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US3626526A
US3626526A US833996A US83399669A US3626526A US 3626526 A US3626526 A US 3626526A US 833996 A US833996 A US 833996A US 83399669 A US83399669 A US 83399669A US 3626526 A US3626526 A US 3626526A
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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
    • 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
    • A47C27/16—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays reinforced with sheet-like or rigid elements, e.g. profiled

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  • a mattress having a base consisting of a layer of soft resilient expanded foam material over which is arranged a further layer of a similar material, from which layer portions have been removed or are absent to produce a mattress in which parts of the surface are at an elevation above the level of the remainder, the elevated parts being arranged so that the mattress supports the body of the user when either in the dorsal or lateral positions in an anatomically advantageous manner. Absent portions of the overlying layer may be filled with material of greater softness and resilience than the remainder of the layer. Portions removed from the absent portions of the overlying layer may be attached to the elevated parts to increase the difference in elevation between the different parts of the mattress.
  • a mattress according to the present invention may in preferred forms be of variable and controllable consistency in different parts, this being controllable by the user.
  • the surface of a mattress according to the invention may be provided with zones of soft consistency arranged over places where the body exercises the greatest pressure on the mattress and Zones of high consistency.
  • a mattress according to the invention may furthermore be constructed to have surfaces at different levels which are adjustable by the user.
  • Mattresses according to the invention may be constructed in different forms all of which are advantageous in one way or another but which do not all necessarily exhibit all the advantages of the invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a similar view of a human form resting on a mattress according to the invention
  • FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a human form resting in a 'lateral position on a level surface in an anatomically correct position due to the use of three cushions maintaining the vertebral column straight,
  • FIG. 4 is a diagrammatic representation in perspective of a mattress according to the invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an assembly of pieces of material removed in the construction of the mattress as shown in FIG. 4,
  • FIG. ⁇ 6 is a section in elevation of a part of the mattress of FIG. 5 showing a type of double button permitting the easy attachment or detachment of parts of the mattress, and
  • FIG. 7 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a mattress according to the invention in which the upper surface of the mattress is at the same level but different areas are of different degrees of consistency,
  • FIG. 8 shows a cover suitable for use with a mattress according to the invention
  • FIGS. 9 to l2 are diagrammatic perspective views of a further form of mattress according to the invention shown in four different configurations.
  • the vectors F1, F2, F3, F4, F5 and F6 represent the forces exercised by the parts of the human body from which they extend on a mattress due to the weight of the body when in the dorsal position, the mattress being considered tlat and of uniform consistency; the length of the vectors is approximately proportional to the forces acting.
  • FIG. 2 the body is shown as supported in additional places F7 (knees), F8 (lumbar curvature), F9 (nape of the neck).
  • F7 latitude and low-latency forces
  • F8 lumbar curvature
  • F9 nape of the neck.
  • the additional support points result in a reduction of the forces shown in FIG. ⁇ l and give rise to a fresh distribution of forces as indicated approximately by the lengths of the vectors in FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 3 represents a comfortable position for a person lying in a lateral position on an ordinary mattress on which are provided cushions 1, 2 and 3 of a consistency and dimensions appropriate to produce the following result:
  • (l) Cushion 1 is arranged to support the head and the upper part of the neck in such a manner that the vertebral column remains straight in the cervical region.
  • Cushion 2 plays a similar role in supporting the abdomen and lower part of the thoracic cage.
  • the mattress according to the invention shown in FIG. 4 is made up of the following parts:
  • Fixing holes 11 provided in the sheet 4 correspond with similar holes in the part 9 and enable that part to be fixed in a number of different positions on the base 4, the part 9 being movable in the direction of the arrow 13 as shown in FIG. 4.
  • the user is provided with pieces of material identical in composition to the piece 9 (these are not shown on the drawing) which may be fixed between the pieces 9 and 5.
  • the transverse wall of the cut out 10 is intended to exercise a light pressure n the nape of the neck of the user (F9 FIG. 2) when lying in the dorsal position, whereas the two longitudinal edges assist in maintaining the head in alignment With the body.
  • the two transverse parts of the T of the piece 9 function as a bolster Xwhen the user lies on one side, the shoulder lying in contact with the base 4 at a lower level.
  • the longitudinal part of the T of piece 9 at its lower end meets the centre of the cut away portion 7 of the sheet 5 and exerts a uniform pressure on the whole vertebral region of the user.
  • thermo-therapeutic treatment for back-pains an electrical resistance is incorporated along the axis of the longitudinal part of the T and is connected to an electric plug 18.
  • the base 4 is attached to the overlying sheet 5 by means of an adhesive
  • the piece 9 is fixed to the base 4 by a connector in the form of a double button 14 (FIG. 6) made of rubber or similar resilient material in the form of two buttons placed back to back and passing through the piece 9 as well as the base 4 by cylindrical holes and 16 in which the diameter is sufficiently great to allow the double button 14 to be introduced by nger pressure on one of its ends; the removal of the double button 14 is effected by pressing on one end with one hand and pulling the other end with the other hand.
  • FIG. 5 shows in their correct relative positions an assembly of pieces 6', 8', 7, 7 and 10 arising from the cutting of the sheet 5 at the positions 6, 7, 8 and 10; the apertures which correspond to these pieces and which may be replaced in these apertures and secured by double buttons as shown in FIG. 6.
  • a variation in the construction of the mattress consists in replacing pieces 6', 8', 7, 7 and 10 by pieces of identical dimensions but consisting of material of 50% lower resistance and thus of greater softness and resiliency (for example) to that making up the sheet 5 but of the same thickness, allowing the surface of the mattress to be reconstituted in manner analogous to that of an ordinary mattress as shown in FIG. 7.
  • a variation in the use of the mattress consists in turning it over and using the back so that the effect of the cut-away portions is diminshed.
  • cut-away portions 6 and 7 and the aperture 8 may receive pneumatic cushions which the user may inflate separately to the desired pressure.
  • FIG. ⁇ 8 shows a mattress cover provided with sliding fasteners 22 and 23 which permit the introduction or extraction of all or part of the elements constituting the mattress; the use of the cover helps to maintain these in place and reduces the number of double buttons 14 required.
  • a mattress according to the invention may be used in the following ways:
  • Pelvis The pelvis is supported on the base 4 and by the wall surrounding the aperture 8.
  • the different points of contact of his body correspond to the position already described in connection with FIG. 3; the shoulder, the pelvis and the extended leg rest on the lower level provided by the base 4 whereas the head, the abdomen and the bent leg are in contact with the higher level (sheet 5 and piece 9).
  • the user is imagined as lying on one side, his face pointed towards the observer (FlG. 4). If the user rotates his body in the sense of the arrow 19, his shoulder cornes in contact with the lower level Of the base 4 Whereas the thoracic cage, the abdomen and the pelvis exercise pressure on the sheet 5 in the area of the hatched Zone 20 and the resistance which is produced stabilises the body at an inclination of about 45.
  • the level of the zones 20 and 21 may ⁇ be raised above that of sheet S by additional pieces of material attached by double buttons 14 to give additional support to the abdomen or back.
  • the pieces 4, 5 and 9 can be constructed so as to be inflatable thus minimising the amount of storage room required.
  • the sheet 5 and piece 9 can be fixed in any appropriate manner on a sheet of dimensions approximating to that of a bed sheet and this may be placed on and tucked under an ordinary mattress to maintain the pieces 5 and 9 in position; the pieces of material may be used also as a cover in which the parts 5 and 9 may be wrapped during transport.

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JP44055795A JPS4830585B1 (https=) 1969-02-17 1969-07-16
FR6936930A FR2031459A1 (https=) 1969-02-17 1969-10-28
GB52928/69A GB1241486A (en) 1969-02-17 1969-10-29 Improvements in or relating to mattresses
DE19691959659 DE1959659C (de) 1969-02-17 1969-11-28 Matratze aus Schaumstoff
CH128170A CH515014A (fr) 1969-02-17 1970-01-29 Matelas
BE745918D BE745918A (fr) 1969-02-17 1970-02-13 Matelas perfectionne
ES376590A ES376590A1 (es) 1969-02-17 1970-02-14 Perfeccionamientos en la estructura de colchones.

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US3751111A (en) * 1972-02-22 1973-08-07 M Taylor Variable density contour chair
US3828378A (en) * 1972-07-31 1974-08-13 Johnson & Johnson Support means for the even distribution of body pressure
US3843980A (en) * 1973-08-13 1974-10-29 P Rodriguez Mattress or mattress covering of novel shape
US3877093A (en) * 1973-12-13 1975-04-15 George Gershbein Modular rest surface
US3931654A (en) * 1974-11-04 1976-01-13 Spann Donald C Leg positioner
US3934933A (en) * 1974-06-26 1976-01-27 Long Anthony J Therapeutic seat pad for automobiles
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US3959832A (en) * 1974-06-25 1976-06-01 Vivian Parsons Invalid hammock
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US3987507A (en) * 1975-08-25 1976-10-26 Everest & Jennings, Inc. Pressure distribution pad assembly for wheelchairs
US4055866A (en) * 1976-01-19 1977-11-01 Franklin Temple Evans Polymorphic support systems
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US4901384A (en) * 1987-10-19 1990-02-20 Eary Paul A Body pillow
US5054142A (en) * 1988-03-02 1991-10-08 Owens Thomas P Contoured body cushion
US5103516A (en) * 1988-05-13 1992-04-14 Emeline Stevens Pillow-like body supports and protectors and system of same
US5179742A (en) * 1991-11-01 1993-01-19 Stryker Corporation Pressure reduction mattress
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US5497519A (en) * 1994-06-28 1996-03-12 Mintz; Alan I. Orthopedic body pillow
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US20040194215A1 (en) * 2003-04-04 2004-10-07 Kuhn Paul J. Ischial tuberosity pressure relief cushion
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US3751111A (en) * 1972-02-22 1973-08-07 M Taylor Variable density contour chair
US3828378A (en) * 1972-07-31 1974-08-13 Johnson & Johnson Support means for the even distribution of body pressure
US3843980A (en) * 1973-08-13 1974-10-29 P Rodriguez Mattress or mattress covering of novel shape
US3877093A (en) * 1973-12-13 1975-04-15 George Gershbein Modular rest surface
US3949437A (en) * 1974-03-18 1976-04-13 Lawrence Peska Associates, Inc. Hair-do protecting head rest
US3959832A (en) * 1974-06-25 1976-06-01 Vivian Parsons Invalid hammock
US3934933A (en) * 1974-06-26 1976-01-27 Long Anthony J Therapeutic seat pad for automobiles
US3931654A (en) * 1974-11-04 1976-01-13 Spann Donald C Leg positioner
US3974532A (en) * 1975-03-10 1976-08-17 Mitsuyoshi Hamasu Padding for mattresses and like articles
US3987507A (en) * 1975-08-25 1976-10-26 Everest & Jennings, Inc. Pressure distribution pad assembly for wheelchairs
US4055866A (en) * 1976-01-19 1977-11-01 Franklin Temple Evans Polymorphic support systems
US4233700A (en) * 1979-05-31 1980-11-18 Spann Donald C Ventilated body positioner
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US4706313A (en) * 1986-05-01 1987-11-17 Comfortex, Inc. Decubitus ulcer mattress
US4901384A (en) * 1987-10-19 1990-02-20 Eary Paul A Body pillow
US5054142A (en) * 1988-03-02 1991-10-08 Owens Thomas P Contoured body cushion
US5103516A (en) * 1988-05-13 1992-04-14 Emeline Stevens Pillow-like body supports and protectors and system of same
US5179742A (en) * 1991-11-01 1993-01-19 Stryker Corporation Pressure reduction mattress
US5497519A (en) * 1994-06-28 1996-03-12 Mintz; Alan I. Orthopedic body pillow
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