Abstract: A method is provided for selecting one of a plurality of different bedding mattresses for a customer. The method includes the steps of receiving a set of data related qualitative information related to the customer or the customer's sleeping habits and processing by a processor the set of data to evaluate support needs for a customer. The method further includes the step of determining which of the plurality of bedding mattresses has support characteristics that closely match the support needs of the customer.

Abstract: A mattress including a plurality of layers, each layer extending in a substantially parallel, horizontal direction and being positioned in vertical relation to other layers and each layer further having a perforated or open-cell structure. At least one layer has a gel dispersed within the perforated or open-cell structure of the layer.

Abstract: A mattress comprises an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface. The mattress further includes first and second opposing side surfaces extending between the upper surface and the lower surface and third and fourth opposing side surfaces extending between the upper surface and the lower surface and between the first and second opposing side surfaces. A core section is formed by the upper and lower surfaces and first and second opposing core section side surfaces and third and fourth opposing core section side surfaces and an extension extends outwardly from a side surface of the core section. The extension is fixedly connected to or integral with the core section and the extension provides the upper surface with a greater area than the lower surface. The extension is capable of supporting a user without a support structure being positioned below the extension.

Abstract: A mattress including a plurality of layers, each layer extending in a substantially parallel, horizontal direction and being positioned in vertical relation to other layers and each layer further having a perforated or open-cell structure. At least one layer has a gel dispersed within the perforated or open-cell structure of the layer.

Abstract: A mattress comprises an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface. The mattress further includes first and second opposing side surfaces extending between the upper surface and the lower surface and third and fourth opposing side surfaces extending between the upper surface and the lower surface and between the first and second opposing side surfaces. A core section is formed by the upper and lower surfaces and first and second opposing core section side surfaces and third and fourth opposing core section side surfaces and an extension extends outwardly from a side surface of the core section. The extension is fixedly connected to or integral with the core section and the extension provides the upper surface with a greater area than the lower surface. The extension is capable of supporting a user without a support structure being positioned below the extension.

Abstract: A mattress comprises an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface. The mattress further includes first and second opposing side surfaces extending between the upper surface and the lower surface and third and fourth opposing side surfaces extending between the upper surface and the lower surface and between the first and second opposing side surfaces. A core section is formed by the upper and lower surfaces and first and second opposing core section side surfaces and third and fourth opposing core section side surfaces and an extension extends outwardly from a side surface of the core section. The extension is fixedly connected to or integral with the core section and the extension provides the upper surface with a greater area than the lower surface. The extension is capable of supporting a user without a support structure being positioned below the extension.

Abstract: A mattress comprises an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface. The mattress further includes first and second opposing side surfaces extending between the upper surface and the lower surface and third and fourth opposing side surfaces extending between the upper surface and the lower surface and between the first and second opposing side surfaces. A core section is formed by the upper and lower surfaces and first and second opposing core section side surfaces and third and fourth opposing core section side surfaces and an extension extends outwardly from a side surface of the core section. The extension is fixedly connected to or integral with the core section and the extension provides the upper surface with a greater area than the lower surface. The extension is capable of supporting a user without a support structure being positioned below the extension.

Abstract: A method is provided for selecting one of a plurality of different bedding mattresses for a customer. The method includes the steps of receiving a first set of data related to body characteristics of the customer and receiving a second set of data related to a dominant sleep position of the customer. The method further includes the steps of processing the first and second sets of data to evaluate support needs for a customer and determining which of the plurality of bedding mattresses has support characteristics that closely match the support needs of the customer.

Abstract: A method is provided for selecting one of a plurality of different bedding mattresses for a customer. The method includes the steps of receiving a set of data related qualitative information related to the customer or the customer's sleeping habits and processing by a processor the set of data to evaluate support needs for a customer. The method further includes the step of determining which of the plurality of bedding mattresses has support characteristics that closely match the support needs of the customer.

Abstract: A method is provided for selecting one of a plurality of different bedding mattresses for a customer. The method includes the steps of receiving a first set of data related to body characteristics and sleeping preferences of the customer and receiving a second set of data related to an evaluation of the customer performed by a medical professional. The method further includes the steps of processing the first and second sets of data to evaluate support needs for a customer and determining which of the plurality of bedding mattresses has support characteristics that closely match the support needs of the customer.

Abstract: A mattress comprises a base unit. A topper is supported above the base unit. The topper comprises an elongate rectangular body having a center zone joined between opposite end zones. The topper is of a select foam material of substantially uniform firmness and the center zone has a density greater than density of the end zones. A cover fabric layer surrounds the base unit and the topper.

Abstract: A bedding product for use as a mattress topper has a tray formed by a bottom sheet of compressible material with a generally rectangular frame attached at the periphery of a surface thereof, formed by rails of compressible material. The tray has a generally rectangular recess therein formed by the rails, which can be filled with inserts of selected firmness characteristics, to give the overall bedding product selected characteristics related to firmness.

Abstract: A method of making a foam encased innerspring mattress and an innerspring mattress made according to the method. The method includes the steps of assembling the sides and bottom of a foam housing, positioning an innerspring unit in the housing, securing a foam layer to the top of the housing, and sealing the innerspring unit therein. A quilted covering is applied over the completed assembly. According to the method, a foam encased innerspring mattress can be made in any desired firmness, and any desired size or shape, including standard bedding sizes and shapes.