Adjustable sleeping system

a technology of adjustable bed and mattress, which is applied in the field of adjustable bed, can solve the problems of not being able the comfort and firmness of the bed may not meet the needs of the user, and the brevity of the retail setting is likely not sufficient to properly identify the desired bed firmness, so as to reduce the amount of retail floor space required, facilitate reconfiguration, and reduce the effect of retail floor spa

US20160270548A1Inactive Publication Date: 2016-09-22CORBIN DAVID R +1
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US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
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Publication Date
2016-09-22
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Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A sleeping system capable of customization so that at least six different levels of firmness may be achieved per bed. The system includes three layers which may be positioned by the end user in order to achieve the desired firmness. The present invention also includes a method of selling such interchangeable modular bedding. In the method, after selling the bedding, at least one of the three layers may be exchanged in order to achieve yet another alternate firmness level.
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[0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 090,331, filed Apr. 20, 2011, by David R. Corbin, et al., and is entitled to that filing date for priority. The specification, figures, and complete disclosure of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 090,331 are incorporated herein in their entireties by specific reference for all purposes.FIELD OF INVENTION

[0002] This invention relates to a sleeping system with multiple firmness configurations.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] There are a variety of reasons that would lead a person to want to alter the firmness of his or her bed. When a person experiences a change in condition such that an alternate bed firmness is desired, conventional beds offer no opportunity for such a change. Conventional beds include a box spring with a mattress on top. As is generally known, mattresses are available for purchase in a variety of firmness levels. Accordingly, a purchaser may select a bed which is appropriate at that p...

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[0020]In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention is a sleeping system that is easily adjustable to different levels of firmness. The sleeping system, referred to as the system 10, includes a comfort layer 12, support layer 14, and a foundation layer 16. A retailer, wholesaler, or end user may position or reconfigure the three layers in order to customize the sleeping surface. Specifically, the comfort layer 12 is sized for easy rotation, flipping, or removal, as desired. The resulting adjustments to the firmness of the system 10 are further discussed below. Further, the present invention includes a method of selling the system 10 in which only minimal floor space is required for display. Further, the methods disclosed herein allow for selling the systems 10 at various price points depending upon the desire of the consumer. Finally, the methods disclosed herein allow for the exchange, or replacement, of the comfort layer 12 of the system 10 after the system 10 has been sold s...