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Simulated zero "g" mattress and cover

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-06-08
POLAR GENERATION
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The patent describes a mattress made of different layers that mimic a "simulated Zero G" position, meaning the user is sleeping in a more natural position without needing an articulating base. The mattress has contoured layers that support specific areas of the body, including the head, back, and feet while the torso and hips sink into the mattress. This position aims to provide more comfort and support compared to sleeping on a flat surface. The top layer of the mattress is designed to retain heat and help the user stay cool while sleeping. Overall, the patent provides a technical solution for creating a more comfortable and natural sleeping experience.

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However, these mattresses can often be uncomfortable because the memory foam is not very breathable and can create hot spots.
Further, memory foam mattresses do not provide any capability for a user to adjust the softness or firmness of the mattress, leading to further user discomfort.

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[0016]FIG. 1 shows a side view of mattress 100 with internal layers A-C visible. Layer A is a breathable, springy and bouncy structural mesh layer (polymer material or other materials) between one inch and three inches thick which does not retain heat and serves to add spring and comfort for the user. For example, Layer A may be a material such as Airstring offered by Spec Tex® or any other similar material. Layer B is formed from a visco-elastic polyurethane foam (memory foam) which has a horizontal top surface and has a contoured bottom surface so that it is not a uniform thickness. The purposes of the “zones” formed by the various contours of the bottom surface of layer B will be explained later. In a preferred embodiment, the visco-elastic polyurethane foam of Layer B has a density in the range of 3-8 lb / ft̂3, preferably 4 lb / ft̂3.

[0017]Layer C is a High Density polyurethane foam (HD foam) which has a horizontal bottom surface and is cut on a contour on its top surface so that i...

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Abstract

A mattress is provided having three layers of differing properties stacked on top of each other which together have the effect of letting the user sleep in a simulated Zero G position without the aid of an articulating base. Two layers are contoured within the mattress let specific areas of the user's body sink further into the mattress than others. A cover with removable inserts is also provided for the mattress.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62 / 262,579, filed Dec. 3, 2015 and U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62 / 410,584, filed Oct. 20, 2016, both of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention provides a mattress capable of letting a user sleep in a simulated zero G position.BACKGROUND[0003]In recent years, many new mattress types have come to market to address various deficiencies in the industry. For example, memory foam mattresses have become very popular. However, these mattresses can often be uncomfortable because the memory foam is not very breathable and can create hot spots. Further, memory foam mattresses do not provide any capability for a user to adjust the softness or firmness of the mattress, leading to further user discomfort. The mattress of the present invention has been designed to address these and other variou...

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IPC IPC(8): A47C27/15A47C27/00A47C27/14
CPCA47C27/15A47C27/005A47C27/001A47C27/148A47C27/22A47C31/105
Inventor SEGAL, NICHOLASCHAN, ERICRYAN, EVAN L.
Owner POLAR GENERATION
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