Patent ID: 9138065
Filing Date: 2015-09-22
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
1. A bed, comprising: a foundation configured to be positioned on an underlying floor; a mattress assembly supported on and secured to the foundation, the mattress assembly including a base layer and a body supporting portion; and one or more internal plates interposed between the base layer and the body supporting portion of the mattress assembly, the one or more internal plates being supported on one or more legs extending through the base layer and the foundation and that maintain the one or more internal plates at a fixed height relative to the underlying floor; wherein the foundation and the mattress assembly are moveable between at least a first predetermined height and a second predetermined height relative to the underlying floor, and wherein, as a result of the movement of the foundation and the mattress assembly between the first predetermined height and the second predetermined height, the one or more internal plates apply pressure to and compress the body supporting portion of the mattress assembly.