Mattress support element

a technology of supporting elements and mattresses, applied in the field of mattresses, can solve the problems of affecting the performance of the material, affecting the comfort of the bed,

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-06-20
LALL JUSTIN
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[0006]Embodiments of the present invention provide a mattress support element and method for producing a mattress. In general the present invention is directed to a mattress support element using a combination of natural plant material and processed plant material. The processed plant material, for example, paper, forms a grid or matrix of cells. Each cell contains one or more freestanding cylindrical sections. The cylindrical sections may be made of natural plant materials, for

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However, metallic and oil based materials may be disadvantageous, due to, for example, global procurement vulnerability, price uncertainty, and negative environmental effects.
These negative environmental effects occur in processing the materials, for

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[0023]Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts.

[0024]FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a first exemplary embodiment of a mattress support element 100. The core of the support element 100 is a matrix or grid 120. The matrix 120 contains a plurality of cells, each cell containing at least one load bearing element 140. The load bearing elements 140 are generally taller than the matrix 120, and stand so the tops of the load bearing elements 140 rise above the matrix 120, protruding outward above the matrix 120 so the load bearing elements 140 are first to bear the load of an object or person subjecting weight to the support element 100. Load bearing characteristics of the support element 100 are described further below.

[0025]The matrix 120 is generally a framework ...

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Abstract

A mattress support element is presented formed from a combination of natural plant material and processed plant material. The processed plant material forms a framework of cells. Each cell contains one or more freestanding cylindrical sections. The cylindrical sections provide limited range piston-like movement within the cell, and may be made of natural plant materials. The cylindrical sections and the framework rest on a fabric base. The cylindrical sections stand taller than the framework. A ceiling layer of fabric overlays the cylindrical sections and framework, thereby constraining the cylindrical sections to remain in their respective cells. One or more layers of upper padding or cushioning may rest over the support element, and one or more layers of lower padding may rest under the support element.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to bedding and more particularly, is related to a mattress support element.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Support elements for existing mattresses are typically provided by oil-based chemicals in the form of foams, metal, for example springs, air, and liquids, among other elements. Even the air and liquid support elements are generally contained by oil based materials, for example, plastics. However, metallic and oil based materials may be disadvantageous, due to, for example, global procurement vulnerability, price uncertainty, and negative environmental effects. These negative environmental effects occur in processing the materials, for example oil extraction and refining, as well as in waste management, for example, disposing of discarded mattresses containing oil products and chemicals.[0003]The support element of a mattress provides firmness and structure to a surface that may yield and suspend the weight of a person w...

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IPC IPC(8): A47C19/02
CPCA47C27/122A47C27/148A47C27/127
Inventor LALL, JUSTIN
Owner LALL JUSTIN
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