U.S. patent application number 15/407971 was filed with the patent office on 2017-07-27 for vertical mattress end protector and display.
The applicant listed for this patent is COLONIAL, LLC. Invention is credited to Wesley Ray Keever.
Application Number | 20170208957 15/407971 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 59359958 |
Filed Date | 2017-07-27 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170208957 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Keever; Wesley Ray |
July 27, 2017 |
VERTICAL MATTRESS END PROTECTOR AND DISPLAY
Abstract
A mattress display that allows for presentation of information
about a mattress in a retail setting when the mattress is displayed
in a substantially vertical position. The mattress display provides
easy fitting onto a variety of sized mattresses with
interchangeable displaying of information associated with a
mattress being displayed in a vertical position. The mattress
display may have a front and back portion, two ends, and two sides.
The first end is open and receives at least a portion of a
mattress. The second end forms the top of the mattress display when
the mattress is positioned in a vertical manner. The first side
comprises an adjustable portion configured to adjust to fit various
sized mattresses. The second side comprises attachment portions for
removably coupling one or more panels thereto.
Inventors: |
Keever; Wesley Ray; (High
Point, NC) |
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Applicant: |
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COLONIAL, LLC |
High Point |
NC |
US |
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Family ID: |
59359958 |
Appl. No.: |
15/407971 |
Filed: |
January 17, 2017 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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A47C 31/105
20130101 |
International
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A47C 21/00 20060101
A47C021/00 |
Claims
1. A mattress display for displaying a mattress in a vertical
orientation, the mattress display comprising: a first side
comprising an attachment portion associated with an adjustment
portion; a second side comprising a portion for removable attaching
an attachment panel; a first end; a second end, wherein the second
end is substantially open to allow the mattress display to fit over
a portion of a mattress; a front, wherein the front is relatively
perpendicular to the first end and the second end and substantially
covers a portion of a front of the mattress; a back, wherein the
back is perpendicular to the first end and the second end and is
parallel to the front, wherein the back substantially covers a
portion of a back of the mattress; and at least one removable
attachment panel releasably attached to the second end.
2. The mattress display of claim 1, further comprising forming an
open ended rectangle shape with an opening on the second end and
the front and back being longer than the first side or the second
side, wherein the opening being sized to fit over an end of a
mattress such that the mattress is positioned within the second end
of the of the mattress display.
3. The mattress display of claim 1, wherein the first side further
comprises: attachment seams along a portion of a seam between the
first side and the front and the first side and the back of the
mattress display; an attachment portion affixed to and extending
from an attachment seam, wherein the attachment portion is
configured to removably attach to the first side; and an adjustment
portion extending substantially parallel to the front and back of
the mattress display and being affixed between the first side and
front, the back, and the second end, wherein the adjustment portion
expands or contracts along the front, the back, and the second end
to manipulate the mattress display and tighten the mattress display
around varying mattress thicknesses, thus the adjustment portion
expands or contract to form a tight fit around a mattress.
4. The mattress display of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of
the first side and second side of the mattress display are
positioned against at least a portion of a side of a mattress and
wherein at least a portion of the front and the back of the
mattress display are positioned against at least a portion of a
front or back of a mattress, wherein at least a portion of the
second end of the mattress display is positioned against an end of
the mattress, wherein the mattress display covers the end of the
mattress and at least 1/16.sup.th of the sides, front, and back of
the mattress.
5. The mattress display of claim 4, wherein the mattress display
provides protection to a portion of the front, the back, and the
sides of the mattress and provides protection to an end of the
mattress, wherein the mattress display provides space for a logo
associated with the mattress and information about the mattress on
the front, the back, and the second end of the mattress
display.
6. The mattress display of claim 1, wherein the mattress display
comprises autobacking that includes a foam backing providing
rigidity to the mattress display, the autobacking provided on at
least a portion of the front, back, first side, second side, and
second end of the mattress display that is in contact with the
mattress.
7. The mattress display of claim 1, wherein the at least one
removable attachment panel is dimensionally smaller than the second
side and comprises one or more clear pockets for inserting and
displaying information, wherein the information comprises
information about the mattress the mattress display is positioned
on, wherein the second side comprises portions for accepting and
releasably attaching the at least one removable attachment
panel.
8. The mattress display of claim 1, wherein a height of the
mattress display, a distance from the first end to the second end
of the mattress display is between 17-19 inches, wherein a length
of the mattress display, a distance from the first end to the
second is 36-40 inches, wherein a width of the mattress display, a
distance from the front to the back across the first side or second
side is between 9-12 inches.
9. A mattress display for displaying a mattress in a vertical
position, the mattress display comprising: a first side, the first
side comprising: attachment seams along a portion of a seam between
the first side and the front and the first side and the back of the
mattress display; an attachment portion affixed to and extending
from an attachment seam, wherein the attachment portion is
configured to removably attach to the first side; and an adjustment
portion extending substantially parallel to the front and back of
the mattress display and being affixed between the first side and
front, the back, and the second end, wherein the adjustment portion
expands or contracts along the front, the back, and the second end
to manipulate the mattress display and tighten the mattress display
around varying mattress thicknesses, thus the adjustment portion
expands or contract to form a tight fit around a mattress; a second
side; a first end and second end, wherein the second end is
substantially open to allow the mattress display to fit over a
portion of a mattress; a front and a back; and wherein, the
mattress display forms an open ended rectangle shape with an
opening on the second end and the front and back being longer than
the first side or the second side, wherein the opening being sized
to fit over an end of a mattress such that the mattress is
positioned within the second end of the of the mattress
display.
10. The mattress display of claim 9, wherein at least a portion of
the first side and second side of the mattress display are
positioned against at least a portion of a side of a mattress and
wherein at least a portion of the front and the back of the
mattress display are positioned against at least a portion of a
front or back of a mattress, wherein at least a portion of the
second end of the mattress display is positioned against an end of
the mattress, wherein the mattress display covers the end of the
mattress and at least 1/16.sup.th of the sides, front, and back of
the mattress.
11. The mattress display of claim 10, wherein the mattress display
provides protection to a portion of the front, the back, and the
sides of the mattress and provides protection to an end of the
mattress, wherein the mattress display provides space for a logo
associated with the mattress and information about the mattress on
the front, the back, and the second end of the mattress
display.
12. The mattress display of claim 9, wherein the mattress display
comprises autobacking that includes a foam backing providing
rigidity to the mattress display, the autobacking provided on at
least a portion of the front, back, first side, second side, and
second end of the mattress display that is in contact with the
mattress.
13. The mattress display of claim 9, wherein the at least one
removable attachment panel is dimensionally smaller than the second
side and comprises one or more clear pockets for inserting and
displaying information, wherein the information comprises
information about the mattress the mattress display is positioned
on, wherein the second side comprises portions for accepting and
releasably attaching the at least one removable attachment
panel.
14. The mattress display of claim 9, wherein a height of the
mattress display, a distance from the first end to the second end
of the mattress display is between 17-19 inches, wherein a length
of the mattress display, a distance from the first end to the
second is 36-40 inches, wherein a width of the mattress display, a
distance from the front to the back across the first side or second
side is between 9-12 inches.
15. A method for releasably attaching a mattress display to a
mattress for displaying information about a mattress positioned
vertically, the method comprising: positioning a mattress for
receiving the mattress display wherein the mattress is positioned
such that ends of the mattress are parallel to and potentially
resting on a floor and a front and back of the mattress are
substantially perpendicular to the floor, wherein the mattress
display comprises: a first side and second side, wherein the first
side comprises an attachment portion associated with an adjustment
portion; a first end and second end, wherein the second end is
substantially open to allow the mattress display to fit over a
portion of a mattress; and a front and a back, wherein the front
and back are relatively perpendicular to the first end and the
second end and cover a portion of the mattress; inserting the
mattress into the first end of the mattress display until an end of
the mattress contacts an inside of the second end of the mattress
display; compressing the adjustment portion of the first side such
that it is positioned on a side of the mattress; releasably
attaching the attachment portions onto the first side, wherein the
attaching of the attachment portions secures the mattress display
to the mattress via a friction fit; securing a removable attachment
panel to the second side of the mattress display; presenting
information about the mattress in the removable attachment panel;
and displaying the mattress vertically such that the information on
the removable attachment panel is visible within a retail
establishment.
16. The method of claim 15, wherein compressing the adjustment
portion of the first side further comprises: adjusting attachment
seams along a portion of a seam between the first side and the
front and the first side and the back of the mattress display;
compressing or expanding the adjustment portion along the
attachment seams that extending substantially parallel to the front
and back of the mattress display and being affixed between the
first side and front, the back, and the second end, wherein the
adjustment portion expands or contracts along the front, the back,
and the second end to manipulate the mattress display and tighten
the mattress display around varying mattress thicknesses, thus the
adjustment portion expands or contract to form a tight fit around a
mattress; and releasably attaching the attachment portion affixed
to and extending from an attachment seam to the first side, wherein
releasably attaching the attachment portion comprises folding the
attachment seam over the adjustment portion.
17. The method of claim 16, wherein releasably attaching the
attachment portions onto the first side further comprises hiding
the adjustment portion from visibility when viewing the first side,
wherein edges of the first side appear as a seam.
18. The method of claim 15, wherein at least a portion of the first
side and second side of the mattress display are positioned against
at least a portion of a side of a mattress and wherein at least a
portion of the front and the back of the mattress display are
positioned against at least a portion of a front or back of a
mattress, wherein at least a portion of the second end of the
mattress display is positioned against an end of the mattress,
wherein the mattress display covers the end of the mattress and at
least 1/16.sup.th of the sides, front, and back of the
mattress.
19. The method of claim 18, wherein the mattress display provides
protection to a portion of the front, the back, and the sides of
the mattress and provides protection to an end of the mattress,
wherein the mattress display provides space for a logo associated
with the mattress and information about the mattress on the front,
the back, and the second end of the mattress display.
20. The method of claim 15, wherein the at least one removable
attachment panel is dimensionally smaller than the second side and
comprises one or more clear pockets for inserting and displaying
information, wherein the information comprises information about
the mattress the mattress display is positioned on, wherein the
second side comprises portions for accepting and releasably
attaching the at least one removable attachment panel.
Description
CLAIM OF PRIORITY UNDER 35 U.S.C. .sctn.119
[0001] This Non-Provisional Patent Application claims priority to
Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/281,617 titled "Vertical
Mattress End Protector and Display" filed Jan. 21, 2016, expressly
incorporated by reference herein.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Mattresses are often sold in retail showrooms. Typically,
the mattresses displayed in the retail showrooms are accompanied
with various types of displays to showcase information related to
the prospective mattress. Displays may come in many forms, such as
signage located around, near, or on the mattress itself. In some
instances, the displays are incorporated into the bedding
associated with the mattress such as foot protectors, pillow cases,
and the like.
[0003] Information related to a mattress can vary drastically for
each product being sold. Furthermore the positioning of the display
that showcases the information related to the prospective mattress
may be required to be in different positions on the mattress and in
different orientation. Thus, for large retail showrooms, hundreds
and thousands of displays may be required.
[0004] Therefore a need exists for providing mattress displays that
allow for easy display of information associated with the mattress
being sold on the retail showroom.
SUMMARY
[0005] The following presents a simplified summary of several
embodiments of the invention relating to a vertical mattress
display that allow for easy fitting onto a variety of sized
mattresses with interchangeable displaying of information
associated with a mattress being displayed in a vertical position.
The mattress display may have a front and back portion, two ends,
and two sides. The first end is open and receives at least a
portion of a mattress. The second end forms the top of the mattress
display when the mattress is positioned in a vertical manner. The
second side comprises attachment portions for removably coupling
one or more panels thereto. The panels may have various types of
information, permanently or temporarily displayed on at least one
of its sides. Finally, the first side comprises an adjustable
portion configured to adjust to fit the mattress or a portion of
the mattress the vertical mattress display is covering.
[0006] For example in one embodiment, a mattress display is
provided as covering one end of a mattress and the sides of the
mattress adjacent thereto. The adjustment portion of the mattress
display is adjusted to provide a tight fit of the mattress display
over the end and adjacent sides of the mattress. The tight fit
allows for movement of the mattress without the mattress display
sliding off the end of the mattress. Attachment portions associated
with the adjustment portion releasable attach to the mattress
display for securing the mattress display around a portion of the
mattress. The mattress display second side includes a panel affixed
to the first side located in the center of the first side. In some
embodiments, the panel comprises one or more sleeves that are clear
for positioning information associated with the mattress. In some
embodiments, the panel comprises printed information associated
with the mattress. In some embodiments, the front may comprise
printed information associated with the mattress. In some
embodiments, the front may comprise one or more panels removably
attached thereto containing information associated with the
mattress.
[0007] Embodiments of the invention relate to an apparatus for a
mattress display and a method of attaching the same, the mattress
display comprising a first side comprising an attachment portion
associated with an adjustment portion; a second side comprising a
portion for removable attaching an attachment panel; a first end; a
second end, wherein the second end is substantially open to allow
the mattress display to fit over a portion of a mattress; a front,
wherein the front is relatively perpendicular to the first end and
the second end and substantially covers a portion of a front of the
mattress; a back, wherein the back is perpendicular to the first
end and the second end and is parallel to the front, wherein the
back substantially covers a portion of a back of the mattress; and
at least one removable attachment panel releasably attached to the
second end.
[0008] In some embodiments, the invention further comprises forming
an open ended rectangle shape with an opening on the second end and
the front and back being longer than the first side or the second
side, wherein the opening being sized to fit over an end of a
mattress such that the mattress is positioned within the second end
of the of the mattress display.
[0009] In some embodiments, the first side further comprises:
attachment seams along a portion of a seam between the first side
and the front and the first side and the back of the mattress
display; an attachment portion affixed to and extending from an
attachment seam, wherein the attachment portion is configured to
removably attach to the first side; and an adjustment portion
extending substantially parallel to the front and back of the
mattress display and being affixed between the first side and
front, the back, and the second end, wherein the adjustment portion
expands or contracts along the front, the back, and the second end
to manipulate the mattress display and tighten the mattress display
around varying mattress thicknesses, thus the adjustment portion
expands or contract to form a tight fit around a mattress.
[0010] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first side
and second side of the mattress display are positioned against at
least a portion of a side of a mattress and wherein at least a
portion of the front and the back of the mattress display are
positioned against at least a portion of a front or back of a
mattress, wherein at least a portion of the second end of the
mattress display is positioned against an end of the mattress,
wherein the mattress display covers the end of the mattress and at
least 1/16.sup.th of the sides, front, and back of the mattress. In
some embodiments, the mattress display provides protection to a
portion of the front, the back, and the sides of the mattress and
provides protection to an end of the mattress, wherein the mattress
display provides space for a logo associated with the mattress and
information about the mattress on the front, the back, and the
second end of the mattress display. In some embodiments, the
mattress display comprises autobacking that includes a foam backing
providing rigidity to the mattress display, the autobacking
provided on at least a portion of the front, back, first side,
second side, and second end of the mattress display that is in
contact with the mattress.
[0011] In some embodiments, the at least one removable attachment
panel is dimensionally smaller than the second side and comprises
one or more clear pockets for inserting and displaying information,
wherein the information comprises information about the mattress
the mattress display is positioned on, wherein the second side
comprises portions for accepting and releasably attaching the at
least one removable attachment panel.
[0012] In some embodiments, a height of the mattress display, a
distance from the first end to the second end of the mattress
display is between 17-19 inches, wherein a length of the mattress
display, a distance from the first end to the second is 36-40
inches, wherein a width of the mattress display, a distance from
the front to the back across the first side or second side is
between 9-12 inches.
[0013] In some embodiments, the invention comprises: positioning a
mattress for receiving the mattress display wherein the mattress is
positioned such that ends of the mattress are parallel to and
potentially resting on a floor and a front and back of the mattress
are substantially perpendicular to the floor, wherein the mattress
display comprises: a first side and second side, wherein the first
side comprises an attachment portion associated with an adjustment
portion; a first end and second end, wherein the second end is
substantially open to allow the mattress display to fit over a
portion of a mattress; and a front and a back, wherein the front
and back are relatively perpendicular to the first end and the
second end and cover a portion of the mattress; inserting the
mattress into the first end of the mattress display until an end of
the mattress contacts an inside of the second end of the mattress
display; compressing the adjustment portion of the first side such
that it is positioned on a side of the mattress; releasably
attaching the attachment portions onto the first side, wherein the
attaching of the attachment portions secures the mattress display
to the mattress via a friction fit; securing a removable attachment
panel to the second side of the mattress display; presenting
information about the mattress in the removable attachment panel;
and displaying the mattress vertically such that the information on
the removable attachment panel is visible within a retail
establishment.
[0014] In some embodiments, compressing the adjustment portion of
the first side further comprises: adjusting attachment seams along
a portion of a seam between the first side and the front and the
first side and the back of the mattress display; compressing or
expanding the adjustment portion along the attachment seams that
extending substantially parallel to the front and back of the
mattress display and being affixed between the first side and
front, the back, and the second end, wherein the adjustment portion
expands or contracts along the front, the back, and the second end
to manipulate the mattress display and tighten the mattress display
around varying mattress thicknesses, thus the adjustment portion
expands or contract to form a tight fit around a mattress; and
releasably attaching the attachment portion affixed to and
extending from an attachment seam to the first side, wherein
releasably attaching the attachment portion comprises folding the
attachment seam over the adjustment portion.
[0015] In some embodiments, releasably attaching the attachment
portions onto the first side further comprises hiding the
adjustment portion from visibility when viewing the first side,
wherein edges of the first side appear as a seam.
[0016] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first side
and second side of the mattress display are positioned against at
least a portion of a side of a mattress and wherein at least a
portion of the front and the back of the mattress display are
positioned against at least a portion of a front or back of a
mattress, wherein at least a portion of the second end of the
mattress display is positioned against an end of the mattress,
wherein the mattress display covers the end of the mattress and at
least 1/16.sup.th of the sides, front, and back of the mattress. In
some embodiments, the mattress display provides protection to a
portion of the front, the back, and the sides of the mattress and
provides protection to an end of the mattress, wherein the mattress
display provides space for a logo associated with the mattress and
information about the mattress on the front, the back, and the
second end of the mattress display.
[0017] In some embodiments, the at least one removable attachment
panel is dimensionally smaller than the second side and comprises
one or more clear pockets for inserting and displaying information,
wherein the information comprises information about the mattress
the mattress display is positioned on, wherein the second side
comprises portions for accepting and releasably attaching the at
least one removable attachment panel.
[0018] The features, functions, and advantages that have been
discussed may be achieved independently in various embodiments of
the present invention or may be combined with yet other
embodiments, further details of which can be seen with reference to
the following description and drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] Having thus described embodiments of the invention in
general terms, reference will now be made to the accompanying
drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, and
wherein:
[0020] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a
vertical mattress display positioned on a mattress, in according
with one embodiment of the present invention;
[0021] FIG. 2 is a front view of the vertical mattress display
positioned on a mattress, in according with one embodiment of the
present invention;
[0022] FIG. 3 is an exploded, front view of the vertical mattress
display positioned on a mattress, in according with one embodiment
of the present invention;
[0023] FIG. 4 is an exploded, perspective view of the vertical
mattress display positioned on a mattress, in according with one
embodiment of the present invention;
[0024] FIG. 5A is a front view of the first side of the vertical
mattress display, in according with one embodiment of the present
invention;
[0025] FIG. 5B is a perspective view of the first side of the
vertical mattress display, in according with one embodiment of the
present invention;
[0026] FIG. 5C is a front view of the first side of the vertical
mattress display, in according with one embodiment of the present
invention;
[0027] FIG. 6 is an exploded, perspective view of the vertical
mattress display positioned on a mattress, in according with one
embodiment of the present invention;
[0028] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the second side of the
vertical mattress display, in according with one embodiment of the
present invention;
[0029] FIG. 8 is a view of a removable panel, in according with one
embodiment of the present invention;
[0030] FIG. 9A is a schematic front view of the vertical mattress
display, in according with one embodiment of the present
invention;
[0031] FIG. 9B is a schematic second side view of the vertical
mattress display, in according with one embodiment of the present
invention;
[0032] FIG. 9C is a schematic first side view of the vertical
mattress display, in according with one embodiment of the present
invention; and
[0033] FIG. 10 is a flow chart illustrating using the vertical
mattress display, in according with one embodiment of the present
invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION
[0034] Embodiments of the present invention now may be described
more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings,
in which some, but not all, embodiments of the invention are shown.
Indeed, the invention may be embodied in many different forms and
should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth
herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this
disclosure may satisfy applicable legal requirements. Like numbers
refer to like elements throughout.
[0035] Where possible, any terms expressed in the singular form
herein are meant to also include the plural form and vice versa,
unless explicitly stated otherwise. Also, as used herein, the term
"a" and/or "an" shall mean "one or more," even though the phrase
"one or more" is also used herein. Furthermore, when it is said
herein that something is "based on" something else, it may be based
on one or more other things as well. In other words, unless
expressly indicated otherwise, as used herein "based on" means
"based at least in part on" or "based at least partially on."
[0036] While the foregoing disclosure discusses illustrative
embodiments, it should be noted that various changes and
modifications could be made herein without departing from the scope
of the described aspects and/or embodiments as defined by the
appended claims. Furthermore, although elements of the described
aspects and/or embodiments may be described or claimed in the
singular, the plural is contemplated unless limitation to the
singular is explicitly stated. Additionally, all or a portion of
any embodiment may be utilized with all or a portion of any other
embodiment, unless stated otherwise.
[0037] It is noted that the mattress displays described herein are
described in an in-use or deployed environment as opposed to a
stored environment. Thus, the description below should not limit an
understanding of the mattress displays in a folded, stored
environment. For example, sides of the mattress displays may be
illustrated and described below as in a parallel orientation when
in the deployed environment, but it is understood that the sides
may be in a different orientation when folded and stored.
Furthermore, it should be noted that the mattress display may be
deployed in other furniture embodiment, not inclusive of types of
mattresses. Other furniture embodiments may include but not be
limited to box springs, bed frames, dressers, armoires, chairs,
tables, desks, and/or the like.
[0038] Embodiments of the invention relate to methods and
apparatuses for providing a vertical mattress display. Wherein the
mattress display may has a removable portion for use in displaying
information.
[0039] FIG. 1 illustrates perspective view of an embodiment of a
vertical mattress display positioned on a mattress, in according
with one embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated the
mattress display 100 is positioned around the end of a mattress
150. The mattress 159 may be any type or brand of mattress, box
spring, or the like. A typical mattress 150 may comprise a front
154, back, two sides 152, and two ends. An individual will
typically lay, sit, or otherwise be positioned on the front 154 or
back of the mattress when using the mattress. As such, the mattress
150 is typically positioned with the front 154 or back of the
mattress parallel with the floor. However, in the embodiments
disclosed herein the mattress is positioned such that the ends of
the mattress are parallel to and potentially resting on the floor
and the front 154 or back of the mattress are perpendicular to the
floor. This is a way of displaying mattresses at a retail
establishment in order to maximize an amount of mattresses capable
of being displayed within a space. The mattress 150 may be any size
mattress and as such the mattress display 100 may fit various
mattress sizes, including but not limited to, twin, twin XL, full,
queen, king, and California king sized mattresses. A standard Crib
mattress size may be 28 inches by 52 inches. A standard Twin
mattress size (e.g. single) may be 39 inches by 75 inches. A
standard Full mattress size (e.g. double) may be 54 inches by 75
inches. A standard long twin mattress size may be 36 inches by 80
inches. A standard Queen Mattress size may be 60 inches by 80
inches. A standard King Mattress size may be 54 inches by 75
inches. A standard California King Mattress size may be 72 inches
by 84 inches.
[0040] The mattress display 100 comprises a first end 250 and a
second end 200. The first end 250 that is open to receive the end
of the mattress 150. The first end 250 may completely cover and
slide over least one end of the mattress 150. As such, the opening
of the first end 250 may be sized large enough to fit over an end
of a mattress 150. The second end 200 is closed and covers the end
or top of the mattress 150.
[0041] Adjacent to and positioned between the first and second end
includes a front 400 and a back. In some embodiments the front 400
and back are positioned relatively perpendicular to the second end
200. The front 400 and/or back are positioned such that they cover
a portion of the front 154 and back of the mattress 150. In some
embodiments, the front 400 may cover 1/2, 1/4, 1/6, 1/8, 1/16, or
the like of the overall area of the front 154 of the mattress. As
such, the front 400 and back of the mattress display 100 provides
protection to a portion of the front 154 and back of the mattress
150 and provides space for logos 402 and other information about
the mattress 150. In some embodiments, the front 400, second end
200, and back are formed from a single piece of material. In other
embodiments, the front 400 and second end 200 may be sewn or
otherwise stitched together created a seam along the intersection
of the front 400 and second end 200. The front 400 creates an edge
on the side of the first end 250 that may be overlapped or seamed
such to prevent wear on the exposed edge of the front 400 that aids
in creating the open first end 250. In some embodiments, the front
400 and/or the back may comprise a logo 402. In one embodiment, the
logo 402 may include information may include marketing information,
such as the mattress manufacturers name, logo, brand, type, or the
like. In another embodiment, information may include product
specifications, such as the mattress dimensions. In yet another
embodiment, information may include product sales information, such
as the mattress price. Information may also include pictures,
logos, and the like. Means for permanently displaying information
in the logo 402 position may include but not be limited to, screen
printing, embroidering, painting, and the like. Means for
temporarily displaying information in the logo 402 position may
include but not be limited to the use of, dry erase markers, chalk,
erasable ink, digital signage, Velcro.RTM. banners, magnetic
lettering, and the like. In other embodiments the logo 402 may be
positioned within a pocket on the front 400 or back. In one
embodiment, information may be displayed on only on the front 400,
such that the information is visible to a customer. In another
embodiment, information may be displayed on the back of the
mattress display 100. In yet other embodiments, the information may
be displayed on both the front 400 and the back of the mattress
display 100.
[0042] The mattress display 100 further comprises a first side 300
and a second side. The first and second side are positioned
relatively perpendicular to the first and second ends and the front
and back. In this configuration the mattress display 100 forms an
open ended rectangle shape, with the front 402 and back being
longer than the sides.
[0043] The first side 300 comprises an attachment portion 800 that
allows for the entire mattress display 100 to be positioned onto
the mattress 150. The attachment portion is further detailed below
with respect to FIGS. 5A-5C. The attachment portion 800 is designed
such that the excess material from the mattress display 100 may be
taken out via the attachment portion 800, such that the mattress
display 100 may fit tightly against the end of a mattress 150,
irrespective of the thickness of the mattress 150. As such, a seam
may be positioned on the front 400 and back, such that the first
side 300 is not abutting the end of the front 400 and the back, but
instead is set into the front 400 and back. This way, allowing
compression of the first side 300 upon use of the attachment
portion 800.
[0044] The mattress display 100 may be manufactured from a
plurality of textiles. In some embodiments, the mattress display
100 may be manufactured using autobacking and include foam backing
for rigidity, comfort, and the like. Furthermore, in other
embodiments, the mattress display 100 may be manufactured from a
plurality of textiles, including but not limited to, textiles such
as cotton (including, but not limited to, appliques, chintz, denim,
felt, flannel, canvas, blends), linen, leather, lace, mohair,
nylon, polyester, rayon, satin, silk, suede, tulle, ultra suede,
ribbon (including, but not limited to grosgrain, nylon, organza,
polyester, satin, silk, blends and the like), plastic and the like.
In some embodiments, the mattress display 100 may be manufactured
with fabric that is designed to accept Velcro.RTM. at any location
on the fabric. The mattress display 100 may be manufactured from
any fabric and/or materials suitable for mattress displays. The
mattress display may be manufactured in various shapes.
[0045] FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of the vertical mattress
display positioned on a mattress, in according with one embodiment
of the present invention. As illustrated, a front view of the
mattress display 100 is presented. While in a retail environment
the side of the mattress 150 and the side of the mattress display
100, preferably the second side, will be visible to a customer. If
the customer is interested in the mattress 150, the mattress 150
may be pulled out of a vertical storage position and laid on the
floor for the customer to test the mattress 150. As such, upon
laying on the floor, the mattress 150 may be positioned such as
illustrated in FIG. 2. This way, the front 400 of the mattress
display 100 may be positioned parallel to the floor with a logo 402
displaying information about the mattress 150 for the customer who
is testing the mattress 150.
[0046] FIG. 3 provides an exploded, front view of the vertical
mattress display positioned on a mattress, in according with one
embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated, the mattress
display 100 may cover a portion of the mattress 150. In some
embodiments, the mattress display 100 may cover at least a portion
of five sides of the mattress 150 including completely covering an
end of the mattress 150. As illustrated, at least a portion of the
front 154, back, and both sides of the mattress 150 are covered by
the mattress display 100 with one end being completely covered by
the mattress display 100. The front 400 of the mattress display 100
comprises a logo 402 for presenting information about the mattress
150 thereon. The logo 402 may include information may include
marketing information, such as the mattress manufacturers name,
logo, brand, type, or the like. In another embodiment, information
may include product specifications, such as the mattress
dimensions. In yet another embodiment, information may include
product sales information, such as the mattress price. Information
may also include pictures, logos, and the like. Means for
permanently displaying information in the logo 402 position may
include but not be limited to, screen printing, embroidering,
painting, and the like. Means for temporarily displaying
information in the logo 402 position may include but not be limited
to the use of, dry erase markers, chalk, erasable ink, digital
signage, Velcro.RTM. banners, magnetic lettering, and the like. In
other embodiments the logo 402 may be positioned within a pocket on
the front 400 or back. In one embodiment, information may be
displayed on only on the front 400, such that the information is
visible to a customer. In another embodiment, information may be
displayed on the back of the mattress display 100. In yet other
embodiments, the information may be displayed on both the front 400
and the back of the mattress display 100.
[0047] FIG. 4 illustrates an exploded, perspective view of the
vertical mattress display positioned on a mattress, in according
with one embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated, FIG.
4 provides an exploded perspective view of the first side 300 of
the mattress display 100. As illustrated, the mattress display 100
is covering a portion of the mattress 150, including covering a
portion of the front 154 and side 152 of the mattress 150, while
completely covering one end of the mattress 150. The mattress
display 100 slides or is positioned over the end of the mattress
150 by placing the mattress 150 into the first end 250 of the
mattress display 100 that is substantially open to accept an end of
the mattress 150. Once the mattress display 100 is positioned over
the mattress 150, such that the logo 402 is positioned in a
direction the merchant desires on the front 400 of the mattress
display 100, a user may secure the mattress display 100 onto the
mattress 150. The mattress display 100 is secured onto the mattress
150 via an adjustment portion 304 and an attachment portion 800. As
illustrated, the first side 300 comprises attachment portions 800.
The attachment portions 800 may be affixed to the mattress display
100 via an attachment seams 306, furthermore there is a seam 302
between the front 400 or the back of the mattress display 100 and
the first side 300. In other embodiments, the attachment portions
800 may be affixed to the first side 300 of the mattress display
100.
[0048] The seam 302 may be a stitched seam between the front 400
and the first side 300 of the mattress display 100, between the
back and the first side 300 of the mattress display 100, and/or the
second end and the first side 300 or the mattress display 100. The
adjustment portion 304 may be a portion of fabric between the seam
302 and the first side 300 that allows for movement or compression
of the first side 300 into the mattress side 152 such that the
mattress display 100 may secure to the mattress 150. Furthermore,
the adjustment portion 304 and attachment portion 800 allows for
accepting various thicknesses of mattress 150, as such the side 152
may be various sizes. The attachment portions 800 may be attached
to the seam 302, the front 400, the back, or the first side 300,
via an attachment seam 306. The attachment seams 306 for affixing,
permanently or removably, the attachment portion 800 to the
mattress display 100. In some embodiments, the attachment portion
800 may be Velcro.RTM., snaps, buttons, zipper, ties, or the
like.
[0049] FIG. 5A-5C provide views of the first side of the vertical
mattress display, in according with one embodiment of the present
invention. As illustrated in FIG. 5A, the first side 300 of the
mattress display 100 is illustrated. The first end 250 and second
end define a section of the first side 300 and the front 400 and
back define the other section of the first side 300. In some
embodiments, the attachment portions 800 extend out from the
attachment seam 306. In other embodiments, the attachment portions
800 are incorporated into the attachment seam 306. As illustrated
in FIG. 5A the attachment portions 800 are unattached to the
mattress display 100. In this configuration a user may slip the
mattress display 100 over the end of a mattress 150. With the side
152 of the mattress 150 shown. The attachment portions may be
removably attached to the first side 300 of the mattress display
100 via various releasably attachment methods. The attachment
portion 800 may work operatively together with a portion on the
first side 300 to removably couple the attachment portion 800 to
the mattress display 100. The attachment portion 800 may be
attached to the mattress display 100 in a variety of ways,
including but not limited to, zippers, magnets, adhesive,
Velcro.RTM., buttons, clasps, snaps, straps, hock, eyelets, and the
like. In one embodiment, the attachment portion 800 is Velcro.RTM.
that may affix directly to a Velcro.RTM. accepting fabric of the
first side 300 and/or an attachment region associated with the
first side 300. In one embodiment, the attachment portion 800 may
be a zipper. The zipper may consist of a first and second half of
the zipper (e.g. two rows of protruding teeth) and a slider for
joining the first and second halves of the zipper to one another.
The zipper may be a coil zipper, invisible zipper, metallic zipper,
plastic-molder zipper, open ended zipper, closed-ended zipper, and
the like.
[0050] Next, as illustrated in FIG. 5B, the attachment portions 800
may be removably affixed to the mattress display 100. In some
embodiments, the attachment portions 800 may be removably attached
to the mattress display 100. In other embodiments, the attachment
portions 800 may be permanently affixed to the mattress display
100. As illustrated, the first side 300 may be compressed or set
into the mattress display 100 leaving fabric for the adjustment
portion 304. The adjustment portion 304 allows for manipulation of
the mattress display 100 to be tightened around various thickness
mattresses 150. As such, the adjustment portion 304 may expand or
contract in order to form a tight fit around a mattress 150. The
adjustment portion 304 extends substantially parallel to the front
400 and back of the mattress display 100. Furthermore the
adjustment portion 304, in some embodiments connects the first side
300 to the mattress display 100 via a seam 302.
[0051] As such, once the mattress display 100 is positioned on the
mattress 150 in the desired location, the user may be able to do
final adjustments to the mattress display 100 using the first side
300 and the adjustment portion 304. Once adjusted correctly around
the mattress 150, the user may pull the attachment portions 800
onto the first side 300, such that the attachment portions 800
releasably attach to the first side. As such, securing the mattress
display 100 on the mattress 150. In this way, the first side 300
may be positioned directly on the side 152 of the mattress 150.
[0052] Furthermore, the attachment portions 800 allow for changes
in the thickness of the mattress 150. In this way, if the mattress
150 is thicker, say because it has a pillow top, additional
padding, or the like, the adjustment portion 304 may account for
that thickness based on an expansion of the fabric associated with
the adjustment portion 304 relative to the first side 300 and the
front 400 and back of the mattress display 100.
[0053] Once the mattress display 100 is securely attached to the
mattress 150 the adjustment portion 304 illustrated in FIG. 5B may
no longer be completely visible, as illustrated in FIG. 5C. In this
way, the first side 300 of the mattress display 100 may appear as
if a clean seam was created around the edges 308. In this approach,
the attachment portions 800 are applied to the first side 300 such
that the attachment portions 800 and the associate fabric of the
attachment seam 306 are folded over the top of the first side
300.
[0054] FIG. 6 illustrates an exploded, perspective view of the
vertical mattress display positioned on a mattress, in according
with one embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated, the
mattress display 100 is positioned over a mattress 150, with the
second side 500 being illustrated. The first end 250, as
illustrated is positioned over the mattress 150 and forms a
decorative seam along the perimeter where the mattress 150 and the
mattress display 100 meet. Furthermore, the back 156 of the
mattress and a side 158 of the mattress 150 are illustrated that
were not illustrated in earlier figures. The second side 500 of the
mattress display 100 is parallel or substantially parallel to the
first side 300. The two sides cover at least a portion of the sides
152, 158 of the mattress 150. Furthermore the first side 300 and
the second side 500 are substantially perpendicular to the front
400 and the back 450 of the mattress display 100. The second side
500 of the mattress display 100 comprises a removable panel
502.
[0055] The removable panel 502 of the mattress display 100 is
removably coupled to the second side 500 as illustrated according
to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 6, the
mattress display 100 has a removable panel 502 that is located in
the center of the second side 500 of the mattress display 100 and
operatively attached thereto. In some embodiments, the removable
panel 502 is permanently attached to the second side 500 of the
mattress display 100 via glue, adhesion, sticking, or the like. In
some embodiments, the removable panel 502 is removably attached to
the second side 500 of the mattress display 100 in a variety of
ways, including but not limited to, zippers, magnets, adhesive,
Velcro.RTM., buttons, clasps, snaps, straps, hock, eyelets, and the
like.
[0056] Furthermore, the removable panel 502 may comprise one or
more clear pockets for inserting information about the mattress
thereto. As illustrating in FIG. 6, there are two pockets
associated with the removable panel 502. Information about the
mattress 150 may be provide in the clear pockets for viewing by a
customer. The information may include marketing information, such
as the mattress manufacturers name, logo, brand, type, or the like.
In another embodiment, information may include product
specifications, such as the mattress dimensions. In yet another
embodiment, information may include product sales information, such
as the mattress price. Information may also include pictures,
logos, and the like. In other embodiments, the information may
include the same or similar information as provided in the logo 452
on the front 450 of the mattress display 100.
[0057] In some embodiments, the removable panel 502 may be located
in various positions of the second side 500. The various positions
may include, but not be limited to, the center, right side, left
side, top, bottom, and/or the like.
[0058] FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of the second side of
the vertical mattress display, in according with one embodiment of
the present invention. As illustrated, the mattress display 100 is
provide without the removable panel 502 associated with the second
side 500. In some embodiments, as illustrated vertical attachment
means 506 and horizontal attachment means 510 may be provided on
the second side 500. In other embodiments, the removable panel 502
may be affixed to the second side 500 permanently with no need for
attachment means. In some embodiments, the attachment means may be
Velcro.RTM.. In other embodiments, the attachment means may include
but is not limited to, zippers, magnets, adhesive, buttons, clasps,
snaps, straps, hock, eyelets, and the like. The vertical attachment
means 506 may be positioned near the seam associated with the front
and the back of the mattress display 100. The horizontal attachment
means 510 may be positioned near the seam associated with the first
end 250 and second end. The attachment means are affixed to the
mattress display 100 and provide the ability to interchange various
removable panels 502.
[0059] FIG. 8 illustrates a view of a removable panel, in according
with one embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated, the
removable panel 502 is affixed to the attachment means associated
with the second side 500. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 8,
the removable panel 502 comprises an upper pocket 512 and a lower
pocket 514. The pockets are affixed to the removable panel on three
sides, leaving an upper open portion. The upper pocked 512
comprises an upper open portion 516 that allows for insertion of
information associated with the mattress 150. The lower pocked 514
comprises an upper open portion 518 that also allows for insertion
of information associated with the mattress 150. The pocket may be
substantially clear in order for viewing of the information
inserted into the pockets. In some embodiments, two pockets may be
presented on the removable panel 502. In some embodiments, pocket
may be presented on the removable panel 502. In some embodiments,
three or more pockets may be presented on the removable panel 502.
In some embodiments, no pockets may be present on the removable
panel 502. In this embodiment, information may be directly affixed
on the removable panel 502, such that the information is integrated
into the removable panel 502 via stitching or the like.
[0060] In some embodiments, the removable panel 502 may be
releasably attached to the second side 500. In some embodiments,
the removable panel 502 may be releasably attached to the first
side 300. In some embodiments, the removable panel 502 may be
releasably attached to the front 400. In some embodiments, the
removable panel 502 may be releasably attached to the back 450. In
some embodiments, the removable panel 502 may be releasably
attached to one or more of the second side 500, the first side 300,
the front 400, and/or the back 450. In some embodiments, the
attachment portion 800 and the adjustment portion 304 may be on the
first side 300. In some embodiments, the attachment portion 800 and
the adjustment portion 304 may be on the second side 500. In some
embodiments, the attachment portion 800 and the adjustment portion
304 may be on the first side 300 and the second side 500.
[0061] FIG. 9A-9C are schematic views of the vertical mattress
display. FIG. 9A illustrates front view of the vertical mattress
display, in according with one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9A illustrates the front 400 of the mattress display 100. In
some embodiments, the length of the mattress display 100 is the
distance between the first side and the second side and is
represented as L. In some embodiments, L is approximately 38 inches
long. The height of the mattress display 100 is the distance
between the first end and the second end and is represented by H.
In some embodiments, the distance H is approximately 18.25 inches.
The distance B is the distance from the first end 250 on the front
400 to the first end 250 on the back. In this way, the distance B
comprises the front 400, second end, and back of the mattress
display 100. In some embodiments, the fabric is one continuous
piece forming the front 400, second end, and back. This distance, B
is approximately between 45 and 48 inches. In some embodiments, the
45 inch distance B is for thinner mattresses. In some embodiments,
the 48 inch distance B is for thicker mattresses. The ends of the
distance B on both sides that form the first end 250. There is a
seam 256 generated across the ends of the distance B, creating a
decorative embodiment to the mattress display 100. Finally, the
distance from the first end 250 to the center of the logo 402 is
illustrated as distance A. The distance, distance A is
approximately 9 inches from the first end 250 to the center of the
logo 402.
[0062] FIG. 9B illustrates the second side 500 of the mattress
display 100. Also illustrated is a view of the front 400, back 450,
and second end 200. Furthermore, the attachment means 506 and 510
are illustrated. Furthermore, the distance W and the distance H are
illustrated and presented. The vertical attachment means 506 may be
1 inch by 4 inch black loop Velcro.RTM.. The horizontal attachment
means 510 may be 1 inch by 8.5 inch black loop Velcro.RTM..
[0063] Finally, FIG. 9C illustrates the first side 300 of the
mattress display 100. Also illustrated is a view of the front 400,
back 450, and second end 200. As described above, the mattress
display 100 is secured onto the mattress 150 via an attachment
portion 800. The attachment portion 800 allows for accepting
various thicknesses of mattress 150, as such the side 152 of the
mattress be various sizes. For example, the distance W may be 9
inches up to 12 inches in order to accept various sized mattresses.
The attachment portions 800 may be attached to an attachment seam
306 and span a distance D. Distance D may be 1.5 inches. The
attachment seams 306 for affixing, permanently or removably, the
attachment portion 800 to the mattress display 100. In some
embodiments, the attachment portion 800 may be Velcro.RTM., snaps,
buttons, zipper, ties, or the like. As such, the attachment
portions 800 may span 1.5 inches into the first side 300.
Furthermore, in some embodiments, there may be three attachment
portions 800 per the front and per the back of the mattress display
100. The attachment portions 800 may be spaced out C distance. In
some embodiments, distance C may be 6 inches. The attachment
portion 800 may be attached to the mattress display 100 in a
variety of ways, including but not limited to, zippers, magnets,
adhesive, Velcro.RTM., buttons, clasps, snaps, straps, hock,
eyelets, and the like. In one embodiment, the attachment portion
800 is Velcro.RTM. that may affix directly to a Velcro.RTM.
accepting fabric of the first side 300 and/or an attachment region
associated with the first side 300.
[0064] The fabric of the mattress display 100 may comprise a
backing of cut foam panels that may substantially cover the
interior of the mattress display 100. The mattress display 100 may
also comprise a decorative hem and/or stitching along the
perimeter, as illustrated as a seam 406. The mattress display 100
may be flexible such that it conforms to any shape and/or sized
mattress. The mattress display may be manufactured from a plurality
of textiles, including but not limited to, textiles such as
autobacking with foam facing inside, cotton (including, but not
limited to, appliques, chintz, denim, felt, flannel, canvas,
blends), linen, leather, lace, mohair, nylon, polyester, rayon,
satin, silk, suede, tulle, ultra suede, ribbon (including, but not
limited to grosgrain, nylon, organza, polyester, satin, silk,
blends and the like), plastic and the like. In one embodiment, the
removable panel of the mattress display 100 is manufactured using
the same textile of the mattress display 100. In another
embodiment, the removable panel of the mattress display 100 is
manufactured using a different textile than the mattress display
100.
[0065] Now referring to FIG. 10, which illustrates a flow chart of
the method of using the vertical mattress display, in according
with one embodiment of the present invention. As shown at event
902, a mattress is positioned in order to gain access to at least
one end of the mattress for the mattress to receive the mattress
display. As illustrated at event 904, the first end of the mattress
display may be presented an end of the mattress may be inserted
therein. Subsequently, the mattress display may be slid over at
least a portion of the mattress until the end of the mattress
contacts the inside of the second end of the mattress display.
[0066] Next, as illustrated in event 906, once the mattress display
second end is in contacted with and positioned against the end of
the mattress, a user may compress the adjustment portion of the
first side such that it is positioned against and in contact with
the side of the mattress. As illustrated in event 908, the process
continues by securing the attachment portions onto the first side
to secure the mattress display to the mattress via a friction fit.
As such, the pulling and securing of the attachment portions
positions the front and back of the mattress display into contact
with the mattress. Furthermore, forming a snug fit around each
side, front, and back of the mattress display relative to the
mattress.
[0067] Once the mattress display is secured onto a mattress, the
process continues by presenting information about the mattress in a
removable panel and removably attaching the removable panel to the
second side, as illustrated in event 910. Finally, as illustrated
in event 912, the process ends by presenting the mattress in a
retail setting in a substantially vertical position for
display.
[0068] While certain exemplary embodiments have been described and
shown in the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that
such embodiments are merely illustrative of and not restrictive on
the broad invention, and that this invention not be limited to the
specific constructions and arrangements shown and described, since
various other changes, combinations, omissions, modifications and
substitutions, in addition to those set forth in the above
paragraphs are possible. Those skilled in the art will appreciate
that various adaptations and modifications of the just described
embodiments can be configured without departing from the scope and
spirit of the invention. Therefore, it is to be understood that,
within the scope of the appended claims, the invention may be
practiced other than as specifically described herein.
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