EP1248545A1

EP1248545A1 - Anatomic orthopedic mattress

Info

Publication number: EP1248545A1
Application number: EP01948926A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Ilias Georgakis
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2000-02-02
Filing date: 2001-02-02
Publication date: 2002-10-16
Also published as: GR1003702B; AU2871801A; CA2368269A1; WO2001056428A1

Abstract

An anatomic orthopedic mattress comprises the mattress retainer (a), the mattress that consists of a fixed part (b), holders (g) and movable parts, spring pins (d), a steel netting (1), a fabric cover and optionally resistance and a thermostat for heating. The pins (d) are moving retrogressively on the fixed part (b) of the mattress inside the holders (g), so as whenever a person lies on the mattress the latter automatically takes the shape of his/her body and distributes the weight of the body offering thus a comfortable and pleasant sleep.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Title of the invention: Anatomic orthopedic mattress

The invention relates to a mechanism that is fit for anatomic orthopedic mattresses. The mattress consists of the mattress retainer (i.e. its fixed part), the pins (i.e. movable parts of the mattress fixed on the springs and held straight like hemispherical rivet head nails), the steel mesh which is positioned above the hemispherical rivets of the pins and the fabric cover of the mattress. Undoubtedly, one can find a wide range of mattresses.

What makes the difference to the invention is its mechanism. The metal mattress support is off floor so as to enable the mechanical part to function and the mattress to be held aloft. The fixed part of the mattress may be wooden or metallic - plastic or even made by carbon filaments by choice of the manufacturer. On this fixed part and in a geometric disposition there are holes inside which are positioned the metallic or plastic holders carrying the movable pins. The pins are made of metal, of a very tough plastic or even of carbon filaments; they are positioned inside the holders and bring into effect a retrogressive movement vertically to the fixed part of the mattress up and down therefrom.

The rivet heads of the pins have a semi-circular surface so as to protect the human body. Between the fixed part of the mattress and the pins there are springs that help the pins to be held straight. Once someone has sat on the mattress the pins come slowly downwards while the springs retain the pressure exerted by the sitting of the human body. On the upper part of the pins as well as on their entire surface there is a steel wire netting so as to avoid damages owing to the friction of the pins against the outer cover of the mattress. Furthermore and in order to use the mattress in regions with cold £ weather conditions the mattress can comprise resistance and a thermometer so as to supply heat to the mattress.

Among the advantageous effects of the invention is the proper distribution of the weight of the body on the mattress. That j0 means that should a person lies on it the mattress takes the shape of its body giving support along the full length of it in touch with the mattress.

This body contoured support with specially zoning provides total body comfort from head to toe, reduces head and neck pains, A § offers relief to hips and shoulders, provides back support. That means if conventional mattresses provide for a body contoured support of 30%, the invention seeks to provide an 80% and even more. This large surface in combination with the well-balanced

_<20 distribution of the weight of the body results in a pleasant, restful, overall healthy sleep.

In addition, the invention can be used even in car seats and allow drivers to make pleasant journeys without low back pains nor pins and needles given that it can absorb the vibrations

£5 transferred by the car body to the driver's body. It can also be used in office furniture. We all know that clerks spend 8 hours at least sitting in a chair. Here too the invention can release them from low back and neck pains.

The invention can be of use for the manufacture of orthopedic ■30 mattresses, office furniture, car seats, airplane seats or even sofas.

The invention will now be described by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 is a perspective view of the anatomic orthopedic mattress.

Figure 3 is a side view of the mattress with a man lain on it.

£ The anatomic orthopedic mattress consists of the mattress retainer (1), the fixed part of the mattress (2) onto which are geometrically positioned the devices (3) which hold the movable pins (4) assisted by the springs (5), the steel netting (6) and the cover of the mattress (7).

j_Q Figures describe more than one ways of carrying out the invention, i.e. it can be used in bed mattresses, car seats (Fig.5), office furniture (Fig.4), airplane seats and sofas.

Claims

The anatomic orthopedic mattress consists of the mattress retainer (1) (Fig. 1a, 3a), the fixed part of the mattress (2) (Fig. 1b, 2b, 3b), the holders which are positioned on the fixed part (3) (Fig. 2g), the pins that move up and down therefrom (4) (Fig. 1d,

^ 2d, 3d, 4d, 5d), the springs that keep the pins at the upper side of the fixed part of the mattress (5) (Fig. 2e), the springs which are positioned at the nether part of the mattress (6) (Fig.2m) and which with an elastic washer (Fig. 2n) are positioned on each pin so as to absorb noises and vibrations that might be provoked _Q during the bringing back of the pin, the metal netting (7) (Fig.2L) that is situated at the upper part of the pins between the fabric (Fig.2ι) and the pins so as to protect the body and the fabric and finally the cover of the mattress (8) on which a thin foam film is sewn so as to cover and embellish the mattress from the one j hand and to protect the human body from the other.