Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
005698000 | With fireproof material | 32 |
20090007340 | Fiberglass fire barrier for mattresses - Provided is a mattress with a fire resistant layer. The layer is strategically placed in the mattress, preferably protecting its core materials, and comprises biosoluble glass microfibers having an average diameter ranging from 1.0 to 5.0 microns. | 01-08-2009 |
20090044341 | FLAME RESISTANT TICKING THAT REDUCES FLAME PROPAGATION AND UPHOLSTERED ARTICLES INCORPORATING SAME - A method of producing a flame resistant ticking includes laminating a flame resistant substrate to a decorative fabric, wherein the substrate is configured to release a chemical vapor that reduces the rate of propagation of a flame along the decorative fabric when the decorative fabric is exposed to flame. The substrate is laminated in direct contact with the inside surface of the decorative fabric. In some embodiments, the laminated ticking is configured to release less than 15 MJ of heat in the first ten minutes when exposed to a flame in accordance with the testing protocol set forth in 16 CFR 1633. Upholstered articles, such as mattresses, mattress foundations, and articles of furniture, may incorporate the flame resistant ticking layer. | 02-19-2009 |
20090056029 | Foam core article with flexible heat-resistant knitted fabric - A foam core article such as a mattress or pillow is covered on a surface with a flexible heat-resistant knitted fabric. Preferably a further sacrificial fabric also is used to allow passage of CPSC 16 CFR 1633 with a peak heat release of no more than 200 kilowatts in a 30 minute time period following ignition. | 03-05-2009 |
20090070940 | Pillow-Top Mattress Comprising a Fire Blocked Gusset - This invention relates to an improved gusset for use in fire-blocking a pillow-top mattress. This gusset provides additional fire blocking to provide a pillow-top mattress with improved performance when tested according to Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California. | 03-19-2009 |
20090094754 | Foam core article with flexible heat-resistant knitted fabric - A foam core article such as a mattress or pillow is covered on a surface with a flexible heat-resistant knitted fabric. Preferably a further sacrificial fabric also is used to allow passage of CPSC 16 CFR 1633 with a peak heat release of no more than 200 kilowatts in a 30 minute time period following ignition. | 04-16-2009 |
20090126119 | FIRE RESISTANT INSULATOR PAD - A mattress or mattress foundation comprising a core and a ticking surrounding the core, the core comprising a spring assembly, a flammable core component positioned above the spring assembly, and a fire resistant (FR) insulator pad positioned between a spring assembly and the flammable core component, wherein the FR Insulator pads protects the flammable core component by delaying the penetration of the flammable core component by the spring assembly during a partial or complete consumption of the mattress or mattress foundation by a fire. The FR insulation pad may be a nonwoven fiber batt comprising a homogeneous blend of shoddy fibers and oxidized polyacrylonitrile fibers. If the mattress or mattress foundation further comprises a surface FR layer, the surface FR layer is the primary FR layer for the mattress or mattress foundation and the FR Insulator pad is the secondary FR layer for the mattress or mattress foundation. | 05-21-2009 |
20090144907 | Systems and methods for manufacturing fire-retardant mattresses - The systems and methods described herein include, among other things, methods for manufacturing a fire-retardant mattress. In certain embodiments, the methods described herein employ an adhesive tape to secure a sock of fire resistant fabric to the exterior of a mattress core, rendering the mattress fire resistant. The mattress core may be a foam core, an innerspring core, or another type of core. The tape may be a two sided adhesive tape and the fire-retardant (FR) sock may be any suitable fire resistant material. | 06-11-2009 |
20100017967 | HALOGEN FREE INSTITUTIONAL MATTRESS - A mattress, mattress foundation, upholstered furniture article, filled furnishing article or other similar composite article for use in institutional (non-residential) occupancies made with a fluid proof outer cover, a fire barrier material and a mattress core, wherein all materials used are free of halogens are presented. | 01-28-2010 |
20100170042 | Memory Foam Mattress and Method of Construction - The present invention is directed toward an improved foam mattress. In one embodiment, the mattress has a base layer coupled to rectangular side sections each having a top surface. The top surfaces of the side sections extend above the top surface of the base layer and define a periphery of a space. The base layer and side sections are made of a material having a first resiliency. A central core layer is configured to fit entirely within the space defined by the side sections and is made of a material having a second resiliency, where the second resiliency is lower than said first resiliency. A top layer rests on the top surface of the central core layer and the top surface of the side sections. The top layer is made of a material of having a resiliency equal to or less than the second resiliency. | 07-08-2010 |
20100180383 | LOW-PROFILE MATTRESS - A low-profile mattress comprises an inner spring core having a plurality of spring coils and having an upper and lower surface. The mattress further includes a padding layer disposed on the upper surface and a quilting layer disposed over the padding layer and having an exterior layer of a liquid resistant material, wherein the innerspring core padding layer and quilting layer are dimensionally adapted to be less than eight inches in height. | 07-22-2010 |
20110067182 | BED BUG PROOF MATTRESS - A bed-bug proof mattress comprises an inner section including filler and springs and a continuous outer layer comprised of (i) a bed bug retardant layer made of light weight interlock knit polyester laminated to a hydrophilic breathable polyurethane film, (ii) a fire retardant layer; (iii) a foam layer, the bed bug retardant layer quilted to the fire retardant layer and to the foam layer and containing a seam. The bed bug retardant layer is integrally joined to the fire retardant layer and to the foam layer by being quilted together during the manufacturing of the mattress. The bed bug retardant layer may be approximately one mil thick. The interlock knit provides few places for dust accumulation and the film may act as a barrier for bed bugs. Although the film may be hydrophilic to increases the user's comfort, it may be without pores or even micropores so that it can act as an effective barrier. | 03-24-2011 |
20110173757 | CUSHIONING DEVICES AND METHODS - A cushion may be constructed of a spacer material having a top layer, a bottom layer and a plurality of loosely arranged spacer elements that extend between the top and bottom layers so as to maintain the top layer and the bottom layer spaced apart from each other. An elastomeric gel material is incorporated into the top layer and/or the bottom layer. The gel material may also extend into at least a portion of the spacer elements. | 07-21-2011 |
20110283458 | Ticking Layers that Reduce Flame Propagation and Upholstered Articles Incorporating Same - A method of producing a ticking includes laminating a flame retardant backer to film material, wherein the backer releases flame retardant in the vapor phase that reduces the rate of flame propagation along the film material, when the ticking layer is exposed to flame. The backer is laminated in direct contact with the film material. In some embodiments, the laminated ticking is configured to release less than 15 MJ of heat in the first ten minutes when exposed to a flame in accordance with the testing protocol set forth in 16 CFR 1633. Upholstered articles, such as mattresses, mattress foundations, and articles of furniture, may incorporate the ticking layer. | 11-24-2011 |
20120005836 | CORRUGATED FOAM MATTRESS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - The invention provides a corrugated mattress and method for making. The mattress comprises an corrugated foam core, a middle cushioning layer and outer cover layer. The corrugated foam core includes an upper substrate, a lower substrate and a fluted middle substrate the flutes fixed to the upper and lower substrates providing three-dimensional support for the user. The middle cushioning layer may comprise a second corrugated foam product, a cotton batting layer, densified polyester or foam including polyurethane, polyester, polypropylene or polylactic acid and the like. The outer cover layer may comprise cotton or laminated foam comprising, polyurethane, polyethylene, polyester, polypropylene, polylactic acid and the like, the laminate comprising a film independently selected from polyurethane, polyethylene, polyester, polypropylene or polylactic acid and the like. In various embodiments the polymers are food grade polymers such that the mattress is non-toxic. | 01-12-2012 |
20120036644 | Fire Resistant Flange for Removable Top Panels for Use in Mattress Assemblies - A removable top panel for a mattress assembly generally includes at least one layer having length and width dimensions sufficient to support a reclining body of the user; a mechanical fastener component disposed at about a perimeter edge of a bottom facing surface of the at least one layer, wherein the mechanical fastener is configured to provide releasable engagement to an underlying mattress body; and a layer of a fire resistant material extending inwardly from the perimeter edge. Also disclosed are mattress assemblies including the removable top panel. | 02-16-2012 |
20120102656 | FIRE-RESISTANT MATTRESS HAVING COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL COMPARTMENTALIZED BETWEEN FIRE-RESISTANT LAYERS - A fire-retardant mattress that compartmentalizes bedding material between layers of fire-resistant material. The mattress includes an inner support compartment, a first layer of fire-resistant material adjacent to at least one side of the inner support compartment, at least one layer of cushioning material adjacent to the first layer of fire-resistant material, and a second layer of fire-resistant material adjacent to the at least one cushioning layer, the second layer of fire-resistant material distal to the first layer of fire-resistant material. | 05-03-2012 |
20120102657 | MATTRESS CONSTRUCTION INCLUDING STITCH-BONDED FLAME BARRIER HAVING STRETCH AND RECOVERY CHARACTER - A mattress construction having a resilient core incorporating deformable foam either alone or in combination with integrated springs with a complimentary flame barrier fabric disposed in overlying relation to the resilient core. The flame barrier fabric has a stitch-bonded construction with elastomeric yarns extending in stitched relation through a fleece substrate of substantially inelastic character incorporating a percentage of flame retardant fibers. In a relaxed condition, the fleece substrate is bunched between stitch lines formed by the elastomeric yarns. Upon the application of tension, the barrier fabric stretches by the extension of the elastomeric stitching yarns in combination with a flattening of the fleece substrate. | 05-03-2012 |
20120180223 | FIRE-RESISTANT MATTRESS HAVING COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL COMPARTMENTALIZED BETWEEN FIRE-RESISTANT LAYERS - A mattress is disclosed that includes a sleeping side, a cushioning layer, an inner support compartment, and a fire-containing compartment disposed between the sleeping side and the inner support compartment and including first and second layers of fire-resistant material. The cushioning layer is disposed between the first and second layers of fire-resistant material. | 07-19-2012 |
20120222220 | FIRE-RESISTANT MATTRESS HAVING COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL COMPARTMENTALIZED BETWEEN FIRE-RESISTANT LAYERS - A fire-retardant mattress having at least one sleeping side is disclosed that has an inner support compartment with a generally parallelepiped shape with a top side opposite the sleeping side and a fire-containing compartment covering the top side of the inner support compartment and located between the sleeping side and the inner support compartment. The fire-containing compartment includes a first fire-resistant layer consisting essentially of natural fibers, the first fire-resistant layer being in direct contact with the top side of the inner support compartment, a second fire-resistant layer consisting essentially of natural fibers, the second fire-resistant layer located separate from the first self supporting layer of fire-resistant material, and a plurality of combustible cushioning layers positioned between the first and second fire-resistant layers. The first and second fire-resistant layers form a compartment around the plurality of combustible cushioning layers to delay combustion of the fire-retardant mattress from fully catching fire. | 09-06-2012 |
20120246832 | Flame Resistant Filler Cloth and Mattresses Incorporating Same - A filler cloth includes cellulosic fibers treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a char length of less than about nine inches when tested in accordance with NFPA 701, such that thermal shrinkage of the filler cloth at 400° F. is less than about 35% in any direction, and such that the filler cloth maintains flame and heat resistant integrity when impinged with a gas flame in accordance with testing protocols set forth in Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The filler cloth cellulosic fibers are treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a Frazier air permeability of less than about 400 cfm and a thermal resistance rating of at least about 3 when tested according to NFPA 2112. | 10-04-2012 |
20120255128 | Enhanced Knit Fabric Fire Barrier for Mattresses - An enhanced knit fabric fire barrier for mattresses and method for making same, the fabric barrier including a looped terry knitted fabric with a jersey side and a looped terry side; the jersey side including a fire retardant yarn and a melting yarn; the looped terry side including a fire retardant yarn; the loops in the jersey side are very high loops between about 4 mm and about 8 mm which char to provide a fire barrier for latex and highly volatile foams in mattresses. Also a double knit construction and method for making same, the fabric providing improved performance with the addition of a fire retardant yarn on the outside of the loops. Also, an enhanced fire-resistant full-foam mattress. | 10-11-2012 |
20120266384 | Flame Resistant Filler Cloth and Mattresses Incorporating Same - A filler cloth includes cellulosic fibers treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a char length of less than about nine inches when tested in accordance with NFPA 701, such that thermal shrinkage of the filler cloth at 400° F. is less than about 35% in any direction, and such that the filler cloth maintains flame and heat resistant integrity when impinged with a gas flame in accordance with testing protocols set forth in Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The filler cloth cellulosic fibers are treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a Frazier air permeability of less than about 400 cfm and a thermal resistance rating of at least about 3 when tested according to NFPA 2112. | 10-25-2012 |
20120266385 | Flame Resistant Filler Cloth and Mattresses Incorporating Same - A filler cloth includes cellulosic fibers treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a char length of less than about nine inches when tested in accordance with NFPA 701, such that thermal shrinkage of the filler cloth at 400° F. is less than about 35% in any direction, and such that the filler cloth maintains flame and heat resistant integrity when impinged with a gas flame in accordance with testing protocols set forth in Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The filler cloth cellulosic fibers are treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a Frazier air permeability of less than about 400 cfm and a thermal resistance rating of at least about 3 when tested according to NFPA 2112. | 10-25-2012 |
20130111672 | Mattresses Having a Matrix Core of Foam Elements - A mattress is constructed of a core comprising a matrix of foam pieces that are bonded together. The core has a thickness in the range from about 1.5 inches to about 10 inches, and more particularly from about 3 inches to about 8 inches, a density of about 4 pounds to 8 pounds per cubic foot, and an IFD of about 28 to 65. The core has a top surface and a bottom surface. A base layer is coupled to the bottom surface of the core, and a cushion layer is coupled to the top surface. | 05-09-2013 |
20130117940 | UPHOLSTERY PANELS WITH FIRE RESISTANT BACKING LAYER - A composite upholstery panel includes a layer of ticking fabric, a layer of flame and heat-resistant backing fabric, and a layer of resilient flame and heat-resistant cushioning material sandwiched between the layer of ticking fabric and the layer of backing fabric. The composite upholstery panel maintains flame and heat resistant integrity when impinged at any location with a gas flame in accordance with testing protocol set forth in Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs (TB-603). However, individually, the ticking layer, backing layer and cushioning layer would fail to maintain flame and heat resistant integrity when impinged with a gas flame in accordance with testing protocol set forth in TB-603. | 05-16-2013 |
20130133139 | Fire-Resistant Mattress Having Combustible Material Compartmentalized Between Fire-Resistant Layers - A mattress is disclosed that includes a sleeping side, a cushioning layer, an inner support compartment, and a fire-containing compartment disposed between the sleeping side and the inner support compartment. The fire-containing compartment includes first and second layers of fire-resistant material selected from the group consisting of a barrier sheet, a high loft batt, and a fire-resistant chemical. The cushioning layer is disposed between the first and second layers of fire-resistant material. | 05-30-2013 |
20130174346 | BEDDING COMPONENT WITH FIRE-RESISTANT LAMINATE - Components, such as bedding components including mattresses are disclosed herein. The components include a first layer, a fire-resistant layer affixed to the first layer or an optional additional layer, and a fire-resistant sock. The first layer, the optional additional layer, and fire-resistant layer are disposed within the fire-resistant sock. | 07-11-2013 |
20130283537 | Quilted Mattress Panels with Gel Fibers and Mattresses Made with Same - A quilted panel for a mattress having gel fibers incorporated therein so as to bring the gel material closer to the top of the mattress such that the benefits of the gel material are better realized by the user. In some embodiments, the gel fibers are incorporated into the FR fiber pad of the quilted panel. In other embodiments, a separate gel fiber pad is positioned within the quilted panel. | 10-31-2013 |
20140075678 | MATTRESS WITH USER ADJUSTABLE COMFORT FEATURES - A mattress wherein a plurality of independent yarn based fire barrier fabrics encases a plurality of distinct and unattached interior core structures. The plurality of interior core structures include at least a detached and internally flippable upper comfort layer assembly with a plurality of non-homogeneous foams or filling materials encased in a yarn-based fire barrier fabric and a lower, interiorly disposed support core structure with resilient filling materials encased in a yarn-based fire barrier fabric and a fabric cover. The detachable and internally flippable upper comfort layer assembly may be contained in a user accessible compartment that is fashioned into an outer cover assembly. | 03-20-2014 |
20150096125 | FIRE RESISTANT PANEL AND METHODS OF FIRE BLOCKING AN ARTICLE - Flame retardant panels and methods of manufacture generally include a batting material including a layer having a top surface and a bottom surface, the layer comprising a plurality of substantially vertically oriented flame retardant treated fibers extending from the top surface to the bottom surface; and a binder material. | 04-09-2015 |
20150329997 | ANTIMICROBIAL FIRE-RETARDANT YARN AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A composite yarn includes an aramid fiber and a second fiber incorporating therein at least one of an antimicrobial and a fire retardant. The second fiber is at least one of wrapped around the aramid fiber and entangled with the aramid fiber. | 11-19-2015 |
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