Patent ID: 12232627

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like numerals represent like elements throughout the several figures, and in which example embodiments are shown. Embodiments of the claims may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. The examples set forth herein are non-limiting examples and are merely examples among other possible examples. For the purposes of this disclosure, the invention of the presentation disclosure may be configured for use with a bed, a mattress, a daybed, a sofa, or any other seating apparatus.

Referring toFIG.1, in an embodiment, the invention of the present disclosure is a mattress100comprising a plurality of layers. The mattress100may include a first layer102A, a second layer102B, and a base layer104. The first layer102A and the second layer102B may be disposed above the base layer104. The first layer102A may include a first firm layer106A and a first soft layer108A. The second layer102B may include a second firm layer106B and a second soft layer108B. The base layer104may include a base top layer110and a base bottom layer112.

In an embodiment, the first firm layer106A may be firmer than the first soft layer108A. Similarly, in an embodiment, the second firm layer106B may be firmer than the second soft layer108B. In an embodiment, the first firm layer106A and the second firm layer106B may be equivalent firmness. In an embodiment, the first soft layer108A and the second soft layer108B may have equivalent firmness. However, in various embodiments, the layers106A/106B/108A/108B may have any firmness. In an embodiment, the firm layers106A/106B, the soft layers108A/108B, and the base layers110/112may be composed of memory foam. In an embodiment, the memory foam may be infused with cooling gel and/or graphite. In an embodiment, the first layer102A, the second layer102B, and/or the base layer104may have an open-cell structure (for example, giving the memory foam mattresses a very responsive, pressure relieving, and comfortable feel). The open-cell structure may be instituted in the base layer104, which may serve as a foundation to the mattress100and may provide consistent support to each of the two people sleeping on their respective side of the mattress100, regardless if they flip the first layer102A or second layer102B to the firm side or soft side. In such an embodiment, the open-cell structure is composed of dense memory foam conducive to even support.

In an embodiment, the base top layer110may be softer than the base bottom layer112. However, in another embodiment, the base top layer110may be firmer than the base bottom layer112. In an embodiment, the base top layer110is an egg crate layer. In an alternate embodiment, the base top layer110may be any form of memory foam. The base top layer110may be a graphite infused egg crate layer. In an embodiment, the egg crate layer is configured to dissipate heat (for example, heat trapped between the first layer102A, the second layer102B, and the base layer104). In an embodiment, the base layer104may be composed of a supportive foam. For example, the supportive foam may have sufficient structure to support the weight of the first layer102A, the second layer102B, and two or more adults.

In an embodiment, the first firm layer106A and the first soft layer108A are conjoined with an adhesive. In another embodiment, the first firm layer106A and the first soft layer108A are conjoined via sewing or another method of merger. In an embodiment, the first firm layer106A and the first soft layer108A are not conjoined. In such an embodiment, the first firm layer106A may rest atop the first soft layer108A. In an embodiment, the second firm layer106B and the second soft layer108B and the base top layer110and the base bottom layer112may also be conjoined (or not conjoined) in any of the aforementioned manners.

Referring toFIG.2, in an embodiment, the first layer102A includes a first firm layer height114A, a first soft layer height116A, a first layer height118A, a first layer length120A, and first layer width122A. In an embodiment, the second layer102B includes a second firm layer height114B, a second soft layer height116B, a second layer height118B, a second layer length120B, and second layer width122B. In an embodiment, the base layer104includes a base top layer height124, a base bottom layer height126, a base layer height128, a base layer length130, and a base layer width132.

In an embodiment, the sum of the first firm layer height114A and the first soft layer height116A is the first layer height118A. In an embodiment, the sum of the second firm layer height114B and the second soft layer height116B is the second layer height118B. In an embodiment, the sum of the base top layer height124and base bottom layer height126is the base layer height128. In an embodiment, the first firm layer height114A is greater than the first soft layer height116A. However, in an alternate embodiment, the first firm layer height114A is less than the first soft layer height116A. In an embodiment, the second firm layer height114B is greater than the second soft layer height116B. However, in an alternate embodiment, the second firm layer height114B is less than the second soft layer height116B. In an embodiment, the base bottom layer height126is greater than the base top layer height124. However, in an alternate embodiment, the base bottom layer height126is less than the base top layer height124.

In an embodiment, the first firm layer height114A, the first soft layer height116A, the first layer height118A, the first layer length120A, and the first layer width122A are equivalent to the second firm layer height114B, the second soft layer height116B, the second layer height118B, the second layer length120B, and the second layer width122B, respectively (for example, the first layer102A and second layer102B are isometric). However, in another embodiment, any of the dimensions of the first layer102A may be different than any of the dimensions of the second layer102B.

In an embodiment, a tag or other indicator may be disposed on the first layer102A and/or the second layer102B. The indicator may have a top side and a bottom side. The top side of the indicator may correlate to the firm sides106A/106B and the bottom side of the indicator may correlate to the soft sides108A/108B. As a non-limiting example, the indicator may be configured to inform a user as to whether the soft layer or the firm layer is facing up. In an alternate embodiment, the indicator may be tactile, for example, the indicator may inform the user as to the position of the layers by touch. In an embodiment, the one or more indicators may be sewn or otherwise fastened to the first layer102A and/or second layer102B (for example, along the seam separating the firm and soft layers). In an embodiment, the one or more indicators may be disposed on the first subcover154A and/or the second subcover154B.

Referring toFIG.3, in an embodiment, the mattress100includes a cover134. The cover134may include a cover top136and a cover bottom138. The cover134may further comprise a zipper140. The cover134may have a cover top height142, a cover bottom height144, a cover height146, a cover length148, and a cover width150.

In an embodiment, the cover top136is composed of a plush material (for example, an ultra soft plush bamboo). In an embodiment, the cover top136has an inner surface and an outer surface, where the outer surface may be plush, while the inner surface may be coarse. In an embodiment, the top cover136is composed of a cool flow micro vented, woven, or knit material. However, the cover top136may be composed of any suitable material.

In an embodiment, the cover bottom138is composed of brushed micro suede. The cover bottom138may include an anti-slip material (for example, disposed on the bottom surface of the cover bottom138). In an embodiment, the cover bottom138has an inner surface and an outer surface, where the outer surface may be micro suede, while the inner surface may be coarse. However, the cover bottom138may be composed of any suitable material.

In an embodiment, a zipper140surrounds the cover134along a seam formed by the meeting of the cover top136and the cover bottom138. The zipper140may enable the cover top136to completely separate from the cover bottom138. However, in another embodiment, the zipper140may enable partial separation of the cover top136and the cover bottom138. In an embodiment, the zipper140may include reverse tracks (for example, facing towards the layers). For example, the zipper teeth may be reversed, such that they are not readily apparent to a spectator. In an embodiment, the zipper140may begin roughly three quarters of the way back, on the left side, of the cover134. In an embodiment where the zipper140enables complete separation of the cover top136and the cover bottom138, the zipper140starts and ends at the same position. In an embodiment where the zipper140enables partial separation of the cover top136and the cover bottom138, the zipper140has a start point and an end point.

In an embodiment, the cover134is configured to encapsulate at least the first layer102A, the second layer102B, and the base layer104. In an embodiment, the cover top136may partially encapsulate the first layer102A and the second layer102B (for example, the cover top136may interface with the top surfaces and the side surfaces of the first layer102A and the second layer102B). In an embodiment, the cover bottom138may partially encapsulate the base layer104(for example, the cover bottom138may interface with the bottom surface and side surfaces of the base layer104).

In an embodiment, the cover width150is equivalent to the sum of the first layer width122A and the second layer width122B. In an embodiment, the cover top height142is equivalent to the first layer height118A and/or the second layer height118B. In an embodiment, the cover bottom height144is equivalent to the base layer height130.

In an embodiment, the cover134is sized such that when the cover top136and the cover bottom138are joined and when the cover134encapsulates the first layer102A, the second layer102B, and the base layer104, the cover134imposes an inward force on each of the aforementioned three layers. In an embodiment, the inward force is sufficient to hold the three layers102A/102B/104in a rectangular prism shape. For example, the cover134imposes enough inward force such that, from an outside perspective, the mattress100visually appears to have a singular internal component. Thus, in such an embodiment, the first layer102A, second layer102B, and the base layer104, may function as mattress components without being tethered to one another. Such an embodiment may permit a user to alter the positions or orientations of the layers, while still maintaining a sufficient shape and structure. In an embodiment, the cover134is sized and configured to maintain the first layer102A, the second layer102B, and the base layer104as a continuous rectangular prism.

Referring toFIG.4, in an embodiment, the cover top136has a band152. The band152may traverse the inside surface of the cover top136. The band152may be a ribbon of a material (for example, a fabric), configured to rest between the inside surface of the cover top136and at least partially the first layer102A and the second layer102B. As a non-limiting example, the band152may reduce a user's ability to discern the space between the first layer102A and the second layer102B. For example, the band152may alleviate the seam between the first layer102A and the second layer102B. In an embodiment, the band152traverses the center of the inside cover top136for the cover length148. In an embodiment, the band152is sufficiently wide to prevent a user from noticing the gap between the first layer102A and the second layer102B when applying a downward force. In an embodiment, the band152is sufficiently thick, such that the gap between the first layer102A and the second layer102B is sufficiently unnoticeable by a user. The band152may have a distal end and a proximal end, where both ends are adhered to the cover top136. As a non-limiting example, the band152may be sewn, or otherwise fastened, to the inside surface of the cover top136along the piece of material directly above the zipper140. In such a non-limiting example, the band152covers the seam of the first layer102A and the second layer102B on front surface, the top surface, and the rear surface. In a further non-limiting example, the band152may be fastened to the inside surface of the cover top136at a plurality of points along the central lengthwise axis. In such a non-limiting example, the plurality of fastening points may prevent the band152from wrinkling, folding, or otherwise becoming misshapen while in use.

Referring toFIG.5, in an embodiment, the first layer102A is encapsulated by a first subcover154A. The second layer102B may be encapsulated by a second subcover154B. The base layer104may be encapsulated by a base subcover156. In an embodiment, the first subcover154A, the second subcover154B, and the base subcover156are composed of a fire retardant material. In an embodiment, the material of the subcovers154A/154B/156may be waterproof. In another embodiment, the material of the subcovers154A/154B/156may be insect-proof (for example, bed bugs). In an embodiment, the subcovers154A/154B/156are sufficiently thin, such that the layers may be encapsulated by the subcovers154A/154B/156and still be encapsulated by the cover134. As a non-limiting example, there may be a negligible different between the dimensions of the layers102A/102B/104with subcovers154A/154B/156and dimensions of the layers102A/102B/104without subcovers154A/154B/156, respectively. In an embodiment, any of the subcovers154A/154B/156may include one or more zippers and/or openings. In such an embodiment, the one or more zippers and/or openings may be configured such that a user may remove the layers102A/102B/104from the subcovers154A/154B/156. The zippers and/or openings may be disposed on the subcovers154A/154B/156in manners similar to how the zipper140is disposed on the cover134. In an alternate embodiment, the subcovers154A/154B/156are not removable.

In an embodiment, the firm sides of the layers102A/102B are configured to provide optimal sleep experience for those who sleep on their back or stomach, or for heavier individuals. In an embodiment, the soft sides of the layers102A/102B are configured to provide optimal sleep experience for those who sleep on their sides, back, or stomach, or for light-weight individuals.

Referring toFIG.6, any of the layers102A/102B/104may include a foam top158, a first foam layer160, a pocket spring162, a fence164, and/or a second foam layer166. For the purposes of this disclosure, such an embodiment may be referred to herein as a hybrid layer. The foam top158may be disposed above the first foam layer160. The foam top158may be adhered to the first foam layer160. The pocket spring162may traverse the entirety of the inside of the fence164. The pocket spring162may be a series of vertical springs disposed in sleeves. For example, the springs may sit vertically in cylindrical sleeves of fabric or foam. The pocket spring162and the fence164may be disposed atop the second foam layer166. The fence164may be sized such that it conceals the pocket spring162and traverses the width and length of the second foam layer166, the first foam layer160, and the foam top158. In an embodiment, such an embodiment may provide a higher level of precision in the contouring of the mattress to each individual part of the body (for example, if a user is sleeping on their side, it may press against each part according to the counter pressure applied to it). In such an embodiment, this combination of foam and springs may facilitate the advantages of coils with the key benefits of foam, including contouring, responsiveness, quilting and even surface infusions for cooling. In an embodiment, the use of the pocket spring162may reduce the transfer of motion, while also enhancing comfort and support. In an embodiment, the use of the pocket spring162may also increase airflow, enabling a cooler mattress.

In an embodiment, the hybrid layer (for example, the layer as shown inFIG.6) may replace the base layer104(for example, as shown inFIG.1). In such an embodiment, the base layer104may include a pocket spring162and the first layer102A and the second layer102B may be as depicted inFIG.1. For example, the mattress100may include the first layer102A, the second layer102B, and a hybrid base layer. In an embodiment, the base layer104may comprise a foam top158, a first foam layer160, a pocket spring162, a fence164, and a second foam layer166, the foam top158adhered to the first foam layer160, the fence164partially encapsulating the pocket spring162, the fence164configured to form a perimeter around the pocket spring162, the foam top158and the first foam layer160disposed above the fence164and the pocket spring162, the foam top158and the first foam layer160traversing the fence164, the second foam layer166disposed below the fence164, the second foam layer166traversing the fence164. In an embodiment, the layer as shown inFIG.6may replace the first layer102A and/or the second layer102B as shown inFIG.1. In another embodiment, the hybrid layer (for example, as shown inFIG.6) may replace the first layer102A, the second layer102B, and the base layer104. In another embodiment, the hybrid layer (for example, as shown inFIG.6) may be disposed above the first layer102A and the second layer102B, where the first layer102A and the second layer102B are disposed above the base layer104. In another embodiment, the hybrid layer (for example, as shown inFIG.6) may be disposed above the base layer104, but below the first layer102A and the second layer102B.

In an alternate embodiment, the mattress100may include only a first layer102A and a base layer104, where the first layer102A traverses the entire top surface of the base layer104. In another alternate embodiment, the first layer102A, the second layer102B, and/or the base layer104may include a single sublayer. For example, in an alternate embodiment, the first layer102A may have a first firm layer106A and a first soft layer108A and the second layer102B may only have a first soft layer108B. In an alternate embodiment, the mattress100may include only a first layer102A and a second layer102B.

In an embodiment, the mattress100is configurable for variable firmness. In such an embodiment, the first layer102A and the second layer102B are positionally convertible. For example, a user may position: the first firm layer106A and the second firm layer106B facing up; the first firm layer106A and the second soft layer108B facing up; the first soft layer108A and the second firm layer106B facing up; or the first soft layer108A and the second soft layer108B facing up.

In an embodiment, the mattress100is configured such that a user may open the zipper140, separate the cover top136from the cover bottom138, and flip one or more of the layers102A/102B to select the desired firmness setting. Further, the layers102A/102B are sized, such that regardless of firmness selection, the mattress100holds its shape and structure and provides sufficient support to one or more users.

In an embodiment, any of the layers102A/102B/104may be rotated vertically and/or horizontally. For example, any of the layers102A/102B/104may be rotated 180 degrees about an axis extending lengthwise through the layer, such that a user may change the firmness. As another example, any of the layers102A/102B/104may be rotated 180 degrees about an axis extending widthwise, such that the same sublayer (firmness) is facing upward. In such an example, a user may choose to rotate any of the layers102A/102B/104about the axis extending widthwise to mitigate wear on the mattress100.

In an embodiment, any of the components of the mattress100may be composed of any suitable material. A non-limiting list of suitable materials may include: breathable bamboo (for example, ultra-soft bamboo, creating a breathable layer); gel-infused memory foam (for example, cooling gel foam, producing a refreshing sleep); graphite foam (for example, dissipates heat for a cooler night); egg carton (for example, a structure maximizing air ventilation); base foam (for example, to experience durable support and consistent stability); zipper (for example, making mattress components easily removable and washable); micro-suede finish (for example, luxurious brushed microsuede, offering a premium finish); and anti-slip grip pad (for example, keeping the mattress secure on any base).

In a further embodiment, the mattress100may be configured to enable a user to easily remove layers102A/102B/104for service or washing. In another further embodiment, the mattress100may be supplemented with new versions of the layers102A/102B/104. As a non-limiting example, a number of options for first layer102A and second layer102B may be available to a user (for example, ordered via the internet or purchased from a mattress store). In such a non-limiting example, supplementary layers or replacement layers may be provided with the same dimensions as first layer102A and/or second layer102B (for example, allowing a user to maintain a collection of layers of various densities).

In an embodiment, the invention of the present disclosure may be a mattress comprising a first layer comprising a first firm layer and a first soft layer, a second layer comprising a second firm layer and a second soft layer, where the second layer and the first layer are in horizontal adjacent contact, and where the first firm layer is firmer than the first soft layer and the second firm layer is firmer than the second soft layer. The mattress may further comprise a base layer comprising a base top layer and a base bottom layer, where the base layer and the first layer are in vertical adjacent contact, and where the base layer and the second layer are in vertical adjacent contact. In an embodiment, the mattress may further comprise a cover comprising a cover top, a cover bottom, and a zipper, where the zipper is configured to separate the cover top from the cover bottom, where the cover top is sized to accept the first layer and the second layer, and where the cover bottom is sized to accept the base layer; and a band disposed on an inside surface of the cover top, the band at least traversing a cover length, where the band is configured to mask a gap between the first layer and the second layer.

In an embodiment, the first firm layer and second firm layer are of equal firmness and/or the first soft layer and the second soft layer are of equal firmness. In an embodiment, the base top layer may be egg crate shaped. In an embodiment, the first layer may further comprise a first firm layer height, a first soft layer height, a first layer height, a first layer length, and a first layer width, the second layer may further comprise a second firm layer height, a second soft layer height, a second layer height, a second layer length, and a second layer width, the cover top may comprise a cover top height, a cover length, and a cover width, where the first layer height and the second layer height are equivalent to the cover height, and where the cover width is equivalent to a sum of the first layer width and the second layer width. In an embodiment, the cover top is a plush top.

In an embodiment, the mattress may further comprise a first subcover, a second subcover, and a base subcover, where the first subcover encapsulates the first layer, the second subcover encapsulates the second layer, and the base subcover encapsulates the base layer. In an embodiment, the first subcover, the second subcover, and the base subcover are flame retardant. In an embodiment, the base layer may comprise a base layer height, a base layer width, and a base layer length, the cover bottom may further comprise a cover bottom height, the cover length, and the cover width, where the base layer height and the cover bottom height are equivalent.

In an embodiment, the first layer and the second layer may be positionally convertible; where the mattress comprises four modes; a first mode where the first firm layer and the second firm layer are facing up; a second mode where the first firm layer and the second soft layer are facing up; a third mode where the first soft layer and the second firm layer are facing up; and a fourth mode where the first soft layer and the second soft layer are facing up.

While this invention has been described in conjunction with the embodiments outlined above, many alternatives, modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the foregoing disclosure. Accordingly, the embodiments of the invention, as set forth above, are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Various changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.