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A convertible bench including a frame having a stationary top. The convertible bench also includes a hinged top hinged to the stationary top and movable between a seat position and a bed position. A drawer is housed in the frame and is movable between an open and a closed position. The hinged top an

A convertible bench including a frame having a stationary top. The convertible bench also includes a hinged top hinged to the stationary top and movable between a seat position and a bed position. A drawer is housed in the frame and is movable between an open and a closed position. The hinged top and the stationary top create a level surface when the hinged top is in a bed position and the drawer is in an open position.

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1. A convertible bench comprising:a frame having a stationary top; a hinged top hinged to the stationary top and movable between a seat position and a bed position; a drawer, the drawer housed in the frame and movable between an open and a closed position; and a mattress adapted to cover the hinged

1. A convertible bench comprising:a frame having a stationary top; a hinged top hinged to the stationary top and movable between a seat position and a bed position; a drawer, the drawer housed in the frame and movable between an open and a closed position; and a mattress adapted to cover the hinged top and the stationary top when the hinged top is in a bed position, wherein the mattress is a hinged mattress adapted to fit inside the drawer; wherein the hinged top and stationary top create a level surface when the hinged top is in a bed position and the drawer is in an open position and wherein the drawer is movable independent of the hinged top. 2. The convertible bench of claim 1, wherein the hinged top is adapted to engage the drawer when the drawer is an open position and the hinged top is in a bed position.3. The convertible bench of claim 1, further comprising a support beam extending along the stationary top, near the hinge.4. The convertible bench of claim 1, wherein the drawer includes wheels adapted to aid moving the drawer between the open and closed position.5. The convertible bench of claim 1, further comprising a suspension mechanism connecting the drawer and the frame, the suspension mechanism adapted to aid in moving the drawer between the open and closed position.6. The convertible bench of claim 5, wherein the suspension mechanism is adapted to prevent the drawer from opening past the open position.7. The convertible bench of claim 5, wherein the suspension mechanism comprises at least one ball bearing and rail suspension mechanism.8. The convertible bench of claim 1, wherein the hinged top includes a removable, stationary cushion.9. A method of manufacturing a convertible bench comprising:providing a frame having a stationary top; housing a drawer in the frame, the drawer movable between an open position and a closed position and the drawer operable independently of a hinged top; attaching the hinged top to the stationary top, the hinged top movable between a bench position and a bed position, wherein when the hinged top is in the bed position and the drawer is in the open position, the hinged top and the stationary top create a level surface; providing a mattress, the mattress adapted to lay across the stationary top and the hinged top when the hinged ton is in a bed position, wherein the mattress is a hinged mattress and is adapted to be folded and stored within the drawer. 10. The method of claim 9, further comprising connecting a suspension mechanism between the drawer and the frame, the suspension mechanism adapted to slide the drawer between the open position and the closed position.11. The method of claim 9, further comprising attaching wheels to a bottom of the drawer for sliding the drawer between the open and closed position.12. The method of claim 9, further comprising attaching a cushion to the hinged top.13. A convertible bench system, the bench convertible to a bed, comprising:a frame having a stationary top; a drawer housed within the frame, the drawer movable between an open position and a closed position; a hinged top hinged to the stationary top, the hinged top movable between a bed position and a bench position; a support bar under the stationary top and extending along the frame; and a hinged mattress, foldable to fit within the drawer; wherein the hinged top opens to create a bed surface with the stationary top and the mattress is adapted to lay over the bed surface and wherein the drawer opens independent of the hinged top. 14. The convertible bench system of claim 13, wherein the hinged top is adapted to engage the drawer when the drawer is in the open system and the hinged top is in a bed position.15. The convertible bench system of claim 13, wherein the mattress is a foam mattress.16. The convertible bench system of claim 15, wherein the mattress includes a water-resistant ticking.17. The convertible bench system of claim 13, wherein the drawer further includes wheels for moving the drawer between the open position and the closed position.18. The convertible bench system of claim 17, further comprising a suspension mechanism connected to the frame and the drawer, the suspension mechanism for sliding the drawer between the open and the closed position.19. The convertible bench system of claim 18, wherein the suspension mechanism comprises three substantially equally-spaced ball bearing and rail systems.20. The convertible bench system of claim 13, wherein the hinged top includes a cushion, the cushion adapted to act as a seat when the hinged top is in a seat position.