US20110099722A1 - Mattresses with reinforcement inserts and densified stitch zones - Google Patents

Mattresses with reinforcement inserts and densified stitch zones Download PDF

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US20110099722A1
US20110099722A1 US12/985,415 US98541511A US2011099722A1 US 20110099722 A1 US20110099722 A1 US 20110099722A1 US 98541511 A US98541511 A US 98541511A US 2011099722 A1 US2011099722 A1 US 2011099722A1
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    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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  • the present invention relates to mattresses, and mattress and foundation sleep systems.
  • Mattresses have conventionally been constructed with a primary structural support system such as wire springs or “innerspring” which is covered by multiple layers of padding of foam or fiber materials, all of which is enclosed by upholstery or “tick” which is commonly quilt-stitched fabric with a foam or fiber backing.
  • a primary structural support system such as wire springs or “innerspring” which is covered by multiple layers of padding of foam or fiber materials, all of which is enclosed by upholstery or “tick” which is commonly quilt-stitched fabric with a foam or fiber backing.
  • each primary component is largely homogeneous throughout, and there is no difference in structure in any particular area of the mattress. Because the mass and distribution of the human body varies widely from head to toe, this places substantially more pressure on a mattress in areas such as the pelvic and shoulder regions than in others. This results in a concentration of pressure on those areas of the mattress and over a period of time compresses the structure to a noticeably greater extent than the other areas of the mattress.
  • the relatively recent trend to one-sided mattresses compounds
  • the reinforced mattresses of the present disclosure and related inventions include a mattress core, one or more reinforcement pads having a top surface, a bottom surface which is opposite the top surface, and four side surfaces which extend between the top surface and the bottom surface, the bottom surface being in contact with the mattress core.
  • the mattress assembly also includes one or more upholstery layers that are in contact with a top surface of the one or more reinforcement pads and a quilted layer which envelopes the entire mattress assembly.
  • the first reinforcement pad is placed laterally across the width of the mattress core from one side edge to an opposite side edge at approximately the middle 1 ⁇ 3 of the mattress core as measured froth a top or head of the mattress to the bottom or foot of the mattress.
  • reinforced mattress assemblies having an innerspring with a top surface and a bottom surface, a first reinforcement pad having a substantially planar top surface that is opposite a substantially planar bottom surface and four substantially planar side surfaces extending between the top surface and the bottom surface.
  • the first reinforcement pad is positioned above the innerspring and has a width measurement equal to the width of the innerspring and a length that is less than the length of the innerspring.
  • a second reinforcement pad having a substantially planar top surface that is opposite a substantially planar bottom surface and four substantially planar side surfaces extending between the top surface and the bottom surface.
  • the second reinforcement pad is positioned above the innerspring and has a width equal to the width of the innerspring and a length that is less than the length of the innerspring.
  • the mattress assembly also includes one or more upholstery layers and a quilted layer which encloses the entire mattress assembly, a top outer surface thereof having a first quilting pattern and a second quilting pattern, the first quilting pattern located directly above the first and second reinforcement pads.
  • a reinforced mattress has an innerspring having a top surface and a bottom surface; a first reinforcement pad having a substantially planar top surface that is opposite a substantially planar bottom surface and four substantially planar side surfaces extending between the top surface and the bottom surface, the first reinforcement pad having a width dimension that is equal to or less than a width of the innerspring and a length dimension that is equal to or less than a length of the innerspring, the first reinforcement pad positioned proximate to the innerspring and spaced from a first end of the innerspring and a second end of the innerspring; one or more upholstery layers positioned over a support surface of the innerspring; a quilt package layer which extends over the one or more upholstery layers and the innerspring and the first reinforcement pad, the quilt package layer having a first stitch pattern and a second stitch pattern, the first stitch pattern having a greater density of stitches than the second stitch pattern, the first stitch pattern in an area of the quilt package layer which overlies the first reinforcement pad, and the second stitch pattern in areas of
  • FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a preferred embodiment of a reinforced mattress of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 2A is a cross-sectional view the reinforced mattresses of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view of an alternate embodiment of a reinforced mattress of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded view of an alternate embodiment of the reinforced Mattress of FIG. 1 having a foot reinforcement pad;
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded view of an alternate embodiment of a reinforced mattress of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 5 is an exploded view of an alternate embodiment of a reinforced mattress of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 6 is an exploded view of an alternate embodiment of a reinforced mattress of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 7 is an exploded view of an alternate embodiment of a reinforced mattress of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective assembled view of the reinforced mattress of FIG. 1 .
  • a typical mattress assembly includes a rigid base or mattress foundation (also referred to as a “box spring”), a mattress core, one or more insulator pads or layers, mattress upholstery or one or more corn fort layers and quilting which extends around and envelops the mattress assembly components.
  • the reinforced mattress assemblies of the present invention and related disclosure include one or more additional layers that are used to reinforce particular areas or regions of the mattress, to provide additional structural support to areas known to undergo relatively higher loading, and to thereby resist indentation or permanent impression from the higher loads.
  • a reinforced mattress assembly contains one or more reinforcement pads that reinforce particular areas or regions of the mattress, such as for example the head and/or lumbar regions of the mattress 100 .
  • a reinforcement pad 10 can be positioned across the central region of the horizontal surface of the mattress 100 , for example in the area of the mattress which bears the distributed weight of the pelvic and lumbar regions.
  • the reinforcement pad 10 extends transversely across the width of the mattress 100 or across the core 14 of the mattress, and can extend across substantially an entire width of the mattress or the core, to each edge of the innerspring or to an extent slightly or substantially less than a total width of the core 14 , for example one or more inches from each edge of the core 14 .
  • the reinforcement pad 10 has a substantially planar top surface and a substantially planar bottom surface which is opposite the top surface and four substantially planar side surfaces that extend between the top and bottom planar surfaces of the reinforcement pad 10 .
  • the reinforcement pad 10 can be made of visco-elastic or memory roam, latex, polyurethane or polyethylene foam or any flexible polymer or fiber material, and could be constructed with one or more layers of any of these materials, and further including a barrier or skin layer on one or both sides of the pad which resists the formation of impressions in the reinforcement pad such as for example from springs underneath the reinforcement pad.
  • the reinforcement pad 10 has a preferred density in a range of approximately 1.0 lbs./in 2 to 2.0 lbs./in 2 and a preferred density of approximately 1.5 lb/in 2 .
  • the thickness of the reinforcement pad 10 is preferably in a range of approximately 0.125 to 0.75 inches, and more preferably in a range of 0.25 to 0.75 inches.
  • the reinforcement pad preferably has a width dimension that is proportional to or the same as the corresponding width for the core 14 of the mattress 100 .
  • the reinforcement pad 10 covers a substantial portion of the width of the mattress 100 or core 14 , and has a representative length of approximately 30 inches or shorter or longer in relation the mattress 100 or core 14 and in order to extend over a lumbar region for most adult users of the mattress 100 .
  • the reinforcement pads 10 do not necessarily have to be rectangular in shape or symmetrical, and do not have to be of uniform thickness, topography (e.g. planar or undulated or convoluted) or homogeneous in density or hardness. Reinforcement pads 10 with different thickness and length dimensions not expressly disclosed herein are within the scope of the invention. Since the reinforcement pad 10 preferably extends generally across a substantial width of the mattress 100 or core 14 , the pad's width is dependent upon the size of the mattress 100 or innerspring.
  • the horizontal middle one third ( 113 ) area of the mattress 100 includes the pelvic and lumbar support areas of the mattress 100 . The reinforcement pad or pads 10 located in this area add support to the pelvic and lumbar areas where higher loads and pressure occurs.
  • the reinforcement pad 10 also adds additional resistance to development of body impressions across this portion of the mattress 100 , as may otherwise develop in the support surface of the mattress.
  • the reinforcement pad 10 is located on top of a mattress core 14 and below the upholstery layer or layers 15 , and a quilt package layer 16 (sometimes alternatively referred to as a “quilt package”, “quilt layer” or “quilted layer”) which typically includes an outer fabric, a relatively thin foam layer and a non-woven backing layer, and quilt stitching which extends through all three of these layers.
  • the upholstery layers 15 can be one or more layers of cushioning, as shown for example in FIG.
  • the quilt package layer 16 is conventionally a layer of fabric such as woven upholstery fabric which is quilt-stitched with a backing such as a thin layer of foam or other backing material.
  • An insulator pad (not shown) may optionally be placed between the mattress core and the reinforcement pad 10 , in which case the reinforcement pad 10 is still considered to be proximate to the mattress core 14 .
  • the insulator pad may be, in one embodiment, for example a 5/32-inch thick polyethylene pad that is placed on top of the mattress core 14 , for example as a primary insulator between the mattress core 14 and the various layers or the mattress 100 .
  • the reinforcement pad 10 can be placed above the upholstery layer(s) 15 and directly below the quilt package layer 16 .
  • the reinforcement pad 10 can be located within the upholstery layer 15 , or between layers of a multi-layer upholstery layer 15 , as shown for example in FIG. 2B .
  • a second reinforcement pad 12 may be provided for example in a region which bears the next greatest amount of pressure in use which is the head and shoulder region, which is generally located at one end of the mattress, for example one quarter of the length of the mattress at the head end, as also shown in FIG. 1 .
  • a third reinforcement pad may be provided at a foot end of the mattress, or that region of the mattress which bears the weight of the legs which is typically the next or third greatest amount of pressure in use.
  • the quilt package layer 16 has an increased material density or higher stitch density in areas which correspond to the locations of the underlying reinforcement pad or pads such as pads 10 and 12 .
  • the increased material density in the quilt package layer 16 can be formed in this embodiment by a greater number of quilt-type stitches, such as for example in the form of higher density stitches or stitch patterns 161 , 162 , in any form, pattern or patterns, and which extend through the upholstery layer or which are in the fabric of the quilt package layer 16 .
  • the higher density stitches 161 , 162 may be formed in the quilt package layer 16 by a quilting machine or by hand, or be in the fabric of the quilt package layer 16 wherein the fabric would have a greater stitch density or higher stitch count in those areas or regions which correspond to the location or locations of the reinforcement pads.
  • the higher density stitch areas may be in any shape or pattern, such as for example in a matrix of evenly spaced and repeated stitch patterns.
  • the higher density stitches 161 , 162 increase the density of the quilt package layer 16 in the co-located areas of the reinforcement pad or pads, and cooperate with the reinforcement pad(s) to create regions or zones of the mattress which have a higher density of support materials and consequently stronger support characteristics and greater resistance to formation of permanent deformation of body impressions.
  • the higher density stitches 161 , 162 also serve to pre-compress the quilt package layer in those areas Which may be elevated and given extra loft by the underlying reinforcement pads 10 and 12 and thereby reduce or eliminate crowning of the mattress support surface.
  • the higher density stitches 161 , 162 also serve to pre-compress those regions of the quilt package layer 16 which correspond in location to the reinforcement pads. This results in a substantially level finish to the top surface of the quilt package layer 16 and the presence of the reinforcement pads is not telegraphed through the various layers of the mattress or through the quilt package layer 16 .
  • the combination and cooperation of the reinforcement pads 10 and 12 with stitches 161 , 162 produces a mattress with increased firmness and support in those areas and which resists permanent indentation or “body impressions” in those areas.
  • the combined structure of the reinforcement pads and the corresponding increased stitch density produces a higher density support with a higher indentation load deflection force than the other areas of the mattress, and which requires a greater force to compress the mattress structure.
  • a head and shoulders region reinforcement pad 12 or “head reinforcement pad” is optionally positioned at one end of the mattress 100 and extends across a substantial portion of the width of the core 14 .
  • the head reinforcement pad 12 has a substantially planar top surface, a substantially planar bottom surface opposite the top surface and four substantially planar side surfaces that extend between the top and bottom surfaces of the head rest pad 12 .
  • the head reinforcement pad 12 can be made of visco-elastic or memory foam, latex, polyurethane or polyethylene foam or any flexible polymer or fiber material, and could be constructed with one or more layers of any of these materials, and further including a barrier or skin layer on one or both sides of the pad which resists the formation of impressions in the reinforcement pad such as for example from springs underneath the reinforcement pad.
  • the head reinforcement pad 12 has a preferred density in a range of approximately 1.0 lbs./in 2 to 2.0 lbs./in 2 and a preferred density of approximately 1.5 lb/in 2 . Other materials and densities can also be used which provide the described functions of the reinforcement pads.
  • the thickness of the head reinforcement pad 12 is preferably in a range of approximately 0.125 to 0.75 inches, and more preferably in a range of 0.25 to 0.75 inches.
  • the head reinforcement pad 12 has a width dimension that is proportional to, less than, pr the same as the corresponding width for the core 14 of the mattress 100 .
  • the thickness of the head reinforcement pad 12 rest is preferably between approximately 0.5 and 0.75 inches with a width that is dependent upon the size of the mattress.
  • the length of the head reinforcement pad 12 is in a representative embodiment approximately 10 inches, although different thickness and length measurements and in proportion to the size of the mattress are within the scope of the invention.
  • the head reinforcement pad 12 may be the same as pad 10 , or of lesser or greater density, or of a different material or materials than pad 10 .
  • the head reinforcement pad 12 gives added support to a user's head, neck and shoulder area, distributes pressures more evenly, and resists permanent indentation.
  • the head reinforcement pad 12 is positioned on top of the mattress core 14 and below the upholstery or comfort 15 and quilt package layer 16 .
  • An optional insulator pad may be placed between the head reinforcement pad 12 and the mattress core 14 .
  • an optional or additional foot reinforcement pad (hereinafter referred to as “foot reinforcement pad”) 22 can be positioned at the bottom of the mattress 100 and extend transversely across the width of the mattress 100 , across a substantial amount of the width of the core 14 although preferably not the entire width of the core.
  • the foot reinforcement pad 22 is located in the foot region of the mattress which generally experiences the next concentration of loads.
  • the foot reinforcement pad 22 may be the same as the other pads 10 , 12 or of lesser or greater density, or of a different material or materials than pads 10 or 12 .
  • a length of the foot reinforcement pad 22 can be substantially the same as the head reinforcement pad 12 , which then allows the mattress 100 to be rotated 180 degrees without changing the overall support characteristics of the mattress. In such case the foot reinforcement pad 22 would be the same as or substantially the same as the head rest 12 , as described above.
  • the reinforced mattress assembly contains at least one additional reinforcement pad 24 having one or more raised areas 26 which provide additional support to certain areas of the mattress 100 .
  • the pad 24 may have at least one raised area 26 for example in a central region of the pad 24 which corresponds to area of the mattress 100 that supports the pelvic and lumbar areas. This raised area 26 provides additional support to the pelvic, back and lumbar region and also adds additional padding and support to prevent body impressions in this area of the mattress 100 .
  • the pad 24 may additionally contain a raised area 26 at the head and/foot ends of the mattress 100 similar to reinforcement pads 12 and 22 as described.
  • the pad 24 may span substantially the entire length and width of the mattress 100 or may have length and width measurements that are less than the length and width of the mattress core 14 .
  • the pad 24 is positioned within the mattress assembly between the mattress core 14 and the one or more upholstery 15 and quilting 16 layers, or can alternatively be located underneath the mattress core 14 .
  • the raised areas of the pad such as area 26 may be formed integrally with or as part of the pad 24 , or may be a separate layer of component which is positioned over and/or fastened or adhered to pad 24 .
  • a reinforced mattress assembly of the present disclosure and related inventions may contain a zoned upholstery component 28 which includes a center zone 30 and two end zones 32 .
  • the center zone 30 which is approximately located at the horizontal center 1 ⁇ 3 of the mattress 100 , may be made of a material or materials that differs form the material or materials of the two end zones 32 , such as for example foams or other materials of different types and/or densities, or may contain the same type of foam but with different foam attributes, such as for example differing density or Indentation Load Deflection (ILD), for example of greater density and higher ILD than the adjoining end zones 32 , or differing dimensional attributes such as sculpting, convolutions, perforations or slits.
  • ILD Indentation Load Deflection
  • the attributes of the center zone 30 preferably provide a firmer or more supportive area—for the pelvic and lumbar support regions of the mattress 100 —than the two end zones 32 .
  • the pad 28 may span substantially the entire length and width of the mattress 100 or may have length and width measurements that are less than the length and width measurements of the mattress 100 .
  • the pad 28 is located within the mattress assembly between the mattress core 14 and the quilt 16 layer.
  • the quilt package layer 16 has an area of higher density stitches 161 which correspond in location to the higher or highest density or firmer or firmest material of the pad 28 .
  • the reinforced mattress assembly may contain a base reinforcement pad 34 that is placed at the base of the mattress assembly (hereinafter referred to as “base pad”), below the mattress core 14 .
  • This base pad 34 may contain one or more raised areas 36 which may be, for example, across the horizontal center 1 ⁇ 3 of the mattress 100 and at the head of the mattress 100 to provide extra support to the pelvic and lumbar regions and to prevent body impressions from developing in those areas.
  • the base pad 34 may contain length and width measurements that are equal to or less than the length and width dimensions of the mattress core 14 .
  • the quilt package layer 16 has an area of higher density stitches 161 Which correspond in location to the raised area or areas 36 or the base reinforcement pad 34 .
  • a reinforced mattress assembly of the present invention may contain a foundation reinforcement pad 40 which is located on top of the mattress foundation 38 (hereinafter referred to as “foundation pad” and synonymous with “first reinforcement pad” such as pads 10 , 26 and 36 as described).
  • the foundation reinforcement pad 40 creates a raised area between the mattress foundation 38 and a mattress bottom pad 42 .
  • the mattress bottom pad 42 and/or the bottom of the mattress core 14 , can be configured with an opening therein to receive the raised or projecting profile of the foundation reinforcement pad 40 which protrudes into the bottom of the mattress core 14 .
  • the mattress bottom pad 42 is located between the mattress foundation 38 and the mattress core 14 .
  • the mattress bottom pad 42 is excluded, in which case the foundation reinforcement pad 40 protrudes directly into the mattress core 14 .
  • the foundation pad 40 may be positioned in a central region of the mattress 100 to reinforce the pelvic and lumbar areas of the mattress 100 , or the foundation pad 40 may be placed at any location between the head and foot of the mattress 100 , or there may be multiple foundation pads 40 located on the foundation 38 .
  • the higher density stitching 161 in quilt package layer 16 is preferably of greater density in the area or areas overlying the foundation pad(s) 38 as with the previously described embodiments, to provide the same or similar combination of increased support and density which provides more even distribution of pressure and resistance to permanent deformation.
  • the raised areas of the pad described in the previous embodiments are described as corresponding to the head/neck and lumbar regions of the mattress, the raised areas may be located anywhere from head to foot of the mattress.
  • the raised areas may be achieved by a mechanical device or assembly to allow for adjustability both vertically and laterally (head to foot). This includes pneumatic and fluid mediums.
  • the raised areas may alternatively be achieved by materials including, but not limited to: polyethylene foam; polyurethane foam; visco-elastic (memory) foam; latex foam; wood; rubber; fibers; cardboard; cloth/ticking; blended fabrics; and hard polymers (nylon, delrin, etc.).
  • the upholstery or comfort layers 15 of the mattress assembly of the present invention include one or more foam layers that are placed above the one or more reinforcement pads, as described above, and below the quilted package layer 16 .
  • the comfort layers 15 can include anywhere from one to five foam layers of the same or different types of foam.
  • the comfort layer is comprised of one layer of regular or super soft polyurethane foam ranging from 1 inch to 3 inches in thickness and ranging in density from 1.10 lbs/ft 3 to 1.135 lb/ft 3 .
  • the comfort layers are comprised of two foam layers that are made of either regular or super soft polyurethane foam, visco-elastic foam or a combination thereof.
  • the comfort layers are comprised of three foam layers than can be regular, super soft or high performance polyurethane, visco-elastic or a combination thereof. Each of the three layers ranges in thickness from 1 to 3 inches and range in density from 1.10 lb/ft 3 to 1.45 lb/ft 3 . In still another embodiment, the comfort layers are comprised of four foam layers that can be regular, super soft, or high performance polyurethane, visco-elastic or latex.
  • the comfort layers are comprised of five foam layers that can be regular, super soft, or high performance polyurethane, visco-elastic or latex.
  • Each of the five layers ranges in thickness from 1 to 3 inches and range in density from 1.10 lb/ft 3 to 1.45 lb/ft 3 .
  • the foam may be crushed or pre-compressed during the manufacturing process or before or after being sliced into layers.
  • a layer or inner panel of fabric may be placed between the various layers of the comfort or upholstery layers, or one or more fabric layers may be placed between the mattress and the pillow top.
  • a mattress core 14 provides a distributed, generally homogenous reflexive support system to provide underlying support for the mattress.
  • the mattress core 14 may be, in one embodiment, an innerspring having a plurality of interconnected spring elements or coils.
  • the springs elements are arranged in rows and columns, each spring having a body with a first end and a second end, the body of each coil being generally cylindrical and having a longitudinal axis and an outer diameter, the springs being spaced apart in the rows and columns and connected together in a spaced apart arrangement with each spring being spaced from each other spring in the array.
  • the coils may be connected or laced together using helical lacing wires.
  • the coils may be placed in individual pockets of fabric and sewn or bonded together.
  • a foam support core can be used in place of an innerspring as the mattress core.
  • a foam support core may consist of a single monolithic piece of foam or may contain multiple foam layers of one or multiple types of foam such as polyurethane, visco-elastic or latex foam.
  • the foam layers may be made of different types of foam having different densities and thickness measurements.
  • Each of the described mattress constructions can be implemented with a foam core or an innerspring core.
  • a mattress foundation perimeter structure 20 is made of one or more foam square or rectangular shaped three-dimensional components which extend from a frame of the foundation to a border wire of the foundation. The from components of the perimeter structure 20 have at least some attributes of structural rigidity, flexure and resilience which cooperates with movement or deflection of the border wire and/or the grid.
  • the perimeter wall structure 20 is made of foam or other compressible material, and can be formed as a single molded structure which fits at the perimeter of a mattress core 14 and extends from the frame to the grid of the mattress foundation 18 .
  • the inner wall of the perimeter structure 20 contains fingers which extend out into the innerspring and mechanically engage the coils located along the outer edge or perimeter of the innerspring.
  • the inner wall of the perimeter structure 20 may contain a scalloped shape so that portions of the perimeter structure 20 do not extend into the coils, but fill in the space between each of the coils in the innerspring.
  • the edge support system 20 includes a substantially planar base pad that is placed below the innerspring. This base pad extends beyond the length and width of the innerspring and contains a narrow pre-formed slit or opening at each of the four corners of the pad. The slit or opening at each corner allows the excess material to be folded in an upward direction, thereby enveloping the perimeter of the innerspring.
  • various foam inserts may also be used in combination with a mattress innerspring to provide additional support and to soften the feel of the innerspring.
  • individual foam inserts may be placed between the convolutions of certain coils to provide additional support in areas of the mattress that are heavily used or where the most pressure is concentrated.
  • foam inserts may be placed in the space between individual coils of the innerspring.
  • the reinforced mattress assembly of the present invention includes a quilt package layer 16 which incorporates zoned stitching, i.e., areas of greater stitch density, as shown for example in FIGS. 1 and 8 , wherein zones of relatively higher density of stitch density are formed in the quilt package layer 16 in areas or regions which correspond with the underlying reinforcement pad or pads.
  • zoned stitching or “zoned quilting” refers to the different densities or patterns of stitches or the amount of space between individual stitches in certain areas of the quilt package layer 16 .
  • the higher density stitches may extend entirely through the upholstery layer, or from the top surface of the mattress to one or more of the underlying layers.
  • Additional density in those areas may also be in the fabric material of the tick fabric, where additional yarns are added, or the yarn density is increased through the woven or knit pattern of the fabric. Adding additional stitches or creating a more densely arranged pattern in certain areas of the outer top surface of the mattress creates zones which are firmer and more compressed than the other areas containing fewer stitches or a more openly spaced stitch pattern.
  • Higher stitch density in the quilt package layer can also be achieved by tufting which extends through the quilt package layer and compresses the layers together. Tufting can be in the form of stitches or repeated stitch patterns or designs, or twine or string or tape which extends through the quilt package layer.
  • the zoned quilting selectively pre-compresses areas of the mattress beneath which one or more reinforcement pads are positioned, such as for example, the reinforcement pad in the central and/or head and/or foot regions of the mattress as described.
  • the additional foam components may cause these areas to be elevated with relation to the other areas of the mattress that don't include the extra foam layers while the reinforcement padding raises the elevation of those portions of the mattress, the zoned quilting selectively compresses those same areas or regions, thereby creating relatively more dense area and an even or level top surface in the quilt package layer of the mattress, and providing built in resistance to any permanent indentation of those areas as may otherwise occur in a homogeneous mattress construction.
  • the color or pattern of the quilt stitching or outer fabric of the quilt package layer may be varied by zone so that a user may visually identify the areas of the mattress that are reinforced or that provide additional foam padding.
  • Zone quilting may be used in combination with any of the additional foam reinforcement pads, as described above.

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