CA2672665A1 - Folding mattress with integral carrying pouch - Google Patents

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CA2672665A1
CA2672665A1 CA2672665A CA2672665A CA2672665A1 CA 2672665 A1 CA2672665 A1 CA 2672665A1 CA 2672665 A CA2672665 A CA 2672665A CA 2672665 A CA2672665 A CA 2672665A CA 2672665 A1 CA2672665 A1 CA 2672665A1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47GHOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G9/00Bed-covers; Counterpanes; Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs; Sleeping bags; Pillows
    • A47G9/10Pillows
    • A47G9/1027Details of inflatable pillows
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C17/00Sofas; Couches; Beds
    • A47C17/64Travelling or camp beds
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47CCHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C27/00Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
    • A47C27/08Fluid mattresses or cushions
    • A47C27/081Fluid mattresses or cushions of pneumatic type

Abstract

A foldable mattress having an integral carrying pouch into which the mattress may be folded when not in use. Preferably, the mattress is at least partly inflatable so as to be floatable, and may have a mesh central portion surrounded by an inflatable portion.
An inflatable pillow or headrest that is either fixed in place or detachable may be included. The pouch itself is preferably made, at least in part, of nylon mesh material.

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FOLDABLE MATTRESS WITH INTEGRAL CARRYING POUCH
This application claims priority on US Provisional Patent Application No.
61/147,849 filed January 28, 2009 and US Patent Application No. 12/429,333 filed April 24, 2009.
BACKGROUND
This invention relates to a mattress, and particularly to a foldable mattress with an integral carrying pouch into which the mattress may be folded when not in use.

Preferably, the mattress is at least partly inflatable so as to be floatable, and may have a mesh central portion surrounded by an inflatable portion. An inflatable pillow or headrest that is either fixed in place or detachable may be included. The pouch itself is preferably made, at least in part, of nylon mesh material.

SUMMARY
Inflatable mattresses are widely popular for lounging at the beach or pool.
When deflated, they are often folded to conserve space, and take the form of a bulky, cumbersome bundle that may or may not stay folded. As a consequence, these folded mattresses are not always easy to carry or store away. The instant invention is directed to a mattress that has an integral pouch for receiving the folded mattress, providing a ready and convenient way to store and carry the deflated mattress.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A mattress in accordance with the instant invention is shown in the attached drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the top side of a foldable mattress according to one embodiment of the instant invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the underside of the foldable mattress of FIG.
1, showing the integral carrying pouch.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the top side of the mattress of FIG. 1, showing the detachable pillow detached from the mattress.

FIG. 4a is a top view of the deflated mattress, with pillow removed, and partially folded for insertion into the integral pouch.

FIG. 4b depicts the deflated mattress further folded.

FIG. 4c shows the upper end of the mattress of Fig. 4b folded back over.

FIG. 4d depicts the pouch portion pulled out from the bottom of the mattress up and over the remainder of the mattress so that the folded mattress is captured within the pouch.

FIG 5. is a perspective view of another embodiment of the instant invention, having an integral mesh pouch portion located on the top side of the mattress, over an inflatable, non-detachable pillow or headrest.

DETAILED DESCPTION

Referring to FIG 1, foldable mattress 10 has a perimeter portion or rim 12 that is inflatable and is generally circular in cross-section. The over-all shape of perimeter portion 10 somewhat resembles a figure "8." Attached to the inner edge of perimeter portion 12 are a body portion 14 preferably comprised of nylon mesh, and a head portion 16 that receives a separate, detachable, inflatable pillow 18. Body portion 14 and head portion 16 are joined at edge 20 (see FIG. 3).

The underside of foldable mattress 10 is shown in FIG 2. A pouch portion 22 is partially curved in shape and is attached along its curved edge 24 to the inner edge of perimeter portion 12, and in a location opposite or under detachable pillow 18. Edge 25 of pouch portion 22 is unattached, providing an opening for access to pouch portion 22.
Perimeter portion 12 may be inflated via large inflation valve 26 and/or small inflation valve 28, either alone or simultaneously, Perimeter portion 12 is shown in its inflated state in FIG. 1, as is pillow 18. When perimeter portion 12 and pillow 18 are deflated, they may be folded and inserted, along with body portion 14, into a pocket formed by pouch portion 22, as further explained below.

FIG. 3 depicts the pillow 18 detached from head portion 16 and turned upward, so that one may see hook-and-loop material 30 on the pillow 18 and on head portion 16 that allows pillow 18 to be removably attached to the mattress. The pillow 18 is preferably inflatable -- e.g., via a valve 32 -- and when deflated may be tucked into the pocket formed by pouch portion 22, either while attached to head portion 16, or separately.
FIGS. 4a - 4d show one way to fold the deflated mattress 10 into the pocket formed by pouch portion 22. In FIG. 4a, the top side of the mattress is seen with pillow 18 removed and the mattress partly folded at the other end. First, the long sides of the mattress are folded toward the longitudinal center line, and the foot end of the mattress is then folded toward the head portion.
In FIG. 4b, the mattress has been further folded from the foot end toward the head portion. FIG. 4c shows the mattress after further folding, and then with the upper or head end folded back toward the foot end. FIG. 4d shows the mattress after edge 25 and pouch portion 22 have been pulled over from the underside of the mattress to envelop the entire folded mattress in a pocket formed between pouch portion 22 and the underside of the folded mattress.

FIG. 5 depicts another embodiment of the instant invention, in which the pouch portion 42, preferably made of mesh material, is attached to mattress 10 on the same side as an inflatable, nondetachable pillow 48. Use of a mesh material for the pouch facilitates the draining of any water from the mattress after it is folded into the pouch, and also provides some elasticity to the pouch so that it may more easily receive the folded mattress. The deflated mattress may be folded into the pouch portion as in Figs. 4a-4d, starting with the mattress face down. The deflated pillow 48 will then be on the outside of the pouch.

Returning to FIG. 1, perimeter portion 12 preferably comprises an inner bladder 27, which may be partly seen adjacent large valve 26, and an outer cover. The inner, inflatable bladder be made from any of a variety of materials, such as PVC, PVC(6P), HDPE, or any flexible weldable material. The outer cover may be made from any textile like Polyester, Nylon or any textile blend. This outer material may be a mesh material like that proposed for the pouch portion.

Claims (9)

1. A foldable mattress having an integral carrying pouch, comprising:
a body portion made of foldable material; and a pouch portion having an outer surrounding edge, said pouch portion being attached along a part of its edge to said body portion to form a pocket between said pouch portion and said body portion, and said pouch portion being adapted to receive said body portion when folded into said pocket.
2. The mattress of claim 1, wherein said body portion is at least partly inflatable and may be deflated prior to folding into said pocket.
3. The mattress of claim 2, wherein said pouch portion is made of a flexible mesh material.
4. A foldable mattress having an integral carrying pouch, comprising:
a body portion made of foldable material;

a perimeter portion made of foldable material, surrounding and attached to the body portion; and a pouch portion having an outer surrounding edge, said pouch portion being attached along a part of its edge to said body portion or said perimeter portion, or both, to form a pocket between said pouch portion and said body portion or said perimeter portion, or both, said pouch portion being adapted to receive said body portion and said perimeter portion when said body portion and perimeter portion are folded into said pocket.
5. The mattress of claim 4, wherein the perimeter portion is inflatable, and may be deflated prior to folding into said pocket.
6. The mattress of claim 5, wherein the body portion is made of a mesh material.
7. A foldable mattress having an integral carrying pouch, comprising:

a body portion made of foldable material;

a perimeter portion made of foldable material, surrounding and attached to the body portion;

a pouch portion having an outer surrounding edge, said pouch portion being attached along a part of its edge to said body portion or said perimeter portion, or both, to form a pocket between said pouch portion and said body portion or said perimeter portion, or both, said pouch portion being adapted to receive said body portion and said perimeter portion when said body portion and perimeter portion are folded into said pocket; and an inflatable pillow removably attachable to said body portion, said inflatable pillow, when deflated, being capable of insertion into said pocket.
8. The mattress of claim 7, wherein the perimeter portion is inflatable, and may be deflated prior to folding into said pocket.
9. The mattress of claim 8, wherein the body portion is made of a mesh material
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