Elastomeric grid including discrete cushioning elements

A graphite thermoplastic elastomer grid, comprising:

• a first zone including first and second cushion elements;
• a second zone including third and fourth cushion elements;
• and
• a third zone including fifth and sixth cushion elements;
• wherein the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth cushion elements each includes two major sides extending parallel to one another, wherein the two major sides of the respective first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth cushion elements are interconnected by two minor sides, extending parallel to one another.

A mattress assembly, comprising:

• a base layer having a base surface;
• a support layer having a first support surface and a second support surface, the support layer extending across the base surface such that the first support surface of the support layer interfaces with the base surface of the base layer;
• a gel layer having a first gel surface and a second gel surface, the gel layer extending across the support layer such that the first gel surface of the gel layer interfaces with the second support surface of the support layer;
• an adaptive foam layer having a first foam surface and a second foam surface, the adaptive foam layer extending across the gel layer such that the first foam surface of the adaptive foam layer interfaces with the second gel surface of the gel layer;
• and
• an elastomeric layer, including:
• a flex foam encasement;
• a first thermoplastic elastomer grid zone including first and second cushion elements configured to attach together;
• a second thermoplastic elastomer grid zone including third and fourth cushion elements configured to attach together;
• and
• a third thermoplastic elastomer grid zone including fifth and sixth cushion elements configured to attach together, wherein the flex foam encasement provides a perimeter around the first, second and third thermoplastic elastomer grid zones;
• wherein the elastomeric layer extends across the adaptive foam layer such that a first surface of the elastomeric layer interfaces with the second foam surface of the adaptive foam layer;
• and
• wherein the first, second and third thermoplastic elastomer grid zones of the elastomeric layer comprises a composition that includes graphene.

A mattress assembly, comprising:

• a first mattress cover having a cover surface;
• a first support layer having a first support surface and a second support surface, the support layer extending across the cover surface such that the first support surface of the support layer interfaces with the cover surface of the base;
• a spring layer including a plurality of coils each individually pocketed in casings made of non-woven bags, wherein the second support surface of the support layer interfaces with the spring layer;
• a second support layer having a support surface that interfaces with the spring layer, wherein the support surface of the second support layer is connected directly to the spring layer by adhesive;
• an elastomeric layer, including:
• a flex foam panel defining a plurality of cut out portions;
• and
• a plurality of individual cushion elements each being disposed respectively within one of the plurality of cut out portions of the flex foam panel, wherein the second support layer is positioned between the elastomeric layer and the spring layer, wherein the elastomeric layer comprises a composition that includes graphene;
• a memory foam layer having a first surface and a second surface, the memory foam layer extending across the elastomeric layer such that the first surface of the memory foam layer interfaces with the elastomeric layer;
• and
• a second mattress cover having a cover surface that interfaces with the second surface of the memory foam layer, wherein the first mattress cover attaches to the second mattress cover.

A mattress assembly including a tri-fold mattress, the mattress assembly comprising:

• a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment, the first, second, and third segments each including:
• an elastomeric layer that includes a flex foam panel defining a plurality of cut out portions and a plurality of individual cushion elements disposed respectively within a cut out portion of the plurality of cut out portions of the flex foam panel, the cut out portions and the plurality of individual cushion elements having the same shape;
• a support layer;
• a first mattress cover;
• and
• a second mattress cover;
• wherein the elastomeric layer, the support layer, and the first and second mattress covers are respectively concealed within the first, second, and third segments by a zip-fastener;
• wherein the first, second, and third segments are connected together by a fabric cover;
• and
• wherein the first, second, and third segments are pivotable and foldable along seams provided in the fabric cover of the mattress assembly.