Abstract: A pocketed coil spring assembly for use in the manufacture of mattresses or cushions or the like comprising a plurality of longitudinally extending strips of integrally connected closed fabric pockets each containing at least one helically coiled wire compression spring having its axis disposed transversely of the strip, and wherein each of the strips contains a single band of interconnected springs formed from a single length of wire into a plurality of interconnected helical coil springs. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, each strip of spring containing pockets is spaced from each adjacent strip by a ply of resilient foam material, and each of the plies of resilient foam material are secured to the sidewalls of adjacent strips.

Abstract: A spring interior comprising a plurality of longitudinally extending bands of springs disposed side by side and connected together by helical lacing wires in the top and bottom faces of the bands. Each band of springs comprises a single length of wire formed into a plurality of substantially vertical coil springs interconnected by interconnecting segments of wire located alternately in the top and bottom faces of the bands. The coil springs of each row are interconnected by interconnecting segments with the adjacent coils of the same row. The interconnecting segments comprise a planar bridging portion which extend generally lengthwise of the row and arcuate end sections which extend generally transversely of the row. The arcuate end sections are planar and connect the coil springs to the bridging portions of the interconnecting segments. The arcuate end sections are of approximately the same radius as the coil springs to which the arcuate end sections are connected.

Abstract: Padding for use on vehicle doors for protection of occupants in side impact accidents is composed of a plurality of cells. Each cell is filled with air and sealed except for an orifice. The flow of the air through the orifice provides the damping required to absorb the energy of the impacting occupant. Each cell contains a spring, usually in the form of foam rubber, to maintain the cell in its inflated shape. The plurality of cells provides for better control over the motion of the occupant. The padding can also be used on any surface of the passenger compartment including knee bolsters, headrests, A and B pillars, roofs structures, roof and seats.

Abstract: An encapuslated spring for use with mattresses, cushions, or the like, including a spring enclosed within flexible sheet material, the material being formed in a tubular configuration such that its longitudinal edges are in a flat overlap configuration. The flat overlap configuration reduces a phenomenon known as false loft.

Abstract: A spring interior comprising a plurality of longitudinally extending bands of springs disposed side by side and connected together by helical lacing wires in the top and bottom faces of the bands. Each band of springs comprises a single length of wire formed into a plurality of substantially vertical coil springs interconnected by interconnecting segments of wire located alternately in the top and bottom faces of the bands. The endmost coil springs of each row are interlaced for the length of the coil with the next adjacent coil of the same row such that the axes of the last two coils in each row are substantially coaxial.

Abstract: A spring interior comprising a plurality of longitudinally extending bands of springs disposed side by side and connected together by helical lacing wires in the top and bottom faces of the bands. Each band of springs comprises a single length of wire formed into a plurality of substantially vertical coils of springs interconnected by interconnecting segments of wire located alternately in the top and bottom faces of the bands. Each interconnecting segment comprises a longitudinally extending bridging portion, a pair of transversely extending end portions, and a transversely extending support structure. The corners defined by the intersections between the bridging portions and the end portions of the interconnecting segments are radiused by radii of differing dimension so as to colinearly align the bridging portions of each band of springs.

Abstract: An adjustable coil seat is provided which utilizes the combination of a plurality of parallel rows of sinuous springs which are connected at opposite ends of the frame, at least one row of tapered conical coil springs in transverse relation to the sinuous springs and positioned in supporting relationship under the sinuous springs at a location between the ends of the sinuous springs, and a rigid cross-support beam structure which supports the bottom end of the tapered coiled springs. The cross support structure may be of adjustable height to vary pretension of the spring mechanism.

Abstract: A known kind of spring unit, for use in mattresses, seats and the like, is made as an assembly of spring bands which are disposed side by side and a plurality of helical wires (5,6) which extend transversely to the bands and are linked to them. Each spring band comprises a row of springs (1), and each pair of adjacent springs is integrally connected by a connector (2) which includes two spaced end portions (3), which are transverse to the band and are embraced by helical wires. Variations in manufacture lead to variations in the spacing between the end portions. The invention provides for the further bending of each connector (2), after initial formation of the spring band, to cause the end portions to take up a predetermined spacing. This is effected by reshaping corner portions of the connector between dies (31,42) so that the corner portions (8) are finally of more gentle curvature than they were (12) when initially formed.

Abstract: An assembled bed mattress includes an upper sheet having a plurality of upper sleeves made as bellows protruding downwardly from the upper sheet, a lower sheet having a plurality of lower sleeves made as bellows protruding upwardly from the lower sheet each lower sleeve being axially aligned with each upper sleeve, a plurality of helical springs each spring jacketed in each upper sleeve and each lower sleeve, and a fastener wire or zipper securing the two sheets to form an integral bed mattress having the plurality of springs resiliently retained between the two sheets, whereby upon a dismantling of the two sheets, any partial damaged springs can be replaced with perfect springs for easier maintenance of a mattress.

Abstract: A rectangular spring assembly (10,10') of the continuous coil type is disclosed as including continuous coil edge reinforcers (20) at a first set of opposite margins (12) between which continuous coils (16) extend. Additional edge reinforcers (24,24') are also preferably provided at a second set of opposite margins (14) of the assembly. In one embodiment, the spring assembly (10) has its edge reinforcers (20,24) oriented with straight connectors (30) thereof located adjaent associated border wires (34) and preferably has the edge reinforcers all made unitary with each other. In another embodiment, the spring assembly (10') has the straight connector portions (30) of its edge reinforcers (24') spaced inwardly from the border wires (34) with the edge reinforcers (20) made separate from the edge reinforcers (24').

Abstract: The spring core for a mattress consists of several, identically formed spring coils arranged in side by side rows with each row forming a wire piece having an upper and a lower mutually aligned end spiral in a U-shape, and having opposite legs joined together by a base webb. Adjacent coil springs are joined together at their end spirals along abutting legs by helical connecting springs. To arrange the springs at tight angles in rows and columns, a length of one leg is greater than the length of another leg and all the coil springs are oriented in the same direction, except along a edge region of the spring core.

Abstract: A mattress core particularly useful in a sofa bed has a plurality of rows of coil springs extending longitudinally of the coil in the head to foot direction thereof. A plurality of coiled spring wires extend transversely of the rows while interconnecting adjacent coil springs in each row and adjacent coil springs of adjacent rows by being wound about the coil springs. The coiled spring wires are located on opposite sides of the core. On only one side of the core which forms the sleep surface are a plurality of transversely extending "torsion" spring wires, however, these wires are of a generally rectilinear shape with intermediate offset portions at intervals extending generally along the head to foot direction while being connected to the coil springs of each of the rows. The offset portions provide torsion arms providing torsional resistance to deflection at the sleep surface to thereby increase resistance to deflection while, at the same time, distributing loads across the sleep surface.

Abstract: A bedding or seating spring product comprising a spring assembly having multiple rows of coil springs wherein each row of coil springs is made from a single continuous length of wire and wherein each row contains a plurality of coils interconnected by interconnecting segments, alternate ones of which are disposed in the top and bottom planes of the spring assembly. The interconnecting segments are generally planar and include U-shaped portions having parallel legs and a connecting web. Adjacent rows of coils are connected by securement of the web of a U-shaped portion of each interconnecting segment of one row of coils to a pair of spaced portions of interconnecting segments of an adjacent row.

Abstract: A spring assembly wherein there is a rectangular border wire and there are coils disposed in spaced, parallel rows within the border wire. The coils in the rows of coils lap and are connected by helices of wire. The helices of wire connect the adjacent rows of coils, and the coils adjacent the border wire are connected thereto by a helix of wire.

Abstract: A spring assembly for mattresses, innersprings, and the like. The assembly comprises rows of coils, each row comprising a continuous length of wire formed into a plurality of coils interconnected by Z-shaped wire segments alternately disposed at the top and bottom of the coils. Adjacent rows of coils are connected by helical wire wound through overlapping sections of the Z-shaped wire segments. The overlapping connected sections are straight, flat offset sections located on opposite sides of each coil with the center of each overlapped section being located in a common diametral plane of the coil so that complete compression of the coil does not result in the coil being pulled laterally, twisted and distorted.

Abstract: A box spring comprises a rectangular base frame, a wire grid, and a plurality of parallel rows of coil springs supporting the grid atop the base frame. Each row of coil springs is made from a single continuous length of wire in which adjacent coils are interconnected by an interconnecting segment of the wire. Each interconnecting segment is in the form of a generally diagonally extending bar having substantially parallel end portions interconnected at the center by an offset section, which offset section is formed by rotating the offset section relative to the parallel end portions while the end portions are restrained against rotation.

Abstract: A spring coil has an open-ended terminal convolution which is connected to the body of the coil through a gradient arm. The gradient arm can be readily varied in length in manufacture to alter the compression and thereby the firmness of the spring coil. Offset portions are advantageously formed on terminal convolutions with a major straight part which is outwardly spaced from minor straight parts. This provides a three point engagement for the offset portion when connected to a border wire with a border wire helical spring. The offset portions of the spring coils have inside and outside shoulders adjacent their ends. The pitch of cross-helicals which join overlapped offset portions is chosen so that a cross-helical simultaneously engages the outside shoulders of one of a pair of overlapped offset portions to firmly hold the spring coil against rotation. The cross-helical preferably also catches the inside shoulders of the other overlapped portion to additionally hold that spring coil against rotation.

Abstract: A spring element for bedding and furniture which can be constructed in a simple manner but will not tend to come apart in ordinary use. The spring element includes a laterally extending pair of parallel wires and a longitudinally extending pair of parallel wires atop the laterally extending wires. The pairs of wires are welded to one another at their crossing points to form a seat for engaging the open top loop of a coil spring, and the ends of the wires are connected to a framework. Each longitudinally extending wire has a depressed portion between the crossing points extending beneath the laterally extending wires. The top loop of the spring is snapped into engagement with the pairs of wires, so that the top loop is sealed above the depressed portions of the longitudinally extending wires and beneath the laterally extending wires and so that the top of the free end portions of the top loop is biased against the bottom of one of the laterally extending wires.

Abstract: A plurality of main springs and a plurality of intermediate support springs are disposed and fixed on a rectangular base plate. Each main spring has a linear connecting rod portion and two coil spring portions such that one end of each of the two coil spring portions is coupled to a corresponding one of two ends of the first linear connecting rod portion. The main springs are disposed such that these connecting rod portions are perpendicular to each other in a matrix form. The other end of each of the coil springs is fastened to the base plate. Each intermediate support spring has a connecting rod portion and two coil spring portions. The connecting rod portion of each intermediate support spring is shorter than that of each main spring. One end of each of the coil spring portions of the intermediate support spring is coupled to a corresponding one of two ends of the connecting rod portion of the intermediate support spring.

Abstract: A spring core comprises a plurality of coil springs 10 each made of a single, continuous piece of wire having two open ended final windings 11 which are approximately U-shaped. The coil springs are held together by spiral shaped connecting elements 30 enclosing the straight lateral arms 12, 13 of the final windings.

Abstract: A spring deck for upholstered seating consisting of a thin deck sheet, flexible transversely of its plane but inelastic in its plane, arranged generally horizontally over an open seat frame, and being connected at its front and rear edges to the frame, the connection at its rearward edge being by edge springs resiliently yieldable toward its forward edge so that it may yield downwardly responsively to top loading, and vertically yieldable sub-springs disposed beneath the central portion of the deck sheet and biased to offset that portion of the deck sheet upwardly above a plane determined by its front and rear edge connections, so that a load imposed on the deck is supported first by the sub-springs and later by both the sub-springs and the edge springs. The forward edge of the deck sheet may be supported by springs which are vertically yieldable, but not yieldable toward the rear deck sheet edge, in order that the deck sheet provides a soft-edge yieldability at its forward edge.

Abstract: A spring unit comprises a rectangular base plate, a rectangular frame, first main springs, second main springs, third main springs and fourth main springs arranged on the base plate, and intermediate support springs also placed on the base plate. Each of the first and third main springs has one straight rod portion and two coil portions which are connected at one end to the ends of the straight portion. Each of the second and fourth main springs has one straight rod portion and two torsion bar spring portions which are connected at one end to the ends of the straight rod portion. The first and second main springs are parallel to each other and alternately arranged on said rectangular base plate. The third and fourth main springs are parallel to each other and alternately arranged on said rectangular base plate, with the straight rod portions arranged at right angles to those of the first and second main springs.

Abstract: A spring assembly for an innerspring unit, particularly an innerspring mattress, is provided wherein at least a pair of springs are restricted about their adjacent offset portions of adjacent terminal convolutions in one surface of the assembly so that hinging action between the adjacent offset portions is allowed only to a maximum angle of deflection between the offset portions and thereafter, upon further loading, the pair of springs provide a greater resistance to loading than would be realized without restriction of their adjacent offset portions. Also provided is an improved coil spring for such a spring assembly.

Abstract: A spring assembly for mattresses, innersprings, and the like. The assembly comprises longitudinal rows of coils, each row comprising a continuous length of wire formed into a plurality of coils interconnected by Z-shaped wire segments alternately disposed at the top and bottom of the coils. Adjacent rows of coils are connected by longitudinally extending helical lacing wires wound through overlapping Z-shaped wire segments. By lacing the rows of coils longitudinally, the spacing between adjacent coils may be varied in selected longitudinal sections of the unit so as to vary the coil count and thus the firmness of selected areas of the assembly, as for example the center section. Furthermore, by so lacing the rows of coils, a single set-up of forming and assembly machine may be used to manufacture various widths of mattresses, as for example, twin, double or queen and king size units.

Abstract: An innerspring assembly for furniture seats and backs comprising spaced, parallel, substantially rectangular top and bottom grids and tapered helical coils interposed between the grids and secured thereto, the top grid comprising pairs of spaced, parallel anchoring wires which define longitudinally and transversely-spaced seats for receiving the top loops of the coils and the bottom grid comprising anchoring crossing wires which intersect and define seats vertically below the centers of the seats of the top grid for receiving the bottom loops and wherein diametrically-opposed portions of the top and bottom loops overlie the wires of the seats and diametrically-opposed portions of the top and bottom loops at right angles thereto underlie the wires of the seats.

Abstract: A spring assembly comprising a base frame, a grid frame, coils connected at their lower ends and upper ends to the respective frames wherein the grid frame is provided with crossing longitudinal and transverse wires so positioned as to enable spacing the coils transversely of the grid frame at a uniform spacing and wherein the longitudinal wires of the grid frame are provided with deviations for receiving diametral portions of the coils and retaining the latter from movement relative to the grid frame.

Abstract: A compression spring capsule is provided for tubular valve actuating members and incorporates a plurality of helical compression springs arranged in circular relation. Opposed generally cylindrical spring retainers each being receivable in a cylindrical receptacle form opposed receptacles receiving opposed ends of the springs. Spring guide rods are disposed within each of the helical springs with the ends thereof received within the opposed receptacles of the spring retainers.

Abstract: A coil spring assembly, and a method of forming that assembly, in which the assembly's edgemost coil springs are connected to a border wire by a single continuous spiral lacing wire. The method involves the steps of guiding a rotation spiral lacing wire completely around the periphery of a spring coil matrix and border wire through use of helical path defining dies until the leading and trailing ends of the lacing wire are overlapped. During the lacing operation, the helical path defining dies cooperate to deflect a peripheral segment of each corner and edge coil into juxtaposition with the border wire. The resulting final coil spring assembly includes corner coil springs in which the deflected peripheral segments of the corner coils are retained contiguous to the corner of the border wire by the lacing wire.

Abstract: An improved single cone coil spring and an improved box spring assembly made from the improved single cone coil springs. The box spring assembly comprises a base frame, a series of the improved small diameter single cone coil springs and a welded wire grid, the coil springs being connected at their bottom ends to the base frame and connected at their top ends to the welded wire grid. The coil springs are established in a plurality of rows and columns throughout the box spring assembly, at least one transverse wire and at least one longitudinal wire of the wire grid span all coil springs within each row and column, respectively. Further, a supplemental transverse wire is positioned between adjacent coil spring rows, and is of a length equal to at least one of the coil springs' transverse wires adjacent thereto. All crossover points of all the grid's transverse and longitudinal wires are welded to establish the welded wire grid.

Abstract: A spring resistance cartridge assembly for a valve actuator is disclosed which offers resistance to movement in either direction of an axial member extending therein. The cartridge assembly has a base plate securable to an axial member and an opposing fixed plate which is secured in a non-movable position. Between the base plate and the fixed plate are two compression plates having spring members trapped therebetween. Bolts and studs attach the compression plates one to each, the base plate and the fixed plate.

Abstract: A spring assembly in which use is made of a grid of crisscrossing wires which extend through a plastic button at their cross-over points to intertie the wires in a manner to prevent relative movements without metal to metal contact and in which the buttons embody grooves dimensioned to receive terminal portions of spring members for suspending the spring members therefrom in the assembled relation.