Inflatable mattress system

Abstract

An inflatable mattress system which simulates a mattress and box spring based bed. A rectangular protective tray is provided, in which a rectangular inflatable mattress is placed and inflated. The tray has a bottom, and sidewalls, and is open at the top of the sidewalls. Access ports are provided in the tray to access an inflation tube in the mattress. The mattress is covered by a top sheet, and the edge of the top sheet attaches to the top edge of the tray, by zipper or other attachment means. The mattress is enclosed on one side by the top sheet, and on the other by the tray.

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[0001]PRIORITY / CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0002]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 728,937, filed Nov. 21, 2012, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD[0003]The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concepts generally relates to a system for creating a bed, and more particularly to inflatable mattresses.BACKGROUND[0004]Inflatable mattresses serve a wide array of uses and purposes. Inflatable mattresses are generally easily stored, lightweight and reasonably comfortable. Unfortunately, these features often make the inflatable mattress easily damaged and sometimes difficult to utilize.[0005]Inflatable mattresses, by their nature, can be stored in small spaces by being deflated and rolled or folded into a smaller volume. Once the inflatable mattress is needed, it can be inflated with air in order to provide a semi-rigid bed like support to a user lying on the surface. Once this use is no longer necess...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is an inflatable mattress system that can be stored in a deflated state and customized in firmness. The system includes an air valve and a skirt to give it a better appearance. The skirt can be attached to the top sheet or tray permanently or releasably. The attachment mechanism is concealed by the skirt and top sheet, and can be placed at one or more ends to allow the mattress to still slide out of the tray while minimizing the number of separate parts.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, these features often make the inflatable mattress easily damaged and sometimes difficult to utilize.

The use of air mattress is not very esthetically appealing to a guest or owner that will see the inflatable mattress.

This esthetics quality makes people reluctant to purchase air mattress for spare beds when guests are present.

Inflatable mattresses are typically prone to damage.

This damage can amount to holes or cuts in the inflatable mattress, rendering it impossible to inflate the mattress and to maintain pressure in the mattress for use.

This damage can be caused by items lying on the floor, objects being placed by the side of the mattress, or other similar causes.

A further issue with inflatable mattresses is the propensity of the cover sheet to slide off the mattress.

Once the sheet becomes dislodged from the inflatable mattress, the mattress is generally topped with a vinyl or rubbery surface that can be uncomfortable for a user to sleep on.

This can be due to unbreathability of the material causing a user to stick to the surface or cause excessive sweating, among other issues.

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