Airbed with built in clock

Abstract

An airbed ( 2 ) having an integral clock ( 50 ) or audio player ( 300 ). The clock ( 50 ) may be mounted, for example, on a faceplate ( 32 ) that is mounted on a sidewall ( 24 ) of the airbed. In an embodiment, the clock ( 50 ) is formed integrally with an air pump ( 38 ) that is built-in to the bed. The air pump ( 38 ) and the clock ( 50 ) share a common faceplate ( 32 ), and the pump is mounted behind the faceplate. Controls ( 40, 52 ) for the pump ( 38 ) and the clock ( 50 ) are included on the front of the faceplate ( 32 ). In an embodiment, the clock ( 50 ) is a projection clock. That is, an image ( 252 ) of the time or other information provided by the clock ( 50 ) is projected outward from the clock, for example onto a wall or on a ceiling. In this manner, a user may view the time or other information while lying on the airbed ( 20 ), for example.

1 . An airbed comprising a clock mounted on the airbed. 
   
   
       2 . The airbed of  claim 1 , wherein the clock is mounted on a faceplate that is mounted on the airbed. 
   
   
       3 . The airbed of  claim 2 , wherein the faceplate is mounted on a sidewall of the airbed. 
   
   
       4 . The airbed of  claim 1 , wherein the clock is mounted on a structure to which an air pump for the bed is attached. 
   
   
       5 . The airbed of  claim 4 , wherein the clock and the controls for the air pump share a common faceplate. 
   
   
       6 . The airbed of  claim 5 , wherein the pump is mounted behind the faceplate. 
   
   
       7 . The airbed of  claim 4 , further comprising a projection system mounted on the airbed, the projection system for projecting an image. 
   
   
       8 . The airbed of  claim 7 , wherein the projection system is mounted to the faceplate. 
   
   
       9 . The airbed of  claim 7 , wherein the image displays time from the clock. 
   
   
       10 . The airbed of  claim 1 , further comprising a projection system mounted on the airbed, the projection system for projecting an image. 
   
   
       11 . The airbed of  claim 10 , wherein the image displays time from the clock. 
   
   
       12 . The airbed of  claim 1 , wherein the clock is removably attached to the airbed. 
   
   
       13 . The airbed of  claim 12 , further comprising a receptacle mounted on the airbed and for receiving the clock. 
   
   
       14 . The airbed of  claim 13 , wherein the clock includes a snap-in feature so that the clock may be easily removed and replaced in the receptacle. 
   
   
       15 . The airbed of  claim 1 , further comprising an audio player mounted on the airbed. 
   
   
       16 . The airbed of  claim 15 , wherein the audio player comprises a speaker. 
   
   
       17 . The airbed of  claim 16 , wherein the airbed comprises a connection for connecting a music storage device. 
   
   
       18 . The airbed of  claim 17 , wherein the music storage device comprises a digital music player. 
   
   
       19 . The airbed of  claim 17 , wherein the connection comprises a plug or a wire. 
   
   
       20 . An airbed comprising an audio player mounted on the airbed. 
   
   
       21 . The airbed of  claim 20 , wherein the audio player comprises a speaker. 
   
   
       22 . The airbed of  claim 21 , wherein the airbed comprises a connection for connecting a music storage device. 
   
   
       23 . The airbed of  claim 22 , wherein the music storage device comprises a digital music player. 
   
   
       24 . The airbed of  claim 22 , wherein the connection comprises a plug or a wire. 
   
   
       25 . The airbed of  claim 20 , wherein the audio player is mounted to a built-in pump on the airbed. 
   
   
       26 . An airbed comprising a projection system mounted on the airbed, the projection system for projecting an image.