Systems and methods for hinged bedding assemblies
AssigneeDreamwell, Ltd.
InventorsScott H. Smalling, Jack J. Squires
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Abstract
In many aspects, the systems and methods described herein include mattress having a top sleeping layer disposed on top of a support layer. The support layer includes polyurethane foam having channels aligned with the joints of the articulated sections of the foundation or frame of the adjustable bedding assembly. When the sections articulate about the joints, the channels allow the overlying top layer to conform to the sections while reducing wear and tear therein.
Claims16
A mattress having multiple flexure points for articulating the mattress into different positions, the mattress comprising
- a top layer having a top surface and a bottom surface,
- a support foam layer disposed below the bottom surface of the top layer, having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a support layer thickness, wherein the support foam layer includes a first channel extending from the first side wall to the second side wall along the bottom surface of the support foam layer, and a second channel extending from the first side wall to the second side wall along the top surface of the support foam layer,
- wherein the first and the second channels each comprise a first vertical wall and a second vertical wall, the vertical walls spaced a width apart by a bottom wall,
- and wherein the first channel has a first depth less than the support layer thickness and the second channel has a second depth less than the support layer thickness, the first and second channels defining the flexure points, and
- a rubberized material disposed at about one or more of the flexure points.
A mattress having multiple flexure points for articulating the mattress into different positions, the mattress comprising
- a top layer having a top surface and a bottom surface, and
- a support foam layer disposed below the bottom surface of the top layer, having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a support layer thickness, wherein the support foam layer includes a first channel extending from the first side wall to the second side wall along the bottom surface of the support foam layer, and a second channel extending from the first side wall to the second side wall along the top surface of the support foam layer, and wherein the first channel has a first depth less than the support layer thickness and the second channel has a second depth less than the support layer thickness,
- wherein the first and the second channels each comprise a first vertical wall and a second vertical wall, the vertical walls spaced a width apart by a bottom wall, wherein the width is constant across the support foam layer and is within a range of about ⅛ inch to 1.5 inches, and wherein the first and second channels define the flexure points.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.