EP0777988B1 - Mattress with superimposed layers of foamed and flexible plastic material - Google Patents
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- EP0777988B1 EP0777988B1 EP19960119176 EP96119176A EP0777988B1 EP 0777988 B1 EP0777988 B1 EP 0777988B1 EP 19960119176 EP19960119176 EP 19960119176 EP 96119176 A EP96119176 A EP 96119176A EP 0777988 B1 EP0777988 B1 EP 0777988B1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
- A47C27/00—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
- A47C27/14—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays
- A47C27/15—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays consisting of two or more layers
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
- A47C27/00—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
- A47C27/14—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays
- A47C27/142—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays with projections, depressions or cavities
- A47C27/144—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays with projections, depressions or cavities inside the mattress or cushion
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
- A47C27/00—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
- A47C27/14—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays
- A47C27/142—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays with projections, depressions or cavities
- A47C27/146—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays with projections, depressions or cavities on the outside surface of the mattress or cushion
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
- A47C27/00—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
- A47C27/14—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays
- A47C27/148—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays of different resilience
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- the present invention relates to a mattress with superimposed layers of foamed and flexible plastic material, devised substantially to allow the spinal column to be arranged according to a physiological and natural posture, without neglecting other factors which, in view of the time spent in bed by a person (i.e., a little less than one third of an average lifespan), can have harmful effects on the body.
- the technical aim of the present invention is therefore to provide a mattress which allows comfortable sleep, avoids the onset of some postural disorders, and helps to neutralize others, such as respiratory insufficiency, heart failure, or hiatus hernia.
- an object of the present invention is to provide a mattress which also allows to combat problems caused by fatigue arising from stress, work, and sport, as well as insomnia caused by pains from arthrosis or rheumatic diseases in general.
- the mattress is generally designated by the reference numeral 1 and in the illustrated embodiment it is of the single type, i.e., for a single bed.
- a lower layer which consists of a rectangular panel 2 made of foamed plastic material with elasticity and softness characteristics, for example an elastic copolymer of foamed polyurethanes.
- Two wedge-shaped elements 3 and 4 are arranged above the panel 2, at its opposite ends, and are made of the same material as the panel 2.
- the wedge-shaped elements 3 and 4 taper towards the central part of the panel 2, whereat they form a region 5, and form, together with said panel 2, a hollow which is arranged transversely with respect to the mattress.
- the panel 2 and the wedge-shaped elements 3 and 4 can be formed monolithically.
- a layer 6 of flexible foamed plastic material preferably of the type commercially known by the name Synergel and marketed by the Applicant, is applied above the wedge-shaped elements 3 and 4 and the central region 5.
- Said material is a copolymer of polyethers, polyesters, and flexible silicone with an open-cell structure, characterized by low memory, i.e., having slow compression and slow elastic return.
- the upper surface of the layer 6 has uniformly distributed pyramid-like studs 7.
- the mattress is conveniently covered by a cover, not shown, in which the studs 7 form an airspace which facilitates air circulation.
- the mattress 1 has a surface which is raised at the opposite ends and causes the user to have the upper part of his trunk and his legs in a raised condition with respect to the central part. This position has beneficial effects for people suffering from heart failure and respiratory insufficiency. Moreover, the lifting of the upper part of the body avoids gastroesophageal regurgitation in people suffering from hiatus hernia and in pregnant women.
- the mattress is capable of offering maximum resting comfort, since the body of the user, laid on the mattress, finds a perfect placement for each bony prominence, distributing the weights over the entire surface.
- the architecture of the mattress prevents the compression of localized regions of the body and prevents said body from assuming a posture which facilitates the onset of pain caused by arthrosis and rheumatic diseases, so as to combat heaviness and swelling of the legs, also allowing better ventilation and less work for the cardiac muscle.
- FIGS 3 to 9 illustrate an embodiment which is advantageous for the production of double-bed mattresses, the dimensions whereof can lead to bulk and transport problems.
- the mattress comprises a lower layer which is formed by four quadrangular elements 8, 9, 10, and 11 having a wedge-like thickness and arranged mutually opposite in pairs, so as to form a hollow which lies transversely to the mattress.
- a second layer composed of two panels 12 and 13 of uniform height, is applied above the elements 8-11.
- the elements 8-11 and the panels 12, 13 are made of foamed plastic material of the type used previously to form the panels 2 and the elements 3, 4.
- Each panel 12 or 13 is arranged on the respective pair of panels 8, 9 or 10, 11 which forms said inclined plane.
- two layers 14, 15 of plastic and flexible material, such as Synergel, provided with surface studs 16, 17, are arranged on the panels 12, 13.
- the layers 14, 15 are arranged so as to cross the respective panels 12, 13 and provide a sort of binding which allows the mattress to maintain its shape when it is covered by the cover 18.
- the parts 8-15 that form the mattress can be separate from each other and can be composed according to the sequence shown in figures 4-9 directly on the base 19 of the bed.
- the modular nature of the mattress is a considerable advantage during transport and storage operations.
- the disassembly of the mattress into smaller parts facilitates washing and sterilization treatments as well as treatments against the growth of germs, fungi, molds, and acarids.
Description
- The present invention relates to a mattress with superimposed layers of foamed and flexible plastic material, devised substantially to allow the spinal column to be arranged according to a physiological and natural posture, without neglecting other factors which, in view of the time spent in bed by a person (i.e., a little less than one third of an average lifespan), can have harmful effects on the body.
- Such a mattress is also disclosed is document FR-A-2 002 306.
- The technical aim of the present invention is therefore to provide a mattress which allows comfortable sleep, avoids the onset of some postural disorders, and helps to neutralize others, such as respiratory insufficiency, heart failure, or hiatus hernia.
- Within the scope of this aim, an object of the present invention is to provide a mattress which also allows to combat problems caused by fatigue arising from stress, work, and sport, as well as insomnia caused by pains from arthrosis or rheumatic diseases in general.
- This aim and this object are achieved with a mattress with superimposed layers of foamed and flexible plastic material according to the appended claims.
- Further characteristics and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of some embodiments thereof, illustrated only by way of non-limitative example in the accompanying drawings, wherein:
- figure 1 is a perspective view of a mattress according to the present invention, in a first embodiment;
- figure 2 is a side view of the mattress shown in figure 1;
- figure 3 is a perspective view of a mattress according to the invention, in a second embodiment;
- figures 4 to 9 are views of the operating sequence for assembling the mattress shown in figure 3.
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- With reference to figure 1, the mattress is generally designated by the reference numeral 1 and in the illustrated embodiment it is of the single type, i.e., for a single bed.
- It is composed of a lower layer, which consists of a
rectangular panel 2 made of foamed plastic material with elasticity and softness characteristics, for example an elastic copolymer of foamed polyurethanes. - Two wedge-
shaped elements panel 2, at its opposite ends, and are made of the same material as thepanel 2. - The wedge-
shaped elements panel 2, whereat they form aregion 5, and form, together with saidpanel 2, a hollow which is arranged transversely with respect to the mattress. Thepanel 2 and the wedge-shaped elements - A
layer 6 of flexible foamed plastic material, preferably of the type commercially known by the name Synergel and marketed by the Applicant, is applied above the wedge-shaped elements central region 5. - Said material is a copolymer of polyethers, polyesters, and flexible silicone with an open-cell structure, characterized by low memory, i.e., having slow compression and slow elastic return.
- The upper surface of the
layer 6 has uniformly distributed pyramid-like studs 7. - The mattress is conveniently covered by a cover, not shown, in which the
studs 7 form an airspace which facilitates air circulation. - It is evident that the mattress 1 has a surface which is raised at the opposite ends and causes the user to have the upper part of his trunk and his legs in a raised condition with respect to the central part. This position has beneficial effects for people suffering from heart failure and respiratory insufficiency. Moreover, the lifting of the upper part of the body avoids gastroesophageal regurgitation in people suffering from hiatus hernia and in pregnant women.
- The fact is particularly appreciated that the mattress is capable of offering maximum resting comfort, since the body of the user, laid on the mattress, finds a perfect placement for each bony prominence, distributing the weights over the entire surface.
- The architecture of the mattress, with raised regions at the opposite ends, prevents the compression of localized regions of the body and prevents said body from assuming a posture which facilitates the onset of pain caused by arthrosis and rheumatic diseases, so as to combat heaviness and swelling of the legs, also allowing better ventilation and less work for the cardiac muscle.
- The described invention is susceptible of numerous modifications and variations, all of which are within the scope of the same inventive concept.
- Figures 3 to 9 illustrate an embodiment which is advantageous for the production of double-bed mattresses, the dimensions whereof can lead to bulk and transport problems.
- In the embodiment of figures 3 to 9, the mattress comprises a lower layer which is formed by four
quadrangular elements panels panels panels 2 and theelements panel panels layers surface studs 16, 17, are arranged on thepanels - The
layers respective panels cover 18. - In practice, the parts 8-15 that form the mattress can be separate from each other and can be composed according to the sequence shown in figures 4-9 directly on the
base 19 of the bed. The modular nature of the mattress is a considerable advantage during transport and storage operations. Moreover, the disassembly of the mattress into smaller parts facilitates washing and sterilization treatments as well as treatments against the growth of germs, fungi, molds, and acarids. - Of course, especially for single mattresses, it is possible to join the individual parts by interposing adapted adhesives.
- Where technical features mentioned in any claim are followed by reference signs, those reference signs have been included for the sole purpose of increasing the intelligibility of the claims and accordingly such reference signs do not have any limiting effect on the interpretation of each element identified by way of example by such reference signs.
Claims (5)
- Mattress with superimposed layers of foamed and flexible plastic material, characterized by a first lower layer (2) which comprises two wedge-shaped elements (3, 4) having a thickness which increases from the center towards the opposite ends of the mattress (1) and form a hollow, said first layer (2) and said wedge-shaped elements (3, 4) being made of plastic material having softness and elasticity characteristics, and further characterized by a second layer (6) of uniform thickness, arranged above said hollow and said wedge-shaped elements (3, 4) and constituted by a foamed and flexible plastic material having low memory.
- Mattress according to claim 1, characterized in that said wedge-shaped elements (3, 4) form a flat central region (5).
- Mattress according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said second layer (6) has surface studs (7).
- Mattress according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said first lower layer is provided by means of four quadrangular elements (8, 9, 10, 11) which have a wedge-like thickness and are arranged mutually opposite in pairs so as to form a transverse hollow, a pair of intermediate panels (12, 13) and a pair of upper panels (14, 15) having uniform thickness being arranged above said wedge-shaped elements, said wedge-shaped elements (8, 9, 10, 11) and said intermediate panels (12, 13) being made of foamed plastic material having softness and elasticity characteristics, said upper panels (14, 15) being made of a foamed and flexible plastic material having low memory.
- Mattress according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is covered by a cover (18).
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ITBO950175 IT239030Y1 (en) | 1995-12-06 | 1995-12-06 | MATTRESS WITH LAYERS OVERLAPPED BY EXPANDABLE AND FLEXIBLE PLASTIC MATERIAL |
ITBO950175U | 1995-12-06 |
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EP0777988A1 EP0777988A1 (en) | 1997-06-11 |
EP0777988B1 true EP0777988B1 (en) | 2003-04-23 |
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EP19960119176 Expired - Lifetime EP0777988B1 (en) | 1995-12-06 | 1996-11-29 | Mattress with superimposed layers of foamed and flexible plastic material |
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DE (1) | DE69627615T2 (en) |
ES (1) | ES2198457T3 (en) |
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US7707670B2 (en) | 2003-10-14 | 2010-05-04 | Tempur-Pedic Management, Inc. | Pillow top for a cushion |
US8025964B2 (en) | 1994-06-03 | 2011-09-27 | Tempur World, Llc | Laminated visco-elastic support |
US8418297B2 (en) | 2005-06-24 | 2013-04-16 | Tempur-Pedic Management, Llc | Reticulated material body support and method |
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EP1192925B1 (en) | 2000-09-29 | 2008-06-25 | Lancastria Limited | A mattress |
IES20010323A2 (en) * | 2001-03-30 | 2002-10-02 | Patricia M Mcgettigan | A Mattress |
MD3586C2 (en) * | 2006-12-22 | 2008-12-31 | Василий АРАБАДЖИ | Orthopedic mattress for bed |
EP2158891B1 (en) * | 2008-08-25 | 2011-07-27 | Recticel Limited | Mattress Arrangement |
MD3951C2 (en) * | 2009-02-11 | 2010-03-31 | Василий АРАБАДЖИ | Orthopedic mattress for bed |
PL2877064T3 (en) | 2012-07-27 | 2019-10-31 | Tempur Pedic Man Llc | Body support cushion having multiple layers of phase change material |
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US3885258A (en) * | 1973-03-26 | 1975-05-27 | John J Regan | Multi-layered contoured mattress |
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Cited By (4)
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US8025964B2 (en) | 1994-06-03 | 2011-09-27 | Tempur World, Llc | Laminated visco-elastic support |
US8034445B2 (en) | 1994-06-03 | 2011-10-11 | Tempur-Pedic Management, Inc. | Laminated visco-elastic support |
US7707670B2 (en) | 2003-10-14 | 2010-05-04 | Tempur-Pedic Management, Inc. | Pillow top for a cushion |
US8418297B2 (en) | 2005-06-24 | 2013-04-16 | Tempur-Pedic Management, Llc | Reticulated material body support and method |
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IT239030Y1 (en) | 2001-02-19 |
DE69627615D1 (en) | 2003-05-28 |
EP0777988A1 (en) | 1997-06-11 |
ITBO950175V0 (en) | 1995-12-06 |
ES2198457T3 (en) | 2004-02-01 |
ITBO950175U1 (en) | 1997-06-06 |
DE69627615T2 (en) | 2004-05-19 |
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