Olivia Morgan Burwell, US2218765A

Foldable Screen Enclosure for Bed Frames.

Image credit: Burwell Morgan, O. (1940)

On August 29, 1939, Olivia Morgan Burwell of Phoenix, Arizona, received a patent for a foldable bed screen to protect sleepers from insects and animals. The design fit standard bed frames, had rounded corners for safety, and could be adjusted for partial or full coverage.

Date of Application: 29 August 1939

Date of Issuance: 22 October 1940

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Francesca Chiaradia
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