Abstract: The foam mattress assembly has a stack of foam mattress elements with one of their peripheral edges joined together such that the stack of foam mattress elements remains in a vertical stack. The containment system which keeps side-by-side mattress together consists of a head and foot containment block extending across the top and bottom respectively of a pair of adjacent mattresses. The head and foot containment blocks make up a portion of the sleeping surface and are of a sufficient size and strength to prevent lateral outward movement of the pair of adjacent foam mattresses. Bedding for the mattress assembly is secured around the outer edge of the mattress or around the outer edge of the containment system by using a retainer rope tensioned around the mattress to hold the bedding into a groove.

Abstract: An articulated mattress comprising an articulated spring core, a mattress pad and an upholstered fabric covering encasing the articulated spring core and the mattress pad. The articulated spring core comprises at least two sections of spring core hingedly connected to each other with a foam hinge. The foam hinge may extend longitudinally or transversely. A plurality of fasteners secure the foam hinge to the end turns of the coil springs proximate the foam hinge.

Abstract: A cardboard work mat has a pleated configuration, wherein the mat is folded in pleats for storage, and an unfolded configuration, wherein the mat defines a surface area sufficiently large for supporting a mechanic beneath a vehicle. A headrest is formed on one end of the mat by folding over the two or three end-most pleats together and then bonding them together. In an alternate embodiment, the mat is a flexible plastic sheet which has a rolled configuration for storage and an unrolled configuration for supporting a mechanic on the sheet. A headrest is molded or attached to one end of the sheet. Yet again, the pad can be a pleated corrugated plastic pad having a head rest removably attached thereto by hook and eye fasteners.

Abstract: An adjustable foam pillow which allows the user to choose the degree of support provided to the user's head and neck regions. Two column or rod shaped lateral neck bolsters are formed from foam having elliptical cross sections. A central bolster is provided which is also formed from foam. The central bolster includes neck-bolster recesses along the front and back wherein said recesses are sized and configured to snugly retain the lateral neck bolsters. The neck-bolsters indentations include gear teeth receptacles and the neck bolsters include gear teeth which mesh with the gear receptacles. A user can reorient the neck bolsters relative to the central bolster by rotating the neck bolsters. The gear arrangement provides a method of registering the position of the bolsters without permanently affixing them. A stretch terry cloth pillow cover fits snugly around the entire pillow thereby holding the three separate components together.

Abstract: A set of living system units provides means for saving and utilizing space to users thereof. In an unstacked mode, the units function as seating and table articles for use in a user's living space. The units coordinate together in their unstacked mode to provide either a single bed or a double bed of standard sizes.

Abstract: A pet bed which is collapsible as a unit for more efficient packaging, storage, and display. The foam cores which form the bottom cushion and the surrounding wall are enclosed in first and second fabric enclosures. The enclosure for the bottom cushion is joined to the fabric layer which extends over the inside and top of the wall core, but is free from attachment to the fabric which extends under the lower edge of the wall. This permits the bottom cushion to be tilted up to a vertical alignment parallel to the forward and rearward portions of the wall as the latter are pressed together, producing a flattened structure in which the forward and rearward wall portions lie flat against the upper and lower surfaces of the bottom cushion. The lower edges of the two fabric enclosures are provided with elasticized openings which retain the foam cores, but permit their removal for washing of the fabric cover.

Abstract: A modular, adjustable maternity mattress designed to accommodate a pregnant woman at rest in a prone or side lying position; comprised of a sectioned base cushion and corresponding relocatable upper cushions as a head cushion, an inflatable abdominal cushion, and a leg cushion. The sectioned base cushion is shaped as a thin conventional mattress and is slightly longer than the overall length of the head, inflatable abdominal, and leg cushions joined end to end. The head and leg cushions are thick, flat, and generally squared, with wedge shaped medial ends (relative to the centrally located inflatable abdominal cushion) that slope downward and inward towards the base cushion and inflatable abdominal cushion respectively. In the preferred embodiment, the inflatable abdominal cushion is composed of a series of vertically tiered independently inflatable cells, the overall lengths of which increase as they ascend, and each cell having an inflator inlet and deflator outlet.

Abstract: The multi-layer mattress provides a separation sheet, for example, made of plastic or cloth, between foam layers to allow them to better flex and compress separately.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a plurality of mattress structure components are arranged for selective assembly to provide a customized mattress structure at the point of sale to accommodate the musculoskeletal condition and interface pressure preference of the user. The mattress structure components include a perimetrical frame having a central opening and a plurality of cores which are provided in a variety of firmness and support characteristics such that various combinations of firmness and support can be selectively provided. The frame is preferably made from a relatively firm foam rubber such as a high resiliency, high density urethane foam and the plurality of cores includes air bladders, "zone foam" elements, "sculptured foam" shaped from foam blocks, and combinations thereof for filling the central opening of the perimetral frame. The mattress is also suitable for use with an articulating deck having longitudinally spaced head, seat, thighs and foot sections.

Abstract: A portable orthopedic bed for the correct orthopedic support of a patient has a longitudinally adjacent array of laterally extending air inflatable chambers wherein the array has a first set of chambers and a second set of chambers. A set of chambers has a lower back supporting chamber adjacent a midpoint between the first and second sets of chambers, the lower back chamber also adjacent an upper back supporting chamber on an opposed side of the lower back supporting chamber from the midpoint, an upper foundation chamber adjacent the upper back supporting chamber on an opposed side of the upper back supporting chamber opposed to the lower back supporting chamber, wherein the upper foundation chamber is generally triangular in longitudinal cross section to thereby provide a buttressing foundation for the upper back supporting chamber.

Abstract: A multi-stage adjustable double-person spring bed mattress structure including a bed tail pad, a fixed bed head pad, a bed face and a bed cover. Two pairs of U-shaped supporting frames are respectively oppositely passed through the clearances between the adjacent longitudinal springs under the metal rods near two lateral sides and the central portion. Two rotating devices are respectively disposed on opposite inner sides of rear ends of the connecting rods under the four U-shaped supporting frames. Two driving splines are passed through the central holes of the above members. When the driving spline is rotated by a rotary disk disposed on one side of the fixed bed pad and having an eccentrical handle, whereby the rotating tube is rotated and inclinedly moved up and down. An insertion seat having an insertion hole is connected on the center of the upper portion of the movable bed head pad, whereby two insertion legs of the pillow racks can be inserted in.

Abstract: A pet bed includes a core of soft bedding material and a porous cover mounted over the bedding material. An opening is formed in the cover for receiving a removable porous cartridge. The cartridge is filled with any of a number of agents such as deodorants and insect repellents such as cedar wood chips. A retainer such as a pouch is provided between the cover and the bedding material for fixing the cartridge in a central location over which a pet rests.

Abstract: A pet bed comprising an outer covering, a removable cushion disposed within the outer covering to form a cushioned bottom portion, and a bolster removably affixed to the interior of the outer covering and disposed about at least a portion of the perimeter of the bottom portion. The outer covering further includes a reclosable access opening permitting both the bottom cushion and bolster to be removed as needed.

Abstract: A female anatomical mattress including a generally rectangular body supporting structure. The body supporting structure has a pair of side walls with a continuous central section. The central section has an upper panel and a lower panel. The upper panel and lower panel each share a rounded front end and a rounded rear end. The upper panel has a generally rectangular cavity that extends downwardly therefrom and toward the lower panel. Lastly, a generally rectangular head supporting structure is rounded. The head supporting structure is sized for positioning within the cavity of the body supporting structure, when not supporting a person's head. The mattress may be foam filled or inflatable.

Abstract: A bed is provided having a head end, a foot end, and sides. The bed includes a frame and a deck carried by the frame. The deck includes an upper deck portion and a central, longitudinal recess in the upper deck portion. The recess is defined by a lower deck portion and walls connecting the lower and the upper deck portions. The bed also includes a mattress including a planar, upwardly-facing patient surface, side portions resting on the side deck portions, and a central projection extending downwardly into the recess. A first longitudinal deck section is coupled to the deck to pivot about a pivot axis above the lower deck portion between a generally horizontal position and a tilted position.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for supporting a person in a seated or lying position, and for supporting a person's appendages, such as arms, wrists, hands and elbows, above a work surface. An appendage can be rested on an upper surface of a support pad provided on a work surface, the support pad having a plurality of fluid-filled cells separated by a plurality of seams. The support pad can be folded along at least one of the plurality of seams so that a first portion of the plurality of cells lies above a second portion of the plurality of cells to adjust the height of the support pad above the work surface. A portion of the plurality of cells can be removed from the support pad to create a desired configuration for a support pad. The support pad can be configured and used as a wrist rest for operating data input devices, such as a keyboard, a computer mouse, and a calculator, and used as an arm rest for writing or performing manual tasks on a work surface.

Abstract: A mattress is provided with elevated chest support region and an arm well to reduce sleep disturbance in a person in the prone, sublime or side position. Said mattress is further provided with a firm zone at the foot of the mattress to assist persons transitioning onto and off of the mattress. An adjustable cover for said mattress is provided as is an improved method for packaging said mattress and cover.

Abstract: A cardboard work mat has a pleated configuration, wherein the mat is folded in pleats for storage, and an unfolded configuration, wherein the mat defines a surface area sufficiently large for supporting a mechanic beneath a vehicle. A headrest is formed on one end of the mat by folding the two or three end-most pleats together and then bonding them together. In an alternate embodiment, the mat is a flexible plastic sheet which has a rolled configuration for storage and an unrolled configuration for supporting a mechanic on the sheet. A headrest is molded or attached to one end of the sheet.

Abstract: A pocketed coil spring assembly comprising a plurality of transversely extending integrally connected fabric blocks. Each block is defined between two sheets of fabric by transversely extending lines of attachment of the sheets to each other. Successive lines of attachment are located alternatively in the upper and lower planar surfaces of the assembly. The blocks may be further connected with fasteners in one of the planar surfaces of the assembly. The blocks may contain either continuous bands of coil springs or individual coil springs, but in any event, the springs within adjacent blocks are oppositely oriented to create a balanced spring assembly in which there is no tendency for the springs to tilt upon compression of the assembly.

Abstract: Foldable spring mattress for divan-beds and the like, comprising at least one pair of elements (1a, 2a, 3a; 102, 103a) which are independent of one another and contain the springs (4) and the padding (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) and which are arranged adjacent to one another along their respective long edges (1b, 2b, 3b), said elements being joined together by means of stitches (11a) performed along the top edge of the same long sides and by means of a layer (12) of fabric attached to said elements along the external perimeter of the assembly and forming a single continuous upper closing surface for supporting the user.

Abstract: The invention describes a bed in a suitcase requiring minimal preparation for use. It is intended for storage in, for example, a car or truck, and for use when the driver may not be in a condition to drive home. The bed is formed by mating a foldable mattress or pallet with bed clothing, such as an undersheet with a half-width sleeping bag cover. The foldable mattress has a number of cushioning elements which can be folded, especially when used in conjunction with material hinges, to fit within the suitcase. The cushions may also be extended to lie side by side in an extended position for sleeping. Some or all of those elements may have a hard shell mounted to their undersides to protect the mattress from broken glass or sharp objects. The suitcase and hard shell materials are resistant to water absorption and the bed clothing is removable and washable.

Abstract: A modular pad assembly includes at least two elongated plate members. Each of the elongated plate member has two opposed ends, and upper and lower faces. Each of the lower faces of the elongated plate members has two longitudinally spaced retaining rings formed thereon. The axes of the two retaining rings are aligned with one another and are parallel to a longitudinal axis of one of the elongated plate members. Each of the retaining rings of the elongated plate has an L-shaped support rod mounted rotatably thereto. Each of the L-shaped support rods has a first arm which is journalled to one of the retaining rings and a second arm which is connected perpendicularly to the first arm. Each of the second arms of the L-shaped support rods has a free end which is formed with a connecting loop. Each of the connecting loops of the L-shaped support rods has an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of one of the elongated plates.

Abstract: An outdoor living apparatus includes: a shell having a mattress bag portion and a sleeping bag portion superimposed with each other; an inflatable mattress which may be normally embedded in the mattress bag portion of the shell to serve as a bed mattress adapted to be slept by a user sleeping in the sleeping bag portion superimposed on the mattress bag portion when the shell and the mattress are flattened, or may be removed from the mattress bag portion of the shell to serve as a swimming or beach mattress or as a life buoy in case of ship accidents; and a pair of convertible setting belts normally fastened to two opposite end portions of the shell to suspend the shell and the inflatable mattress filled in the shell between two fixtures or trees to be a hammock, or the two setting belts converted to be fastened to a right and a left side of a chair as folded from the hammock with flattened shell and mattress for seating purpose.

Abstract: A mattress of a sofa bed contains a portion which is collapsible and portions which are conventional and non-collapsible. The collapsible and non-collapsible portions are hinged to fold within a sofa bed frame.