Modular mattress system

Abstract

A modular mattress system having at least one mattress block which includes an array of resilient coil springs, along with a foam pad, and a washable / dryable fabric mattress cover. The components of the modular mattress system are compressible into an air evacuable bag for purposes of storing, shipping, and disposal. The size, firmness, type of foam pad, pattern and color of the fabric mattress cover, and type of securable seam available for the fabric mattress cover used in the modular mattress system may be specified by the consumer. Mattress size ranges from Crib size through King size, with custom sizes available as well. Various methods of specifying, ordering, and distributing the modular mattress system are detailed. The care, maintenance, assembly and usage of the modular mattress system are discussed.

Description

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE[0001]This disclosure relates generally to mattresses and, more specifically, to a modular mattress system designed for ease of manufacturing and shipping by the manufacturer, and for ease of feature selection, handling and assembly or installation by the consumer.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE[0002]In the retail mattress market, there are various ways in which a consumer may purchase a mattress and box spring set, referred to hereafter as a mattress set. A mattress set may be purchased, for example, by visiting a retail store, by placing a telephone order to a retailer, or by placing an order over an internet website. In each of these purchasing instances, the specific size of the mattress set, and possibly the firmness of the mattress set and the type of padding layer covering the mattress, may be specified by the consumer. If the mattress set is being delivered to and assembled at the consumer's living space, then additional fees may be charged for such servi...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0011]A modular mattress system is disclosed in which the spring structure of a typical marketplace coil spring mattress is divided into segments of grouped coil springs, hereafter referenced as mattress blocks, that may be tightly compressed, shipped to a consumer via common delivery channels in packaging that can be received by a consumer, brought into their living space, and easily assembled by the consumer without assistance. The modular mattress system of the present disclosure, when assembled, has the same external appearance as a conventional mattress and offers a premium sleep surface comparable or superior to most conventional coil spring mattresses.

Problems solved by technology

These springs can fatigue or develop a “memory” if they are subject to the same bodily forces on a regular basis, as may occur from a consumer sleeping in the same position each night.

The bigger the mattress set, the more difficult it becomes for the consumer to flip the mattress.

For many mattress sets larger than twin size, it can be difficult, if not impossible, for one person (particularly an elderly person) to flip the mattress.

In many instances, consumers will forego this industry-recommended flipping procedure and thus may reduce the useable life of their mattress.

Continued use of a mattress past its useful life frequently leads to discomfort, poor sleep, and back problems.

The consumer may be incapable of moving the mattress in order to flip it, to clean under the bed, or to rearrange the layout of their living space.

Over its useable life, the fabric cover of a mattress may also become stained or otherwise contaminated and may need to be cleaned.

Since mattresses are rather thick and soft, they have a tendency to absorb any applied cleaning solution.

This absorption may make difficult the thorough drying of the surface of the mattress.

Stain removers are also not very effective.

Machine washing or dry cleaning of just the fabric cover of a mattress would be preferable, but is not possible with a conventional mattress, as the fabric cover is not removable.

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