EP2030533B1 - Matratzenanordnung - Google Patents

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EP2030533B1
EP2030533B1 EP08002697A EP08002697A EP2030533B1 EP 2030533 B1 EP2030533 B1 EP 2030533B1 EP 08002697 A EP08002697 A EP 08002697A EP 08002697 A EP08002697 A EP 08002697A EP 2030533 B1 EP2030533 B1 EP 2030533B1
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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
    • A47C27/08—Fluid mattresses or cushions
    • A47C27/081—Fluid mattresses or cushions of pneumatic type
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • A47C27/18—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays in combination with inflatable bodies
    • 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 invention relates to mattresses with a non-powered adjustable core, and particularly but not exclusively to mattresses for domestic use.
  • a viscoelastic foam layer of 70mm thickness with a density of up to 85Kg/m3 and a hardness of up to 175 Newtons is typically used in a Memory foam mattress.
  • the base support layer may be 100mm thickness of approximately 40Kg/M 3 Polyurethane foam with a Hardness of up to 200Newtons.
  • the present invention overcomes this problem by providing the user with an option to adjust the firmness and depth of immersion into the surface of the mattress without the need for pumps, motors and power supply, thereby reducing set-up time, cost of logistics/transport of the mattress and cost to the end-consumer/purchaser of the mattress. It also results in improved product longevity.
  • Conventional firmness regulating mattresses typically comprise an air filled bladder with powered pump or vacuum supply that is placed between bodies of springs, foams, paddings, waddings, battings and the like.
  • the entire composition of layers is typically encased in suitable external cover.
  • This invention is unique in that it is a non-powered mattress that will allow one or more users to adjust the interior core of the mattress to achieve their preferred and desired level of immersion into the mattress, thereby assuring customised and tailored levels of comfort, body shape adaptation and support.
  • the inner mattress core is constructed using a layer of open-celled polyurethane foam which is placed within a sealed and bonded envelope of specialised Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) skin material with at least one exhaust port to allow exhaust and intake of air.
  • TPU Thermoplastic Polyurethane
  • adjustable and/or firmness regulating mattresses are powered by electrically driven motors to pump or vacuum components within or external to the mattress foams.
  • US Pat. No. 3,611,524 discloses a method of assembling a mattress which involves a complete mattress with an outer skin and a vacuum pump is attached. When vacuum is applied by an electrically powered pump the interior core is compressed and shrunk for case of transport. When the product is purchased the user opens the valve inside the mattress cover and the mattress returns to full size within the cover. This is a one time, single-use vacuum powered system and is used only to ease packaging and reduce logistics cost.
  • the invention at hand is a permanently sealed interior self-inflating core which is specifically designed to allow the user infinite re-adjustment without motors or pumps.
  • US Patent No. 2,779,034 to Arpin discloses a spring coil mattress with loose-fitting sealed cover and a vacuum pump for increasing firmness of a mattress by vacuuming air from the mattress.
  • Arpin also discusses an un-bonded core made from "rubber foam” or similar material but this does not specify that the interior of the core is visco-elastic foam or indeed that the interior self-inflating component is used as a depth variation device. No mention is made of a top comforting layer of memory-foam or other comfort enhancing interface foam.
  • Arpin simply uses mechanically pumped negative pressure to spread load in an attempt to reduce interface pressures under the user.
  • the invention at hand is novel also in that it incorporates stretch Thermoplastic Polyurethane which is bonded to a self-inflating foam core.
  • This provides two key advantages: a) the skin is high stretch and is designed to imitate the stretch and tensile properties of human skin. This provides a greater degree of conformity thereby minimising shear and friction on the skin tissues and musculoskeletal structure of the person on the mattress, which in turn reduces pressure points and enhances circulation, all of which have been shown to contribute to a more comfortable and more effective sleep surface.
  • EP1 332 697 A3 to the OR group also discloses a similar vacuum pumped system to evacuate a portion of the air within a sealed cover by suction. This is a cumbersome process that will take time and is inconvenient for the user.
  • the system utilises electrical power to supply a vacuum pump.
  • the invention at hand utilises gravitational force (body weight) and a simple exhaust valve to allow the bed occupant to adjust the sleep surface to their preferred immersion, support and comfort levels. This is easily achieved within 5-10 seconds and does not utilise electrical power supply of any type.
  • US Pat. No. 3,611,524 discloses a method of assembling a mattress which involves a complete mattress with an outer skin and a vacuum pump is attached. When vacuum is applied by an electrically powered pump the interior core is compressed and shrunk for ease of transport. When the product is purchased the user opens the valve inside the mattress cover and the mattress returns to full size within the cover. This is a one time, single-use vacuum powered system and is used only to ease packaging and reduce logistics cost.
  • the invention at hand is a permanently sealed interior self-inflating core which is specifically designed to allow the user infinite re-adjustment without motors or pumps.
  • US Pat. No. 6,804,848 teaches a powered layered mattress system which uses pumped air bladders within a composition of layers. Again this is an electrically powered system.
  • the invention at hand utilises strategically cored foams within the sealed envelope, i.e. the self-inflating core of the claimed invention acts to minimise the roll-effects or buoyancy effects typically associated with standard air mattresses.
  • the interior core of the claimed invention has specifically designed holes/channels which are mechanically cut from the foam in order to enhance self-inflation speed and maximise pressure distribution across the sealed air/foam mattress surface.
  • the foam core also therefore minimises the roll effect as the foam minimises the speed of the displacement of air within the sealed envelope, thereby enhancing comfort and support.
  • WO01/65978 A3 to GRAEBE discloses a mattresses construction utilising a composite and arrangement of connected air cells. This mattress again uses air only and is not readily or easily adjustable.
  • the interconnected air cells have a pre-determined level of air pumped in at manufacture or at a later stage.
  • the cells in GRAEBE are mechanically pumped with air only and resilient material is not incorporated into these cells for auto-inflation.
  • the claimed invention has an auto-inflating, re-adjustable foam core envelope interior and is infinitely adjustable due to the structure and design of the interior foam core.
  • US2003/0208848 A1 discloses a self-adjusting mattress which utilises a series of air bladders with self-sealing one way valves to achieve pressure equilibrium without the involvement of the mattress occupant. Also un-bonded free- floating elements such as foam or similar are not attached to the relatively rigid vinyl bladders. This again can contribute to unnecessary and unwanted roll effects when laying on the mattress and stability can be compromised with such a construction.
  • the invention at hand is different and novel in that adjustment and support levels are mechanically adjusted by the bed occupant.
  • the interior TPU skins used to make the self-inflating envelope within the mattress are specifically designed to reduce shear and friction force on the skin tissues of the mattress occupant.
  • the claimed invention uses a permanently sealed self-inflation core and the only way to adjust that is by opening the valve outlet at the side of the mattress.
  • the mattress disclosed in Pat. No. US2003/0208848/A1 is self-adjusting and draws in air through bleed valves when the mattress is not in use. Therefore the mattress must take time to re-adjust and conform each time a user lays on the surface and exerts downward pressure (weight). Over time, the interior of the cells may suffer from Compression set (fatigue in the foam cores) and support levels may be reduced.
  • the claimed invention is Instantaneously adjusted and re-edjusted as necessary to find the users ideal comfort setting and that setting is iocked-inlsealed permanently to provide the same comfort and support levels night after night.
  • US Pat. No. 4,951,335 discloses another pumped or powered system.
  • This system utilises a pumped or non-pumped core with a piling overlay attached to the top of the air filled layer.
  • the support surface at hand utilises viscoelastic foam or latex foam as a top comforting surface.
  • the mattress claimed in this application utilises mechanically drilled foam with pre-arranged air channels for airflow efficiency and more directed weight/load dispersion.
  • the claimed mattress core utilises specialised TPU skin material on the outer of the adjustable core to enhance Comfort, Stretch and conformity by reducing pressure, shear and friction.
  • US 2003/0009830 A1 discuss an Adjustable Foam Mattress which is designed to modulate the Hardness (IFD) and density of the mattress foam by sealing them within a hermetically sealed bag or bags with valves for adjusttment.
  • the goal of this design is to change the feel of the foam to ensure load dispersion and imitate the feel of heavy viscoelastic foam by utilising standard foam inside a compressed shell.
  • This system also utilises a powered vacuum system to remove air form the sealed bags.
  • the GIORI system claims the use of various densities of foams to achieve even load distribution and feel. No mention is made of the types of outer skin to be used.
  • the claimed Invention will not self-inflate of its own accord when the person gets off the mattress.
  • the specialised TPU is designed to act as a second skin to imitate the tensile properties of human skin.
  • the inner foam of the sealed envelope has strategically designed cores to allow even dispersions without having to place various densities and grades of foam within one or a multitude of envelopes.
  • GIORI also discusses separate side by side components. These are zipped units that can be attached by mechanical means. These zips could cause unwanted pressure points and discomfort under the skin tissues of the bed occupant, which in the case of a long-term bedridden person, could cause pressure damage to tissues.
  • the invention at hand allows side by side adjustment for a couple, for example. This is achieved by placing two sealed cores within a pre-fabricated foam shell. No mechanical means like zips are required to attach the systems side by side. They are strategically fitted to the foam shell to allow side by side location.
  • the outer fabrics are typically designed to be puncture and tear resistant as well as providing long-tem durability when used on open ground over time. These mattresses could not be used in the Home Bedding environment as they are primarily used to insulate against body heat loss when sleeping in the outdoors and the internal foam construction is a highly efficient insulator.
  • MACLEISH does not claim specialised High/Low Melt TPU membranes. Nor does he claim the cushion is an adjustable surface. In addition, no mention is made of memory foam or latex foam comfort enhancing layers on top of the self-inflatable cushion.
  • the invention claimed in MACLEISH is a Wheelchair cushion with knit/woven backed outer stretch membranes and a plurality of interior foams.
  • the invention claimed in this application is an outer breathable cover, foam shell base with latex or viscoelastic foam top layer and adjustable core mattress, with one or two single sealed envelope/s (Single Bed or Double Bed) incorporating homogenous foam with specially designed cavities within that foam to allow enhanced and adjustable support, comfort and conformity.
  • the type, structure and thickness of the foam which is placed on top of the self-inflating core in the claimed invention is also critically important.
  • This invention typically uses a viscoelastic foam layer(Memory Foam) or a soft latex foam layer on top.
  • Broyles Horace US Patent Number 3 611 524 A .
  • This patent claims the use of a powered/pumped to encase a series of box springs to allow easier and cheaper manufacture and production of a mattress. There is no option for the user or person laying on this mattress to adjust the sleep surface manually or voluntarily.
  • Broyles is not an adjustable mattress, It simply shows a method of more efficient production. Also, Broyles does not use or mention foams of any type within the sealed compression bag and mechanical/electrical pumps are utilised to achieve compression.
  • the invention at hand is designed to provide adjustable immersion and comfort for each unique person/user by allowing the foam filled sealed envelope to be deflated by the person's weight and re-inflated without pumps. i.e. for the internal foam to return to atmospheric pressure.
  • This mattress uses open foam without any sealed envelope.
  • the hardness and therefore the immersion levels of the person/s laying on the mattress is dictated by the density and hardness of the foams placed under the person. Placement of different and various types, densities, hardnesses of foam in strategic locations is a cumbersome procedure. Therefore, the invention at hand is different in that it allows the person to modulate the hardness and immersion of each unique person through the use of a valve and without the need to open, change and close the mattress each time a new person lays on the mattress.
  • This mattress uses open foam without any sealed envelope.
  • the hardness and therefore the immersion levels of the person/s laying on the mattress is dictated by the density and hardness of the foams placed under the person. Therefore, the invention at hand is different in that it allows the person to modulate the hardness and immersion of each unique person through the use of a valve.
  • DALY PATRICK NOEL GB2413488
  • this product discloses a futon style self-inflating mattress for easy storage and compression. It also discloses specialised covering layers for both integration into the envelope coating fabrics and the outer covers used.
  • the purpose of the invention in DAILY GB241 3488 is to provide additional space saving and storage efficiency.
  • DALY provides for breathable covers and a plurality of bores within the foam inside the sealed envelope.
  • DALY GB2413488 specifies that the space-saving futon mattress can be supplied in sections if necessary.
  • the materials used in DALY GB2413488 are different in specification and technical detail to the materials used in the invention claimed in this application. The differences between DALLY 2413488 and the invention at hand are as follows:
  • the invention is a mattress assembly as defined in claim 1.
  • the cavity is open to an exterior of the body.
  • the assembly further comprises at least one valve communicating between an interior and an exterior of the envelope.
  • the body is comprised of foam.
  • the body is comprised of an open celled polyurethane foam.
  • the envelope is fixed to at least one of the upper or lower faces.
  • the assembly further comprises a base defining a well in which the core is removably locatable.
  • the base comprises a base support structure and side and end walls surrounding and extending upwardly at marginal edges of the base support structure, thereby to define a well in which the core is removably locatable.
  • the assembly comprises a top layer of open cell foam enclosing the core within the well.
  • the top layer comprises a viscoelastic or latex foam.
  • the assembly comprises an inner cover removably locatable about the combined core and base.
  • the assembly comprises an outer cover removably locatable about the combined core and base or about the inner cover.
  • the envelope comprises a thermoplastic polyurethane outer skin.
  • the envelope is not adhered to the sidewall of the body, in order to allow unhindered air flow around the periphery of the inside of the envelope.
  • a mattress assembly which is capable of non-powered inflation/deflation in order to adjust the level of immersion experienced when a user lies on the mattress assembly 10.
  • the assembly 10 comprises an inflatable core 12, illustrated separately in figures 4 and 5 , which is a key aspect of the invention.
  • the core 12 comprises a body 14 of resiliently deformable material, preferably foam, as hereinafter described.
  • the assembly 10 in a preferred arrangement, further comprises a base 24, which in use retains and supports the core 12 as hereinafter described.
  • the base 24 comprises upstanding side walls 26 and end walls 28 within which is defined a cavity or well 30 which is shaped and dimensioned to removably retain the core 12 therein, or a pair of the cores 12 in side by side relationship as in figure 7 .
  • the assembly 10 preferably comprises a top layer 32, preferably of foam, and in particular a viscoelastic memory foam or latex, which is located over the core 12 such as to enclose same within the well 30. A user lies on this top layer 32, and due to the physical properties thereof, enables the mattress assembly 10 to suitably conform to the contours of the person lying on the mattress assembly 10.
  • the core 12 is located within the cavity or well 30, and the inner cover 34 secured over the core 12 in order to seal the core 12 within the well 30.
  • An inner cover 34 is then preferably removably located about the combined base 24 and core 12, as illustrated in figure 3 .
  • This inner cover 34 is preferably formed from a material such as breathable cotton gauze, although for specialist requirements may be formed from a material such as a breathable polyurethane. Such a material may be chosen for users who have dust allergies, asthma, or other respiratory conditions.
  • An outer cover 36 whose primary purpose is to provide an aesthetic appeal to the assembly 10, is then preferably located about the inner cover 34, in order to complete the mattress assembly 10, again as illustrated in figure 3 . Both the inner cover 34 and outer cover 36 may be removed for cleaning/replacement, or for any other reason.
  • the valve 22 With the core 12 within the well 30 of the base 24, the valve 22 is dimensioned to project through the respective sidewall 26 so as to be accessible from the exterior of the base 24. In this way the valve 22 may be operated by a user when lying on the mattress assembly 10. With the valve 22 in a closed position, the envelope 20 is entirely sealed or airtight. When the valve 22 is opened, air is capable of entering and being expelled from the interior of the foam body 14. Thus if a user lies on the mattress assembly 10 and opens the valve 22, the weight of the user's body will compress the foam body 14, so expelling air from the valve 22. As a result by lying on the mattress assembly 10 and opening the value 22, the level of immersion within the mattress assembly 10 can be tuned to a desired level. Once that level has been reached, the valve 22 is simply closed. No powered pumps or other devices are required in order to achieve this functionality. Additionally, the user may not wish to adjust the mattress core and may find it perfectly comfortable without adjustment.
  • the envelope 20 is adhered to the upper and lower faces of the foam body 14. This prevents the phenomenon know as "ballooning" in which pressure resulting from the weight of a person lying on an inflatable mattress caused the mattress to swell up around the person, effectively increasing the immersion of the person and causing immobilization. This is avoided with the core 12 of the present invention.
  • the sidewalls thereof are not adhered to the envelope 20, and thus the envelope 20 can move slightly away from the body 14 in the area of the sidewalls. In this way air can pass easily through and along the sidewalls to reach the valve 22. This ensures that the core 12 can be quickly deflated to provide a desired immersion level, and allows pressure equalisation across the entire area of the body 14.
  • the core 12 will automatically re-inflate to its original size and shape, and again without the need for pumps or other powered inflating devices.
  • the valve 22 can be closed and thus the mattress assembly 10 can be quickly and easily re-set to full firmness, and adapted for new users, or simply for differing requirements of the same user.
  • the mattress assembly 10 therefore provides a user with the ability to achieve their preferred and desired level of immersion into the mattress assembly 10, thereby assuring customised and tailored levels of comfort, body shape adaptation and support.
  • the envelope 20 is preferably comprised of a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), or at least an outer skin thereof, which reduces the sheer and friction force on the skin tissue of the mattress occupant.
  • TPU thermoplastic polyurethane
  • the TPU skin of the envelope 20 imitates the stretch and tensile properties of human skin tissue.
  • the top layer 32 is preferably formed from a viscoelastic "memory foam” or latex foam, and in the preferred embodiment illustrated is approximately 5cm in thickness.
  • This top layer 32 may for example have a density of up to 85kg/m 3 cube and hardness of between 70 and 130 Newtons.
  • the top layer 32 allows a degree of immersion into the mattress assembly 10 while avoiding excessive immersion which can cause the foam to "wrap around" the user.
  • the top layer 32 provides increased levels of comfort while maintaining the mobility of a user lying on the mattress assembly 10.
  • the mattress assembly 10 may comprise two (or more) of the inflatable cores 12 in side by side relationship, such as to form a "double bed". This will allow each side of the bed to be customised to suit the requirements of the individuals sharing the bed.
  • the mattress assembly 10 of the present invention provides non-powered adjustability in order to vary the firmness and depth of immersion into the surface of the mattress assembly 10.

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  1. Matratzenbaugruppe, die einen aufblasbaren Kern (12) aufweist, der eine undurchlässige Hülle (20), einen elastisch verformbaren Körper (14) innerhalb der Hülle (20) und mindestens einen Hohlraum (16) innerhalb des Körpers (14) aufweist, wodurch der Körper (14) im Wesentlichen quaderförmig ist und eine obere Fläche und eine untere Fläche sowie eine Seitenwand aufweist, die sich zwischen denselben erstreckt, und die Hülle (20) an mindestens einer der oberen und unteren Flächen befestigt ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Hülle (20) nicht an der Seitenwand des Körpers (14) anhaftet, um ungehinderten Luftfluss um den Umfang der Innenseite der Hülle (20) herum zuzulassen.
  2. Matratzenbaugruppe nach Anspruch 1, bei der der Hohlraum (16) zu einer Außenseite des Körpers (14) offen ist.
  3. Matratzenbaugruppe nach einem vorhergehenden Anspruch, die weiter mindestens ein Ventil (22) aufweist, das zwischen einem Innenraum und einem Außenraum der Hülle (20) kommuniziert.
  4. Matratzenbaugruppe nach einem vorhergehenden Anspruch, bei der der Körper (14) aus Schaumstoff besteht.
  5. Matratzenbaugruppe nach einem vorhergehenden Anspruch, bei der der Körper (14) aus einem offenzelligen Polyurethanschaum besteht.
  6. Matratzenbaugruppe nach einem vorhergehenden Anspruch, die weiter einen Sockel (24) aufweist, der eine Mulde (30) begrenzt, in der der Kern (12) entfernbar angeordnet werden kann.
  7. Matratzenbaugruppe nach Anspruch 8 [sic], bei der der Sockel (24) eine Sockelabstützstruktur sowie Seiten- und Endwände aufweist, die die Sockelabstützstruktur umschließen und sich an Randkanten derselben nach oben erstrecken, um dadurch eine Mulde zu begrenzen, in der der Kern entfernbar angeordnet werden kann.
  8. Matratzenbaugruppe nach Anspruch 9 [sic], die eine obere Schicht (32) aus offenzelligem Schaum aufweist, der den Kern innerhalb der Mulde (30) umschließt.
  9. Matratzenbaugruppe nach Anspruch 10 [sic], bei der die obere Schicht (32) einen viskoelastischen oder Latexschaum aufweist.
  10. Matratzenbaugruppe nach den Ansprüchen 10 und 11 [sic], die weiter eine innere Abdeckung (32) aufweist, welche entfernbar um die Kombination aus Kern (12) und Sockel (24) angeordnet werden kann.
  11. Matratzenbaugruppe nach einem vorhergehenden Anspruch, die eine äußere Abdeckung (36) aus atmungsfähigem Material aufweist, welche entfernbar um die Kombination aus Kern (12) und Sockel (24) oder um die innere Abdeckung (32) herum angeordnet werden kann.
  12. Matratzenbaugruppe nach einem vorhergehenden Anspruch, bei der die Hülle (20) eine thermoplastische Polyurethanaußenhaut aufweist.
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