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Mattress structure

  • US 6,460,209 B1
  • Filed: 01/18/2000
  • Issued: 10/08/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/30/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A mattress apparatus for providing a user with three-dimensional firmness zoning, the mattress apparatus comprising:

  • a mattress shell having a top cover, a bottom cover, a head end, a foot end, and side panels extending from the bottom cover toward the top cover between the head and foot ends, a plurality of longitudinally spaced, transversely extending resilient blocks having a top side, a bottom side configured to face the bottom portion of the shell, and opposite ends extending between the top and bottom sides, the resilient blocks being independently movable relative to one another, an inflatable bladder positioned to lie upon the top side of at least one of the blocks, and a topper positioned to lie upon the inflatable bladder, the topper including opposite ends configured for attachment to the head and foot ends of the shell and sides configured for attachment to the side panels.

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