Patents Assigned to Lancastria Limited
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Publication number: 20110314607Abstract: A mattress, cushion or the like has an outer cover enclosing a resilient core. The resilient core is formed by a viscoelastic foam layer with a vapour permeable reinforcing layer of stretchable material laminated onto a top surface of the viscoelastic foam layer. The reinforcing layer prevents cracking in the top surface of the viscoelastic foam layer and provides improved heat and moisture dissipation during use. The reinforcing layer is preferably formed by a spaced knitted fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: LANCASTRIA LIMITEDInventors: David Woolfson, Padraig Hackett
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System for determining individual user anthropometric characteristics related to mattress preference
Publication number: 20090062693Abstract: A measuring device to aid mattress selection has an upstanding frame with a plurality of vertically space-apart horizontal illuminated strips. A camera mounted in front of the frame takes front view and side view images of a person standing in front of the illuminated strips. These images are delivered to an associated computer having means to determine the body mass distribution and the spine curvature of the person based on the images of the strips taken by the camera and in particular based on those portions of the image of the illuminated strips blocked by the person standing in front of the illuminated strips. This information can then be used to aid in appropriate mattress selection for the person.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: Lancastria LimitedInventors: David Woolfson, Duncan Bain, Lee Hubbard -
Publication number: 20070271705Abstract: A mattress, cushion or the like has an outer cover enclosing a resilient core. The resilient core is formed by a viscoelastic foam layer with a vapour permeable reinforcing layer of stretchable material laminated onto a top surface of the viscoelastic foam layer. The reinforcing layer prevents cracking in the top surface of the viscoelastic foam layer and provides improved heat and moisture dissipation during use. The reinforcing layer is preferably formed by a spaced knitted fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2004Publication date: November 29, 2007Applicant: LANCASTRIA LIMITEDInventors: David Woolfson, Padraig Hackett
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Patent number: 7059001Abstract: A mattress comprises a sealed outer casing within which is mounted a resilient support formed by a composite foam core. At least an upper portion of the resilient support is formed by a visco-elastic foam. A vent is provided in a side wall of the casing and is covered by a filter which prevents ingress of bacteria into the cover. A flap is mounted on the cover and in use extends down over the vent to prevent the filter being damaged by fluids.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2004Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: Lancastria LimitedInventor: David Woolfson
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Publication number: 20050188467Abstract: A mattress comprises a sealed outer casing within which is mounted a resilient support formed by a composite foam core. At least an upper portion of the resilient support is formed by a visco-elastic foam. A vent is provided in a side wall of the casing and is covered by a filter which prevents ingress of bacteria into the cover. A flap is mounted on the cover and in use extends down over the vent to prevent the filter being damaged by fluids.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2004Publication date: September 1, 2005Applicant: Lancastria LimitedInventor: David Woolfson
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Publication number: 20040031102Abstract: A mattress comprises a sealed outer casing within which is mounted a resilient support formed by a composite foam core. At least an upper portion of the resilient support is formed by a visco-elastic foam. A vent is provided in a side wall of the casing and is covered by a filter which prevents ingress of bacteria into the cover. A flap is mounted on the cover and in use extends down over the vent to prevent the filter being damaged by fluids.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2003Publication date: February 19, 2004Applicant: Lancastria LimitedInventor: David Woolfson