# US 11,304,538 B2 · Mattress with rails and method of use > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,304,538 B2 - Document ID: US11304538B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/177,975 - Filed: 2018-11-01 - Published: 2019-05-02 - Granted: 2022-04-19 - Earliest claimed: 2017-11-01 - Assignees: Bedgear, LLC - Applicants: Bedgear, LLC - Inventors: Eugene Alletto, Jr. - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11304538B2 ## CPC - A47D 15/001: {Mattresses} - A47C 21/08: Devices for prevention against falling-out, e.g. detachable side walls - A47C 27/05: with {padding material, e.g.} foamed material, in top, bottom, or side layers - A47C 27/066: {Edge stiffeners} - A47C 27/142: {with projections, depressions or cavities} - A47C 27/146: {on the outside surface of the mattress or cushion} - A47C 27/20: with springs moulded in, or situated in openings in foamed material - A47D 15/008: {in beds, play-pens or cradles} - A47C 27/14: with foamed material inlays - A47D: FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN (school benches or desks A47B39/00, A47B41/00) - A47C: CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS ## Abstract A mattress assembly includes a cover having a pocket. A mattress is positioned within the pocket. The mattress includes opposite first and second sides, the first side having a cavity. An insert is positioned within the cavity. Methods of use are disclosed. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A bedding system comprising: a mattress; an article of bedding comprising opposite first and second sides and a wall extending from the first side to the second side, the first side including opposite top and bottom edges and opposite first and second side edges that each extend from the top edge to the bottom edge, the article of bedding defining a first cavity, the mattress being positioned in the first cavity such that the mattress is encased by the article of bedding; a pocket coupled to the first side, the pocket extending continuously from a first end to an opposite second end, the first end being flush with the top edge, the second end being flush with the bottom edge, the pocket defining a second cavity; a material positioned within the second cavity, the material configured to directly engage the mattress when inserted into the second cavity. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) A bedding system as recited in claim 1, wherein the article of bedding is a mattress cover. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) A bedding system as recited in claim 1, wherein the material is removably positioned within the second cavity. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) A bedding system as recited in claim 1, wherein the pocket is removably coupled to the first side by a zipper. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) A bedding system as recited in claim 1, wherein the pocket is removably coupled to the first side. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) A bedding system as recited in claim 1, wherein the pocket is permanently coupled to the first side. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) A bedding system as recited in claim 1, wherein the pocket is sewn directly into the first side such that the pocket is permanently coupled to the first side. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) A bedding system as recited in claim 1, wherein the mattress is positioned in the first cavity such that the first side directly engages a top surface of the mattress. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) A bedding system as recited in claim 8, wherein the mattress is positioned in the first cavity such that the second side directly engages a bottom surface of the mattress. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) A bedding system as recited in claim 1, wherein the mattress is positioned in the first cavity such that the first side directly engages a top surface of the mattress and the second side directly engages a bottom surface of the mattress, the top surface of the mattress having a firmness that is different than a firmness of the bottom surface of the mattress. ### Claim 11 A bedding system comprising: a mattress; an article of bedding comprising opposite first and second sides and a wall extending from the first side to the second side, the first side including opposite top and bottom edges and opposite first and second side edges that each extend from the top edge to the bottom edge, the article of bedding defining a mattress cavity, the mattress being positioned in the mattress cavity such that the mattress is encased by the article of bedding; spaced apart first and second pockets, the pockets being coupled to the first side, the pockets each extending continuously from a first end to an opposite second end, the first end being flush with the top edge, the second end being flush with the bottom edge, the first pocket being positioned adjacent to the first side edge and defining a first cavity, the second pocket being positioned adjacent to the second side edge and defining a second cavity; a first material positioned within the first cavity, the first material configured to directly engage the mattress when inserted into the first cavity; and a second material positioned within the second cavity, the second material configured to directly engage the mattress when inserted into the second cavity. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) A bedding system as recited in claim 11, wherein the pockets are removably coupled to the first side. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) A bedding system as recited in claim 11, wherein the pockets are removably coupled to the first side by a zipper. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) A bedding system as recited in claim 11, wherein the pockets are permanently coupled to the first side. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) A bedding system as recited in claim 11, wherein the pockets are sewn directly into the first side to permanently couple the pockets to the first side. ### Claim 16 (depends on 11) A bedding system as recited in claim 11, wherein the mattress is positioned in the mattress cavity such that the first side directly engages a top surface of the mattress. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) A bedding system as recited in claim 16, wherein the mattress is positioned in the mattress cavity such that the second side directly engages a bottom surface of the mattress. ### Claim 18 A bedding system comprising: a cover including opposite first and second sides and a wall extending from the first side to the second side, the first side including opposite top and bottom edges and opposite first and second side edges that each extend from the top edge to the bottom edge; spaced apart first and second pockets, the pockets each being removably coupled to the first side by a zipper, the pockets each extending continuously from a first end to an opposite second end, the first end being flush with the top edge, the second end being flush with the bottom edge, the first end of each pocket being flush with the top edge and the second end of each pocket being flush with the bottom edge, the first pocket being positioned adjacent to the first side edge and defining a first cavity, the second pocket being positioned adjacent to the second side edge and defining a second cavity; a mattress positioned in a mattress cavity of the cover such that the mattress is encased by the cover and the side directly engages a top surface of the mattress; a first material positioned within the first cavity, the first material configured to directly engage the mattress when inserted into the first cavity; and a second material positioned within the second cavity, the second material configured to directly engage the mattress when inserted into the second cavity.