Bedding components including fluid absorbing gel beads
AssigneeYoungblood IP Holdings, LLC
InventorsTara Youngblood, Todd Youngblood
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Abstract
A mattress insert, able to be inserted into a traditional mattress, includes a plurality of compartments, each containing gel beads and water suitable for simulating the feeling, pressure relief, and temperature regulation of a waterbed. The mattress insert is placed into a foam structural material of the mattress, providing the mattress insert with support and preventing the spread of the gel beads within the insert. The foam core of the mattress may be either solid or rounded. This mattress technology and insert is useful for beds, including medical beds and dog beds, recliners, chairs, and sofas.
Claims20
An article which provides for pressure release and thermal transfer, comprising:
- a cover;
- a plurality of inserts inside the cover;
- and
- a plurality of gel beads;
- wherein the cover includes an opening, wherein the opening is fastened with a zipper;
- wherein a first insert of the plurality of inserts contains the plurality of gel beads;
- wherein a second insert of the plurality of inserts comprises a first filling material;
- wherein a third insert of the plurality of inserts comprises a second filling material, wherein a thickness of the article is adjusted by adding or removing the second filling material;
- wherein the first insert is operable to receive a fluid via a valve;
- and
- wherein the plurality of gel beads are configured to absorb the fluid and expand.
An article which provides for pressure release and thermal transfer, comprising:
- a cover defining an interior cavity;
- a supportive structural insert;
- a gel insert;
- and
- a plurality of gel beads;
- wherein the cover is operable to open and close via a fastener;
- wherein the cover comprises two outer surfaces, wherein a first outer surface comprises a semi-permeable mesh and wherein a second outer surface is thicker than the first outer surface;
- wherein the supportive structural insert and the gel insert are positioned within the interior cavity of the cover;
- wherein the gel insert comprises a valve, wherein the plurality of gel beads are operable to be added or removed through the valve;
- wherein the gel insert is operable to receive a fluid via the valve;
- and
- wherein the plurality of gel beads are configured to absorb the fluid and expand.
A pillow which provides for pressure release and thermal transfer, comprising:
- a cover;
- a plurality of inserts within the cover;
- a valve;
- and
- a plurality of gel beads;
- wherein the cover includes a first outer surface and a second outer surface, wherein the first outer surface includes a mesh surface, wherein the second outer surface comprises a plush surface, and wherein the first outer surface and the second outer surface are joined by a zipper;
- wherein the valve is attached to a first insert of the plurality of inserts;
- wherein the valve is operable to connect to a funnel;
- wherein the first insert of the plurality of inserts is configured to receive the plurality of gel beads and fluid through the valve;
- wherein a second insert of the plurality of inserts provides structural support for the pillow;
- wherein adding or removing filling material to a third insert of the plurality of inserts adjusts a thickness of the pillow;
- and
- wherein the plurality of gel beads are configured to absorb the fluid and expand.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.