MATTRESS ASSEMBLY INCLUDING MATTRESS OVERLAY AND MULTIPLE COVERS

• US 20170238717A1
• Filed: 07/23/2015
• Published: 08/24/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 07/28/2014
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Tempur World LLC (Tempur Sealy International, Inc.)
• Original Assignee: Tempur-Pedic Management Incorporated (Tempur Sealy International, Inc.)
• Inventors: Jensen, Ida T., Oberwelz, Elger, Overthun, Thomas D.C., Schnitzer, Martin, Johnson, Kara W., Pfister, Brent P., Dias De Mello Sa, Isabela, Brisebras, Thomas, Lopez, Eric
• Application Number:
  US15/329,812
• Publication Number:
  US 20170238717A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 27/001 with several cushions, mattresses or the like, to be put together in one cover
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 27/006 breathable
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 27/008 protecting against wear or damage
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 27/053 with only one layer of foamed material
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 27/06 Spring inlays
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 27/08 Fluid mattresses or cushions connecting valves to inflatable elastic bodies B60C29/00
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 27/10 with two or more independently-fillable chambers
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 27/15 consisting of two or more layers A47C27/16 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 27/18 in combination with inflatable bodies
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 31/001 Fireproof means
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 31/105 for mattresses
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 9/0246 Fitted sheets loose furniture covers A47C31/10

Abstract

Mattress assemblies are provided that include a mattress, a mattress overlay, and a mattress cover that is comprised of a first cover and a second cover. The first cover includes a top panel, a bottom panel, and a continuous side panel that collectively define a cavity and enclose the mattress. The mattress overlay is positioned atop the mattress and the first mattress cover. The second cover, which defines a perimeter, is positioned over and is dimensionally-sized to cover the mattress overlay and at least the top panel of the first cover. The second cover can then be connected to the first cover by a fastener that extends along the perimeter of the second cover.

Claims

1. A mattress assembly, comprising:

a mattress;

a mattress overlay; and

a mattress cover including

a first cover having a top panel, a bottom panel, and a continuous side panel collectively defining a cavity for enclosing the mattress,

a second cover having a top surface and a bottom surface, the second cover defining a perimeter, and the second cover positioned over and dimensionally-sized to cover the mattress overlay and at least the top panel of the first cover, and

a fastener connecting the second cover to the first cover along the perimeter of the second cover.

2. The mattress assembly of claim 1, wherein the mattress, the mattress overlay, or both are comprised of a flexible foam.

3. The mattress assembly of claim 2, wherein the flexible foam is a visco-elastic foam.

4. The mattress assembly of claim 1, wherein the mattress, the mattress overlay, or both include one or more air bladders.

5. The mattress assembly of claim 1, wherein the mattress, the mattress overlay, or both include a plurality of inner springs.

6. The mattress assembly of claim 1, wherein the continuous side panel can be characterized as including a head panel, a foot panel, and two opposing side panels.

7. The mattress assembly of claim 6, wherein the second cover is dimensionally-sized to cover the mattress overlay, the top panel, and an upper half of each opposing side panel.

8. The mattress assembly of claim 1, wherein the fastener comprises one or more zippers extending around the perimeter of the second cover.

9. The mattress assembly of claim 8, wherein the fastener is a two-way separating zipper.

10. The mattress assembly of claim 1, wherein the second cover includes an amount of phase change material.

11. The mattress assembly of claim 1, wherein at least the bottom surface of the second cover includes a water-impervious and vapor-permeable material.

12. The mattress assembly of claim 1, wherein the first cover, the second cover, or both the first cover and the second cover are comprised of a textile.

13. The mattress assembly of claim 1, wherein the first cover, the second cover, or both the first cover and the second cover are comprised of a flame-retardant material.

14. The mattress assembly of claim 1, wherein the first cover, the second cover, or both the first cover and the second cover includes an indicia indicative of a characteristic of the mattress, the mattress overlay, or both.

15. The mattress assembly of claim 14, wherein the indicia is a pattern or a color.

16. The mattress assembly of claim 15, wherein the indicia is a pattern, and wherein the pattern is positioned on the top surface of the second cover.

17. The mattress assembly of claim 1, wherein the first cover further includes a zipper for securing the first cover around the mattress, the zipper extending around a periphery of the bottom panel.

18. The mattress assembly of claim 1, wherein the first cover further includes a brand tag attached to the first cover.

19. A mattress assembly, comprising:

a mattress;

a first mattress cover enclosing the mattress;

a mattress overlay positioned atop the mattress and the first mattress cover;

a second mattress defining a perimeter, the second cover positioned over and dimensionally-sized to cover the mattress overlay and at least the top panel of the first cover; and

a fastener connecting the second cover to the first cover along the perimeter of the second cover.

20. A mattress cover, comprising:

a first cover having a top panel, a bottom panel, and a continuous side panel collectively defining a cavity for enclosing a mattress,

a second cover having a top surface and a bottom surface, the second cover defining a perimeter, and the second cover dimensionally-sized to be positioned over and cover a mattress overlay and at least the top panel of the first cover, and

a fastener connecting the second cover to the first cover along the perimeter of the second cover.