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Mattress structure

  • US 5,815,865 A
  • Filed: 11/30/1995
  • Issued: 10/06/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/30/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A plurality of mattress structure components arranged for selective assembly of the components to provide a customized mattress structure at the point of sale to accommodate the musculoskeletal condition and interface pressure preference of the user, the mattress structure components comprising:

  • a perimetrical frame comprising a head end foam section, a foot end foam section and longitudinally extending side foam sections joining the head and foot sections to provide a longitudinally extending foam frame having a central opening above which the user will rest, the frame sections having upper surfaces lying generally in the same common plane,a plurality of cores for filling the central opening, the cores being provided in a variety of firmness and support characteristics such that various combinations of firmness and support can be selectively provided, anda plurality of toppers for covering the frame and the central opening and the selected cores therein, the plurality of toppers including toppers having various firmness and support characteristics,an anti-shear coating on at least one of the exterior surfaces of the frame sections and cores so as to allow horizontal relative movement between said frame section and cores.

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