Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
005699000 | Having waterproof or allergenproof outer surface | 18 |
20080216247 | Non-Toxic Mattress - A non-toxic mattress and method of constructing the mattress having a reduced toxicity has an outer layer of a material selected from the group comprising polyethylene and polylactic acid film. Also, a mattress cover for covering the outer layer of the mattress can also be constructed from a material selected from the same group of materials. The polyethylene and polylactic acid films are non-toxic materials which reduce adverse human allergenic reactions or exposure to potentially harmful chemicals used in the mattress construction. | 09-11-2008 |
20090265856 | DUST COLLECTING DEVICE - A dust collecting device comprising a dust collector comprising a port; and a dust collecting mattress comprising a mattress cover, a mattress working face, and a dust exhaust; the port is connected to the dust exhaust via a dust pipe; the mattress working face is formed with a plurality of small holes connected to the dust exhaust; a plurality of stiffening ribs is disposed between the mattress cover and the mattress working face, and a clearance space is formed between the stiffening ribs; the stiffening ribs are concave in shape; and a raised hollow ring is formed along the outer edge of the dust collecting mattress. | 10-29-2009 |
20100192306 | Anatomical, pressure-evenizing mattress overlay and associated methodology - A method and structure for furnishing pressure-evenized, dynamic-reaction anatomical support. The method includes (a) supporting the anatomy with a 100% open cell viscoelastic foam, and (b) within the foam, reacting to both static and dynamic, anatomically-produced foam indentations to expand and contract cell-openness size, whereby deeper/sharper indentations result in greater-size cell-openness. Such reacting includes laterally stretching and flowing regions of the foam adjacent such an indentation The overlay structure features (1) a dynamic-response core expanse formed of a 100% open-cell, compressible and flowable, polyurethane, viscoelastic foam possessing a compressed, relaxed-state volume, and (2) an elastomeric, moisture- and gas-flow-managing coating, load-transmissively, bonded to the entirety of the core expanse's outside surface to function as a dynamically-responsive unit with the expanse. The coating possesses a relaxed-state, prestressed tension condition which is responsible for the expanse's compressed condition. | 08-05-2010 |
20110004997 | Mattress with a Vented Cover - A mattress to support a user that includes a core positioned within an interior space formed by a cover. The cover protects the core from damage that could result from contact with liquid or debris. A vent extends through the cover to allow airflow into and out of the interior space. The vent | 01-13-2011 |
20110004998 | Modular supporting element to make mattresses and the like and mattresses and the like realised with such elements - The modular supporting element to make mattresses, pillows and the like comprises a body which is elastically deformable in at least one direction of deformation, the body comprising a first portion having a first modulus of elasticity and a second portion having a second modulus of elasticity which is different from the first modulus of elasticity. | 01-13-2011 |
20110107519 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL ACTIVATED-CARBON ANTIBACTERIAL AND MITE-PROOF MATTRESS - A multi-functional activated-carbon antibacterial and mite-proof mattress is formed by a mattress core wrapped with an outer packaging layer, wherein the mattress core is formed of prefabricated high-density environmental-protection buffering material layers ( | 05-12-2011 |
20110209289 | PRESSURE RELIEF SURFACE - The present invention includes a pressure relief patient support for use in combination with a bed frame. The pressure relief support surface includes a plurality of layers of a three-dimensional fiber material positioned above a plurality of vertical air cells. | 09-01-2011 |
20110219548 | Multi-Layered Support System - In various embodiments, a support system includes a multi-layer cover sheet with a number of layers. In certain embodiments, a source to move air inside and outside the multi-layer cover sheet can be provided. The source can include a source of positive pressure or negative pressure. | 09-15-2011 |
20110283459 | MATTRESS, IN PARTICULAR FOR USE IN THE CARE AND HOSPITAL SECTOR - A mattress, in particular for use in the care and hospital sector, has a base layer and a top layer arranged thereon. The top layer is formed by a resilient knitted spacer fabric, which is covered by a top layer cover. The top layer cover has a liquid-impermeable top layer cover lower part and a liquid-permeable top layer cover upper part. The mattress allows simple and frequent reprocessing. | 11-24-2011 |
20120192356 | MATTRESS ENCASEMENT - An improved encasement for a mattress which thwarts the escapement of bed bugs from a mattress through the encasement and which thwarts the encroachment of beg bugs through the encasement into the mattress. An elongated opening is provided in the encasement which is selectively closed by a zipper associated therewith. The encasement includes a flap secured to the lower side wall portion of a side of the encasement which is positioned inwardly of the zipper for retarding or preventing the escapement of bed bugs through the zipper. Hook and loop fasteners are also provided at the end location for further preventing the escapement of bed bugs from the mattress through the encasement and preventing the encroachment of beg bugs into the mattress through the encasement. | 08-02-2012 |
20140283308 | Mattress System - A mattress system devised to achieve a function of automatic detection, mainly including a mattress having a simple structure; a control unit equipped with a unique user interface for caregivers to simultaneously adjust three major functions, namely, therapy mode, therapy intensity and comfort level; and a connection pipe for supplying air and power. The system is further provided with a built-in auto-setting function to sense the body characteristics of the patient lying on the mattress and determine an effective supporting pressure range for the patient. By detecting a pressure difference representing the body characteristics of the patient lying on the mattress and comparing with the data stored in a built-in database, the system can always provide the patient with not only a well-proved therapeutic effect through the auto-setting function, but also an adjustable comfort level on the patient's request through the user interface. | 09-25-2014 |
20140373279 | PATIENT SUPPORT COVER - A cover for a mattress for supporting a patient is adapted to provide a generally smooth top surface over the mattress while still accommodating the movement of portions of the mattress or changes in thickness of the mattress, for example, when turning the patient. | 12-25-2014 |
20150026895 | ANTI-BEDSORE MATTRESS COMPRISING AIR POCKETS - A mattress comprises a mattress body ( | 01-29-2015 |
20150128352 | ADAPTABLE SURFACE FOR USE IN BEDS AND CHAIRS TO REDUCE OCCURRENCE OF PRESSURE ULCERS - An adaptable surface system including a plurality of individually adjustable surface units and a plurality of pressure sensors. Each pressure sensor corresponds to one of the adjustable subsurface units and is positioned to measure an amount of pressure exerted upon the subsurface unit. The system also includes a controller that receives a first pressure value from a pressure sensor, compares the value to a threshold, and adjusts the height of the first subsurface unit based on the comparison. The controller also receives a second pressure value from a second pressure sensor, compares the second pressure value to the threshold, and adjusts the height of a second subsurface unit based on the comparison. | 05-14-2015 |
20150359357 | COMPRESSIBLE MATTRESS - In an implementation a compressible mattress is provided that may be compressed at a manufacturing location and inserted into packaging; the packaging, maintaining the compressed state of the compressed mattress. The compressed mattress may be shipped in the compressed state within the packaging to a distributor or retail store for display and sale. After sale and transport to a customer location in the compressed state, the packaging may be removed and the mattress decompresses and expands until it reaches an expanded form. | 12-17-2015 |
20160095448 | BREATHABLE MATTRESS PAD AND SLEEPING ACCESSORIES - Sleeping accessories such as mattress pads, mattress topper covers, and sheet savers are disclosed herein comprising integrated padded mesh material. Integrated padded mesh material, when used in the sleeping accessories, results in improved air flow for the user, which can reduce complications during sleep such as sudden infant death syndrome. The material may have one or multiple layers, and may include a moisture wicking fabric, allergy-blocking fabric, or water resistant fabric. Certain layers are padded to provide more comfort for the user and in some embodiments, the padded layer may be sloped to assist with reflux. | 04-07-2016 |
20160135609 | SEMI-ABSORBENT, SEMI-RESISTANT, BREATHABLE FABRIC - A semi-absorbent, semi-resistant, breathable fabric includes a single-layer having a first, hydrophilic side that absorbs water, and a second, hydrophobic side; wherein the first, hydrophilic side of the single-layer fabric quickly spreads out a liquid that is absorbed laterally to a wider area such that the absorbed liquid does not seep or pass through to the second, hydrophobic side of the single-layer fabric under gravitational force. A method of making a semi-absorbent, semi-resistant, breathable fabric includes: subjecting a first side of a single-layer fabric to a hydrophilic amino functional polysiloxane softener; treating a second opposite side of the fabric with a fluorocarbon compound under low pressure such that the fluorocarbon compound penetrates no more than half of the fabric thickness; and drying and curing the fabric, preferably at a temperature of about 145° C. to 155° C. for about three minutes to about five minutes. | 05-19-2016 |
20160157625 | WASHABLE MATTRESS ASSEMBLY - An encasement to enclose a mattress base includes a base panel with side panels extendable from the base panel. A first fastener extends around the side panels, and a first panel is fastenable to the side panels by the first fastener to define a first enclosure. The encasement also includes absorbent foam (e.g., resilient or viscoelastic foam, which may be reticulated and/or attached to a substrate). A second fastener also extends around the side panels, and a second panel is fastenable to the side panels by the second fastener to define a second enclosure to enclose the absorbent foam. The second panel can be constructed from a breathable and at least substantially waterproof material. The absorbent foam can be configured to be received in a front-loading washing machine (e.g., including multiple foam panels arranged in layers). | 06-09-2016 |