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US 7,062,808 B1Granted
Systems and methods for encasing mattresses
AssigneeNational Allergy Supply, Inc.
InventorRandy Brogden
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Abstract
Zipper-less encasing systems for a mattress are disclosed. One such system includes a bottom encasing configured to fit snugly over a bottom portion of the mattress and a top encasing configured to fit snugly over a top portion of a mattress and overlap with a portion of the bottom encasing, with the mattress completely covered by portions of both the bottom encasing and the top encasing. Also disclosed are beds, and methods of protecting a mattress.
Claims23
A zipper-less encasing system for a mattress, comprising:
- a bottom encasing configured to fit snugly over a bottom portion of the mattress;
- and
- a top encasing configured to fit snugly over a top portion of the mattress and overlap with a portion of the bottom encasing;
- wherein the mattress is completely covered by portions of both the bottom encasing and the top encasing;
- wherein the bottom encasing comprises:
- a bottom portion configured to fit a bottom side of the mattress;
- and
- four side portions configured to at least partially cover sides of the mattress, wherein the four side portions extend up continuously from the bottom portion, without seams;
- and
- wherein the four side portions comprise:
- a bottom edge that is adjacent the bottom portion of the bottom encasing;
- and
- a top edge that surrounds the sides of the mattress, wherein the top edge is bound with an elastic seam that holds the bottom encasing snugly against the mattress.
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A zipper-less encasing system for a mattress, comprising:
- a bottom encasing configured to fit snugly over a bottom portion of the mattress;
- and
- a top encasing configured to fit snugly over a top portion of the mattress and overlap with a portion of the bottom encasing;
- wherein the mattress is completely covered by portions of both the bottom encasing and the top encasing;
- and
- wherein the top encasing comprises:
- a top portion configured to fit a top side of the mattress;
- four side portions configured to at least partially cover sides of the mattress, wherein the four side portions extend down continuously from the top portion, without seams;
- and
- a bottom portion configured to at least partially cover a bottom side of the mattress.
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A mattress comprising:
- a top portion, a bottom portion, and multiple side portions;
- and
- means for encasing the top portion, bottom portion, and side portions, the encasing means comprising:
- means for encasing the bottom portion, the bottom portion encasing means further configured to at least partially encase the side portions;
- and
- means for encasing the top portion, the top portion encasing means further configured to at least partially encase the side portions;
- wherein at least one section of the top portion encasing means overlaps the bottom portion encasing means to completely covers the top portion, bottom portion, and side portions;
- and
- wherein the encasing means comprises an elastic component configured to hold the encasing means against at least one of the side portions or bottom portion.
6 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.