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Sleeping System with Interchangeable Panels

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-03-27
ALPHA BIO MEDICAL
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The present invention is a sleeping system that provides a support surface for at least one person. The system consists of a bed frame and several discrete mattress segment members that can be easily inserted and replaced by the user or manufacturer. The mattress segment members can be of different firmness levels so that each person can choose their preferred firmness level independently. This allows for customization of the support surface to meet the needs of each person. The invention also allows for easy reorganization and replacement of the mattress segment members.

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A sleeping surface that is too hard will force the spine into an unnatural position, while one that is too soft will sag and fail to provide adequate support.

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[0053]Reference may first be had to FIG. 1, which illustrates a bed assembly 10 in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention. The bed assembly 10 is shown as assembled to form a covered bed 12. FIG. 2 shows a cross-section of the bed assembly 10 depicted in FIG. 1, taken along line 2-2′. As is best shown in FIG. 2, the bed assembly 10 comprises a mattress support subassembly 14, a foam comfort pad or panel 16, a filter panel 18, and an outer cover 20.

[0054]FIG. 3 shows best a partially exploded view of the mattress support subassembly 14. The mattress support subassembly 14 comprises a frame 22 and a mattress member array 24. The mattress member array 24 comprises a plurality of discrete mattress segment members 26.

[0055]As best shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the mattress segment members 26 are generally rectangular six sided foam blocks, each with an upper portion 28 having an upper surface 30, and a lower portion 32 having a lower surface 34. Each mattress segment member 26...

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A bed assembly is provided that comprises a frame and a mattress member array. The mattress member array includes a plurality of discrete, resiliently compressible mattress segment members. The frame defines a plurality of upwardly opening support sockets sized and shaped to mateably receive an associated one of the mattress segment members therein. A support surface for at least one person is formed when each of the support sockets holds one associated mattress segment member therein.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 744,329, filed Sep. 24, 2012; and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 795,538, filed Oct. 19, 2012, both of which are hereby incorporated by reference.SCOPE OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a sleeping system for providing a support surface for at least one person. In particular, the invention provides a bed assembly that includes a number of discrete mattress segment members that are insertable into a support frame and which allows a user or manufacturer to customize individual areas of the support surface to vary one or more of softness, materials, compressibility, and thickness. Such mattress segment members can be easily reorganized and replaced as desired.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0003]An object of the present invention is to provide a support surface comprising a number of discrete mattress segment members that ...

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IPC IPC(8): A47C19/02A47C31/00
CPCA47C31/007A47C19/021A47C23/0433A47C23/34A47C27/148A61G7/05715A61G2205/20
Inventor PAPADAKOS, GEORGE
Owner ALPHA BIO MEDICAL
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