Bed step stool and method of use
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1. A method of using a bed step stool to get into a bed, comprising:
- providing a bed step stool for assisting a user into the bed including opposite sides that define respective planes, a head, and a foot, comprising;
a first support to be disposed closer to the head of the bed and defining a first plane;
a second support, which is shorter than the first support, to be disposed closer to the foot of the bed and defining a second plane, the first plane and the second plane being parallel to each and perpendicular to the planes defined by the sides of the bed;
a step assembly supported between the first support and the second support, the step assembly to enable the user to step thereon for assisting the user into the bed;
grabbing the first support, stepping onto the step assembly, and turning backside to the bed;
while grabbing the first support, sitting down on an edge of the bed;
laying down to a resting position on the bed and lifting one'"'"'s legs over the second, shorter support.
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Abstract
A bed step stool for assisting a user into and out of bed including opposite sides, a head, and a foot. The bed step stool includes a first support to be disposed closer to the head of the bed; a second support to be disposed closer to the foot of the bed; and a step assembly supported between the first support and the second support, the step assembly to enable the user to step thereon for assisting the user into and out of the bed.
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1. A method of using a bed step stool to get into a bed, comprising:
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providing a bed step stool for assisting a user into the bed including opposite sides that define respective planes, a head, and a foot, comprising; a first support to be disposed closer to the head of the bed and defining a first plane; a second support, which is shorter than the first support, to be disposed closer to the foot of the bed and defining a second plane, the first plane and the second plane being parallel to each and perpendicular to the planes defined by the sides of the bed; a step assembly supported between the first support and the second support, the step assembly to enable the user to step thereon for assisting the user into the bed; grabbing the first support, stepping onto the step assembly, and turning backside to the bed; while grabbing the first support, sitting down on an edge of the bed; laying down to a resting position on the bed and lifting one'"'"'s legs over the second, shorter support. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of using a bed step stool to get out of a bed, comprising:
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providing a bed step stool for assisting a user out of a bed including opposite sides that define respective planes, a head, and a foot, comprising; a first support to be disposed closer to the head of the bed and defining a first plane; a second support, which is shorter than the first support, to be disposed closer to the foot of the bed and defining a second plane, the first plane and the second plane being parallel to each and perpendicular to the planes defined by the sides of the bed; a step assembly supported between the first support and the second support, the step assembly to enable the user to step thereon for assisting the user out of the bed; engaging the first support; swinging one'"'"'s legs over the second, shorter support, and placing one'"'"'s feet on the step assembly; sitting up on the bed with one'"'"'s feet on the step assembly; using at least one hand on the first support and standing up on the step assembly; while keeping one'"'"'s hand on the first support, stepping off the step assembly, onto the floor. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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