Abstract: A mattress system offering combinations of comfort and support comprising at least two modules, positioned side-by-side along their longest dimension to define at least two recumbent user areas the modules comprising depressions accomodating removable inserts of differing firmness. The mattress system provides an immense array of combinations of firmness and support, allowing each user to adjust, to a very wide degree, the comfort, firmness and support beneath their upper body, lumbar area, and lower body. The adaptable structure of the mattress system also allows the individual user to customize his/her side of the bed and easily change his/her side of the bed as his/her preferences change. Additionally, the construction increases the longevity of the bed, because components may be replaced one at a time as deemed necessary.

Abstract: A mattress system offering combinations of comfort and support comprising at least two modules, positioned side-by-side along their longest dimension to define at least two recumbent user areas, and a comfort cushion receivable atop each of the at least two modules. At least one of the modules includes a depression in its upper surface, adapted to removably retain a support insert comprised of an envelope containing a plurality of liquid filled bladders. The mattress system provides an immense array of combinations of firmness and support, allowing each user to adjust, to a very wide degree, the comfort, firmness and support beneath their upper body, lumbar area, and lower body. The adaptable structure of the mattress system also allows the individual user to customize his/her side of the bed and easily change his/her side of the bed as his/her preferences change. Additionally, the construction increases the longevity of the bed, because components may be replaced one at a time as deemed necessary.

Abstract: A thermal layer is integrated into one of the sleep surface build-ups of a mattress, either between resilient layers of a quilted ticking panel or between a pair of resilient layers underlying the ticking panel. By selectively orienting the mattress, a metallic film incorporated in the thermal layer becomes effective to reflect body heat, thereby warming the upper surface of the mattress in contact with a reclining person.

Abstract: A reversible thermal cushion includes a resilient layer; an insulating layer adjacent the resilient layer, the insulating layer having a reflective surface facing away from the resilient layer; and a PVC top sheet and bottom sheet for containing the resilient layer and the insulating layer. The resilient layer is made from polyurethane foam having a density of at least 1.8 lbs./ cubic foot, and has a convoluted surface on at least one side. The reflective surface is aluminum vacuum deposited on one side of a polyethylene film laminated to polyurethane foam.

Abstract: A rail assembly for a reinforced wall soft side waterbed includes at least one cushion assembly, each cushion assembly includes an upper rail of resilient material, a lower rail, and an L-shaped reinforcing bar which extends past the lower surface of the lower rail. The rail assembly is assemblable to a deck assembly including a side wall such that the depending flange of the L-shaped reinforcing member interlocks with the side wall of the deck assembly.

Abstract: A hydraulically enhanced waterbed includes a bladder for containing water, a plurality of outer hydraulic chambers positioned in an array within the bladder, inner hydraulic chambers positioned within the outer hydraulic chambers, the inner and outer chambers having apertures in their lower portions.

Abstract: A waterbed comprising a pair of like fluid-filled mattresses arranged side-by-side; surface continuity means preferably being a covering around the bottoms and outward sides of the mattresses and a flexible sheet attached to the covering extending across the mattresses for maintaining the mattresses steadfastly in side-by-side relationship and for reducing the collapse of the abutting edges of the mattresses under load; and means attached to the surface continuity means for reducing motion transfer and heat transfer between the mattresses. In a preferred embodiment, the transfer reducing means is a partition separating the pair of mattresses and being attached on one side only to the bottom of the covering.

Abstract: A waterbed comprising a foundation having a rigid horizontally extending base and a rigid support member of substantially rectangular cross section fixed on the periphery of the upper surface of the base and substantially laterally completely enclosing a space on the base; a fluid-filled mattress of greater height than the height of the support member resting on the base in the space within the support member; and an annular cushion interlocked between the sides of the mattress and the support member. The annular cushion includes an upper portion resting on the top surface of the support member, a lower portion resting on the base and against the interior face of the support member, and an integral flexible connection between the upper and lower portions for enabling the upper portion to be pivoted away from the top surface of the support member for insertion of the edge of bedclothes therebetween.

Abstract: A waterbed mattress construction includes a plurality of water wave action damper baffles which extend vertically between the bottom and top interior surfaces of the mattress. The damper baffles comprise a plurality of flexible plastic housings welded to the interior bottom surface of the mattress, and floatation rings or discs bonded to the interior of the housing. The damper baffles are positioned in rows within the mattress to interfere with and destroy any water wave action.

Abstract: A waterbed mattress construction includes baffle means for dampening water wave action. The dampening means comprises one or more flexible plastic strips welded to the interior bottom surface of the mattress and flotation means welded to the other end of the strips. The flexible strips may be in the form of an open box with approximately the same configuration as the waterbed mattress. The flotation means is a single piece of foam or other material which causes the plastic strips to float to the top of the water in the mattress.

Abstract: A waterproof waterbed frame safety cover is disclosed which completely encloses a waterbed decking board and upstanding rails. The waterbed frame safety cover comprises top and bottom sheets welded together along one end, wherein the remaining two sides and end are open for inserting a waterbed frame. The top sheet of the safety cover is formed to match the cavity of a waterbed frame having inwardly inclined upstanding rails and a contoured bottom mattress. A waterproof zipper closure seals the waterbed frame in the safety liner.

Abstract: A waterbed headboard bracket is disclosed for attaching a headboard to a waterbed frame. The waterbed headboard bracket comprises a Z-shaped elongated element including a pair of leg sections joined by an integral middle section. Each of the leg sections has a pair of slots for attaching to the waterbed frame and to the headboard. One pair of slots extend in the elongated direction of the elongated element. The other pair of slots extend transverse to the elongated direction of the elongated element. With the bracket mounted on the waterbed frame and the headboard, the headboard can be adjusted in the vertical and horizontal direction in relation to the waterbed frame.

Abstract: A waterbed mattress construction includes a plurality of water wave action dampening baffles which extend the vertical distance between the bottom and top interior surfaces of the mattress. The dampening baffles comprise flexible plastic strips welded to the interior bottom surface of the mattress, and floatation rods welded in a sleeve at the other end of the baffles. The baffles are so positioned within the waterbed mattress to provide lengthwise and diagonal dampeners which interfere with any water wave action.

Abstract: A waterproof waterbed safety liner is disclosed which completely encloses a waterbed mattress. The waterbed safety liner comprises top and bottom sheets welded together, wherein the top sheet has an opening for inserting the waterbed mattress, and a waterproof zipper closure for sealing the mattress in the safety liner. Should the waterbed mattress leak, the safety liner will prevent the water from spilling on the surrounding floor surface.

Abstract: A waterbed assembly comprising a contoured frame, a waterbed mattress, and waterproof covers which completely seal the entire assembly. The contoured frame is structured to provide inwardly facing walls which dampen the water wave action normally associated with waterbeds. A plurality of internal baffles are positioned within the waterbed mattress to further dampen any wave action.

Abstract: A waterbed comprises a pedestal which supports decking to which is attached a frame. The frame comprises a back rail, a foot rail, and side rails connected by slotted plates engaging pins which are mounted in corner posts. The frame encompasses a safety liner in which is positioned a water filled mattress. The arrangement of the slotted plates allows the frame to be supported by the decking. In one embodiment, the corner posts do not extend to the floor causing the frame and corner posts to appear to be floating in space.