EP0813379B1 - Frame mattress having a removable mattress cover and a turnable mattress - Google Patents

Frame mattress having a removable mattress cover and a turnable mattress Download PDF

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EP0813379B1
EP0813379B1 EP96906960A EP96906960A EP0813379B1 EP 0813379 B1 EP0813379 B1 EP 0813379B1 EP 96906960 A EP96906960 A EP 96906960A EP 96906960 A EP96906960 A EP 96906960A EP 0813379 B1 EP0813379 B1 EP 0813379B1
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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
    • A47C23/00—Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead, e.g. box springs; Divan bases; Slatted bed bases
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C31/00—Details or accessories for chairs, beds, or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass, e.g. upholstery fasteners, mattress protectors, stretching devices for mattress nets
    • A47C31/10—Loose or removable furniture covers
    • A47C31/105—Loose or removable furniture covers for mattresses

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  • the present application relates to a frame mattress of the sort as indicated in the preamble of claim 1.
  • the frame mattress consists of a frame, a spring inlay covered by a cloth, a main mattress of per se known type and a fitted cover mounted over the whole construction.
  • the invention distinguishes itself by the removable fixing of the fitted cover and the turnability of the mattress.
  • Two alternative solutions are commercially known.
  • One of them comprises the fixing of the mattress cover with a plastic string into a groove in the frame making it possible to remove the cover.
  • the mattress cannot be turned.
  • the second solution is a mattress provided with a zipper at three sides of the cover thus making it possible to open the cover but not to remove it. This opening as described allows the turning of the mattress, however, the combination removable cover/turnable mattress, as according to the present invention, is not achieved.
  • the purpose of turning the main part of the frame mattress is that the load on the mattress is distributed on both sides, in practice meaning that the frame mattress according to the invention maintains its comfort properties as long as possible. Due to the washability of its cover the frame mattress according to the invention maintains the requirements to hygiene and delicate appearance.
  • the invention comprises all types of frame mattresses or corresponding constructions. All types of padding materials (e.i. fibres, polyurethane foam, latex foam) and spring inlays (e.i. Bonell, LFK, Pocket) may be used.
  • padding materials e.i. fibres, polyurethane foam, latex foam
  • spring inlays e.i. Bonell, LFK, Pocket

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The present application relates to a frame mattress of the sort as indicated in the preamble of claim 1. The frame mattress consists of a frame, a spring inlay covered by a cloth, a main mattress of per se known type and a fitted cover mounted over the whole construction. The invention distinguishes itself by the removable fixing of the fitted cover and the turnability of the mattress.
Suppliers of conventional mattresses to be placed in the bottom of conventional beds have for a long time recommended that the mattress be turned at least once a year. In this way the materials will be allowed to recover on the side used, and the wear life of the mattress will be approximately doubled.
Frame mattresses are well known products in Scandinavia, However, up to now none of these products opens up for the possibilities of:
  • a) removing the mattress cover completely in order to have it washed,
  • b) turning the main part of the padding (the main mattress) i.e. the spring inlay with the padding material, such as latex foam.
    • For prior art frame mattresses applies, either:
  • a) the main part of the padding is stapled or glued to the wooden frame, i.e. it is impossible to turn it, and/or
  • b) the mattress cover is stapled or in some other way fixed to the wooden frame making it impossible to remove the cover to wash it.
    • Two alternative solutions are commercially known. One of them comprises the fixing of the mattress cover with a plastic string into a groove in the frame making it possible to remove the cover. However, the mattress cannot be turned. The second solution is a mattress provided with a zipper at three sides of the cover thus making it possible to open the cover but not to remove it. This opening as described allows the turning of the mattress, however, the combination removable cover/turnable mattress, as according to the present invention, is not achieved.
    The present invention provides advantages regarding:
  • 1) better hygiene because of the washable cover. In addition, the main product will have an increased wear life. This is particularly important both with a view to contagious illnesses and allergies,
  • 2) the main padding with a spring inlay (the main mattress) may be used on both sides, thus essentially increasing the wear time of the main product, maybe double it.
    • The invention is further illustrated by the aid of the following annexed drawings, wherein:
    Fig. 1
    shows the bearing wooden frame (1), in which a spring inlay (2) is placed covered by a cloth such as a Vlieseline cloth (3) stapled to the frame;
    Fig. 2
    shows a finished frame (1), whereupon is placed a turnable mattress (4) comprising a spring inlay, padding and side rims;
    Fig. 3
    shows how the fitted cover (5) is mounted over the whole construction and is fixed preferably with a velcro (6). One half of the velcro is stapled to the under side of the wooden frame (1) and the opposite part is fixed to the cover (5) by stitches. The frame mattress is ready for use.
    Fig. 4
    shows the dismounting: The velcro (6) is opened at the under side of the frame, and the cover (5) may now in a simple way be removed to be washed;
    Fig. 5
    shows how the main mattress (4) now may be turned before the cover (5) is replaced.
    The purpose of turning the main part of the frame mattress is that the load on the mattress is distributed on both sides, in practice meaning that the frame mattress according to the invention maintains its comfort properties as long as possible. Due to the washability of its cover the frame mattress according to the invention maintains the requirements to hygiene and delicate appearance.
    The invention comprises all types of frame mattresses or corresponding constructions. All types of padding materials (e.i. fibres, polyurethane foam, latex foam) and spring inlays (e.i. Bonell, LFK, Pocket) may be used.

    Claims (5)

    1. Frame mattress comprising a mattress (4) attached to a frame (1) and a mattress cover (5) mounted over the whole construction and fixed to the frame (1), characterized in that the mattress (4) is placed on the frame (1), and the mattress cover (5) is form fitted and removably mounted to the frame (1), whereby the mattress (4) can be turned when the mattress cover (5) has been removed.
    2. Frame mattress according to claim 1, characterized in that the removable mounting to the frame (1) is provided optionally with a Velcro (6), which one part is fixed to the frame (1) for instance by stapling, and the opposite part is fixed to the mattress cover (5), for instance with stitches.
    3. Frame mattress according to claims 1-2,
      characterised in that the mattress (4) consists of a spring inlay with padding.
    4. Frame mattress according to the claims 1-3,
      characterised in that the padding material comprises fibres, polyurethane foam or latex foam.
    5. Frame mattress according to the claims 1-4,
      characterised in that the spring inlay is of the type Bonell, LFK, Pocket.
    EP96906960A 1995-03-10 1996-03-01 Frame mattress having a removable mattress cover and a turnable mattress Expired - Lifetime EP0813379B2 (en)

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    NO19950924A NO307641B2 (en) 1995-03-10 1995-03-10 Frame mattress comprising a spring insert as well as a covering cover
    NO950924 1995-03-10
    PCT/NO1996/000049 WO1996028071A1 (en) 1995-03-10 1996-03-01 Frame mattress having a removable mattress cover and a turnable mattress

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    EP0813379A2 EP0813379A2 (en) 1997-12-29
    EP0813379B1 true EP0813379B1 (en) 2000-01-19
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    WO1996028071A1 (en) 1996-09-19
    DE69606283T3 (en) 2003-08-28
    NO950924D0 (en) 1995-03-10
    NO950924L (en) 1996-09-11
    DE69606283T2 (en) 2000-09-14
    EP0813379A2 (en) 1997-12-29
    DK0813379T3 (en) 2000-05-08
    EP0813379B2 (en) 2003-03-19

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