WO1990013244A1 - Mattresses, cushions, pillows and the like - Google Patents

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WO1990013244A1
WO1990013244A1 PCT/GB1990/000738 GB9000738W WO9013244A1 WO 1990013244 A1 WO1990013244 A1 WO 1990013244A1 GB 9000738 W GB9000738 W GB 9000738W WO 9013244 A1 WO9013244 A1 WO 9013244A1
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Peter George Keen
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Priority claimed from GB898925309A external-priority patent/GB8925309D0/en
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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
    • A47C27/12—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with fibrous inlays, e.g. made of wool, of cotton

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  • This invention relates ⁇ to mattresses, cushions, pillows and the like.
  • Conventional mattresses are less comfortable than is desirable. For example, for patients susceptible to bed sores, nursing staff make a practice of turning the patient once every two hours. It is desired to produce an all fibre mattress in which comfort is improve .
  • a flexible resilient covered mattress cushion pillow or the like containing at least one layer of relatively compressed polyester fibres and at least one layer of relatively less-compressed fibres.
  • cushion includes cushion, pillows and the like.
  • the or each layer of relatively compressed fibres provides a relatively rigid board-like layer, and in the or each layer of relatively less-compressed fibres, the fibres are loose, the layers being in a common cover.
  • the board-like layer provides a degree of rigidity while allowing the mattress to be folded longitudinally.
  • the mattress has one core layer of relatively compressed fibres and two layers of loose fibres, and a layer of loose fibres on the outside of each core layer.
  • the mattress has two core layers of relatively compressed fibres separated by a layer of loose fibres, and a layer of loose fibres on the outside of each core layer.
  • the mattress has a relatively semi- soft core layer, a relatively hard core layer, a relatively se i- soft core layer, a relatively hard core layer and relatively semi-soft layer.
  • a relatively soft outer layer is preferably included on both sides.
  • relatively less-compressed fibres are housed in compartments defined by partitions which extend transversely across the cover, the partitions stopping short of longitudinal margins of the cover.
  • the layer(s) of relatively compressed fibres may be an integral part of the mattress.
  • the layer(s) of relatively compressed fibres may be contained in a basal portion, the layer(s) providing a relatively rigid board-like core.
  • the basal portion may be in a cover separate from that housing relatively less-compressed fibres in compartments.
  • the basal portion may include a layer of relatively less-compressed fibres over the layer of relatively compressed fibres.
  • the fibres are bonded together.
  • the fibres are also most preferably non-flammable and chemically inert and transmit moisture.
  • All the fibres in the mattress are preferably the same.
  • the layer(s) of relatively compressed fibres may be tufted to the cover.
  • the invention extends also to a mattress in combination with a base.
  • the base preferably has transverse slats.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic cross section through an end of a mattress embodying the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a similar section through another mattress embodying the invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a similar section through yet another mattress embodying the invention.
  • Figure 4 is a side view, partly in section of a mattress
  • Figure 5 is a plan view of the mattress of Figure 4.
  • Figure 6 is a side view of the mattress of Figure 4 with a basal portion with which it embodies the invention.
  • a mattress has a cover 1, containing a filling comprising a board-like core of relatively compressed fibres 2.
  • a cover 1 containing a filling comprising a board-like core of relatively compressed fibres 2.
  • a layer of relatively less-compressed fibres 3 On each side of the core 2 is a layer of relatively less-compressed fibres 3. In this case the fibres in the layers 3 are loose.
  • the polyester fibres in the core 2 are bonded together using an organic or inorganic bonding agent.
  • the agent may be one or two component system.
  • the agent may be of the type which set cold or with applied heat.
  • the fibres may in addition or alternatively be compressed together by mechanically applied pressure.
  • Most preferably the fibres are those known as DACRON QUADROFILL available from DuPont. Such fibres are non ⁇ flammable, chemically inert and transmit moisture. They have a low density.
  • the filling is all fibre. There are no springs or foam layers.
  • the board-like core provides a degree of rigidity, while allowing the mattress to be folded longitudinally.
  • the loose fibres filling the clearance between the core and the cover provide comfort and are preferably of the same type of polyester fibre or are a 14 oz. soft fibre.
  • the cover 1 may be of textile, and optionally waterproof.
  • the cover may be made up of more than one layer.
  • the core 2 may be loose within the cover 1 and then may be secured together, e.g. by tufting.
  • the mattress may measure about 170 mm in height, of which the core 2 makes up about 120 mm and the loose fibres about 25 mm top and bottom.
  • the mattress illustrated in Figure 2 comprises an outer cover or ticking 1 containing two spaced apart board-like cores 2 disposed one above the other and each being about C 50 mm thick and formed of laminations of bonded polyester fibres pressed together to a density of 45 kg/m3.
  • a clearance is present between the top and bottom faces of each core 2 and the opposite inside surface of the cover 1, and this is filled to a thickness of about 20 mm with loose polyester fibres F to a density of about 500 gm/ ⁇ r_2.
  • the space 4 in between the cores is about 25 mm thick and is filled with loose polyester fibres to a density of about 625 gm/m2.
  • the mattress has a rigidity yet feels soft and comfortable to lie on.
  • the mattress may measure up to 2 metres in length and yet is light to lift, can be folded longitudinally and is reversible.
  • the fibres in each core 2 are bonded together using an organic or inorganic bonding agent.
  • the agent may be a one or two component system.
  • the agent may be of the type which sets cold or with applied heat.
  • the laminations may be compressed together by mechanically applied pressure alone and an adhesive may be present.
  • the fibres are non ⁇ flammable, chemically inert and have a high void level so that they transmit moisture. They have a low density. Such fibres are available from a wide range of commercial suppliers.
  • the cover 1 may be of textile, and optionally waterproof.
  • the cover may be made up of more than one layer, for example a layer of DACRON may be present.
  • the cores 2 may be loose within the cover or these may be secured together, e.g. by tufting, quilting and like processes.
  • the filling is all fibre. There are no springs or foam layers.
  • the mattress illustrated in Figure 3 comprises an outer cover or ticking 1 containing a sandwich formed of layers La, Lb, Lc, Lb, c, Lb, La. Each layer is formed of laminations of bonded polyester fibres. Layers La are optional. Most preferably the fibres are those known as DACRON QUADROFILL made by DUPONT. Layers La are soft and have a density of about 11 to about 25 kg/m 3 and are 40 mm thick. Layers Lb are semi-soft and have a density of 25 kg/m 3 and are 20 mm thick. Layers Lc have a density of 45 kg/m 3 and the thickness is 50 mm.
  • the mattress has a rigidity yet feels soft and comfortable to lie on.
  • the mattress may measure up to 2 metres in length and yet is light to lift, can be folded longitudinally and is reversible.
  • the fibres in layers Lb and Lc are bonded together in using an organic or inorganic bonding agent to form a core.
  • the agent may be a one or two component system.
  • the agent may be of a type which sets cold or of a type which sets with applied heat.
  • the fibres may be compressed together by mechanically applied pressure alone and an adhesive may be present.
  • the fibres are non-flammable, chemically inert and have a high void level so that they transmit moisture. They have a low density. Such fibres are available from a wide range of commercial suppliers.
  • the cover may be of textile, and optionally waterproof.
  • the cover may be made up of more than one layer, for example a layer of DACRON may be present. Because the sandwich is a single structure, the cover may readily be removed, e.g. for washing and the like.
  • the cores may be loose within the cover or these may be secured together, e.g. by tufting, quilting and like processes.
  • a basal portion B containing a layer of relatively compressed fibres, may be integrally formed with a mattress, component M containing relatively less-compressed fibres, or it may have a separate cover, the two items being engagable, e.g. by strips of VELCRO or the like.
  • the polyester fibres in the layer of relatively compressed fibres are bonded together using an organic or inorganic bonding agent.
  • the agent may be a one or two component system.
  • the agent may be of the type which set cold or with applied heat.
  • the laminations may in addition or alternatively be compressed together by mechanically applied pressure.
  • the fibres are those known as DACRON QUADROFILL available from DuPont. Such fibres are non-flammable, chemically inert and transmit moisture. They have a low density.
  • the core is preferably of a density of about 45 kg/m 3 , and the loose layer about 625 gm/m 2 ⁇
  • the material tends to move longitudinally along the mattress, but this movement is resisted by the walls of the partitions.
  • the partitions do not extend at right angles to the major axis of the cover, but at an angle. It is also preferred that the partitions are not parallel to each other but alternate so that in side view they appear to be of trapezoidal or triangular pattern.
  • the resilient material defines the filling for the mattress and is preferably formed of synthetic fibres.
  • the fibres are of fine diameter, e.g. about 40 micron and having a high void content, for example, by having longitudinal extending through holes.
  • the moisture permeability is high, as is the rate of heat evacuation.
  • a mattress component M comprises an outer cover 1 having top and bottom panels 6, 8 and an edge panel 10, joined together by stitching or the like.
  • Partition walls 12 extend across the cover transversely to the major axis, and are secured top and bottom to the inside surface of the top and bottom panels respectively.
  • the partition walls 12 are not in vertical alignment so that, as shown best in Figure 1, they form compartments 14 generally trapezoidal in section which alternate along the length of the mattress.
  • the partition walls 12 do not reach the side panels 10 of the cover so a longitudinal partition fee margins 16 is formed (see Figure 2).
  • the compartments 14 of the mattress component M are filled with synthetic fibres 18, preferably polyester fibres.
  • the fibres are of the type available as DACRON QUALLOFIL (trade mark of DuPont) because they are characterised by high strength, resilience, void content, moisture permeabilit and bond strength.
  • the degree of filling of the compartments 14 may vary but it is preferred to fill them to a high density. It has been observed that although the partitions 12 stop short of the longitudinal margins 16 of the mattress component M the fibres 18 reach there so that the mattress has all round resilience.
  • the mattress component M is made by securing, e.g. stitching the partition walls 12 to the top and bottom panels 6, 8 to form the compartments 14. Bundles of the fibres 18 are then shaped into cylinders which are urged into the compartments 14 and then the side panels 10 are secured in position.
  • the basal portion B comprises a separate container which is securable to the mattress component M by longitudinally spaced apart transverse strips 20.
  • the basal portion B contains a lower relatively rigid board-like core 22 50 mm thick comprising fibres compressed to a density of about 45 kg/m 3 . Above this is a layer 24 about 25 mm thick if fibres packed to a density of about 625 gm/m2.
  • the base may comprise these two layers only or they may be superimposed on another element to make up the required height.
  • the base may be supported upon a bed framework, e.g. of slatted wood.
  • the mattress component M and the basal portion are joined together and placed on the bed frame in the usual way. Because of the filling 18 the mattress is comfortable to sleep on and because of the shape and disposition of the partition walls 12, the mattress does not rack. The bed is especially comfortable. The basal portion B can be detached and the mattress component M is then free to be cleaned.
  • the fillings of both the mattress component M and the base B are all fibre. There are no springs or foam layers.

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A mattress, cushion, pillow or the like is disclosed which is flexible, covered and contains at least one layer (2) of relatively compressed fibres and at least one layer of relatively less-compressed fibres (3).

Description

MATTRESSES, CUSHIONS, PILLOWS AND THE LIKE
Field of the Invention
This invention relates< to mattresses, cushions, pillows and the like.
Background of the Invention
Conventional mattresses are less comfortable than is desirable. For example, for patients susceptible to bed sores, nursing staff make a practice of turning the patient once every two hours. It is desired to produce an all fibre mattress in which comfort is improve .
Summary of the Invention
In accordance with the invention there is provided a flexible resilient covered mattress cushion pillow or the like, containing at least one layer of relatively compressed polyester fibres and at least one layer of relatively less-compressed fibres.
It has been found that use of a mattress in accordance with the invention may improve comfort sufficiently that it is only necessary to turn a patient once in a morning to avoid bed sores.
In this specification where not explicitly stated, the term "mattress" includes cushion, pillows and the like.
Preferably, the or each layer of relatively compressed fibres provides a relatively rigid board-like layer, and in the or each layer of relatively less-compressed fibres, the fibres are loose, the layers being in a common cover. The board-like layer provides a degree of rigidity while allowing the mattress to be folded longitudinally.
In one alternative the mattress has one core layer of relatively compressed fibres and two layers of loose fibres, and a layer of loose fibres on the outside of each core layer.
In another alternative, the mattress has two core layers of relatively compressed fibres separated by a layer of loose fibres, and a layer of loose fibres on the outside of each core layer.
In yet another alternative, the mattress has a relatively semi- soft core layer, a relatively hard core layer, a relatively se i- soft core layer, a relatively hard core layer and relatively semi-soft layer. In this alternative, a relatively soft outer layer is preferably included on both sides.
In a further alternative, relatively less-compressed fibres are housed in compartments defined by partitions which extend transversely across the cover, the partitions stopping short of longitudinal margins of the cover.
The layer(s) of relatively compressed fibres may be an integral part of the mattress.
Alternatively, the layer(s) of relatively compressed fibres may be contained in a basal portion, the layer(s) providing a relatively rigid board-like core. The basal portion may be in a cover separate from that housing relatively less-compressed fibres in compartments. The basal portion may include a layer of relatively less-compressed fibres over the layer of relatively compressed fibres.
Most preferably, in any of the alternatives, the fibres are bonded together.
The fibres are also most preferably non-flammable and chemically inert and transmit moisture.
All the fibres in the mattress are preferably the same.
The layer(s) of relatively compressed fibres may be tufted to the cover.
The invention extends also to a mattress in combination with a base. The base preferably has transverse slats.
Brief Description of the Drawings
Embodiments of the invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 is a schematic cross section through an end of a mattress embodying the invention;
Figure 2 is a similar section through another mattress embodying the invention;
Figure 3 is a similar section through yet another mattress embodying the invention;
Figure 4 is a side view, partly in section of a mattress;
Figure 5 is a plan view of the mattress of Figure 4; and
Figure 6 is a side view of the mattress of Figure 4 with a basal portion with which it embodies the invention.
Detailed Description
Referring to the Figure 1, a mattress has a cover 1, containing a filling comprising a board-like core of relatively compressed fibres 2. On each side of the core 2 is a layer of relatively less-compressed fibres 3. In this case the fibres in the layers 3 are loose.
Most preferably the polyester fibres in the core 2 are bonded together using an organic or inorganic bonding agent. The agent may be one or two component system. The agent may be of the type which set cold or with applied heat. The fibres may in addition or alternatively be compressed together by mechanically applied pressure. Most preferably the fibres are those known as DACRON QUADROFILL available from DuPont. Such fibres are non¬ flammable, chemically inert and transmit moisture. They have a low density.
The filling is all fibre. There are no springs or foam layers.
The board-like core provides a degree of rigidity, while allowing the mattress to be folded longitudinally. The loose fibres filling the clearance between the core and the cover provide comfort and are preferably of the same type of polyester fibre or are a 14 oz. soft fibre.
The cover 1 may be of textile, and optionally waterproof. The cover may be made up of more than one layer.
The core 2 may be loose within the cover 1 and then may be secured together, e.g. by tufting. The mattress may measure about 170 mm in height, of which the core 2 makes up about 120 mm and the loose fibres about 25 mm top and bottom.
The mattress illustrated in Figure 2 comprises an outer cover or ticking 1 containing two spaced apart board-like cores 2 disposed one above the other and each being about C 50 mm thick and formed of laminations of bonded polyester fibres pressed together to a density of 45 kg/m3. A clearance is present between the top and bottom faces of each core 2 and the opposite inside surface of the cover 1, and this is filled to a thickness of about 20 mm with loose polyester fibres F to a density of about 500 gm/ιr_2. The space 4 in between the cores is about 25 mm thick and is filled with loose polyester fibres to a density of about 625 gm/m2.
As a result of this multi layered structure the mattress has a rigidity yet feels soft and comfortable to lie on. The mattress may measure up to 2 metres in length and yet is light to lift, can be folded longitudinally and is reversible.
Most preferably the fibres in each core 2 are bonded together using an organic or inorganic bonding agent. The agent may be a one or two component system. The agent may be of the type which sets cold or with applied heat. The laminations may be compressed together by mechanically applied pressure alone and an adhesive may be present. Most preferably the fibres are non¬ flammable, chemically inert and have a high void level so that they transmit moisture. They have a low density. Such fibres are available from a wide range of commercial suppliers.
The cover 1 may be of textile, and optionally waterproof. The cover may be made up of more than one layer, for example a layer of DACRON may be present.
The cores 2 may be loose within the cover or these may be secured together, e.g. by tufting, quilting and like processes.
The filling is all fibre. There are no springs or foam layers.
The mattress illustrated in Figure 3 comprises an outer cover or ticking 1 containing a sandwich formed of layers La, Lb, Lc, Lb, c, Lb, La. Each layer is formed of laminations of bonded polyester fibres. Layers La are optional. Most preferably the fibres are those known as DACRON QUADROFILL made by DUPONT. Layers La are soft and have a density of about 11 to about 25 kg/m3 and are 40 mm thick. Layers Lb are semi-soft and have a density of 25 kg/m3 and are 20 mm thick. Layers Lc have a density of 45 kg/m3 and the thickness is 50 mm.
As a result of this multi layered sandwich structure the mattress has a rigidity yet feels soft and comfortable to lie on. The mattress may measure up to 2 metres in length and yet is light to lift, can be folded longitudinally and is reversible.
Most preferably the fibres in layers Lb and Lc are bonded together in using an organic or inorganic bonding agent to form a core. The agent may be a one or two component system. The agent may be of a type which sets cold or of a type which sets with applied heat. The fibres may be compressed together by mechanically applied pressure alone and an adhesive may be present. Most preferably the fibres are non-flammable, chemically inert and have a high void level so that they transmit moisture. They have a low density. Such fibres are available from a wide range of commercial suppliers.
The cover may be of textile, and optionally waterproof. The cover may be made up of more than one layer, for example a layer of DACRON may be present. Because the sandwich is a single structure, the cover may readily be removed, e.g. for washing and the like.
The cores may be loose within the cover or these may be secured together, e.g. by tufting, quilting and like processes.
The filling is all fibre. There are no springs or foam layers. In the embodiment illustrated in Figures 4, 5 and 6, a basal portion B, containing a layer of relatively compressed fibres, may be integrally formed with a mattress, component M containing relatively less-compressed fibres, or it may have a separate cover, the two items being engagable, e.g. by strips of VELCRO or the like.
Most preferably the polyester fibres in the layer of relatively compressed fibres are bonded together using an organic or inorganic bonding agent. The agent may be a one or two component system. The agent may be of the type which set cold or with applied heat. The laminations may in addition or alternatively be compressed together by mechanically applied pressure. Most preferably the fibres are those known as DACRON QUADROFILL available from DuPont. Such fibres are non-flammable, chemically inert and transmit moisture. They have a low density.
The core is preferably of a density of about 45 kg/m3, and the loose layer about 625 gm/m2 ^
In use, the material tends to move longitudinally along the mattress, but this movement is resisted by the walls of the partitions. Preferably the partitions do not extend at right angles to the major axis of the cover, but at an angle. It is also preferred that the partitions are not parallel to each other but alternate so that in side view they appear to be of trapezoidal or triangular pattern.
The resilient material defines the filling for the mattress and is preferably formed of synthetic fibres. Most preferably, the fibres are of fine diameter, e.g. about 40 micron and having a high void content, for example, by having longitudinal extending through holes. As a result, the moisture permeability is high, as is the rate of heat evacuation.
Referring to Figures 4, 5 and 6, a mattress component M comprises an outer cover 1 having top and bottom panels 6, 8 and an edge panel 10, joined together by stitching or the like. Partition walls 12 extend across the cover transversely to the major axis, and are secured top and bottom to the inside surface of the top and bottom panels respectively. The partition walls 12 are not in vertical alignment so that, as shown best in Figure 1, they form compartments 14 generally trapezoidal in section which alternate along the length of the mattress. The partition walls 12 do not reach the side panels 10 of the cover so a longitudinal partition fee margins 16 is formed (see Figure 2).
The compartments 14 of the mattress component M are filled with synthetic fibres 18, preferably polyester fibres. Most preferably the fibres are of the type available as DACRON QUALLOFIL (trade mark of DuPont) because they are characterised by high strength, resilience, void content, moisture permeabilit and bond strength. The degree of filling of the compartments 14 may vary but it is preferred to fill them to a high density. It has been observed that although the partitions 12 stop short of the longitudinal margins 16 of the mattress component M the fibres 18 reach there so that the mattress has all round resilience.
The mattress component M is made by securing, e.g. stitching the partition walls 12 to the top and bottom panels 6, 8 to form the compartments 14. Bundles of the fibres 18 are then shaped into cylinders which are urged into the compartments 14 and then the side panels 10 are secured in position.
The basal portion B comprises a separate container which is securable to the mattress component M by longitudinally spaced apart transverse strips 20.
The basal portion B contains a lower relatively rigid board-like core 22 50 mm thick comprising fibres compressed to a density of about 45 kg/m3. Above this is a layer 24 about 25 mm thick if fibres packed to a density of about 625 gm/m2. The base may comprise these two layers only or they may be superimposed on another element to make up the required height. The base may be supported upon a bed framework, e.g. of slatted wood.
In use, the mattress component M and the basal portion are joined together and placed on the bed frame in the usual way. Because of the filling 18 the mattress is comfortable to sleep on and because of the shape and disposition of the partition walls 12, the mattress does not rack. The bed is especially comfortable. The basal portion B can be detached and the mattress component M is then free to be cleaned.
The fillings of both the mattress component M and the base B are all fibre. There are no springs or foam layers.

Claims

1. A flexible resilient covered mattress, cushion, pillow or the like, containing at least one layer of relatively compressed polyester fibres and at least one layer of relatively less compressed fibres.
2. A mattress, cushion, pillow or the like as claimed in Claim
1, wherein the or each layer of relatively compressed fibres provides a relatively rigid board-like layer and wherein, in the or each layer of relatively less compressed fibres, the fibres are loose, the layers being in a common cover.
3. A mattress, cushion, pillow or the like as claimed in Claim
2, having one core layer of relatively compressed fibres and two layers of loose fibres, one on each side of the core layer.
4. A mattress, cushion, pillow or the like as claimed in Claim 2, having two core layers of relatively compressed fibres separated by a layer of loose fibres, and a layer of loose fibres on the outside of each core layer.
5. A mattress, cushion, pillow or the like as claimed in Claim 1, including a relatively semi-soft core layer, a relatively hard core layer, a relatively semi-soft core layer, a relatively hard core layer and a relatively semi-soft layer.
6. A mattress, cushion, pillow or the like as claimed in Claim 5, including a relatively soft outer layer on both sides.
7. A mattress, cushion, pillow or the like as claimed in Claim 1, wherein relatively less compressed fibres are housed in compartments defined by partitions which extend transversely across the cover, the partitions stopping short of longitudinal margins of the cover.
8. A mattress, cushion, pillow or the like as claimed in Claim
7, wherein the layer(s) of relatively compressed fibres is/are an integral part of the mattress.
9. A mattress, cushion, pillow or the like as claimed in Claim
8, wherein the layer(s) of relatively compressed is/are contained in a basal portion, the layer(s) providing a relatively rigid board-like core.
10. A mattress, cushion, pillow or the like as claimed in Claim
9 , wherein the basal portion is in a cover separate from that housing relatively less compressed fibres in compartments.
11. A mattress, cushion, pillow or the like as claimed in Claim 9, wherein the basal portion includes a layer of relatively less compressed fibres over the layer of relatively compressed fibres.
12. A mattress, cushion, pillow or the like according to any preceding Claim, wherein the fibres are bonded together.
13. A mattress, cushion, pillow or the like according to any preceding Claim, wherein the fibres are non-flammable and chemically inert and transmit moisture.
14. A mattress, cushion, pillow or the like according to any preceding Claim, wherein all the fibres are the same.
15. A mattress, cushion, pillow or the like according to any preceding Claim, wherein the layer(s) of relatively compressed fibres is/are tufted to the cover.
16. A mattress, cushion, pillow or the like according to any preceding Claim, in combination with a base.
17. A mattress, cushion, pillow or the like according to Claim 16, wherein the base has transverse slats. 8. A basal portion for a mattresss, cushion, pillow or the like as claimed in Claim 10.
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