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Breathable Mattress Construction with Anti-Insect Attributes

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-09-08
MOONLIGHT SLUMBER LLC
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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a new way to make a mattress that prevents bed bugs and moisture vapor build-up while also allowing air to flow freely. This is done by using a breathable mesh screen that is impregnated with a natural insect repellant or insecticide, which prevents bugs from entering the mattress. The mesh is attached to the sides of the mattress using a waterproof adhesive. This new method also prevents dust mites and bed bug eggs from getting into the mattress core. Additionally, the patent describes a mattress cover that is sewn inside out with the mesh strip attached to the edges, eliminating hiding places for bugs and mites.

Problems solved by technology

Each vent has a number of holes for breathability but is extremely limited in the amount of airflow that is required to keep the mattress cavity or core free from moisture.
Once moisture vapor begins to build up inside the mattress cavity or core, it condenses, turning into water that causes a number of problems e.g. soaking into the padding causing shorter mattress life, growth of mold and possibly bacterial build up.
Also, the use of metal vents with holes does not prevent bed bugs and dust mites from penetrating or passing through the holes in the metal vents which are about 5-6 mm in size, thereby infesting the mattress core.
Once infestation occurs it is difficult, if not impossible, to rid the infested mattresses short of expensive curative cleaning which is not always successful.

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example 1

[0048]As an example of a fabric mattress cover construction, a mattress cover top and bottom of navy oxford cloth having a cut size of 43″×87″×3 ¼″ has secured thereto by stitching, using the inverted method, a center seam venting mesh strip of 1 ¾″ width and a cut size of 233″. The mesh is of twill weave with 2 / ply 150 denier / 34 filaments—polyester warp; 3ply / 150 denier / 34 filaments—polyester filling with 22 picks per inch (PPI) and 88 warps.

[0049]The assembled cover is then applied to a mattress core of desired construction to thereby provide a breathable mattress which is impervious to bed bugs and mites.

[0050]The mesh may or may not be treated with an insecticide, but insecticide treatment is preferred depending upon desired outcomes.

example 2

[0051]A mattress cover is fabricated as set forth in Example 1. The mesh strip in this instance is impregnated with an insecticide, having as its active ingredients bifenthrin and acetamiprid. Obviously, any approved insecticide may be used in concentrations known to be safe for humans and animals. Ideally, the insecticide product is mixed with water such that the concentration is 1.25 ounces per one gallon of water to cover approximately 1,000 square feet of treated mesh. This also will vary from insecticide to insecticide.

example 3

[0052]A mattress is constructed having the following specifications:

Fabric for Mattress Cover:

[0053]

Top & Bottom: 46″ Navy OxfordCut Size: 43 × 87 × 3¼Center Seam Venting: MeshCut Size: 233″× 1¾Fire Barrier: I-30 Fire BarrierCut Size: 90″

Foam Core:

[0054]

SizeFoam TypeTop:(Qty. = ½) 36 × 80 × 3¼1.8 / 35 ConvBottom:(Qty. = ½) 36 × 80 × 3¼1.8 / 45 ConvLong Rails:(Qty. = 2) 2.5 × 80 × 31.8 / 55Short Rails:(Qty. = 2) 31 × 4.5 × 31.8 / 55

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[0055]The mesh strip is as described herein and takes the configuration as depicted in FIG. 5.

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Abstract

Mattress constructions wherein the mattress construction has at least one breathable strip in the make-up thereof to allow air circulation to the core thereof and wherein the said strip may or may not be treated with an insecticide to deter insect infestation.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This non-provisional patent application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 129,192 filed Mar. 6, 2015, entitled Breathable Mattress Construction with Anti-Insect Attributes, which application is incorporated in its entirety by this reference.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]This invention relates to mattress constructions particularly with regard to moisture dissipation of the mattress core and to a means of preventing bug infestation of the mattress.BACKGROUND ART[0003]The current method in mattress construction is to allow airflow in a waterproof mattress by using a few 1 inch (approximate size) diameter metal vents on the sides of the mattress. Each vent has a number of holes for breathability but is extremely limited in the amount of airflow that is required to keep the mattress cavity or core free from moisture.[0004]While sleeping, moisture vapor is given off by the human body transfers through the mattress ticking ...

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IPC IPC(8): A47C27/00A47C21/04
CPCA47C21/042A47C27/007A47C21/046
Inventor APITZ, ROBERT B.MARTELLI, ARTHUR J.
Owner MOONLIGHT SLUMBER LLC