U.S. patent application number 16/939791 was filed with the patent office on 2021-01-28 for mattress system.
The applicant listed for this patent is Casper Sleep Inc.. Invention is credited to Ara Acle, Jeffrey Chapin, Joshua Chen, Rebecca (Caroline) Cockerham, Michael James, Russell Jelinek, Martin Kay, John-Rhys Newman, David Northway, Xin (Vincent) Wang.
Application Number | 20210022518 16/939791 |
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Family ID | 1000004992444 |
Filed Date | 2021-01-28 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20210022518 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Chapin; Jeffrey ; et
al. |
January 28, 2021 |
Mattress System
Abstract
A mattress identification system is described having a mattress
having a mattress top panel, a mattress foot, a mattress bottom
panel and comprising a plurality of foam layers. The system has: a)
a twill pattern on the mattress top panel has a first loft
comprising essentially parallel straight lines that extends to an
upper part of the mattress foot; b) a first fabric portion that
covers approximately 2/3 of the mattress foot below the twill
pattern that extends to the upper part of the mattress foot; c) a
second fabric portion that covers approximately 1/3 of the mattress
foot below the twill pattern that extends to the upper part of the
mattress foot; and d) a zipper assembly.
Inventors: |
Chapin; Jeffrey; (San
Francisco, CA) ; Kay; Martin; (San Francisco, CA)
; Acle; Ara; (Oakland, CA) ; Cockerham; Rebecca
(Caroline); (Brooklyn, NY) ; Newman; John-Rhys;
(Los Angeles, CA) ; Northway; David; (San Carlos,
CA) ; Jelinek; Russell; (Alameda, CA) ; Chen;
Joshua; (San Jose, CA) ; Wang; Xin (Vincent);
(Redwood City, CA) ; James; Michael; (Pleasanton,
CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
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State |
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Type |
Casper Sleep Inc. |
New York |
NY |
US |
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Family ID: |
1000004992444 |
Appl. No.: |
16/939791 |
Filed: |
July 27, 2020 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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62878727 |
Jul 25, 2019 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47C 27/056 20130101;
A47C 27/085 20130101; A47C 27/144 20130101; A47C 27/20 20130101;
A47C 27/002 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A47C 27/08 20060101
A47C027/08; A47C 27/00 20060101 A47C027/00; A47C 27/05 20060101
A47C027/05; A47C 27/14 20060101 A47C027/14; A47C 27/20 20060101
A47C027/20 |
Claims
1. A mattress identification system comprising: a mattress having a
mattress top panel, a mattress foot, a mattress bottom panel and
comprising a plurality of foam layers. a first twill pattern on the
mattress top panel having a first loft comprising essentially
parallel straight lines that extends to an upper part of the
mattress foot; a first fabric portion that covers approximately 2/3
of the mattress foot below the first twill pattern that extends to
the upper part of the mattress foot; a second fabric portion that
covers approximately 1/3 of the mattress foot below the first twill
pattern that extends to the upper part of the mattress foot; and a
zipper assembly.
2. The mattress identification system as in claim 1 further
comprising: a plurality of handles affixed to the mattress bottom
panel.
3. The mattress identification system as in claim 1, wherein the
first fabric portion is lighter than the second fabric portion.
4. The mattress identification as in claim 3, wherein if the
mattress comprises only foam layers, the second fabric portion is a
darker than the second fabric portion of a second mattress that
comprises at least one foam layer and a layer comprising pocket
springs.
5. The mattress system as in claim 1, wherein the first loft
corresponds to properties of the foam layers.
6. The mattress identification system as in claim 1, wherein the
mattress comprises at least one foam layer and a layer comprising
pocket springs, and further comprising a second twill pattern on
the mattress top panel having a second loft comprising essentially
straight parallel lines in a different direction than the first
twill pattern that forms circle patterns having a circle size.
7. The mattress system as in claim 6, wherein the second loft
corresponds to properties of the foam layers.
8. The mattress system as in claim 6, wherein circle size loft
corresponds to properties of the foam layers.
9. A mattress identification system comprising: a mattress having a
mattress top panel, a mattress foot and a mattress bottom panel. a
twill pattern on the mattress top panel comprising essentially
parallel straight lines that extends to an upper part of the
mattress foot; a first fabric portion that covers approximately 2/3
of the mattress foot below the first twill pattern that extends to
the upper part of the mattress foot; a second fabric portion that
covers approximately 1/3 of the mattress foot below the first twill
pattern that extends to the upper part of the mattress foot; and a
zipper assembly; wherein the mattress comprises only foam layers;
wherein at least one of foam layers has perforations; and wherein
the first fabric portion is lighter than the second fabric
portion.
10. The mattress identification system as in claim 9, wherein one
of the foam layers comprises a layer having foam zoning in three
parts.
11. The mattress identification system as in claim 9, wherein one
of the foam layers comprises a layer having contour cutting.
12. The mattress identification system as in claim 11, wherein the
layer having contour cutting has five zones.
13. The mattress identification system as in claim 9, wherein one
of the foam layers comprises a layer having surface modification
technology.
14. The mattress identification system as in claim 13, further
comprising gel pods affixed to the center of the layer having
surface modification technology, and further comprising phase
change material gel.
15. A mattress identification system comprising: a mattress having
a mattress top panel, a mattress foot and a mattress bottom panel.
a first twill pattern on the mattress top panel comprising
essentially parallel straight lines that extends to an upper part
of the mattress foot; a second twill pattern on the mattress top
panel comprising essentially straight parallel lines in a different
direction than the first twill pattern that forms circle patterns;
a first fabric portion that covers approximately 2/3 of the
mattress foot below the first twill pattern that extends to the
upper part of the mattress foot; a second fabric portion that
covers approximately 1/3 of the mattress foot below the first twill
pattern that extends to the upper part of the mattress foot; and a
zipper assembly; wherein the mattress comprises at least one foam
layer and a layer comprising pocket springs; wherein at least one
of the foam layers has perforations; and wherein the first fabric
portion is lighter than the second fabric portion.
16. The mattress identification system as in claim 15, wherein one
of the foam layers comprises a layer having foam zoning in three
parts.
17. The mattress identification system as in claim 15, wherein one
of the foam layers comprises a layer having contour cutting.
18. The mattress identification system as in claim 17, wherein the
layer having contour cutting has five zones.
19. The mattress identification system as in claim 15, wherein one
of the foam layers comprises a layer having surface modification
technology.
20. The mattress identification system as in claim 19, further
comprising gel pods affixed to the center of the layer having
surface modification technology, and further comprising phase
change material gel.
Description
REFERENCE TO PRIOR APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional
Application Ser. No. 62/878,727, filed on Jul. 25, 2019, which is
hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0002] The present disclosure relates generally to an improved
mattress system with an ability to identify and categorize
individual mattresses within an overall product line.
BACKGROUND
[0003] To deliver a well-rested world, it is necessary to address
the needs and preferences of a large audience. This drives a
strategy to provide personalized mattresses within an overall
product line that are designed for impact and for wayfinding in
retail channels. To accomplish this, a mattress product should line
include features that are consistent across all mattresses within
the product line and features that differ among each mattress
within the product line.
SUMMARY
[0004] A mattress identification system provides key mattress
information where a mattress has a mattress top panel, a mattress
foot, a mattress bottom panel and comprises a plurality of foam
layers. If the mattress has only foam layers, there is a twill
pattern on the mattress top panel having a first loft comprising
essentially parallel straight lines that extends to an upper part
of the mattress foot. If the mattress has foam layers and pocket
springs, there is a second twill pattern on the mattress top panel
comprising essentially straight parallel lines in a different
direction than the first twill pattern that forms circle pattern.
All mattresses have a first fabric portion that covers
approximately 2/3 of the mattress foot below the twill pattern that
extends to the upper part of the mattress foot, a second fabric
portion that covers approximately 1/3 of the mattress foot below
the twill pattern that extends to the upper part of the mattress
foot, and a zipper assembly.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0005] The accompanying figures, where like reference numerals
refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the
separate views, together with the detailed description below, are
incorporated in and form part of the specification, and serve to
further illustrate embodiments of concepts that include the claimed
invention and explain various principles and advantages of those
embodiments.
[0006] FIG. 1 shows an exploded view of common structure within a
mattress product line.
[0007] FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of a foam zoning system in a
mattress layer.
[0008] FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of surface modification
technology used on a mattress layer.
[0009] FIG. 4 shows block diagrams of a human body using surface
modification technology on a mattress layer.
[0010] FIG. 5 shows a block diagram of a surface modification
technology with gel used on a mattress layer.
[0011] FIG. 6 shows a block diagram of perforations used on a
mattress layer.
[0012] FIG. 7 shows a block diagram of contour cutting in a
mattress layer.
[0013] FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of a 5-layer foam
mattress.
[0014] FIG. 9 shows an exploded view of a 5-layer foam
mattress.
[0015] FIG. 10 shows a perspective view of a 5-layer hybrid
foam/spring mattress.
[0016] FIG. 11 shows an exploded view of a 5-layer hybrid
foam/spring mattress.
[0017] FIG. 12 shows a perspective view of a 4-layer foam
mattress.
[0018] FIG. 13 shows an exploded view of a 4-layer foam
mattress.
[0019] FIG. 14 shows a perspective view of a 4-layer hybrid
foam/spring mattress.
[0020] FIG. 15 shows an exploded view of a 4-layer hybrid
foam/spring mattress.
[0021] FIG. 16 shows a perspective view of a 3-layer foam
mattress.
[0022] FIG. 17 shows an exploded view of a 3-layer foam
mattress.
[0023] FIG. 18 shows a perspective view of a 3-layer hybrid
foam/spring mattress.
[0024] FIG. 19 shows an exploded view of a 3-layer hybrid
foam/spring mattress.
[0025] FIG. 20 shows a perspective view of a first 2-layer foam
mattress.
[0026] FIG. 21 shows an exploded view of a first 2-layer foam
mattress.
[0027] FIG. 22 shows a perspective view of a second 2-layer foam
mattress.
[0028] FIG. 23 shows an exploded view of a second 2-layer foam
mattress.
[0029] FIG. 24 shows a block diagram of a mattress product line
having eight mattresses.
[0030] Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the
figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not
necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of
some of the elements in the figures may be exaggerated relative to
other elements to help to improve understanding of embodiments of
the present invention.
[0031] The apparatus and method components have been represented
where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing
only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the
embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the
disclosure with details that will be clear to those of ordinary
skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
I. Product Line Features
[0032] Turning to FIG. 1, shown is an exploded view of common
structure within a mattress product line. The structure 10 includes
a top panel 12, a border divided into a 2/3 part 14 and a 1/3 part
15, a zipper assembly 16, bottom panel 13, handles 11a 11b, law
tags 19, a woven tag 17 and a name transfer 18. The handles 11a 11b
may be optionally limited to higher-tier models. The 1/3 part 15
may be darker that the 2/3 part 14.
[0033] Consistent features within the product line may include: 1)
making one third of the mattress border darker than the remaining
two thirds (representing that sleeping occupies a third of a
lifespan); 2) a universal construction of the shell; 3) branding
details; 4) a common bottom panel; 5) use of slub yarn; and 6) use
of details common to all models.
[0034] Flexible features within the product line may include: 1)
overall height; 2) product name; 3) top panel patterns; 4)
waterfall height; 5) fabric colors; and 6) top panel loft.
[0035] Other consistent features within the product line may
include features of the cover, which affects the performance of the
mattress. The cover: a) includes textiles that have 1-2% Spandex
for better stretch; b) has more inviting and dimensional ticking to
the top panels; and c) replaces wool with foam perforation that
outperforms wool as a thermal feature.
[0036] The covers may include 50% recycled content. Recovered slub
yarn may include 50% up-cycled cotton and 50% recycled polyethylene
terephthalate (PET). The slub yarn produces slub textiles that are
cozy yet forgiving.
[0037] Top ticking will result in inviting, tactile and
communicating comfort. For all-foam mattresses, the top ticking may
comprise stripes. For hybrid mattresses including foam and springs,
the top ticking may include stripes and circles. The loft of the
mattresses may vary with lower-tier mattresses having low loft,
mid-tier mattresses having medium loft, and high-tier mattresses
having high loft.
[0038] A woven bottom panel may be consistent across all mattresses
in the product line, which mitigates tearing. High-tier mattresses
may include corner handles for easy carrying.
[0039] Hardware, including zipper assembly, may be the same across
all mattresses in the product line. The zipper assembly may include
artwork that shows an open eye when the zipper is pointed in the
direction to open the mattress and shows a closed eye when the
zipper is pointed in the direction to close the mattress.
[0040] Placement of tags having a brand name may be consistent
across all mattresses in the product line and may be placed on the
foot of the mattress where the 1/3 part meets the 2/3 part.
II. Comfort Features
[0041] The product line is designed to provide a "comfortable"
mattress that creates a soothing environment for customers helping
them improve their mental state before sleep. Comfort may be
affected by the perception of visual input, smell, noise,
temperature/humidity, pressure/touch, posture/movement, and
history+state. The product line may include a top layer of springy,
lively, latex-like foam, which instantly adopts to the human body,
is better for sex and is highly breathable. A second layer may
include a memory foam, which allows a slow sink for pressure relief
and cradling effect and has a special formula allows easy movement
throughout the night.
[0042] The product line may have a continuum of comfort based on
mattress construction. Lower-tier mattresses of foam may consist of
two layers and have a slightly firm feel and be eight or 10 inches
in height. Mid-tier mattresses of foam or foam+springs may consist
of three layers, have a basic signature feel and be 11 inches in
height. Other mid-tier mattresses of foam or foam+springs may
consist of four layers, have an improved transition feel and be 12
inches in height. High-tier mattresses of foam or foam+springs may
consist of five layers, have a signature feel with latex and a
softer feel and be 13 inches in height.
III. Ergonomics Features
[0043] The product line is designed to provide an ergonomic design
where proper posture leads to less back pain and better sleep. The
idea is to provide the proper zoning support for the human body,
since if the mattress is too soft or too firm, there will be no
such zoning.
[0044] Turning to FIG. 2, shown is a block diagram of a foam zoning
system in a mattress layer. The system 20 consists of three zones,
with firmer foam 22 under hips and softer foam 24a 24b under the
shoulders and legs.
[0045] Turning to FIG. 3, shown is a block diagram of contour
cutting in a mattress layer using computer numerical control (CNC).
Shown is a mattress layer 70 with a smooth sections 72a 72b 72c 72d
and cut sections 73a 73b 73c. The layer is created using a
computer-controlled saw to remove material from the cut sections
73a 73b 73c, softening the mattress. Since this uses 2D shapes
only, no tooling is required, and the layer can be easily modified.
There may be 33 points of support tailored to the human body.
[0046] Turning to FIG. 4, shown is a block diagram of surface
modification technology (SMT) used on a mattress layer. The SMT
layer 30 includes alternating sets of wide pods 31a 31b 31c and
narrow pods 32a 32b, each of which contains numerous points of
support that respond to different sleep positions. There may be 425
individual points of support. Turning to FIG. 5, shown is a
schematic of a human body using surface modification technology on
a mattress layer. The schematic 40 shows the effect on the
front/back of the human body 41 and the side of the human body 42.
Shaded circles show where support is applied and how 425 individual
points of support respond to different sleep positions.
Construction of this SMT layer removes material in 3D shapes and
thus tooling is required.
[0047] Turning to FIG. 6, shown in a block diagram of a surface
modification technology with gel pods used on a mattress layer. The
SMT layer 50 is similar to the SMT layer 30 in FIG. 3 with the
addition of gel pods 52 in the center. This provides firmer support
area in the hips. The liquid nature of the gel fills voids and
solidifies. The gel increases effectiveness of ergonomic feature in
smaller thickness and increases durability.
[0048] The product line may have a continuum of ergonomics zones
based on mattress construction. Lower-tier mattresses of foam may
have two foam layers with no special zones and may have a height of
eight inches or 10 inches. Mid-tier mattresses may be 11 inches in
height and: a) have three foam layers with the middle layer having
foam zoning in three parts; or b) have two foam layers with the
lower layer having foam zoning in three parts and a spring layer
below. This may result in soft shoulder support and firm hip
support. Other mid-tier mattresses may be 12 inches in height and:
a) have four foam layers with the third layer having CNC zoning in
five parts; or b) have three foam layers with the lower layer
having CNC zoning in five parts and a spring layer below. This may
result in much softer shoulder support, firm abdomen support, and
slightly softer pelvis support with 33 support points. Top-tier
mattresses may be 13 inches in height and: a) have five foam layers
with the fourth layer having SMT with gel pods+continuous gel
zoning; or b) have four foam layers with the lower layer having SMT
with gel pods+continuous gel zoning and a spring layer below. This
may result in vary gradual zoning and a left-to-right response with
425 support points.
IV. Thermal Features
[0049] Harsh fluctuations in temperature or humidity can disrupt
sleep through the night. The product line is designed to provide a
proper thermal environment that helps a user arrive in an eased
state of mind at bedtime
[0050] Thermal performance may be evaluated based on the time
frame. For immediate time periods (<5 minutes), thermal
performance may include "cool to the touch", cause immediate
sensation, and be important for initial bedtime state of mind. For
short-term time periods (5-60 minutes), thermal performance may be
barely noticeable immediately and helps ensure moderate temperature
during sleep onset and early sleep stages. For long-term time
periods (>60 minutes) thermal performance may not be noticeable
immediately and help prevent deep sleep disruptions due to
temperature.
[0051] Thermal performance may be enhanced by the use of highly
breathable foams, which allow free movement of air that allows warm
air to get away from the human body. These foams are best in
short-term effectiveness as determined by foam chemistry. It is
best practice to use foams that have minimum airflow
requirements.
[0052] Thermal performance may be enhanced by the use of phase
change material (PCM) where "packets" of gel are applied to foam.
Gel is solid at room temperature and melts with human body heat and
sucks heat away creating a "cooling" feeling. It provides an
immediate effect when against skin and is effective in short and
long term depending on the coverage.
[0053] Turning to FIG. 7, shown is a system 60 of mattress layers
62 64 having perforations. These perforations are similar in
concept to breathable foams. Thermal performance can be effective
in short and long term. The perforations can be drilled or punched
and is typically limited to the top two layers but can go
deeper.
[0054] The product line may have a continuum of thermal features
based on mattress construction. Lower-tier mattresses of foam may
have two open cell foam layers. Other lower-tier mattresses of foam
may have two open cell foam layers with one layer perforated.
Mid-tier mattresses may have open cell foam layers with one layer
perforated; hybrids may have springs that increase airflow.
Upper-tier mattresses may have open cell foam layers with two
layers perforated and CNC air channels on two sides; hybrids may
have springs that increase airflow. Other upper-tier mattresses may
have open cell foam layers with three layers perforated,
double-layer PCM gel, and four sides of SMT air channels; hybrids
may have springs that increase airflow.
[0055] The general differences between foam and hybrid mattresses
include: for foam, lighter weight, less motion transfer, and more
universal support since springs are somewhat more spread out); for
hybrid, with springs, smoother sink transition, bouncier, more
durable, and better airflow.
V. Specific Mattress Features
[0056] The product line may include five tiers of mattresses. The
top three tiers may include foam-only and foam+spring (hybrid)
versions.
[0057] A. Tier 1
[0058] Turning to FIG. 8, shown is a perspective view of a 5-layer
foam mattress 80. The mattress top 82 has a twill pattern of
essentially straight parallel lines with a high loft that extends
into the foot of the bed. The foot of the bed also includes a light
2/3 part 84, a dark gray 1/3 part 87, a tag 85 between the parts 84
87. Branding 86 is printed on the dark gray 1/3 part 87.
[0059] Turning to FIG. 9, shown is an exploded view of a 5-layer
foam mattress 90. Above the first layer 93 having "velvety soft"
foam are three PCN strips 92a with dual layer cooling gel coating.
Above the second layer 93 having "lively latex" foam are three PCN
strips 92b with dual layer cooling gel coating. The third layer 95
includes pressure-relieving memory foam. These top three layers 93
94 95 are perforated to keep the mattress user(s) cool. The fourth
layer 96 is a 3D SMT layer with advanced ergonomics for spinal
alignment and may have 425 individual points of support. Gel pods
97 are installed on top of the fourth layer 96 for hip support. The
fifth layer 98 is a durable base foam.
[0060] Turning to FIG. 10, shown is perspective view of a 5-layer
hybrid foam/spring mattress 100. The mattress top 102 has a first
twill pattern of essentially straight parallel lines with a high
loft that extends into the foot of the bed. Overlaying the first
twill pattern are second twill patterns of essentially straight
parallel lines in a different direction forming circles patterns
101 with a high loft that extends into the foot of the bed. The
foot of the bed also includes a light 2/3 part 104, a light gray
1/3 part 107, a tag 105 between the parts 104 107. Branding 106 is
printed on the light gray 1/3 part 107.
[0061] Turning to FIG. 11, shown is an exploded view of a 5-layer
hybrid foam/spring mattress 90. Above the first layer 112 having
"velvety soft" foam are three PCN strips 111a with dual layer
cooling gel coating. Above the second layer 113 having "lively
latex" foam are three PCN strips 111b with dual layer cooling gel
coating. The third layer 114 includes pressure-relieving memory
foam. These top three layers 112 113 114 are perforated to keep the
mattress user(s) cool. The fourth layer 115 is a 3D SMT layer with
advanced ergonomics for spinal alignment and may have 425
individual points of support. Gel pods 116 are installed on top of
the fourth layer 115 for hip support. The fifth layer 118 are
pocket springs with a foam encasement 119 and foam base 117.
[0062] B. Tier 2
[0063] Turning to FIG. 12, shown is a perspective view of a 4-layer
foam mattress 120. The mattress top 121 has a titled twill pattern
with a medium loft that extends into the foot of the bed. The foot
of the bed also includes a light 2/3 part 122, a dark gray 1/3 part
125, a tag 123 between the parts 122 125. Branding 124 is printed
on the dark gray 1/3 part 125.
[0064] Turning to FIG. 13, shown is an exploded view of a 4-layer
foam mattress 130. The first layer 131 has a "velvety soft" foam
and the second layer 132 has a "lively latex" foam. These top two
layers 131 132 are perforated to keep the mattress user(s) cool.
The third layer 133 is a 2D CNC contour cut layer with five zones
of support for spinal alignment. The fourth layer 134 is a durable
base foam.
[0065] Turning to FIG. 14, shown is perspective view of a 4-layer
hybrid foam/spring mattress 140. The mattress top 142 has a first
twill pattern of essentially straight parallel lines with a medium
loft that extends into the foot of the bed. Overlaying the first
twill pattern are second twill patterns of essentially straight
parallel lines in a different direction forming circle patterns 141
with a medium loft that extends into the foot of the bed. The foot
of the bed also includes a light 2/3 part 143, a light gray 1/3
part 146, a tag 144 between the parts 143 146. Branding 145 is
printed on the light gray 1/3 part 146.
[0066] Turning to FIG. 15, shown is an exploded view of a 4-layer
hybrid foam/spring mattress 150. The first layer 151 has a "velvety
soft" foam and the second layer 152 has a "lively latex" foam.
These top two layers 151 152 are perforated to keep the mattress
user(s) cool. The third layer 153 is a 2D CNC contour cut layer
with five zones of support for spinal alignment. The fourth layer
155 are pocket springs with a foam encasement 156 and foam base
154.
[0067] C. Tier 3
[0068] Turning to FIG. 16, shown is a perspective view of a 3-layer
foam mattress 160. The mattress top 161 has a titled twill pattern
with a low loft that extends into the foot of the bed. The foot of
the bed also includes a light 2/3 part 162, a dark gray 1/3 part
165, a tag 163 between the parts 162 165. Branding 164 is printed
on the dark gray 1/3 part 165.
[0069] Turning to FIG. 17, shown is an exploded view of a 3-layer
foam mattress 170. The first layer 171 has a "lively alt latex"
foam and is perforated to keep the mattress user(s) cool. The
second layer 172 is pressure-relieving memory foam with 3-piece
zoning with the middle zone 173 providing hip support. The third
layer 174 is a durable base foam.
[0070] Turning to FIG. 18, shown is perspective view of a 3-layer
hybrid foam/spring mattress 180. The mattress top 181 has a first
twill pattern of essentially straight parallel lines with a low
loft that extends into the foot of the bed. Overlaying the first
twill pattern are second twill patterns of essentially straight
parallel lines in a different direction forming circle patterns 182
with a low loft that extends into the foot of the bed. The foot of
the bed also includes a light 2/3 part 183, a light gray 1/3 part
186, a tag 184 between the parts 183 186. Branding 185 is printed
on the light gray 1/3 part 186.
[0071] Turning to FIG. 19, shown is an exploded view of a 3-layer
hybrid foam/spring mattress 190. The first layer 191 has a "lively
alt latex" foam and is perforated to keep the mattress user(s)
cool. The second layer 192 is pressure-relieving memory foam with
3-piece zoning with the middle zone 193 providing hip support. The
third layer 195 are pocket springs with a foam encasement 196 and
foam base 194.
[0072] D. Tier 4
[0073] Turning to FIG. 20, shown is a perspective view of a 2-layer
foam mattress 200. The mattress top 201 has a plain pattern that
extends into the foot of the bed. The foot of the bed also includes
a light 2/3 part 202, a dark gray 1/3 part 205, a tag 203 between
the parts 202 205. Branding 204 is printed on the dark gray 1/3
part 205.
[0074] Turning to FIG. 21, shown is an exploded view a 2-layer foam
mattress 210. The first layer 211 has a "lively alt latex" foam and
is perforated to keep the mattress user(s) cool. The second layer
212 is a durable base foam.
[0075] E. Tier 5
[0076] Turning to FIG. 22, shown is a perspective view of a 2-layer
foam mattress 221. The mattress top 221 has a plain pattern that
extends into the foot of the bed. The foot of the bed also includes
a light 2/3 part 222, a dark gray 1/3 part 225, a tag 223 between
the parts 222 225. Branding 224 is printed on the dark gray 1/3
part 225.
[0077] Turning to FIG. 23, shown is an exploded view a 2-layer foam
mattress 230. The first layer 231 has a "lively alt latex" foam.
The second layer 232 is a durable base foam.
[0078] F. Summary
[0079] Turning to FIG. 24, shown is a block diagram of the feet of
eights mattresses in a product line 240. Five foam-only mattresses
on the left show a tier-1 mattress 241, a tier-2 mattress 242, a
tier-3 mattress 243, a tier-4 mattress 244, and a tier-5 mattress
245. Three hybrid mattresses on the right show a tier-1 mattress
246, a tier-2 mattress 247, and tier-3 mattress 248.
[0080] The feet of the mattresses shows important information about
each mattress. Since the twill pattern (if any) on the top of the
mattress also extends to the top of the foot, the nature of the
loft of the mattress (whether high, medium or low) can be perceived
from the foot alone. The branding of the mattress is on the foot.
The colors of the 1/3 part may differ depending on whether the
mattress is foam-only (darker) or hybrid (lighter). The height of
the mattress may convey the tier of the mattress with taller
mattresses representing higher tiers.
[0081] The advantage of placing this amount of information on the
foot of a mattress is that in an environment where many mattresses
are present (such as on a retail sales floor), the nature of each
mattress may be rapidly discerned merely by looking at the mattress
foot.
[0082] The look of a hybrid mattress may differ from the look of a
foam-only mattress in several ways. First, the hybrid mattress may
have circle patterns of different twill patterns on the top and
foot of the mattress, which are absent in the foam-only mattress.
Second, the 1/3 part of the hybrid mattress may be lighter than the
1/3 part of the foam-only mattress where both 1/3 parts are darker
than the 2/3 part. Third, the branding of the hybrid mattress may
have an additional moniker not present in the foam-only mattress
(here, an "H" superscript).
[0083] The look of the foam-only mattress may differ among the
tiers in several ways. First, higher tiers of mattresses are
taller. Second, higher tiers of mattresses have a higher loft.
Specifically, tier-1 mattresses have the highest loft, tier-2
mattresses have a medium loft, and tier-3 mattresses have the
lowest loft. The lowest tier-4 and tier-5 mattresses have no
loft.
[0084] The look of the hybrid mattress may differ among the tiers
in several ways. First, higher tiers of mattresses are taller.
Second, higher tiers of mattresses have a higher loft both for the
first twill pattern of essentially straight parallel lines and the
second twill patterns of essentially straight parallel lines in a
different direction forming circle patterns. Specifically, tier-1
mattresses have the highest loft, tier-2 mattresses have a medium
loft, and tier-3 mattresses have the lowest loft. Third, higher
tiers of mattresses have larger second twill patterns of
essentially straight parallel lines in a different direction
forming circle patterns. Specifically, tier-1 mattresses have the
largest circles patterns, tier-2 mattresses have medium circle
patterns, and tier-3 mattresses have the smallest circle
patterns.
VI. Conclusion
[0085] In the foregoing specification, specific embodiments have
been described. However, one of ordinary skill in the art
appreciates that various modifications and changes can be made
without departing from the scope of the invention as set forth in
the claims below. Accordingly, the specification and figures are to
be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense, and
all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope
of present teachings.
[0086] The benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any
element(s) that may cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to
occur or become more pronounced are not to be construed as a
critical, required, or essential features or elements of any or all
the claims. The invention is defined solely by the appended claims
including any amendments made during the pendency of this
application and all equivalents of those claims as issued.
[0087] Moreover, in this document, relational terms such as first
and second, top and bottom, and the like may be used solely to
distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action
without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such
relationship or order between such entities or actions. The terms
"comprises," "comprising," "has", "having," "includes",
"including," "contains", "containing" or any other variation
thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that
a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises, has,
includes, contains a list of elements does not include only those
elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or
inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. An element
proceeded by "comprises . . . a", "has . . . a", "includes . . .
a", "contains . . . a" does not, without more constraints, preclude
the existence of additional identical elements in the process,
method, article, or apparatus that comprises, has, includes,
contains the element. The terms "a" and "an" are defined as one or
more unless explicitly stated otherwise herein. The terms
"substantially", "essentially", "approximately", "about" or any
other version thereof, are defined as being close to as understood
by one of ordinary skill in the art. The term "coupled" as used
herein is defined as connected, although not necessarily directly
and not necessarily mechanically. A device or structure that is
"configured" in a certain way is configured in at least that way
but may also be configured in ways that are not listed.
[0088] The Abstract of the Disclosure is provided to allow the
reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure.
It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to
interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition,
in the foregoing Detailed Description, various features are grouped
together in various embodiments for streamlining the disclosure.
This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an
intention that the claimed embodiments require more features than
are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following
claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all
features of a single disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following
claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with
each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject
matter.
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