U.S. patent application number 11/525112 was filed with the patent office on 2007-09-06 for bedding system with replaceable comfort layer.
Invention is credited to Tony Iranshad, Dennis Seibert.
Application Number | 20070204408 11/525112 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 38470175 |
Filed Date | 2007-09-06 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070204408 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Seibert; Dennis ; et
al. |
September 6, 2007 |
Bedding system with replaceable comfort layer
Abstract
A bedding system including a box spring, a support base atop the
box spring, a removeable comfort layer atop the support base, and a
cover encasing the comfort layer. The padded comfort layer is
removeable and interchangeable with comfort layers having different
degrees of firmness or thickness.
Inventors: |
Seibert; Dennis; (Clackamas,
OR) ; Iranshad; Tony; (Clackamas, OR) |
Correspondence
Address: |
GLENN C. BROWN, PC
777 NW WALL STREET, SUITE 308
BEND
OR
97701
US
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Family ID: |
38470175 |
Appl. No.: |
11/525112 |
Filed: |
September 20, 2006 |
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60719774 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
5/737 ;
5/690 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47C 27/148 20130101;
A47C 27/008 20130101; A47C 31/105 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
005/737 ;
005/690 |
International
Class: |
A47C 17/00 20060101
A47C017/00 |
Claims
1. A bedding system comprising: a support base; a first padded
layer atop the support base; and, a cover encasing the support base
and the padded layer.
2. A bedding system according to claim 1 wherein the padded layer
is removeable.
3. A bedding system according to claim 1 further comprising a
plurality of padded layers of varying firmness and which are
interchangeable with the first padded layer.
4. A bedding system according to claim 1 further comprising a box
spring underlying the support base.
5. A bedding system according to claim 1 wherein the cover is
removeably attached to the support base.
Description
RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Ser. No.
60/719,774, filed Sep. 20, 2005.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] This invention is related to mattress and spring
combinations, and in particular to an apparatus that permits the
customization of the firmness of the mattress, and also permits the
replacement of a worn comfort layer without the need to replace the
entire assembly.
[0003] Conventional bedding systems normally consist of a box
spring and mattress that are sold and used as a matched set. The
mattress (and in some cases the box spring) are built to provide a
desired level of firmness in the assembly. The mattress itself
normally includes a spring assembly (in addition to that of the box
spring) and a "comfort layer" of a cushioning material overlaying
the springs. The spring and comfort layer of the mattress are
encased in a single, non-removable cover. Wear in the mattress
normally occurs first in the comfort layer, and eventually requires
the replacement of the entire mattress. Since the springs of the
mattress and those of the box spring assembly are normally selected
to work in unison, when replacing the mattress it is normally
necessary to replace the box spring unit as well. This can be an
expensive replacement, particularly in the case of a hotel, for
example, which might find it necessary to replace hundreds of
mattress/box spring assemblies on a regular basis.
[0004] Conventional mattress and box spring assemblies embody
another shortcoming as well. While a customer or user might like
the spring selection of a particular mattress/box spring assembly,
the particular comfort layer might not be to the user's liking.
This could occur in at least two situations. First in the instance
of a hotel, the bed in a particular room might not be the first
choice or most comfortable for a customer. While some hotels offer
a limited choice of different beds, each is in a particular room,
and if taken offers no flexibility to the hotel or the customer.
Second, retailers are required to maintain a selection of models in
inventory, but with all the possible combinations of box springs
and mattresses available, the retailer must either keep an
extensive inventory of different combinations, or risk not having
that which the customer prefers. In addition, most returns of
bedding to retailers are the result of the customer having made a
bad choice in the firmness of the comfort layer of the mattress.
The return of mattresses represents a significant cost for
retailers and manufacturers alike. A mattress technology that
effectively addressed these problems would be a welcome improvement
in the industry. The present invention addresses these shortcomings
and problems associated with the prior art.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the invention showing an
assembled bedding system according to a preferred embodiment of the
invention.
[0006] FIG. 2 is a partial exploded view of the invention showing a
spring, a foundation and a replaceable top comfort layer according
to the invention.
[0007] FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of the embodiment
shown in FIG. 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0008] Referring now to the drawings, a preferred embodiment of the
invention is shown generally at 10, and includes a conventional box
spring 12 and a novel support/comfort layer assembly 14. Referring
now to FIGS. 2-3, support/comfort layer assembly 14 includes a
support base 16 and a separate comfort layer 18, both of which are
encased in a removable cover 20. The assembly rests atop the box
spring according to conventional practice. However, in the present
invention the comfort layer 18 can be readily removed and replaced
by simply removing cover 20 and disengaging several hook and loop
or other fasteners, exposing the comfort layer 18. This feature
enables the matching of a desired comfort layer 18 on any bed
assembly made according to the invention. For example, a hotel
could replace a worn comfort layer and cover without the need to
replace the support base and box spring, saving a significant
expense since the comfort layer represents a relatively modest cost
compared to the replacement of an entire conventional box
spring/mattress assembly. In addition, a hotel using the invention
could offer any customer a choice of comfort layer options in
literally every room of the hotel by stocking a variety or comfort
layers of differing firmnesses and thicknesses.
[0009] In the case of a retailer, one now only needs to display a
relatively few box spring and support base combinations, all of
which could be quickly topped with a selection of comfort layers to
demonstrate the choices available to a customer. In addition, if
after trying a variety of comfort layers the customer nonetheless
wishes to change the feel of the bed, the customer's wishes can be
accommodated by merely replacing the comfort layer rather than the
entire bed, representing a significant saving and convenience for
both the retailer and the customer.
[0010] In a preferred method of commercializing the invention, the
assembly would be offered in a plurality of comfort layer options,
including but not limited to extra firm, firm, plush firm, plush,
plush pillow top, plush eurotop, and memory foam. Support bases
would be offered in several forms reflecting perhaps different
firmnesses and quality of components--good, better and best, and
regular height and low profile box springs ranging in heights
between 9'' and 5''.
[0011] While the invention has been described by reference to
preferred embodiments described above, those of skill in the art
will recognize that the invention could be modified in arrangement
and detail without departing from the scope of the invention as
broadly described.
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