17 is a top view of the embodiment of FIG. 15.

FIG. 18 is an enlarged view of the identified portion A of FIG. 17.

FIG. 19 is a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 15.

FIG. 20 is an enlarged perspective view of a foot assembly suitable for use with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following description of technology is merely exemplary in nature of the subject matter, manufacture and use of one or more inventions, and is not intended to limit the scope, application, or uses of any specific invention claimed in this application or in such other applications as may be filed claiming priority to this application, or patents issuing therefrom. The following definitions and non-limiting guidelines must be considered in reviewing the description of the technology set forth herein.

In the following detailed description numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present disclosure. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. For example, the present disclosure is not limited in scope to the particular type of industry application depicted in the figures. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures, and components have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the present disclosure.

The headings and sub-headings used herein are intended only for general organization of topics within the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the disclosure of the technology or any aspect thereof. In particular, subject matter disclosed in the “Background” may include novel technology and may not constitute a recitation of prior art. Subject matter disclosed in the “Summary” is not an exhaustive or complete disclosure of the entire scope of the technology or any embodiments thereof. Classification or discussion of a material within a section of this specification as having a particular utility is made for convenience, and no inference should be drawn that the material must necessarily or solely function in accordance with its classification herein when it is used in any given composition.

The citation of references herein does not constitute an admission that those references are prior art or have any relevance to the patentability of the technology disclosed herein. All references cited in the “Detailed Description” section of this specification are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.

FIGS. 1-9 illustrate adjustable incline mattress bases 10 according to embodiments of the present disclosure. The adjustable incline mattress base 10 may include an adjustable head assembly 20, a foot assembly 70, and at least one length adjustable strap 90. The adjustable incline mattress base 10 provides adjustability in both width and length to allow it to be used with almost any sized mattress. Further, the adjustable incline mattress base 10 is suitable for use with almost any bed type, for example, a traditional mattress and box spring/foundation combination, platform frame, slat frame, or any other arrangement in which a mattress is supported on a flat surface. If desired, the adjustable incline mattress base 10 could even be used with a mattress simply placed on a floor.

The adjustable head assembly 20 and foot assembly 70 cooperate to secure the adjustable incline mattress base 10 in position relative to the mattress. The length adjustable straps 90 allows the distance between the adjustable head assembly 20 and foot assembly 70 to be adjusted to accommodate any length of mattress. The at least one length adjustable strap 90 may be made from flexible fabric strips or belts, which significantly reduces the overall weight of the adjustable incline mattress base 10 while providing enhanced sizing flexibility. The length adjustable straps 90 may be provided with a hook and loop fabric, for example, Velcro®, on one side. This allows the foot end of each length adjustable strap 90 to be folded over and secured to itself to set the overall length of the length adjustable strap 90. As a result, the length adjustable strap 90 allows for adjusting the overall length of the adjustable incline mattress base 10 in coordination with retaining brackets 72 of the adjustable foot assembly 70, as described in more detail below. To facilitate fine tuning of the adjusted length of the length adjustable straps 90, they may be provided with length indicators that identify appropriate “fold-over” amounts to produce an appropriate length for a variety of standard mattresses while also accommodating non-standard sizes.

As illustrated in more detail in FIG. 4, the foot assembly 70 may include a pair of retaining brackets 72 connecting with one another by a retainer bar 78. The retaining brackets 72 may be L-shaped with a horizontal component configured to fit underneath the foot end of a mattress. A vertical component of the retaining brackets 72 engages the foot end of the mattress. The retaining bar 78 may be generally U-shaped and may further be provided in a range of lengths to further enhance the width adjustability of the adjustable incline mattress base 10 to increase stability of the foot assembly 70. However, a single retaining bar 78 may suitably be used with a variety of mattress widths. Vertical legs of the retainer bar 78 may be provided with relatively short return sections that engage with a retainer bar bracket 76 in each retaining bracket 72 to secure the retaining brackets 72 to the retainer bar 78.

The horizontal component of each retaining bracket 72 may be provided with one or more adjustment slots 74 through which the foot end of the corresponding length adjustable strap 90 may be threaded and folded over itself. A series of adjustment slots 74 may be provided to further increase adjustability.

FIG. 20 illustrates another embodiment of the retaining brackets 172 and retainer bar 178. In this embodiment, the retaining brackets 172 are also generally L-shaped and provided with one or more adjustment slots 174. However, in this embodiment, the retainer bar 178 does not utilize the return sections. Instead, the retainer bar brackets 176 are vertically oriented and the vertical legs of the retainer bar 178 are inserted vertically through the retainer bar brackets 176.

It should be noted that while preferred embodiments of the adjustable incline mattress base 10 include a pair of length adjustable straps 90 and a pair of retaining brackets 72 connected by a retaining bar 78, embodiments are contemplated within the scope of the present disclosure that may use a single length adjustable strap 90 and a single retaining bracket 72, in which case a retaining bar 78 is not necessary. Such an embodiment would produce similar results but may lack the same stability as the preferred embodiments. The at least one length adjustable strap 90 could also be provided in the form of one or more elastic straps connected with the adjustable head assembly 20 and the foot assembly 70 and that may be stretched to accommodate mattresses of different lengths, or one or more telescoping extenders.

The adjustable head assembly 20 may include a fixed base 22 and an incline platform 24. The incline platform 24 and fixed base 22 may be pivotably connected with one another at hinges 26 that allow the incline platform 24 to pivot relative to the fixed base 22 between a flat position in which the incline platform lays against the fixed base 22 and a range of inclined positions in which the incline platform 24 is positioned at an angle relative to the fixed base 22. The relative angle of incline of the incline platform may be adjusted by a variety of incline adjustment mechanisms 30. In the illustrated embodiment, the adjustment mechanism 30 is a piston assembly having pivoting connections at each end where it connects with the fixed base 22 and incline platform 24. The incline adjustment mechanism 30 may provide for a continuous range of adjustment or may be provided with stops at a series of set angles.

The incline platform 24 may be provided with one or more lateral extensions 28 that serve to adjust the width of the incline platform 24 and accommodate different mattress widths. More particularly, the lateral extensions 28 may be extended to approximately each edge of the head end of the mattress to support the entire width of the head of the mattress and ensure level inclination of the mattress. In the illustrated embodiment, the lateral extensions 28 may be rectangular frames that are slidably mounted on a frame of the incline platform 24. The lateral extensions 28 can be pulled outward—or pushed inward-relative to the frame of the incline platform 24 to match the width of the mattress that the adjustable incline mattress base 10 is being used with.

The fixed base 22 may be provided with one of more adjustable spacers 50. The adjustable spacers 50 may be positioned against an adjacent wall, headboard, or backboard to space the adjustable head assembly 20 away from the wall/headboard. In some circumstances, the adjustable head assembly 20 could possibly be pushed forward with the mattress, which could cause the mattress to slide in any gap present between the headboard and the backboard. In turn, such movement of the mattress could restrict the adjustable head assembly 20 from inclining the mattress beyond the level of the headboard. In circumstances where a headboard is not used, the adjustable spacers 50 may prevent the mattress and/or adjustable head assembly 20 from contacting and marring the wall. In the illustrated embodiment, the adjustable spacers 50 include a threaded spacer bolt 52 and threaded base 54. The spacer bolt 52 may be screwed in or out relative to the threaded base 54 to adjust the length of the spacer 50 as desired. In addition, the spacers 50 may be connected with the fixed base 22 with sliding brackets 56 that may be moved along a horizontal member of the fixed base 22. This horizontal adjustability of the spacers 50 may allow the spacers 50 to be moved to avoid, for example headboard brackets or battens. While the spacers 50 further enhance embodiments of the present disclosure, they are not essential to the desired functionality.

In use, embodiments of the adjustable head assembly 20 and foot assembly are placed onto the mattress supporting surface. Each length adjustable strap 90, which may be removably or permanently secured with the fixed base 22, is then threaded through one of the adjustment slots 74 of the corresponding retaining bracket 72 and folded over itself to the position indicated for the mattress. The mattress may then be placed on the adjustable incline mattress base 10. The head end of the mattress may then be selectively placed at a desired angle relative to the middle and foot end of the mattress by manipulation of the incline adjustment mechanism 30.

FIGS. 5, 8, and 9 illustrate a slight variation in which the retainer bar brackets 176 are positioned somewhat differently on the retainer brackets 172. FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate a similar version of an adjustable head assembly spacer include corresponding components of a spacer bolt 152, spacer base 154, and sliding bracket 156.

FIGS. 10-14 illustrate another embodiment of an adjustable incline mattress base 210 according to the present disclosure. Components of this embodiment that correspond to those of the above-described embodiment are denoted with a similar reference number with the addition of a leading “2”. The embodiment of FIGS. 10-14 differs primarily in the configuration utilized to connect the base 210 and a mattress with which it is used. Rather than a foot assembly, the at least one length adjustable strap 290 is preferably connected with the fixed base 222 of the head assembly 220. The at least one length adjustable strap 290 is configured to be wrapped around a mattress and secured, for example, by hook and loop fabric sections, such as Velcro®, allowing ends of the at least one length adjustable strap 290 to be secured to one another. The length of the at least one length adjustable strap 290 is also adjustable for use with mattresses of different sizes. While the at least one length adjustable strap 290 may be provided in conjunction a foot assembly as described above, preferred embodiments incorporate the at least one length adjustable strap 290 in lieu of a foot assembly.

The embodiment of FIGS. 10-14 also illustrates a variation on a securing configuration for the head assembly 220 to secure the head assembly with a support base underlying the mattress, for example, a metal grid base, box spring, wood slat base, or platform frame. In this case, the head assembly 220 is provided with one, or preferably two head assembly securing straps 258. The head assembly securing straps 258 may, for example, wrapped around an adjacent portion of the support base. The head assembly securing straps 258 may be provided with hook and loop fabric sections, such as Velcro®, allowing ends of each of the head assembly securing straps 258 to be secured to one another.

Alternatively, or in addition to, head assembly securing straps 258, the fixed base 22 may be provided with one or, preferably, a series of mounting holes 262 to secure the head assembly with the support base. The mounting holes 262 allow the fixed base to be secured to the support base, for example slats forming a portion of the frame, by inserting a screw, bolt, or similar fastener through the mounting holes 262 and into the wooden frame.

FIGS. 15-19 illustrate another embodiment that incorporates a variation of length adjustable straps 390 that wrap around the length of a mattress rather than its width. Each length adjustable strap 390 is secured, for example, by hook and loop fabric sections, such as Velcro®, allowing ends of the length adjustable strap 390 to be secured to one another. The length of the at least one length adjustable strap 390 is also adjustable for use with mattresses of different sizes. Similarly to the embodiment of FIGS. 10-14, components of this embodiment that correspond to those of the above-described embodiments are denoted with a similar reference number with the addition of a leading “3”. As with the embodiment of FIGS. 10-14, the length adjustable straps 390 may be used in conjunction with a foot assembly, but preferred embodiments will provide the length adjustable straps 390 in lieu of the foot assembly.

Of particular note, embodiments of the present disclosure provide for an adjustable incline mattress base that is both extremely lightweight and may be disassembled to a size that is more compact than has previously been possible. These features allow these embodiments of the present disclosure to be readily shipped to customers. These embodiments also take up significantly less space when stored prior to shipment/sale. In addition, the wide range of adjustability of the adjustable incline mattress base results in only a few different versions be necessary to accommodate the entire range of possible mattress sizes. This greatly simplifies manufacturing and stocking of products necessary to serve the widest range of customers. Further, their low weight, for example, less than 50 lbs. versus 250 lbs. or more for traditional full frame incline bases, makes installation of the bases of the present disclosure significantly easier for customers.

The reduced size of embodiments of the present disclosure allows for an adjustable incline mattress base that may be shipped in a box meeting the maximum size and weight requirements, for example, for UPS shipping standards. These may include having a combined length and girth of no more than 165″, a length of no more than 108″, and/or a packaged weight of no more than 150 lbs. In the specific example of shipping by UPS, the girth of a package is calculated by (a) measuring the three dimensions of the package, i.e., length, width, and depth, adding the measurements of the two smallest dimensions together, and multiplying by 2. FedEx and DHL utilize similar weight and dimensional requirements and calculation methods. The ability of embodiments of the present disclosure provide for shipment through standard channels without incurring over maximum limit surcharges, which are significant. For example, in the case of UPS shipments, exceeding the weights or dimensions above may result in a surcharge of $1,250. Notably, embodiments of the present disclosure meet these standards while still being able to support a mattress width of at least 70″.

Of particular note, embodiments of the present disclosure can be used with king-size beds while remaining shippable through lower cost channels, e.g., UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc., whereas traditional incline bases sized for use with king-size beds require. The only other option to use traditional incline bases with king-size beds is to purchase two twin XL units to be used together. However, this adds significant cost.

As a specific example of the significantly enhanced utility of embodiments of the present disclosure, these units are well suited to use with beds in recreational vehicles (RVs) whereas it is extremely difficult or impossible to use traditional incline bases in those applications.

Embodiments of the present disclosure are also well suited for use with massage units fixed to, for example, the incline platform 24, as an additional comfort feature that can be provided with the original purchase or as an after-market accessory.

The preferred embodiments of the disclosure have been described above to explain the principles of the present disclosure and its practical application to thereby enable others skilled in the art to utilize the present disclosure. However, as various modifications could be made in the constructions and methods herein described and illustrated without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, it is intended that all matter contained in the foregoing description or shown in the accompanying drawings, including all materials expressly incorporated by reference herein, shall be interpreted as illustrative rather than limiting. Thus, the breadth and scope of the present disclosure should not be limited by the above-described exemplary embodiment but should be defined only in accordance with the following claims appended hereto and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An adjustable incline base for a mattress having a head end and a foot end, comprising: an adjustable head assembly comprising a fixed base and an incline platform pivotably connected with the fixed base and wherein the adjustable head assembly may be positioned under the head end of the mattress;an incline adjustment mechanism connected with the fixed base and incline platform and configured to support the incline platform at a desired angle relative to the fixed base; andat least one length adjustable strap configured to facilitate a connection between the adjustable incline base and the mattress.

2. The adjustable incline base as set forth in claim 1, further comprising: a foot assembly comprising at least one retaining bracket with a horizontal component and a vertical component and wherein the horizontal component may be positioned under the foot end of the mattress while the vertical component engages a vertical wall of the foot end of the mattress; andwherein the at least one length adjustable strap is configured to connect the fixed base to the foot assembly.

3. The adjustable incline base as set forth in claim 1, wherein the incline platform further comprises a frame and at least one lateral extension laterally movable relative to the frame.

4. The adjustable incline base as set forth in claim 2, wherein the horizontal component of the retaining bracket comprises at least one adjustment slot and wherein the at least one length adjustable strap is connected with the adjustable head assembly and wherein a first end of each length adjustable strap may be threaded through the adjustment slot of a corresponding retaining bracket and folded back upon a second end of the length adjustable strap to adjust the length adjustable strap to a desired length and set the foot assembly at a desired distance from the adjustable head assembly.

5. The adjustable incline base as set forth in claim 1, wherein the at least one length adjustable strap comprises a hook and loop fabric on at least one side.

6. The adjustable incline base as set forth in claim 1, wherein the at least one length adjustable strap comprises length indicators.

7. The adjustable incline base as set forth in claim 2, further comprising at least a second retainer bracket and a retainer bar connected with each of the retaining brackets.

8. The adjustable incline base as set forth in claim 4, wherein each retaining bracket comprises a plurality of adjustment slots.

9. The adjustable incline base as set forth in claim 1, further comprising at least one adjustable spacer connected with the fixed base and adjustable in length.

10. The adjustable incline base as set forth in claim 1, wherein the at least one length adjustable strap comprises an elastic material.

11. The adjustable incline base as set forth in claim 2, wherein the at least one length adjustable strap comprises at least one telescoping extender.

12. The adjustable incline base as set forth in claim 1, wherein the length adjustable strap is configured to wrap around a width of the mattress.

13. The adjustable incline base as set forth in claim 1, wherein the length adjustable strap is configured to wrap around a length of the mattress.

14. The adjustable incline base as set forth in claim 1, wherein the fixed base further comprises at least one adjustable strap configured to wrap around an adjacent portion of a support base underlying the mattress to secure to the fixed base to the support base.

15. The adjustable incline base as set forth in claim 1, wherein the fixed base further comprises at least one mounting hole therein configured to accept a fastener for connection with an adjacent portion of a support base underlying the mattress.

16. The adjustable incline base as set forth in claim 1, wherein overall dimensions of the adjustable incline base fit within a shipping box having a combined length and girth no more than 165″.

17. The adjustable incline base as set forth in claim 16, wherein a combined weight of the adjustable incline base and the shipping box is no more than 150 lbs.

18. A method of installing and inclining a mattress on a support base underlying the mattress having a head end and a foot end, comprising the steps of: providing an adjustable incline mattress base, comprising: an adjustable head assembly having a fixed base and an incline platform pivotably connected with the fixed base and wherein the adjustable head assembly may be positioned under the head end of the mattress;an incline adjustment mechanism connected with the fixed base and incline platform and configured to support the incline platform at a desired angle relative to the fixed base;a foot assembly comprising at least one retaining bracket with a horizontal component and a vertical component and wherein the horizontal component may be positioned under the foot end of the mattress while the vertical component engages a vertical wall of the foot end of the mattress; andat least one length adjustable strap connected with the adjustable head assembly and with the foot assembly;placing the adjustable head assembly at the head end of the support base;placing the foot assembly at the foot end of the support base;identifying a suitable adjusted length for the adjustable incline mattress base based on a length of the mattress;adjusting the at least one at least one length adjustable strap to an adjustment length resulting in the adjustable incline mattress base having the suitable adjustable length;placing the mattress on the adjustable incline mattress base; andadjusting the incline platform with the incline adjustment mechanism to a desired angle relative to the fixed base.

19. The method of installing and inclining a mattress as set forth in claim 18, wherein the incline platform further comprises a frame and at least one lateral extension laterally movable relative to the frame; and further comprising the step of moving the at least one lateral extension relative to the frame of the incline platform to a width of the mattress.

20. The method of installing and inclining a mattress as set forth in claim 18, wherein: the horizontal component of the at least one retaining bracket comprises at least one adjustment slot and wherein a first end of the at least one length adjustable strap may be threaded through the adjustment slot of a corresponding retaining bracket and folded back upon a second end of the at least one length adjustable strap to adjust the at least one length adjustable strap to a desired length and set the foot assembly at a desired distance from the adjustable head assembly; andwherein the step of adjusting the at least one length adjustable strap further comprises threading the first end of each length adjustable strap through the adjustment of the corresponding retaining bracket and folding the first end of the length adjustable strap back upon the second end of the length adjustable strap and securing the length adjustable strap at the adjustment length resulting in the adjustable incline mattress base having the suitable adjustable length.

21. The method of installing and inclining a mattress as set forth in claim 18, wherein the fixed base further comprises at least one adjustable strap and further comprising the step wrapping the at least one adjustable strap around a portion of the support base adjacent to the fixed base to secure the adjustable head assembly with the support base.

22. The method of installing and inclining a mattress as set forth in claim 18, wherein the fixed base further comprises at least one mounting hole therein configured to accept a fastener and further comprising the step of inserting the fastener through the at least one mounting hole and through or into a portion of the support base adjacent to the fixed base to secure the head assembly with the support.

23. A method of installing and inclining a mattress on a support having a head end and a foot end, comprising the steps of: providing an adjustable incline mattress base, comprising: an adjustable head assembly having a fixed base and an incline platform pivotably connected with the fixed base and wherein the adjustable head assembly may be positioned under the head end of the mattress;an incline adjustment mechanism connected with the fixed base and incline platform and configured to support the incline platform at a desired angle relative to the fixed base; andat least one length adjustable strap configured to connect the adjustable incline base and the mattress;placing the mattress on the adjustable incline mattress base;wrapping the at least one length adjustable strap around one of a width or a length of the mattress and securing a first end of the of the length adjustable strap with a second end of the length adjustable strap; andadjusting the incline platform with the incline adjustment mechanism to a desired angle relative to the fixed base.