DE102015103898A1 - Arrangement with a mattress and an at least allergenreduzierenden mattress cover and articles - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention describes an arrangement with a mattress (1), which is made in one or more parts, and an at least allergen-reducing mattress cover (3), which accommodates the mattress (1) completely enveloping, wherein the mattress cover (3) is made of at least Allergenreduzierendem fabric material in that the mattress cover (3) is formed from sleeve parts (2, 6) which are detachably connected to each other by means of a connection, so that the cover parts (2, 6) can be separated from each other by releasing the respective connection, and the connection from a cover flap (12) is covered by at least Allergenreduzierendem fabric material. Furthermore, the invention describes an article having a plurality of shell parts (2, 6).

Description

The invention relates to an arrangement with a mattress and an at least allergenreduzierenden mattress cover and an article.

background

For the protection of allergy sufferers it is known to envelop mattresses, in particular bed mattresses, with a mattress cover which is made of an at least allergen-reducing fabric. The insertion of the mattress in the mattress cover via a sheath opening, which is designed in particular as a slot opening.

So-called allergy encasings (allergy bedding) have been available on the market in Germany for several years. A house dust mite produces mite faeces containing the allergen D1 or D2 depending on mite species. Man reacts to this feces allergic with cold-like symptoms such as coughing, sneezing and other physical symptoms. The nocturnal peace is no longer guaranteed and the performance as well as the quality of life decrease rapidly. A house dust mite allergy can lead to asthma if the person is exposed to the allergens unprotected for an extended period of time. In severe cases, it can lead to anaphylactic shock and death. To prevent this and to treat the mite allergy but also atopic dermatitis by a allergen exemption, allergy encasings are on the market. A textile with particularly mite-impermeable properties completely envelops a mattress or a pillow or a blanket cover.

The previous handling is such that the patient pushes his mattress completely into the encasing. This is either provided on the short side with a zipper or on the long side. Encasing is designed to minimize the amount of space between the mattress and the mattress. It is correspondingly cumbersome to put the material on the mattress, especially since the material must not be stretchable and therefore does not give way. In Germany, allergy casings are either fully or partially (depending on the health insurance) reimbursed by the medical social security institutions. Allergy casings are thus an integral part of the medical care of allergy patients, but also of patients with neurodermatitis in the medical guidelines.

The handling is particularly problematic in large mattresses and mattresses, which - as it is the general trend today - getting thicker and thus heavier or American bedsteads, for example, box spring beds. Elderly people can not even get a single mattress into the encasing without outside help and even with large heavy mattresses usually two people are necessary to wrap the mattress to ensure protection. This applies in the case especially single people and people with back problems. This procedure must be repeated each time the encasing (wrapper, wrapper) is to be washed. In young children, people who sweat heavily or suffer from incontinence, washing is much more often necessary. In that regard, it is a very tedious task to clean an encasings. This usually means that the encasings are rarely washed and thus accumulate particles and other contaminants. In particular, dead skin scales released by humans every night accumulate, which in turn provide an ideal breeding ground for mites that feed on them.

In addition, it is not possible to respond to different seasons with different temperatures. In summer with high temperatures, this leads to a sweating behavior of the patient, which has a negative effect on the healing process of the disease, especially in children with eczema. But also the sleeping and well-being climate of the patient is thereby disturbed and impaired. The sweaty person sleeps restlessly and is therefore no longer able to concentrate properly in his everyday life and to provide the required performance.

Summary

The object of the invention is to provide an arrangement with a mattress and an at least allergenreduzierenden mattress cover and an article that allow a simplified handling when wrapping the mattress with the mattress cover.

To solve the problem, an arrangement with a mattress and an at least allergen-reducing mattress cover according to claim 1 is provided. Furthermore, an article with several sheath parts according to claim 11 is provided. Embodiments are the subject of dependent claims.

In one aspect, there is provided an assembly having a mattress and an at least allergenic mattress cover which fully envelopes the mattress. The mattress can be made in one or more parts. The mattress cover is made of at least allergenreduzierendem fabric material. The use of an allergen-dense tissue material may be provided. The mattress cover is formed from shell parts, which are each releasably connected to each other with a connection, so that the shell parts by releasing the respective compound are separable from each other. The connection between the shell parts is covered by a Abdecklasche from at least allergenreduzierendem fabric material.

According to a further aspect, there is provided an article having a plurality of sheath parts consisting of an at least allergen-reducing tissue material and detachably interconnectable to form an at least allergen-reducing mattress sheath, the mattress sheaths being formed with the plurality of sheath portions and each mattress cover completely and form-fittingly surrounding each mattress in that different combinations of shell parts are detachably connected together.

The provision of a mattress cover of a plurality of sheath parts, which are releasably connected together to form the overall sheath, makes it possible to separate individual sheath parts from the mattress cover, for example, for replacement by another sheath part. In this way it is possible, for example, to remove individual shell parts of the mattress cover for cleaning the mattress cover. For the time of the cleaning process, the removed shell part may be replaced by another shell part which closes the mattress cover in the same way. The detachable connection between the shell parts thus allows flexible handling of the mattress cover.

In another application situation, a sheath part may be separated from the mattress cover and replaced with another sheath part to give the mattress cover changed properties, for example, in appearance, for example in coloring matters. But it can also be replaced shell parts, which consist of different materials, which for example different properties of the outer surface of the mattress cover can be provided, for example, for different seasons such as summer and winter.

The mattress cover encloses the mattress completely and positively.

The mattress may be a mattress for a reclining and / or a seating. The one- or multi-part mattress can have a box shape in its entirety.

The shell parts may consist of the same or of different fabric materials. The combination of allergen-reducing and allergen-proof materials can be provided. Allergen-reducing and allergen-dense tissue materials are known as such in various designs, for example from the document DE 698 23 445 T2 , In one embodiment, the tissue material may be configured to be impermeable to allergenic particles of greater than about 3 μm in size.

The mattress cover may be formed from a shell top and a shell bottom, which are releasably connected by means of the connection. The shell upper part can completely cover a lying surface formed on the top surface of the mattress. The sheath top and the sheath bottom may consist of the same or different at least allergen-reducing fabric materials.

The shell upper part and / or the lower shell part can be formed trough-shaped. The shell upper part or the lower shell part may be formed lid-shaped, to complete the trough-shaped shell opposite part of a lid comparable. In this case, the connection between the lower shell part and the upper shell part along circumferential edges of the mattress may be formed.

The compound can be designed throughout as a zipper connection. Alternatively it can be provided to produce at least a part of the connection by means of other types of connection, for example by means of Velcro and / or snaps.

The connection may extend circumferentially around the mattress. The connection may extend circumferentially on side walls of the mattress. Alternatively or additionally, a circumferential connection between shell parts can be made, which rotates on the top surface, the bottom surface and in the region of the side surface of the mattress.

The cover flap can be formed on the outside of the mattress cover. Alternatively, the cover can be arranged on the inside. Also, a combination of external and internal Abdecklasche along the connection between the shell parts of the mattress cover may be provided.

The cover flap can be a continuous cover flap. The cover flap may extend continuously across corner or edge regions. When using a zipper to form the connection, an extra tab may be provided to cover the zipper closure.

The cover flap may be formed integrally with one of the shell parts. The one-piece Forming the Abdecklasche with one of the shell parts may in particular mean that the cover flap is not sewn and / or glued. Alternatively, it can be provided to cover the cover by means of Velcro the connection overlapping the mattress cover outside.

A top surface of the mattress may be embodied as a covering portion of the at least allergen-reducing mattress cover as a bed sheet. In this version can be dispensed with an additional bed sheet.

The sheath parts may consist of the same or different at least allergen-reducing tissue materials.

In connection with the article, which has a plurality of shell parts, it can be provided that the different combinations of shell parts, which are detachably connected to each other, are arranged to envelop mattresses of different sizes completely and in a form-fitting manner. In this way, an article of sale may be provided which provides the user with a kind of kit of sheath pieces that are flexibly combinable with one another to make a mattress cover for different sized mattresses. In the case of forming the connection between sheath parts by means of a zipper, the half-zip fasteners provided on the sheath parts are arranged such that sheath parts corresponding to the different mattress shells can be connected to one another via the zipper connection. The user can react flexibly to different heights.

It can be provided that at least two of the shell parts of a mattress cover are provided with an electronic identifier, for example the shell top part and the shell bottom part. The electronic identifiers, which may be formed, for example, with a chip, are set up for a near-field data communication, such that the electronic identifiers exchange electronic data on different parts of the envelope, then send an electronic message via wireless data communication, for example via a WLAN to transmit a server device. The electronic message may indicate that the envelope parts provided with the respective electronic identifier are arranged at a small distance from one another (data communication area), which can be interpreted as indicating that the envelope parts are used to form a mattress cover. In this way, for example, in the commercial sector, for example in a hotel, a message to the central server device are sent, indicating that a pre-ordered by the guest kind of at least allergenreduzierenden mattress cover is provided for the room to be occupied by him. Such a message can be transmitted alternatively or in addition to the guest, for example with an SMS or an email. The guest can receive this information via a mobile device, for example his mobile phone. Electronic identifiers for such functionality are known as such in various embodiments, for example as chip components for near field data communication. In this context, a user (guest; hotel) can use a software application to evaluate the information regarding the mattress cover. For example, a message could be sent to the guest that the ordered mattress cover is now ready. Then the guest could then perform an online payment process in a known manner, optionally after he has received a request for payment with the message.

Since users usually only exchange mattresses and not entire bedsteads and these mattresses, according to the trend, then higher, he can follow the modular principle only buy the upper shell part and continue to use the lower shell part. So far, health insurance companies have been obliged to provide the user with a completely new mattress cover at the expense of the insured community. Each change in the mattress height therefore led to a renewed benefit claim. The proposed mattress cover can save the social security institutions high costs, as even with a change in mattress height, the much cheaper the shell shell only needs to be replaced, as this includes only half of fabric consumption and half of sewing compared to the previous solutions.

In the hotel sector, the use of Allergieencasings (mattress covers) is now mandatory. However, most hotels do not provide these encasings to their guests due to the hassle of procedures and the time-consuming change of encasings. When hotels do, these are usually expensive hotels that the majority of the population can not afford. Especially families with children depend on cheap hotels. With the mattress cover, this is now economically possible for hotels of all price categories to offer allergy-friendly rooms. All hotel beds can be equipped with a shell bottom. Only if a guest tells a corresponding mite allergy to the hotel can the hotel react very quickly and easily and apply the modular shell system on the bed of the guest. This top alone has to be washed in the future, which in turn saves costs for the hotel and is also less harmful to the environment. This service is every hotel without loss of time now possible and gives the hotel an additional economic advantage and the allergy-plagued guest the certainty of always sleeping in a hypoallergenic bed. These encasings can then be offered both in the purchase process for the hotel but also in the leasing or rental process or even in the so-called "pay per use" procedure.

Description of exemplary embodiments

In the following, further embodiments will be explained in more detail with reference to figures of a drawing. Hereby show:

1 a perspective view of an arrangement with a mattress and a shell shell and a shell bottom part with which an at least allergenreduzierende mattress cover can be formed, and

2 an enlarged view of a portion of a mattress cover with closed zipper.

1 shows a schematic representation of an arrangement with a mattress 1 , which is designed in the example shown as a mattress. Below the mattress 1 is a shell bottom 2 a mattress cover 3 which is trough-shaped in the illustrated embodiment. The mattress cover 3 , which is made of an at least Allergenreduzierendem tissue material can also be referred to as Encasing. At the bottom of the case 2 runs along an upper edge 4 all around a zipper part 5 ,

Above the mattress 1 is a 1 a shell shell 6 shown, which is also formed trough-shaped. Along a border 7 runs around a zipper part 8th , which matches the zipper part 5 at the bottom of the casing 2 is trained.

To make a mattress 1 completely form-fitting receiving mattress cover 3 become the sheath base 2 and the shell top 6 connected by a zipper connection. 2 shows a schematic representation of a section 9 the zipper connection. It turns out that a slider handle 10 in the closed state of the zipper connection with a locking tab 11 is covered. The revolving zipper is a cover flap 12 associated with the zipper connection, which is on side surfaces 13 the mattress 1 formed circumferentially covering all around. The cover flap 12 is integral with the shell top in the embodiment shown 6 executed.

In the proposed mattress cover 3 eliminates the complicated and costly pushing the mattress or possibly even heavy upper beds through a shell opening. In addition, the topper used especially in American beds, such as box spring beds, can simply be placed on the mattress. As a result, two separate mattresses can be used in a double bed, which are connected by means of an attached topper. This was not possible until now, because it was almost impossible to "drag" two mattresses into an at least allergen-reducing mattress cover and then to connect them through the topper. Patients had to provide the topper either with an own encasing or buy two individual cases and do without the topper.

With a reinforced side edge that covers the zipper from the inside, this "mattress trough" fits snugly against the mattress and possibly a topper, thus protecting the patient from getting mites and mite allergens from underneath into their mattresses or from existing allergens Mattress can out.

By separating the shell parts, for example in shell shell and shell bottom part, a base shell part can be easily placed on the slatted base and the mattress can be placed or pushed only with a short lifting. In general, this is also possible alone or can be done easily and quickly even with large mattresses.

Depending on the thickness of the mattresses, the matching cover shell is placed on the mattress in one version and is closed by means of the universal zipper on each base. The circumferential sewn-on protective flap for reinforcing the side edges conceals the zipper so that no mite allergens can penetrate through the zipper to the outside and do not reach human dander as food for the mites in the interior of the mattress cover. The two ends of the zipper - where the zipper and zipper end collide - can be provided with a separate protective tab from the outside, so that these parts can not rub on the bedlinen to be covered over like a fitted sheet. The patient only needs to close the extra secure and easy-to-use zipper around.

For washing, the zipper can be easily detached within 30 seconds to remove and wash the top of the sleeve. The heavy mattress does not have to be completely removed from the mattress cover and thus not be laboriously raised. Also at Lifting and turning the mattress can raise allergens, which cause discomfort when inhaled by an allergic person. This is prevented by the invention.

With the flexible system, it is now possible in one embodiment, to use a thicker fabric in the area of the shell shell for the winter and in the summer a thinner material to accommodate fluctuating temperatures and to ensure an optimal sleeping environment. It is simply just the top replaced, the patient can sleep comfortably and does not sweat in the summer in his Encasing.

Even when buying a higher mattress, the lower shell can continue to be used. The universally applicable zipper makes it possible to apply each upper part to the existing base in order to react flexibly to the new mattress height. The patient saves the new purchase of the mattress cover and again the tedious dressing of the mattress. The otherwise obsolete complete shell would be disposed of via the trash. The longer and more flexible usability of the mattress cover also protects the environment.

Especially for cots, the technology is well suited, because it is quickly replaced and washed. This ensures that mite allergens do not accumulate over a long period of time and thus lead to an aggravation of the disease despite a mattress cover.

The features disclosed in the above description, the claims and the drawings may be important both individually and in any combination for the realization of the various embodiments.

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• DE 69823445 T2 [0015]

Claims (14)

Arrangement, with a mattress ( 1 ), which is designed in one or more parts, and an at least allergen-reducing mattress cover ( 3 ), which the mattress ( 1 ) completely enveloping, wherein - the mattress cover ( 3 ) of at least allergen-reducing tissue material, - the mattress cover ( 3 ) of shell parts ( 2 . 6 ) is formed, which are releasably connected to each other by means of a compound, so that the shell parts ( 2 . 6 ) are separable from each other by releasing the respective compound, and - the connection of a Abdecklasche ( 12 ) is covered by at least allergen-reducing tissue material. Arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that the mattress cover from a shell shell ( 6 ) and a shell bottom part ( 2 ) is formed, which are releasably connected by means of the connection. Arrangement according to claim 2, characterized in that the shell upper part ( 6 ) and / or the lower shell ( 2 ) are formed trough-shaped. Arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connection is designed as a zipper connection. Arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connection to the mattress ( 1 ) extends circumferentially. Arrangement according to claim 5, characterized in that the connection on sidewalls ( 13 ) of the mattress ( 1 ) extends circumferentially. Arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover flap ( 12 ) on the outside of the mattress cover ( 3 ) is formed. Arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover flap ( 12 ) is a continuous Abdecklasche. Arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover flap ( 12 ) in one piece with one of the shell parts ( 2 . 6 ) is formed. Arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a cover surface of the mattress ( 1 ) covering portion of the at least allergen-reducing mattress cover ( 3 ) is designed as a bed sheet. Arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shell parts ( 2 . 6 ) consist of the same or different at least allergen-reducing tissue materials. Arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shell parts ( 2 . 6 ) have a respective electronic identifier. Article with several shell parts ( 2 . 6 ), which consist of an at least allergen-reducing tissue material and for forming an at least allergen-reducing mattress cover ( 3 ) can be releasably connected to each other, wherein with the plurality of shell parts ( 2 . 6 ) and one mattress each ( 1 ) are completely and form-fitting enveloping mattress covers can be formed by different combinations of shell parts are releasably connected together. Article according to claim 13, characterized in that the different combinations of sheath parts ( 2 . 6 ) are furnished, mattresses different size completely and form-fitting to wrap.

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