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Mattress Topper Comprising Pocketed Spring Assembly With At Least One Cushioning Layer

a cushioning layer and mattress technology, applied in the field of mattress topper or mattress, can solve the problems of insufficient durability of the mattress topper and may have to be replaced frequently

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-01-29
L & P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO
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Benefits of technology

The skirt of a mattress topper may have a elastic band or draw string sewn in to better secure the topper to the mattress. This helps to prevent the topper from moving or shifting during use.

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One drawback of known toppers for use with conventional mattresses is that the toppers are not durable enough and may have to be replaced frequently.

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[0027]Referring to the drawings and, particularly to FIG. 1, a mattress topper 10, according to one embodiment of this invention, is shown in connection with a bedding or seating product in the form of a mattress 12. As shown in FIG. 1, the mattress 12 has a longitudinal dimension or length L and a transverse dimension or width W. Although the length L is shown as being greater than the width W, they may be identical. As shown in FIG. 1, the combination of mattress topper 10 and mattress 12 has a height H.

[0028]The mattress 12 may be any known mattress and is not intended to be limited to any particular mattress. For example, the mattress 12 may include a spring core or spring assembly or may be entirely foam. The mattress topper 10 of the present invention may be used in connection with any adjustable bed mattress or sofa sleeper mattress also.

[0029]The mattress topper 10 need not be sold with a mattress or other bedding or seating product. The mattress topper 10 may be sold separa...

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Abstract

A topper for use with a bedding or seating product, such as a mattress, comprises a casing surrounding a pocketed spring assembly and at least one cushioning layer. The topper has a skirt which may fit around the mattress. The skirt may have a drawstring or an elastic band which helps keep the removable topper on top of the bedding or seating product. The height of the springs in the pocketed spring assembly is typically less than the height of the bedding or seating product.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates generally to bedding or seating products and, more particularly, to a mattress topper or pad for use in on a finished mattress.[0002]Traditionally, toppers for mattresses have consisted of relatively thin members which may be removed from the mattress for a variety of purposes. U.S. Pat. No. 6,009,579 discloses a topper for a feather bed. U.S. Pat. No. 6,922,862 discloses a topper designed to be placed on top of a conventional mattress.[0003]One drawback of known toppers for use with conventional mattresses is that the toppers are not durable enough and may have to be replaced frequently.[0004]In order to achieve greater durability in a topper adapted to be removed from a bedding or seating product, such as a mattress, it would be desirable to include a pocketed spring assembly into the topper. Therefore, making a topper having a pocketed spring assembly incorporated therein, the topper being sold separately from a mattress, wo...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47C27/06
CPCA47C27/06A47C27/064A47C31/105
Inventor GARRETT, JOHN A.LYON, JOSEPH E.
Owner L & P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO
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