ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 19 -- United States Patent no. 12,329,284, issued on June 17, was assigned to L&P Property Management Co. (South Gate, Calif.).

"Adjustable bed base with decline feature on both ends" was invented by Dustin W. Smith (Carthage, Mo.) and Isaac T. Freelend (Sarcoxie, Mo.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An adjustable bed base has a stationary frame and a stationary seat platform raised above the stationary frame. An articulating platform includes at least three platforms, head and foot platforms being hinged to the stationary seat platform. Front and rear linear actuators articulate the deck such that the head and foot platforms decline relative to the stationary seat platfor...