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The invention describes and adjustable ramp which allows a pet to move on and off a bed with minimal disruption to the appearance or function of the bed. It comprises a ramp and a platform which are adapted for adjustable height. It may be supported by both the mattress and box spring of the bed and

The invention describes and adjustable ramp which allows a pet to move on and off a bed with minimal disruption to the appearance or function of the bed. It comprises a ramp and a platform which are adapted for adjustable height. It may be supported by both the mattress and box spring of the bed and adjustable legs. It may be further adapted to avoid interference with a bedspread or cpmforter.

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1. Ramp apparatus for facilitating the movement of a pet up to and down from the surface of a bed, the apparatus comprising:a ramp member of sufficient length to extend from a point near the surface of a bed down to the floor at an angle suitable for permitting easy movement up or down by a pet;said

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Ramp apparatus for facilitating the movement of a pet up to and down from the surface of a bed, the apparatus comprising:a ramp member of sufficient length to extend from a point near the surface of a bed down to the floor at an angle suitable for permitting easy movement up or down by a pet;said ramp member having, at its upper end, hinge apparatus for pivotally joining and securing said ramp member to a platform, said hinge apparatus allowing said ramp member to be supported by said platform;said platform being further supported at a height near the height of an adjacent bed by an elbow joint apparatus which may be secured to a leg or other stable portion of the frame of an adjacent bed;said elbow joint apparatus further comprising an upper elbow member, said upper member extending up to support the lower surface of said platform, a joining elbow member, said joining elbow member receiving the lower end of said upper elbow member and turning through an angle of about 90 degrees, and a lower elbow member, said lower elbow member being received by the other end of said elbow joining member at one end and being received by a bed support member on the other end, said bed support member being securely fastened to a stable portion of the bed frame support structure by means of a bed frame mount apparatus; andsaid platform being further adapted between the mattress and box spring or between the mattress and a flat surface upon which said mattress is positioned with a bed support apparatus, said bed support apparatus further comprising a plate member which is pivotally attached to said ramp, said plate member being of sufficient length to extend from said pivotal joint to said ramp member of a sufficient length beneath said mattress to provide stability and support to said ramp member.2. The ramp apparatus described in claim 1 in which the surface of said ramp member is further adapted with a material which provides traction and stability to a pet moving up or down said ramp member.3. The ramp apparatus described in claim 1 in which said ramp member surface is made of plastic which is roughened to provide said traction and stability.4. The ramp apparatus described in claim 1 for permitting a pet to climb upon a bed, the apparatus further being adapted to remain in place without disturbing the arrangement of a comforter or other bedspread, the apparatus further comprising:a ramp member of sufficient length to extend from a point near the surface of a bed down to the floor at an angle suitable for permitting easy movement up or down said ramp member by a small pet;said ramp member having, at its upper end, apparatus for securing said ramp member between the mattress and box spring or between the mattress and a flat surface upon which said mattress is positioned, said apparatus further comprising a plate member which is pivotally joined to said ramp member with a pivotal joint, said plate member being of sufficient length to extend from said pivotal joint to said ramp member a sufficient length beneath said mattress to provide stability and support to said ramp member;said ramp member further being adapted with a surface which provides traction and stability to a pet moving up or down said ramp member;said ramp member further comprising, at its upper end, a U-shaped member along the ramp member surface, said U-shaped member having a width which is generally perpendicular to the plane of the ramp member surface and which is disposed generally downward from said ramp member surface and alongside said mattress such that the interior of said U-shaped member defines space of sufficient width to permit a bedspread or comforter to pass within and being of sufficient depth to accommodate an overhang of said bedspread or comforter;said pivotal support member being further adapted to be fixed upon the outer surface of said U-shaped member.5. The ramp apparatus described in claim 1 in which said lower elbow member is adapted to snap into and out of a receiving snap member on said bed frame mounting apparatus.6. The ramp apparatus described in claim 5 in which the surface of said ramp member is further adapted with a material which provides traction and stability to a pet moving up or down said ramp member.7. The ramp apparatus described in claim 5 in which said ramp member surface is made of plastic which is roughened to provide said traction and stability.8. The ramp apparatus described in claim 5 for permitting a pet to climb upon a bed, the apparatus further being adapted to remain in place without disturbing the arrangement of a comforter or other bedspread, the apparatus further comprising:a ramp member of sufficient length to extend from a point near the surface of a bed down to the floor at an angle suitable which permits easy movement up or down said ramp member by a small pet;said ramp member having, and its upper end, apparatus for securing said ramp member between the mattress and box spring or between the mattress and a flat surface upon which said mattress is positioned, said apparatus further comprising a plate member which is pivotally joined to said ramp member with a pivotal joint, said plate member being of sufficient length to extend from said pivotal joint to said ramp member a sufficient length beneath said mattress to provide stability and support to said ramp member;said ramp member further being adapted with a surface which provides traction and stability to a pet moving up or down said ramp member; andsaid ramp member further comprising, at its upper end, a U-shaped member along the ramp member surface, said U-shaped member having a width which is generally perpendicular to the plane of the ramp member surface and which is disposed generally downward from said ramp member surface and alongside said mattress such that the interior of said U-shaped member defines space of sufficient width to permit a bedspread or comforter to pass within and being of sufficient depth to accommodate an overhang of said bedspread or comforter.9. Ramp apparatus for permitting a pet to climb upon or down from the surface of a bed, said ramp apparatus further being adapted to remain in place without disturbing the arrangement of a comforter or other bedspread, the apparatus further comprising:a ramp member of sufficient length to extend from a point near the surface of a bed down to the floor at an angle which permits easy movement up or down said ramp member by a small pet;said ramp member having, and its upper end, apparatus for securing said ramp member between the mattress and box spring or between the mattress and a flat surface upon which said mattress is positioned, said apparatus further comprising a plate member which is pivotally joined to said ramp member with a pivotal joint, said plate member being of sufficient length to extend from said pivotal joint to said ramp member a sufficient length beneath said mattress to provide stability and support to said ramp member;said ramp member further being adapted with a surface for providing traction and stability of a pet moving up or down said ramp member; andsaid ramp member further comprising, at its upper end, a U-shaped member along the ramp member surface, said U-shaped member running perpendicular to the plane of the ramp member surface and generally downward from said ramp member surface and defining a space of sufficient width to permit a bedspread or comforter to pass within and said you member being of sufficient depth to accommodate the overhang of said bedspread or comforter.10. The ramp apparatus described in claim 9 in which said surface of said ramp member further comprises a surface material which provides traction and stability to a pet moving up or down said ramp member.11. The ramp apparatus described in claim 9 in which said surface of said ramp member further comprises plastic which is roughened to provides said traction and stability.12. Ramp apparatus for permitting a pet to climb upon a bed, the apparatus being adapted to remain in place without disturbing the arrangement of a comforter or other bedspread, the apparatus further comprising:a ramp member of sufficient length to extend from a point near the surface of a bed down to the floor at an angle which permits easy movement up or down said ramp member by a small pet;said ramp member having, at its upper end, hinge apparatus for pivotally joining and securing said ramp member to a platform, said hinge apparatus allowing said ramp member to be supported by said platform, said platform being further supported at a height near the height of an adjacent bed by three or more adjustable legs;said platform being further adapted for support from between the mattress and box spring or between the mattress and a flat surface upon which said mattress is positioned by means of a bed support apparatus, said bed support apparatus further comprising a plate member which is attached to said platform, said plate member being of sufficient length to extend from said pivotal joint to said ramp member of a sufficient length beneath said mattress to provide stability and support to said ramp member;said ramp member having, and its upper end, apparatus for securing said ramp member between the mattress and box spring or between the mattress and a flat surface upon which said mattress is positioned, said apparatus further comprising a plate member which is pivotally joined to said ramp member with a pivotal joint, said plate member being of sufficient length to extend from said pivotal joint to said ramp member a sufficient length beneath said mattress to provide stability and support to said ramp member;said ramp member further being adapted with a surface which provides traction and stability of a pet moving up or down said ramp member; andsaid ramp member further comprising, at its upper end, a U-shaped member along the ramp member surface, said U-shaped member running perpendicular to the plane of the ramp member surface and, generally downward from said ramp member surface and defining a space of sufficient width to permit a bedspread or comforter to pass within and said U-shaped member being of sufficient depth to accommodate the overhang of said bedspread or comforter.13. The ramp apparatus described in claim 12 in which said surface of said ramp member further comprises a surface material which provides traction and stability to a pet moving up or down said ramp member.14. The ramp apparatus described in claim 13 in which said surface of said ramp member further comprises plastic which is roughened to provide said traction and stability.