US20210120968A1

US20210120968A1 - Mattress with Customizable Top Layer

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Publication number: US20210120968A1
Application number: US17/078,979
Authority: US
Inventors: Chad Van Namee; Gordon Van Namee
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2019-10-23
Filing date: 2020-10-23
Publication date: 2021-04-29

Abstract

A mattress with customizable top layer includes a first cover, a core, at least one comfort layer, at least one second cover, a plurality of fastening mechanisms, and a casing. The plurality of fastening mechanisms includes a plurality of first interlocking fasteners and a plurality of second interlocking fasteners. The core is removably enclosed within the first cover. The plurality of first interlocking fasteners is perimetrically connected around a top surface of the first cover. The at least one comfort layer is removably enclosed within the at least one second cover. The plurality of second interlocking fasteners is perimetrically connected around a bottom surface of the at least one second cover. The first cover is attached to the at least one second cover through the plurality of first and second interlocking fasteners. The first cover and the at least one second cover are removably enclosed within the casing.

Description

The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62/924,850 filed on Oct. 23, 2019.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to a sleeping system for providing a support surface for at least one person. More specifically, the present invention is an interchangeable top comfort layer that can be selectively changed from a core with ease to accommodate different user comfort levels.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Standard mattress designs have evolved very little in the past decades. A standard mattress generally includes a core and a top layer disposed on the top surface of the core. The top layer forms a support surface for supporting at least one person thereon. Mattresses are commercially available for purchase in varying degrees of firmness. A purchaser can select to buy a mattress having soft, medium, or firm support. However, after purchase, the purchaser is typically unable to adjust the firmness of the mattress. It is also difficult to return the mattress due to its size and weight. Therefore, should the purchaser be dissatisfied with either the feel or support of the mattress, the purchaser has no option but to endure the unpleasant characteristics of the mattress or try to sell it. Since mattresses are expensive, these are not optimum options. Even though advance mattresses that can electrically or pneumatically adjust the firmness are available to consumers, these advance mattress are highly expensive generally not affordable majority of the consumers. Moreover, a mattress is an important purchase and is intended to provide the user with a sleeping surface that can last for years. However, like any piece of furniture, a mattress during normal use, may be exposed to a substantial amount of wear, as well as to accidental spillage that can stain and/or degrade the top layer and/or the core of the mattress. Existing mattress designs do not allow users to exchange or replace the top layer, and thus users are forced to dispose of the entire mattress.
The present invention aims to solve some of these problems by disclosing a mattress with a customizable top layer, which allows users to customize the mattress to their individual comfort level. Due to the configuration, the customizable top layer provide an affordable, simple, and easy solution to the adjusting the firmness of the mattress.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is a mattress that has a customizable top layer. The top layer can be attached to and detached from the core portion conveniently, allowing the top layer to be replaced, so as to provide different firmness. Moreover, the top layer can comprise two substantially equal halves which are designed to provide varying degrees of firmness.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a top exploded view of the present invention, showing the single cover.

FIG. 3 is a bottom perspective view of the single cover.

FIG. 4 is a schematic detailed view showing a cross-sectional view of the present invention, showing the single layer and the single cover.

FIG. 5 is a top exploded view of the present invention, showing the left cover and the right cover.

FIG. 6 is a bottom perspective view of the left cover and the right cover.

FIG. 7 is a schematic detailed view showing a cross-sectional view of the present invention, showing the left layer and the left cover.

FIG. 8 is a schematic detailed view showing a cross-sectional view of the present invention, showing the right layer and the right cover.

FIG. 9 is a top perspective view of the first cover, showing the placement of plurality of fastening mechanisms.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
The present invention is a mattress with a customizable top layer so that the user is able to removable, replaceable, or interchangeable top layer upon user's preference. As a result, the present invention allows a user or manufacturer to customize the top layer to vary one or more of firmness, softness, materials, compressibility, and thickness. The present invention comprises a first cover 1, a core 3, at least one comfort layer 12, at least one second cover 16, a plurality of fastening mechanisms 22, and a casing 33 as shown in FIG. 1-2. It is envisioned that the sizes of the components forming the present invention such as the core 3 and the at least one comfort layer 12 can vary based on design and industry requirements. For example, the present invention may be designed to match a twin size mattress, a full size mattress, a queen size mattress, or a king size mattress.
In reference to FIG. 2, the core 3 functions as a base on which the at least one comfort layer 12 can be placed. The core 3 is configured similar to any mattress core 3 available in the market. For example, the core 3 may comprise a set of metal springs or coils springs mounted either under a pad or sandwiched in the center of a pair of pads. As another example, the core 3 portion may be a foam core such that a center core of relatively high resilience foam sandwiched between two layers of lower resilience foam encased in a fabric shell. It should be noted that although the core 3 is illustrated to have a generally rectangular shape, the core 3 can take any other shapes as desired by users.
The core 3 is removably enclosed within the first cover 1 that functions as a protective enclosure. Preferably, the first cover 1 is a water-proof and abrasion-resistant enclosure so that the moisture and abrasion can be eliminated from the present invention. More specifically, the inside of the first cover 1 is accessed through an opening of the first cover 1 so that the core 3 can be inserted into the first cover 1. The opening is integrated with a zip fastener or any other types of similar quick fasteners thus allowing the user to close the opening once the core 3 is positioned within.
In reference to FIG. 2-4, the at least one comfort layer 12 functions as a sleeping surface for users. Since the at least one comfort layer 12 is interchangeable within the present invention, a user is able to select the comfort level of the present invention by replacing only the at least one comfort layer 12. The at least one comfort layer 12 can be made of any suitable materials (e.g., foam, etc.) and can take any shapes as desired by users. Moreover, the size of the at least one comfort layer 12 is equivalent to the size of the core 3 so that the at least one comfort layer 12 can align flush with outer edges of the core 3.
The at least one comfort layer 12 is removably enclosed within the at least one second cover 16 that functions as a protective enclosure. Preferably, the at least one second cover 16 is a water-proof and abrasion-resistant enclosure so that the moisture and abrasion can be eliminated from the present invention. More specifically, the inside of the at least one second cover 16 is accessed through an opening of the at least one second cover 16 so that the at least one comfort layer 12 can be inserted into the at least one second cover 16. The opening is integrated with a zip fastener or any other types of similar quick fasteners thus allowing the user to close the opening once the at least one comfort layer 12 is positioned within.
In reference to FIG. 2-3, the plurality of fastening mechanisms 22 comprises a plurality of first interlocking fasteners 31 and a plurality of second interlocking fasteners 32, more specifically, the plurality of first interlocking fasteners 31 is perimetrically connected around a top surface 2 of the first cover 1. The plurality of second interlocking fasteners 32 is perimetrically connected around a bottom surface 18 of the at least one second cover 16. Resultantly, the first cover 1 is attached to the at least one second cover 16 through the plurality of first interlocking fasteners 31 and the plurality of second interlocking fasteners 32 thus preventing any lateral movement of the at least one comfort layer 12 with respect to the core 3. Each of the plurality of fastening mechanisms 22 is preferably horizontally or vertically positioned adjacent to the outer edge of the core 3 portion and the at least one comfort layer 12, so as to securely hold the at least one comfort layer 12 in place; however, other positions for each of the plurality of fastening mechanisms 22 is also possible.
In one embodiment, each of the plurality of fastening mechanisms 22 is preferably a hook and loop fastener. For example, the bottom surface 18 of the at least one second cover 16 may be integrated with hook portions of the hook and loop fasteners, and the top surface 2 of the first cover 1 may be integrated with corresponding loop portions of the hook and loop fasteners. In another embodiment, the releasable attachment members comprise zippers. In this embodiment, each of the plurality of fastening mechanisms 22 can be zippers that is may be attached along the perimeter of the at least one comfort layer 12 and the core 3 and thus connect the at least one comfort layer 12 to the core 3. Furthermore, the plurality of fastening mechanisms 22 is not limited to aforementioned apparatus and can be any other types of industry standard quick fastening mechanisms 22 that enable the connection between the at least one second cover 16 and the first cover 1.
In reference to FIG. 4 and FIG. 7-8, the casing 33 functions as outer cover of the present invention as the first cover 1 and the at least one second cover 16 are removably enclosed with the casing 33. Similar to the first cover 1 and the at least one second cover 16, the inside of the casing 33 is accessed through an opening of the casing 33 so that the at least one comfort layer 12, the at least one second cover 16, the core 3, and the first cover 1 can be inserted into the casing 33. The opening is integrated with a zip fastener or any other types of similar quick fasteners thus allowing the user to close the opening once the at least one comfort layer 12, the at least one second cover 16, the core 3, and the first cover 1 are positioned within.
In reference to FIG. 9, the plurality of fastening mechanisms 22 comprises a first fastener 23, a second fastener 24, a third fastener 25, a fourth fastener 26, a fifth fastener 27, a sixth fastener 28, a seventh fastener 29, and an eighth fastener 30. More specifically, the first fastener 23 is adjacently positioned to an upper right section 4 of the first cover 1. The second fastener 24 is adjacently positioned to an upper left section 5 of the first cover 1. In other words, the first fastener 23 and the second fastener 24 are aligned with each other and along an upper edge of the core 3. The third fastener 25 is adjacently positioned to a first left section 6 of the first cover 1. The fourth fastener 26 is adjacently positioned to a second left section 7 of the first cover 1. In other words, the third fastener 25 and the fourth fastener 26 are positioned along a left edge of the core 3. Furthermore, the third fastener 25 and the fourth fastener 26 are positioned perpendicular to the first fastener 23 and the second fastener 24. The fifth fastener 27 is adjacently positioned to a lower left section 8 of the first cover 1. The sixth fastener 28 is adjacently positioned to a lower right section 9 of the first cover 1. In other words, the fifth fastener 27 and the sixth fastener 28 are aligned with each other and positioned along a lower edge of the core 3. Furthermore, the fifth fastener 27 and the sixth fastener 28 are positioned parallel to the first fastener 23 and the second fastener 24. The seventh fastener 29 is adjacently positioned to a second right section 10 of the first cover 1. The eighth fastener 30 is adjacently positioned to a first right section 11 of the first cover 1. In other words, the seventh fastener 29 and the eighth fastener 30 are aligned with each other and positioned along a right edge of the core 3. Furthermore, the seventh fastener 29 and the eighth fastener 30 are positioned parallel to the third fastener 25 and the fourth fastener 26.
In some embodiment of the present invention, the at least one comfort layer 12 is a single layer 13 that expands atop the core 3 and the at least one second cover 16 is a single cover 19. Due to the single layer 13 configuration, the present invention provides a uniform comfort level and firmness throughout the present invention. The uniform comfort level and firmness of the present invention is preferably utilized as single user occupancy; however, it can also support two or occupants. In reference to FIG. 1-4, the single layer 13 is removably enclosed by the single cover 19 so that the single cover 19 can be perimetrically connected to the first cover 1 through the plurality of fastening mechanisms 22. More specifically, the first fastener 23 and the second fastener 24 secure the first cover 1 and the single cover 19 about the upper edge of the core 3. the third fastener 25 and the fourth fastener 26 secure first cover 1 and the single cover 19 about the left edge of the core 3. The fifth fastener 27 and the sixth fastener 28 secure the first cover 1 and the single cover 19 about the lower edge of the core 3. The seventh fastener 29 and the eighth fastener 30 secure the first cover 1 and the single cover 19 about the right edge of the core 3. Furthermore, a length of the single layer 13 is equal to a length of the core 3 thus aligning the single layer 13 flush with the upper edge of the core 3 and the lower edge of the core 3. A width of the single layer 13 is equal to a width of the core 3 thus aligning the single layer 13 flush with the left edge of the core 3 and the right edge of the core 3.
In some embodiment of the present invention, the at least one comfort layer 12 is a left layer 14 and a right layer 15 that expand atop the core 3. The at least one second cover 16 is a left cover 20 and a right cover 21. Due to the dual layer configuration, the present invention provides two substantially equal half sections that are configured to provide different comfort levels and firmness. The dual comfort levels and firmness of the present invention is preferably utilized as double user occupancy; however, it can also a single occupant. In this configuration, the left layer 14 and the right layer 15 can be selectively changed by the users, and each user is able to choose his desired level of firmness. In reference to FIG. 5-8, the left layer 14 is removably enclosed by the left cover 20 so that the left cover 20 can be perimetrically connected to the first cover 1 through some of the plurality of fastening mechanisms 22. Similarly, the right layer 15 is removably enclosed by the right cover 21 so that the right cover 21 can be perimetrically connected to the first cover 1 through rest of the plurality of fastening mechanisms 22. More specifically, the second fastener 24, the third fastener 25, the fourth fastener 26, and the fifth fastener 27 secure the first cover 1 and the left cover 20 about the upper edge, the left edge, and the lower edge of the core 3. The sixth fastener 28, the seventh fastener 29, the eighth fastener 30, and the first fastener 23 secure the first cover 1 and the right cover 21 about the upper edge, the right edge, and the lower edge of the core 3. Furthermore, a length of the left layer 14 and a length of the right layer 15 is equal to the length of the core 3 thus aligning the left layer 14 and the right layer 15 flush with the upper edge of the core 3 and the lower edge of the core 3. A ration between a width of the left layer 14 and the width of the core 3 is 1:0.5, wherein the left layer 14 extends from the left edge of the core 3 to the center of the core 3. A ration between a width of the right layer 15 and the width of the core 3 is 1:0.5, wherein the right layer 15 extends from the right edge of the core 3 to the center of the core 3. Resultantly, the left layer 14 and the right layer 15 meet about the center of the core 3.
Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A mattress with a customizable top layer comprising:

a first cover;

a core;

at least one comfort layer;

at least one second cover;

a plurality of fastening mechanisms;

a casing;

the plurality of fastening mechanisms comprising a plurality of first interlocking fasteners and a plurality of second interlocking fasteners;

the core being removably enclosed within the first cover;

the plurality of first interlocking fasteners being perimetrically connected around a top surface of the first cover;

the at least one comfort layer being removably enclosed within the at least one second cover;

the plurality of second interlocking fasteners being perimetrically connected around a bottom surface of the at least one second cover;

the first cover being attached to the at least one second cover through the plurality of first interlocking fasteners and the plurality of second interlocking fasteners; and

the first cover and the at least one second cover being removably enclosed within the casing.

2. The mattress with a customizable top layer as claimed in claim 1 comprising:

the plurality of fastening mechanisms comprising a first fastener, a second fastener, a third fastener, a fourth fastener, a fifth fastener, a sixth fastener, a seventh fastener, and an eighth fastener;

the first fastener being adjacently positioned to an upper right section of the first cover;

the second fastener being adjacently positioned to an upper left section of the first cover;

the third fastener being adjacently positioned to a first left section of the first cover;

the fourth fastener being adjacently positioned to a second left section of the first cover;

the fifth fastener being adjacently positioned to a lower left section of the first cover;

the sixth fastener being adjacently positioned to a lower right section of the first cover;

the seventh fastener being adjacently positioned to a second right section of the first cover; and

the eighth fastener being adjacently positioned to a first right section of the first cover.

3. The mattress with a customizable top layer as claimed in claim 1 comprising:

the at least one comfort layer being a single layer;

the at least one second cover being a single cover;

the single layer being removably enclosed by the single cover; and

the single cover being perimetrically connected to the first cover through the plurality of fastening mechanisms.

4. The mattress with a customizable top layer as claimed in claim 3, wherein a length of the single layer is equal to a length of the core.

5. The mattress with a customizable top layer as claimed in claim 3, wherein a width of the single layer is equal to a width of the core.

6. The mattress with a customizable top layer as claimed in claim 1 comprising:

the at least one comfort layer being a left layer and a right layer;

the at least one second cover being a left cover and a right cover;

the left layer being removably enclosed by the left cover;

the left cover being perimetrically connected to the first cover through a second fastener, a third fastener, a fourth fastener, and a fifth fastener of the plurality of fastening mechanisms;

the right layer being removably enclosed by the right cover; and

the right cover being perimetrically connected to the first cover through a first fastener, a sixth fastener, a seventh fastener, and an eighth fastener of the plurality of fastening mechanisms.

7. The mattress with a customizable top layer as claimed in claim 6 comprising:

wherein a length of the left layer being equal to a length of the core; and

wherein a length of the right layer being equal to the length of the core.

8. The mattress with a customizable top layer as claimed in claim 6 comprising:

wherein a ratio between a width of the left layer and a width of the core being 1:0.5; and

wherein a ratio between a width of the right layer and the width of the core being 1:0.5.