Abstract: There is disclosed a comforter of conventional shape and size, provided along its edges with a particular arrangement of male and female fastening elements, whereby said comforter may be used in a conventional manner on a bed, and yet by folding and securing said fastening elements as taught hereinafter, the comforter may be converted into a bag-like structure to be worn as a garment, covering the body of the user while leaving the head and hands exposed.

Abstract: A mattress having an upper fluid containing chamber and a lower chamber filled with a material rendering it effectively more rigid and which surrounds a portion of the fluid chamber. The mattress is comprised of upper and lower flexible sheets which are provided with peripherally extending downwardly and upwardly struck flaps, respectively, at their outer peripheral ends. These flaps are sealed to each other in order to form a completely enclosed mattress. A tapered, angularly struck inner peripheral wall extends effectively between the upper and lower walls of the mattress in such manner that the upper end of the inner peripheral wall extends to the outer peripheral margin of the upper wall and the lower end of the inner peripheral wall terminates inwardly of the outer peripheral margin of the lower wall. In this way, the inner peripheral wall operates in conjunction with the upper wall in order to form an inner fluid chamber which is essentially coextensive with the entire upper surface of the upper wall.

Abstract: A multi-layered mattress for straightening a reclining body including a lower layer which has a support engaging bottom surface and a generally planar top surface. An upper layer which has a bottom surface engaging the top surface of the lower layer and a top, body supporting surface. The resiliency of the material in the upper layer is greater than that of the lower layer. First and second ribs of less resiliency than the upper layer extend transversely across and upwardly from the upper surface of the lower layer into complementary recesses in the bottom surface of the upper layer. The first and second ribs are positioned to support the shoulders and the buttocks of one lying on the mattress.

Abstract: An improved bed sheet which can be used both as a bottom and top sheet. The bed sheet has a fabric panel sized to fit the mattress with which it is to be used. Open pockets at each end of the bed sheet serve to enclose the head and foot portions of a mattress when used as a bottom sheet. When used as a top sheet, one pocket is used to enclose the foot portion of a mattress while the second pocket is used to hold the edge of a blanket from contact with a person while sleeping.

Abstract: A portable folding crib housed in a suitcase or similar piece of luggage is disclosed. In the basic embodiment, the crib-suitcase combination is so constructed that a majority of the total volume of the suitcase is preserved as two compartments for storing the crib mattress, clothing, and the like. Each of the two compartments is covered by a separate hinged door, the two doors forming the floor of the crib when the crib is erected. The crib structure when folded fits around the storage compartments which are covered by the hinged doors. When folded and closed, the structure has the appearance of an ordinary suitcase and is as readily transportable as the average packed suitcase. To utilize the crib, one fully opens the suitcase and unfolds the crib into its erected position. No mechanical skill or special tools are necessary to unfold or refold the crib. In addition to the basic embodiment, several additional embodiments of the invention are disclosed.

Abstract: A tufting button comprising an upper and lower portion in axial interconnection by means of an interconnection means having a hole axially disposed therein for use in combination with a cushion or the like.

Abstract: A spring assembly formed of multiple coil springs arranged in lengthwise and crosswise rows and a sub-assembly for use in the manufacture of such spring assemblies in which the sub-assembly is formed of elongate slats having longitudinally spaced nodules extending from the upper surfaces thereof for mounting coil springs thereon in corresponding longitudinally spaced relation with the coil springs extending upwardly from the top surface of the slats.

Abstract: A mattress includes a first bag forming a first cavity and being disposed within a second bag of substantially the same size. Each of the bags includes a pair of generally flat portions connected at a peripheral edge. Two separate continuous lap seams join the bags inwardly of their edge portions on opposite sides of the bags. These seams define with the edge portions of the bags a second cavity which is disposed around the first cavity. The first cavity can be filled with water to form a water mattress and the second cavity can be filled with air to form a peripheral air frame.In a preferred method, the mattress can be formed from four vinyl sheets of the same size using only four horizontal lap seams. The first bag can be provided with an inner peripheral lap seam by removing a ground rod associated with a heat sealer through a water valve. The second bag can be provided with an external peripheral seam by removing the ground rod through an air valve.

Abstract: A method and article for reinforcing the holes made through non-woven material, particularly vinyl, suede and leather, used in tufting upholstery and the like, and an article of manufacture embodying same.

Abstract: A mattress cover is provided in which a fitted sheet for covering the mattress snugly is sewn to a plain sheet covering the fitted sheet along a line described by the foot of the mattress and a portion of the sides of the mattress, whereby the foot of the plain sheet does not become separated from the foot of the mattress during sleep.

Abstract: A sleeping bag has a hood back part having a pair of arm and hand portions extending from opposite sides thereof. A lower back part is affixed to and extends from the hood back part. A hood front part has a face opening therein and a pair of arm and hand portions extending from opposite sides thereof and corresponding to the arm and hand portions of the hood back and affixed to the hood back part to accommodate the head, upper chest area and arms of a user of the bag. A lower front part is affixed to and extends from the hood front part and is affixed to the lower back part to accommodate the remaining torso of a user of the bag.

Abstract: Functional stretcher shell device designed for picking up and transporting wounded, injured or sick people with orthopaedic retention of the lesions of the limbs, the head, the spine and the torso, characterized by the combination of a carrying unit serving the purpose of a stretcher and splint cradle, with self-adhesive straps positioning and immobilizing the various of the body.

Abstract: A travel pillow is described for use with seats which provide an accommodating headrest. This pillow cushions the user's neck and head in a cavity and thus provides support against `head-rolling` and the sudden `head-drooping` which usually results when a traveler attempts to sleep while sitting in a generally upright position.

Abstract: The disclosed line releasing clamp receives a line in a saddle portion of the clamp, the line including a stop lug that is caught against the end of the saddle to resist the tension of the line. The saddle in turn is received in, and pivotally attached to, a clip. Upon the tension in the line exceeding a predetermined amount, the saddle slips free of the clip and pivots sufficiently to permit the stop lug to slip from the saddle, releasing the line.

Abstract: An adjustable head and shoulder rest is disclosed which is intended for supporting the body while lying face down with the head turned to the right or left at forty five degrees. It is intended as well to support the user's head on an elevated plane while the user is lying on either the right or left side. A head or face rest consisting of two distinctly separate members, one being movable, providing open areas for the eyes, nose and mouth, together with movable right and left shoulder support members permitting adjustment to different body dimensions and allowing proper weight distribution, ease of breathing and body comfort.

Abstract: A portable energy conserving bed warming device is provided, designed to store heat and to permit its gradual radiation over an extended period of time. The device is placed at the foot of the bed, under the bed covers, and radiates heat to warm the bed and provide for comfortable sleeping in cold weather. It includes a hollow container made of a heat conductive material to provide a reservoir for heated fluid. The fluid is placed in the container and heated, following which the container is closed. The container is snugly enclosed within a hollow heat insulating casing closed on all sides except for a plurality of selectively disposed openings in the front wall. The openings in the casing permit heat radiating from the heated fluid in the reservoir to pass slowly into the ambient atmosphere, thereby warming the bed in which the device is placed.

Abstract: A headboard sheet dispenser for beds. The dispenser includes means for dispensing top and bottom bed sheets from a roll of several sheets. The dispenser also serves as a padded backrest.

Abstract: A frame including upright opposite side portions having front and rear ends and an upstanding backrest is supported above side frame portions. A pair of front and rear support arms are pivotally supported from lower forward and intermediate portions of the corresponding frame side portion for swinging about horizontal transverse axes. A first seat frame is pivotally attached to corresponding support arms. A second seat frame is supported in superposed relation from and above the first seat support frame. A pair of seat cushions overlie the first and second seat frames and are positionable in superposed relation when the second seat frame is disposed in superposed relation with the first seat frame.

Abstract: A self-inflating air mattress comprising an airtight flexible jacket enclosing a core of a resilient, open cell, lightweight foam material, substantially the entire upper and lower portions of which are bonded to the envelope. The process of making this mattress comprises first laying down two sheets of an air impermeable plastic coated fabric, with the core positioned between the two sheets. Heated platens are applied to this layup, followed by applying a vacuum to the interior, cooling the assembly, and then moderately pressurizing the then bonded assembly.

Abstract: In a collapsible bed making device, a pair of frame supports is affixed to the head side of a bed. A collapsible bed spread frame and a collapsible blanket frame are mounted pivotally on the frame supports. A bed spread is removably affixed to the collapsible bed spread frame. A blanket is removably affixed to the collapsible blanket frame. In order to prepare a bed, incorporating the bed making device of the invention for use, the bed spread frame with the bed spread is rotated upward more than 90.degree. and left in that position. In order to prepare said bed for non-use, the blanket frame with the blanket is rotated upward and downward. Then the bed spread frame with the bed spread is rotated downward to a horizontal position.