Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
005691000 | Supported on or removably attachable to another mattress | 60 |
20080229507 | MATTRESS, MATTRESS TOPPER AND MATTRESS COVER - A mattress comprises a first and second memory foam layer, with a gel or elastomeric web layer therebetween. One of the foam layers may be substantially thicker than the other, providing either a firmer or softer mattress, depending on which side is employed as the mattress top. | 09-25-2008 |
20080263774 | Flame-resistant mattress rejuvenator - A mattress add-on is placed on top of an existing mattress and provides a rejuvenated fire-safe mattress. The mattress add-on has a flame-resistant covering that fits tightly over the sides of the existing mattress and also has flaps to cover the bottom of the existing mattress. The mattress add-on in combination with the flame-resistant covering is an inexpensive means of providing both more comfort as well as fire protection safety to consumers who retain their existing mattresses. The mattress add-on does not slip on the existing mattress because it is held tightly in place by tightening the flame-resistant covering using straps across the bottom of the existing mattress. The mattress add-on is customized to a user's physical profile by using zones of foam having different densities. In addition, the mattress add-on may include metal coils or air chambers. | 10-30-2008 |
20090007339 | Cushioning apparatus - An improved cushioning apparatus having a plurality of individual pockets containing an improved filler material comprising granular viscoelastic foam. | 01-08-2009 |
20090188048 | SUPPORT SURFACE ASSEMBLY FOR A SLEEPING PERSON - A support surface assembly for a sleeping person that comprises a rigid frame with an upper edge for supporting an air-permeable layer and an air-permeable layer that is fixedly joined to the upper edge in a desired tension, such that the upper edge is entirely covered by the outer perimeter of the air-permeable layer. The air-permeable layer comprises a lattice grid structure such as a mesh material, a netting or a web-like material. The outer perimeter of the air-permeable layer is joined to the frame at the side wall or at the bottom wall of the frame. | 07-30-2009 |
20090205138 | Cushioning Apparatus - An improved cushioning apparatus having a plurality of individual pockets containing an improved filler material comprising granular viscoelastic foam, said apparatus further comprising a top buffering layer for improved stability and comfort. | 08-20-2009 |
20100000019 | MATTRESS WITH REMOVABLE TOP - A mattress is constructed from a mattress body having an upper and a lower deck, which is preferably pervious to moisture and air. A removable panel, which includes a top layer of breathable fabric, a bottom layer of a fabric that forms a moisture barrier, and a batting layer, is placed on at least the upper deck of the mattress body. The removable panel is removably attached along the perimeter of the deck or decks by a fastener, such as a zipper. The panel can be removed from the deck for cleaning and folded and secured by the fastener in an inverted configuration, with the top layer facing outward. | 01-07-2010 |
20100005595 | Mattress or Mattress Pad With Gel Section - The invention generally relates to a mattress or a mattress pad with one or more gel sections. The gel section may provide improved support and comfort at a localized area of a mattress or a mattress pad. | 01-14-2010 |
20100077552 | MODULAR MATTRESS ASSEMBLY - One embodiment of a modular mattress assembly may include a plurality of top mattresses. Each top mattress may be distinct in firmness and each top mattress may be uniform in configuration. Further, the modular mattress assembly may include a plurality of bottom mattresses. Each bottom mattress may be distinct in firmness. Each bottom mattress may be removably fastened to one of the plurality of top mattresses. Furthermore, the modular mattress assembly may include a first fastener carried by each top mattress and a second fastener carried by each bottom mattress. The first fastener is capable of being removably fastened to the second fastener. | 04-01-2010 |
20100122418 | FULL-BODY INCLINED MATTRESS - A full-body auxiliary mattress for reducing acid reflux in a person lying on a flat surface, the auxiliary mattress comprising a head end, a foot end, a flat bottom and an inclined top to elevate the person's body, the auxiliary mattress top gradually inclining from the foot of the auxiliary mattress upward to the head of the auxiliary mattress. | 05-20-2010 |
20100154125 | Apparatus and Method for Compressing a Mattress to a Uniform Firmness - Various embodiments of this invention disclose an apparatus and method for compressing a mattress to a uniform firmness and providing a new or additional pillow top to the mattress. | 06-24-2010 |
20100263130 | MATTRESS CENTER RIDGE COMPENSATOR - A mattress includes reduced-firmness materials along a central region thereof in order to mitigate the occurrence of a central ridge following repeated use of the mattress as a sleeping surface. An associated box spring may also, or instead, present a central region with reduced firmness. An adjustable member may be employed to controllably compensate for the development of a central ridge. | 10-21-2010 |
20100325806 | PRESSURE DISPERSION SUPPORT SYSTEMS - A pressure dispersion system includes a pressure dispersion pad and a pressure dispersing mattress system for body support and sleep. The pressure dispersion pad and pressure dispersing mattress systems reduce pressure points from a supported body to less than approximately 32 mm Hg to reduce or eliminate capillary closing and a resultant reduction in pressure concentration and resultant discomfort and repositioning during sleep. Empirical design from human body pressure mapping is used to identify support zones for which components are selected and assembled in the pressure dispersion support systems for pressure dispersion and relief. In a pressure dispersion support system in the form of a mattress, multiple zones are defined by arrangement of different kinds of support materials, including foam tops such as memory foam or moderate to low density polyurethane, and secondary foam layers or foam base of relatively higher density polyurethane and latex. Different types of foam and foam constructs are provided in different zones of the pressure dispersion pad. Incorporation of the pressure dispersion pad in a mattress system, and in combination with foam dampening inserts in an innerspring of the mattress system, translate the pressure relieving properties of the zoned pressure dispersion pad into a mattress system. | 12-30-2010 |
20110047707 | SURFACE IMPRESSION REMOVAL TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM - The Surface Impression Removal Technology System of the present invention and related disclosure includes at least one foam pad that is placed between a rigid, semi-rigid or sprung foundation surface and beneath a support structure in order to boost the support, profile and feel characteristics of a fully assembled support device, such as a mattress. The foam conforms to the contours of the mattress or support device and eliminates any hard edges or transition ridges between the pad and the mattress. The surface impression removal pads can possess a variety of characteristics that define the qualities desired by the user. The pads can also be positioned in several different arrangements to facilitate, for example, dual comfort zones. | 03-03-2011 |
20110072589 | ANATOMICAL, PRESSURE-EVENIZING MATTRESS OVERLAY WITH PRESTRESSED CORE, AND BAFFLED, LATERAL-EDGE CORE RESPIRATION - An anatomical pressure-evenizing mattress overlay including a dynamic-response core having spaced, upper and lower, surfaces and an intermediate, perimetral edge. The core is formed including a 100% open-cell, compressible and flowable, viscoelastic foam expanse, and possesses a relaxed-state volume which resides in about an 8-10% nominally compressed condition. Load-transmissively bonded to the entire outside of the core, so as to function as a dynamically-responsive unit with it, and possessing a relaxed-state, internal, prestressed, tension condition, is an elastomeric, moisture- and gas-flow-managing coating, including fluid-flow-controlling, baffled, respiration window structure which exposes a portion of the core's edge to accommodate respiration of and for the interior of the core. | 03-31-2011 |
20110094039 | MATTRESS ASSEMBLY WITH CONVERTIBLE TOPPER - A convertible mattress including a foundation unit, a support unit and a comfort unit. The foundation unit includes several spring elements that provide flexible support for an overlying grid which defines the foundation surface. The foundation unit may be supported by a bed frame which may further include side boards, a head board and foot board. The comfort unit, or innerspring, is located atop the foundation unit and contains several interconnected spring coils or a foam core structure. The top and bottom surface of the comfort unit contain minimal covering to provide a smooth surface over the ends of the coils of the innerspring. The comfort unit is located atop the support unit and has a generally horizontal top and bottom and generally vertical sides extending between the top and bottom that defines a central space containing support and cushioning components such as foam. A series of Velcro™ straps are attached to the perimeter of the support unit that connect to Velcro™ target straps located along the perimeter of the comfort unit. The straps secure the comfort unit to the support unit and enable quick and easy removal and replacement of the comfort unit. Different comfort units may contain different materials that have varying support characteristics. The comfort unit can be either one- or two-sided. | 04-28-2011 |
20120042452 | DEW CONDENSATION-PREVENTING MATTRESS AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF - Dew condensation-preventing mattress is constructed to have a three-dimensional netted structure by extruding a molten material containing at least a thermoplastic resin into filaments, forming an aggregation of multiple filaments looped and randomly entangled with partial thermal adhesion in a plate-like shape, and cooling down to solidify the plate-like aggregation of the multiple filaments. The three-dimensional netted structure has hard side regions of a higher bulk density formed on left and right longitudinal side faces of the three-dimensional netted structure. The dew condensation-preventing mattress of this arrangement has an effect of dew condensation prevention as well as an effect of body pressure dispersion. | 02-23-2012 |
20120167309 | Bed bug monitoring device - A plurality of bed bug monitoring and/or trapping devices are secured to the side portions and end portions of a fitted bed sheet or are secured to the side portions and end portions of a box spring. Each of the devices includes a pocket having a fluted member inserted therein. | 07-05-2012 |
20120167310 | ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT MATTRESS ASSEMBLY - There is provided in a preferred embodiment of the present invention a mattress assembly comprising a plurality of foam members having varying densities with at least one inflatable bladder positioned in between the members. The inflatable bladder may be inflated or deflated by a user in accordance with the user's requirements. | 07-05-2012 |
20120284926 | LOW SHEAR MATTRESS TOPPER CONSTRUCTIONS - Low shear mattress topper constructions have multiple internal topper layers with at least one intermediate layer made of a low shear material and disposed between foam or other layers to reduce frictional shear forces and enable a greater degree of lateral displacement between the topper layers. | 11-15-2012 |
20120291202 | Massaging Bed - A method and apparatus for a sleep system is provided. More specifically, the invention provides a method and apparatus for an adjustable mattress that allows the user to increase or decrease the firmness of the mattress. Furthermore, the adjustable mattress has zones of adjustability thereby allowing two users to adjust the firmness of the mattress of each user's zone. The adjustable mattress is also multimodal. The motorized foundation contains adjustable massaging units that may be used for physical therapy and relaxation. Likewise, the motorized foundation may be used in relax mode to assist in obtaining sleep and awaken mode to gently awake the user by the stimulation of the adjustable mattress. | 11-22-2012 |
20120297545 | PAD, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MATTRESS IN THE NURSING CARE AND HOSPITAL SECTOR - A pad, in particular for a mattress in the nursing care and hospital sector has a liquid-impermeable and elastic lower layer and a liquid-permeable and elastic upper layer arranged on the lower layer. The lower layer and the upper layer are surrounded by an outer casing, which has a liquid-impermeable outer casing lower part facing the lower layer and a liquid-permeable outer casing upper part facing the upper layer. The pad is very comfortable to lie and/or sit on and has a high degree of breathability. Moreover, the pad is easy to clean and can accordingly be reprocessed frequently. The pad can be easily and economically retrofitted to improve the lying comfort and the breathability of existing mattresses. | 11-29-2012 |
20120324651 | PAD, IN PARTICULAR FOR USE IN THE NURSING CARE AND HOSPITAL SECTOR - A pad, in particular for use in the nursing care and hospital sector, has an elastic spacer textile, which is surrounded by an elastic foam body, a separating layer being arranged between the foam body and the spacer textile. The pad can be produced with any desired outer contour by foaming the foam body onto the spacer textile, an uncontrolled penetration of the foam body into the spacer textile and an undesired increase in the compression hardness connected therewith being avoided by the separating layer. The pad is accordingly very comfortable to sit and/or lie on. | 12-27-2012 |
20130000046 | Method for communicating performance attributes - A method of using color or color schemes to simplify the communication to consumers of complex information regarding the combinations and interactions of technically oriented performance attributes that describe the degree of comfort as found in mattresses, mattress foundations, upholstered furniture articles and other articles filled with cushioning materials. Additionally the selected method of using color as a communication tool may be of further benefit in the interaction with consumers by developing strong emotional ties to the consumers purchase decision. | 01-03-2013 |
20130025065 | MATTRESS AND SIDE RAIL ASSEMBLIES HAVING HIGH AIRFLOW - A mattress assembly includes an inner core comprising a base core layer comprising planar top and bottom surfaces, and at least one comfort layer comprising planar top and bottom surfaces disposed on the top surface of the base core layer; a side rail assembly disposed about a perimeter of the inner core; and a plurality of air channels extending from a central region of the inner core to the side rail assembly configured to permit the flow of fluid from and to the inner core. | 01-31-2013 |
20130074272 | Moisture Management and Transport Cover - An occupant support ( | 03-28-2013 |
20130074273 | WASHABLE MATTRESS TOPPER - Embodiments relate generally to a washable mattress topper. The washable mattress topper comprises a cushion element and a fabric cover enclosing and attached to the cushion element in a manner which divides the cushion element into a plurality of compartments. | 03-28-2013 |
20130086751 | MATTRESS OVERLAY SYSTEM WITH POSITIONALLY ADJUSTABLE, LATERAL RAMP-WEDGE BOLSTER STRUCTURE - A bolster structure system possesses anti-decubitus ulcer characteristics, and may cooperate with a mattress overlay also having and-decubitus ulcer capabilities as part of a mattress overlay system, in which multiple elongate, positionally adjustable, relatively moveable bolsters are configured for selective placement in conditions of lateral under-engagement with the sides of an overlay to create inclined, lateral side elevations of these sides at locations along the length of the overlay. The bolster structure and overlay may each include a dynamic-response core expanse formed of an open-cell, compressible viscoelastic foam coated with an elastomeric, moisture- and gas-flow-managing, differential-thickness coating structure load-transmissively bonded to the entirety of the outside of said core expanse to function as a dynamically-responsive unit therewith. | 04-11-2013 |
20130086752 | ANTI-DECUBITUS ULCER MATTRESS OVERLAY SYSTEM WITH SELECTIVE ELEVATION STRUCTURE - An elevation structure system possesses anti-decubitus ulcer characteristics, and may cooperate with a mattress overlay also having anti-decubitus ulcer capabilities as part of a mattress overlay system, in which multiple elongate, positionally adjustable, relatively moveable risers are configured for selective placement in conditions of transverse, subposed, under engagement with the sides of an overlay to create substantially non-inclined, elevated, depth-supplemented regions at locations along the length of the overlay. The evelation structure and overlay may each include a dynamic-response core expanse formed of an open-cell, compressible viscoelastic foam coated with elastomeric, moisture- and gas-flow-managing, differential-thickness coating structure load-transmissively bonded to the entirety of the outside of said core expanse to function as a dynamically-responsive unit therewith. | 04-11-2013 |
20130192001 | CONNECTOR SYSTEM FOR MATTRESS - A connector system includes at least one mattress connector that is coupled to a mattress. The mattress connectors are coupled at the head end and at the foot end of the mattress. A topper connector is coupled to a topper at a head end and a foot end of the topper. A plurality of straps are employed to couple the mattress to the topper, with the straps being coupled to the mattress connectors and the proper connectors. | 08-01-2013 |
20130205506 | Topper with Preferential Fluid Flow Distribution - A bed comprises a mattress and a topper resting atop the mattress and extending in longitudinal and lateral directions. The topper has a fluid flowpath having an inlet and an outlet. The flowpath exhibits a nonuniform resistance to fluid flow in at least one of the longitudinal and lateral directions. The bed also includes a blower connected to the inlet for supplying air to the flowpath. The resistance may be a monotonically varying resistance to fluid flow in at least one of the longitudinal and lateral directions and configured to preferentially drive fluid flow through the topper so that a larger proportion of the fluid flowing through the topper flows under a target region and a relatively smaller portion bypasses the target region. | 08-15-2013 |
20130212808 | Topper with Targeted Fluid Flow Distribution - A topper (38) for a bed extends in longitudinal and lateral directions and includes a fluid flowpath (60) for channeling fluid through the topper from an inlet (62) to an outlet (64). The flowpath is configured to distribute the fluid to a preferred target region (50) of the topper. A bed which includes the topper has a blower (72) connected to the topper inlet for supplying air (88) to the flowpath. | 08-22-2013 |
20130269113 | COMPOSITE FLEXIBLE FRAME MATTRESS - A mattress is disclosed comprising a flexible frame for bearing uniaxial compressive stress from a human body pressed onto the frame. The frame traverses the breadth and length of the mattress in evenly-spaced repeating patterns which defines hollow recesses filled with materials like silicone gel, memory foam, coils, and springs. The flexible frame in some embodiments, has a higher compressive strength than does the traditional material(s) filled the recesses defined by the frame. The indentation force deflection (IFD) rating varies slightly across small, repeating regions the surface of the mattress. These regions provide lumbar, thoracic, and pelvic support to a user. A user may move about on the mattress during the night to adjust the areas of the small regions pressing most firmly against the body, selectively adjusting both the position of the body and the pressure points of the mattress to maximize comfort. | 10-17-2013 |
20130298335 | SUPPORT SURFACE ASSEMBLY AND TENSIONING METHOD FOR A SLEEPING PERSON | 11-14-2013 |
20140068868 | UNIFIED, REVERSIBLE MATTRESS TOPPER COVER AND BED COVER - Embodiments provide a bed linen that is a unified and reversible mattress topper cover and bed cover. A mattress topper cover includes a first sleep surface defining a first peripheral edge, a second sleep surface defining a second peripheral edge, and a gusset extending between the first sleep surface and the second sleep surface along their respective first and second peripheral edges to define a cavity therebetween for receiving a mattress topper. A bed cover includes a skirt affixed at and along substantially the horizontal midline of the gusset for securing to a mattress. The bed linen is reversible by flipping the mattress topper to expose one of the first sleep surface or the second sleep surface and adjusting the skirt in an appropriate direction to cover the mattress. | 03-13-2014 |
20140096324 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL, METHOD OF MAKING AND ARTICLES FORMED THEREBY - A composite material, method of making and articles formed thereby. The composite material can comprise a gel-infused foam material. | 04-10-2014 |
20140096325 | BEDDING SYSTEM - A mattress for a bedding unit. The mattress comprises a body having a first support surface and a second support surface. Each of the first support surface and the second support surface is configured to support a user thereon and each of the first and second support surfaces have a different level of firmness. At least one top portion is removably attachable to either of the first or second support surfaces of the body. The at least one top portion has a level of firmness less than the level of firmness of the first and second support surfaces such that when the top portion is attachable to either of the first or second support surface, the level of firmness of the first or second support surface is reduced. An overall level of firmness of the mattress can be altered by the user selecting either the first or second support surface alone or in combination with the at least one top portion to provide the overall level of firmness of the mattress that is acceptable to the user. | 04-10-2014 |
20140123396 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL, METHOD OF MAKING AND ARTICLES FORMED THEREBY - A composite material, method of making and articles formed thereby. The composite material can comprise a gel-infused foam material. | 05-08-2014 |
20140196216 | MATTRESS TOPPER, OCCUPANT SUPPORT ASSEMBLY AND OCCUPANT SUPPORT SYSTEM WITH THERMOSENSITIVE VAPOR TRANSFER CHARACTERISTICS - A nonintegrated mattress topper comprises a cover at least part of which comprises a fabric having a variable vapor transfer property. When the fabric temperature is within a first range consistent with the presence of an occupant on the mattress the fabric exhibits a first vapor transfer rate sufficiently high that the fabric is permeable to vapor transport across the fabric, and when the fabric temperature is lower than the first temperature range and consistent with the absence of an occupant the fabric exhibits a second vapor transfer rate lower than that of the first vapor transfer rate. Also disclosed is an occupant support assembly comprising a mattress and a nonintegrated topper having the variable vapor transfer property. Also disclosed is an occupant support system comprising a mattress and an integrated topper at least part of which is made of a fabric having the temperature dependent vapor permeability. | 07-17-2014 |
20140208517 | Component with Multiple Layers - A bedding component includes a top portion having a gel foam, a middle portion having a foam layer with at least one gel disc, and a bottom portion having a foam core. | 07-31-2014 |
20140208518 | BEDDING PRODUCTS HAVING FLEXIBLE GEL PANELS - A bedding product, such as a mattress, mattress topper, or pillow case, includes a flexible gel panel having a cured gel layer with a top surface and a bottom surface, a flexible top layer overlying the top surface of the cured gel layer, and a fabric bottom layer overlying the bottom surface of the cured gel layer. The bedding product has a major surface and the flexible gel panel is integrated into the bedding product so that the flexible top layer of the flexible gel panel is juxtaposed with the major surface of the bedding product. The flexible gel panel is removable from the bedding product for laundering the bedding product. | 07-31-2014 |
20140237726 | TOPPER FOR A PATIENT SURFACE - A topper for a patient support surface includes an actively-cooled region that is positioned to deliver air flow under a specific area to provide localized treatment and/or moisture removal to a patient supported on the topper. | 08-28-2014 |
20140259429 | Support System for a Reclining or Sitting Body - A support system including polyurethane layers having different indentation load deflection characteristics and a plurality of zones to vary the level of support in different regions of a reclining or sitting body. | 09-18-2014 |
20140283307 | MATTRESS TOPPERS COMBINING FOAM AND POCKET COIL LAYERS - A mattress topper includes a pocket coil pad having a top surface and a bottom surface. The pocket coil pad includes a plurality of pockets, each pocket having a compressible coil that moves independently of the other compressible coils of the pad. The mattress topper includes a first foam pad overlying and connected with the top surface of the pocket coil pad, and a second foam pad overlying and connected with the bottom surface of the pocket coil pad. The compressible coils are joined together by a fabric covering that holds the compressible coils together as a unitary structure. The compressible coils have a height of about ¼ inch or greater. The pocket coil pad and the first and second foam pads cover an area that is the same size such as single, twin, queen, king, and California king sizes. | 09-25-2014 |
20140331412 | FORCE SENSING SHEET - A support apparatus includes a force sensing array positioned thereon that includes multiple layers of material that are arranged to define an elastically stretchable sensing sheet. The sensing sheet may be placed underneath a patient to detect interface forces or pressures between the patient and the support structure that the patient is positioned on. The force sensing array includes a plurality of force sensors. The force sensors are defined where a row conductor and a column conductor approach each other on opposite sides of a force sensing material, such as a piezoresistive material. In order to reduce electrical cross talk between the plurality of sensors, a semiconductive material is included adjacent the force sensing material to create a PN junction with the force sensing material. This PN junction acts as a diode, limiting current flow to essentially one direction, which, in turn, reduces cross talk between the multiple sensors. | 11-13-2014 |
20140352073 | SEMI-ABSORBENT, SEMI-RESISTANT, BREATHABLE FABRIC - A semi-absorbent, semi-resistant, breathable fabric includes a single-layer having a first, hydrophilic side that absorbs water, and a second, hydrophobic side; wherein the first, hydrophilic side of the single-layer fabric quickly spreads out a liquid that is absorbed laterally to a wider area such that the absorbed liquid does not seep or pass through to the second, hydrophobic side of the single-layer fabric under gravitational force. A method of making a semi-absorbent, semi-resistant, breathable fabric includes: subjecting a first side of a single-layer fabric to a hydrophilic amino functional polysiloxane softener; treating a second opposite side of the fabric with a fluorocarbon compound under low pressure such that the fluorocarbon compound penetrates no more than half of the fabric thickness; and drying and curing the fabric, preferably at a temperature of about 145° C. to 155° C. for about three minutes to about five minutes. | 12-04-2014 |
20140366277 | PRESSURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH MOISTURE VAPOR CONTROL - In various embodiments, a support system includes a cover sheet with pressure-sensing mat. | 12-18-2014 |
20150026893 | Mattress Topper Comprising Pocketed Spring Assembly With At Least One Cushioning Layer - A topper for use with a bedding or seating product, such as a mattress, comprises a casing surrounding a pocketed spring assembly and at least one cushioning layer. The topper has a skirt which may fit around the mattress. The skirt may have a drawstring or an elastic band which helps keep the removable topper on top of the bedding or seating product. The height of the springs in the pocketed spring assembly is typically less than the height of the bedding or seating product. | 01-29-2015 |
20150026894 | ANTI-DECUBITUS ULCER MATTRESS OVERLAY SYSTEM WITH SELECTIVE ELEVATION STRUCTURE - An elevation structure system possesses anti-decubitus ulcer characteristics, and may cooperate with a mattress overlay also having anti-decubitus ulcer capabilities as part of a mattress overlay system, in which multiple elongate, positionally adjustable, relatively moveable risers are configured for selective placement in conditions of transverse, subposed, under-engagement with the sides of an overlay to create substantially non-inclined, elevated, depth-supplemented regions at locations along the length of the overlay. The elevation structure and overlay may each include a dynamic-response core expanse formed of an open-cell, compressible viscoelastic foam coated with an elastomeric, moisture- and gas-flow-managing, differential-thickness coating structure load-transmissively bonded to the entirety of the outside of said core expanse to function as a dynamically-responsive unit therewith. | 01-29-2015 |
20150040325 | Mattress Pad and Bed Pan Assembly - A waste collection assembly is provided, whereby urine and excrement from a bedridden patient can be collected without lifting or moving the patient, and without soiling the underlying mattress. The assembly comprises a mattress pad having an elongated layer of cushioning material and a central cavity disposed therein. The cavity is enclosed and supports a bed pan assembly therein. The bed pan assembly comprises an enclosed container, a flexible and replaceable waste collection bag, and a securement ring that secures the bag to the container. The container is disposed within the cavity, while the mattress pad covers the mattress. This allows waste to be collected without moving the patient or exposing the mattress to contaminants. Further provided is a cavity plug of cushioning material that can secure over the cavity when the bed pan assembly is not in use. | 02-12-2015 |
20150067967 | ENGINEERED FOAMS AND FOAM MATTRESS CONSTRUCTIONS - The present invention is of foam mattress constructions made and engineered foams which contain additives for improved mechanical and thermal properties. In accordance with one aspect of the disclosure and inventions, there is provided engineered foam for use as a layer in a foam mattress construction having multiple layers including a top layer of foam and at least one additional layer of foam, and a coating of phase change material applied to a top surface of the top layer of foam. Surface application of phase change material to a top surface of a top layer of foam of a foam mattress provides more efficient transfer of heat away from a body on the mattress and reduced heat accumulation at the body-mattress interface. | 03-12-2015 |
20150089747 | ADJUSTABLE MATTRESS TOPPER - An adjustable body support system for accommodating the needed or desired support of multiple users. The system comprises an enclosure for housing a first support member and a second support member in respective first and second chambers. The first support member has a first foam layer secured to a second foam layer, wherein the first and second foam layers have different support characteristics. The second support member has a third foam layer secured to a fourth foam layer, wherein the third and fourth foam layers have different support characteristics. The first and second support members are removable from and securable in the first and second chambers, respectively. | 04-02-2015 |
20150128351 | WASHABLE MATTRESS TOPPER - Embodiments relate generally to a washable mattress topper. The washable mattress topper typically comprises a cushion element and a fabric cover enclosing and attached to the cushion element in a manner which divides the cushion element into a plurality of compartments. | 05-14-2015 |
20150289668 | Bedding Product Comprising a Foamed Latex Layer, Slab of Such Foamed Latex Layer for Cutting a Bedding Product Therefrom and Method of Manufacturing Thereof - A method for producing a bedding product is disclosed which has at least a foamed latex layer. The method includes pouring liquid latex foam on a conveyor belt. The liquid latex foam is vulcanized in a vulcanization station to obtain a vulcanized latex foam slab. The vulcanized latex foam slab is cut to a desired length and/or width. Electromagnetic waves with a frequency ranging between 1 and 50 Mhz are used for at least partially vulcanizing the liquid latex foam. | 10-15-2015 |
20150342369 | CRIB AND CRADLE SLEEP SYSTEM - A bedding assembly for use with a mattress, the assembly including a circumscribing padding sized and shaped to extend from or rest on top of a top perimeter surface of the mattress, the padding having one or more contiguous sections, each section having a vertical outer surface positioned adjacent to sidewalls of the mattress, a horizontal bottom surface adjacent the top surface of the mattress, and an angled surface extending from the outer surface to the bottom surface, and a cover sized and shaped to secure the padding sections together in a shape that circumscribes a central portion of the mattress, and a fitted sheet sized and shaped to hold the padding and cover on the mattress. | 12-03-2015 |
20160022050 | MATTRESS TOPPER WITH VARYING FLOW RESISTANCE - A bed comprises a mattress and a topper resting atop the mattress and extending in longitudinal and lateral directions. The topper has a fluid flowpath having an inlet and an outlet. The flowpath exhibits a nonuniform resistance to fluid flow in at least one of the longitudinal and lateral directions. The bed also includes a blower connected to the inlet for supplying air to the flowpath. The resistance may be a monotonically varying resistance to fluid flow in at least one of the longitudinal and lateral directions and configured to preferentially drive fluid flow through the topper so that a larger proportion of the fluid flowing through the topper flows under a target region and a relatively smaller portion bypasses the target region. | 01-28-2016 |
20160073790 | ERGONOMIC MATTRESS PAD WITH POLYESTER FILL - A mattress pad for supporting a human body includes an upper layer, a lower layer, and a wadding layer therebetween. The wadding layer includes three distinct zones arranged along the length of the pad for varying support of the human body. The first zone is configured to support a head portion and a neck portion; the second zone is configured to support an upper body portion and a lumbar portion; and the third zone is configured to support a lower back portion and leg portion. Thickness and length in these zones varies for providing the varying support. | 03-17-2016 |
20160095445 | TOPPER WITH TARGETED FLUID FLOW DISTRIBUTION | 04-07-2016 |
20160157631 | MATTRESS OR MATTRESS OVERLAY - A mattress or mattress overlay is provided, which is formed from several layers of spacer fabric. At least two layers of the spacer fabric are arranged such that the microfilaments in the layers curve in the same direction, towards the foot of the bed. Another layer can be provided, with layers which curve in the same, or a different direction, e.g. orthogonal. The top layer is more compressible than the bottom layer and the surface of the top layer of spacer fabric is provided with cuts in the heel region to reduce pressure at this high-risk bony prominence. | 06-09-2016 |
20160192786 | MATTRESS PAD WITH REMOVABLE INSERT | 07-07-2016 |
20160374479 | AIR MATTRESS AND ARRANGEMENT OF AIR MATTRESSES - An air mattress with at least one cavity to be filled with air, which is bounded by a sitting and reclining surface, a bottom surface disposed opposite the sitting and reclining surface, and a peripheral side surface connecting the sitting and reclining surface and the bottom surface. Magnets, each incorporated in separate chambers, are arranged on the side surface on the sitting or reclining surface and on the bottom surface for the connection of air mattresses of the same design. | 12-29-2016 |