Pocket coil spring assembly including flexible foam

A pocket coil spring assembly is provided that includes a coil spring having an upper portion and a lower portion collectively defining an interior cavity of the coil spring. The pocket coil spring assembly further includes a fabric pocket encasing the coil spring with a top area covering the upper portion of the coil spring and a bottom area covering the lower portion of the coil spring. An amount of flexible foam is positioned in the interior cavity of the coil spring such that a top surface of the flexible foam extends above the coil spring. A mattress assembly is further provided that includes a plurality of the pocket coil spring assemblies.

MATTRESS CONSTRUCTIONS WITH DENSIFIED FIBER COMPONENTS

Densified fiber structures are incorporated into mattress constructions and bedding Applications. In one embodiment, a mattress innerspring is combined with one or more densified fiber structures which fit with the innerspring and with other components of the mattress. An innerspring perimeter support made of densified fiber may encase the outer perimeter of the innerspring and provide structural side walls to the mattress. In another embodiment and application, the inner cavity of one or more coils of a mattress innerspring may be substantially filled with densified fiber. In yet another embodiment, the general space between the coils of the innerspring may be filled with densified fiber. In still another embodiment, a combination of densified fiber supports may be included in one mattress innerspring assembly, such as, for example, a densified fiber perimeter support with densified fiber filled innerspring coils, or a densified fiber perimeter support with densified fiber filled in the general space between the coils of the innerspring, or a densified fiber filled innerspring coils densified fiber in the general space between each innerspring coil. Additional densified fiber components for use in a mattress innerspring include an innerspring corner coil reinforcement member which is made of densified fiber and which fits around the coils located at each of the four corners of the innerspring. 1. A mattress innerspring assembly comprising:a mattress innerspring having a plurality of interconnected coils in a generally rectangular array, each of the coils having a generally helical configuration with top ends of the coils in a common plane and bottom ends of the coils in a common plane;an innerspring perimeter support which forms an exterior wall around the plurality of springs of the innerspring, the perimeter support being generally rectangular and having a top rail surface and a bottom rail surface opposite and parallel to the top rail surface, a right side rail ...

ENCASED HOURGLASS COILS AND MATTRESS CORES

Encased hourglass coils and encased hourglass coil mattress cores have steel wire coils with an hourglass profile encapsulated in a sheet material enclosure, package, casing, housing, containment or encapsulation, wherein coils are enclosed within an enclosure made of fabric, non-woven, or other material which encapsulates each individual coil spring and serves to maintain multiple coil springs in an array or alignment in a mattress core. The hourglass configurations of the coils, wherein at least one helical convolution of the coil body located between the coil ends has a diameter which is less than every other convolution of the coil body, provides a mattress core which has a relatively lower spring rate upon initial compression and a higher spring rate at higher compression loads. 1. A mattress core comprised of a plurality of encased wire coils , each coil having a coil body formed by a plurality of helical convolutions of wire and a coil end at first and second axial ends of the coil body , and wherein at least one helical convolution of the coil body located between the coil ends has a diameter which is less than every other convolution of the coil body , whereby each of the encased wire coils of the mattress core has a relatively lower spring rate upon initial compression and a higher spring rate at higher compression loads.2. The mattress core of claim 1 , wherein the at least one helical convolution of the coil body is equidistant from the first and second axial ends of the coil body.3. The mattress core of claim 1 , wherein the diameter of the plurality of helical convolutions decreases as they approach a middle of the coil body.4. The mattress core of claim 1 , wherein the convolutions located at a midpoint of the coil body have a lesser pitch dimension than the pitch dimension of the other convolutions of the coil body.5. The mattress core of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of wire coils has a raw uncompressed coil height dimension of between ...

Innersprings with alternating coil spring orientations

Innersprings with alternating coil spring orientations have columns of interconnected coils in which the axial orientation of the coils alternates one hundred and eighty degrees column to column.

Pocket Coil Spring Assemblies Having Separated Seams and Support Cushions Including the Same

A pocketed coil spring assembly is provided that comprises a plurality of pocketed coil springs arranged in a row. Each of the pocketed coil springs includes a coil spring surrounded by a flexible enclosure. A seam is positioned between each one of the plurality of pocketed coil springs and an adjacent one of the plurality of pocketed coil springs. Each seam is configured to allow one or more ends of each of the pocketed coil springs to move independently of the corresponding end of an adjacent one of the pocketed coil springs. Support cushions, such as mattresses, that include a plurality of such pocketed coil spring assemblies arranged in a matrix are further provided. 1. A pocketed coil spring assembly , comprising:a plurality of pocketed coil springs arranged in a row, each one of the plurality of pocketed coil springs including a coil spring surrounded by a flexible enclosure, and each one of the plurality of pocketed coil springs including a lower end and an upper end; and{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'b': '2', 'a seam positioned between each one of the plurality of pocketed coil springs and an adjacent one of the plurality of pocketed coil springs in the row, each seam having a top portion and a bottom portion, and each seam defining a separation at the top portion, the bottom portion, or both the top portion and the bottom portion of the respective seam to allow the upper end, the lower end, or both the upper end and the lower end of each one of the plurality of pocketed coil springs to move independently of the upper end, the lower end, or both the upper end and the lower end of the adjacent one of the plurality of pocketed coil springs. The pocketed coil spring assembly of , wherein the separation is at the top portion of the seam or the bottom portion of the seam. The pocketed coil spring assembly of claim , wherein the separation is at the top portion of the seam.'}4. The pocketed coil spring assembly of claim 3 , wherein each seam ...

OPEN COIL SPRING ASSEMBLIES

Present embodiments provide various open coil spring assemblies which perform like an encased spring assembly. The embodiments have elastic lacings or connections which connect springs to springs or springs to lacings. Various spring embodiments are provided as well as various arrangements for the elastic lacings. All of these features improve compliance and stability while reducing motion transfer. 1. An open coil spring assembly , comprising:a plurality of rows of open coil springs arranged to form a matrix of the open coil springs, each of the open coil springs including an upper end convolution and a lower end convolution; anda notch disposed in the upper end convolution of each open coil spring;a clip disposed at said notch connecting one or more open end coils, said clips disposed on one or more sides of said upper end convolutions of said open coil springs.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. The open coil spring assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a helical wire extending between each of the plurality of rows of open coil springs claim 1 , the helical wire attached to the lower end convolution of each of the open coil springs in one of the plurality of rows of open coil springs and to the lower end convolution of each open coil spring in an adjacent one of the plurality of rows of open coil springs.6. The open coil spring assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a second clip extending between each of the open coil springs of a first row and the open coil springs of the adjacent one of the plurality of rows of open coil springs claim 1 , the second clip disposed at the lower end convolution of each of the open coil springs.7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. The open coil spring assembly of claim 1 , wherein the clips comprise a plurality of discrete flexible bands claim 1 , and wherein the upper end convolution of each of the open coil springs in the one of the plurality of rows of open coil springs is attached to the upper ...

COIL-IN-COIL SPRINGS WITH NON-LINEAR LOADING RESPONSES AND MATTRESSES INCLUDING THE SAME

A coil-in-coil spring is provided that exhibits a variable and non-linear loading response. The spring includes a first spring portion having a first spring constant, a second spring portion having a second spring constant less than the first spring constant, and a third spring portion having a third spring constant less than the first spring constant and less than the second spring constant. The first spring portion forms an outer coil of the coil-in-coil spring and the second spring portion, the third spring portion, or both the second spring portion and the third spring portion are positioned within the first spring portion and form an inner coil of the coil-in-coil spring. A multi-coil spring is also provided that includes an outer coil, an intermediate coil positioned within the outer coil, and an inner coil positioned with the intermediate coil. 1. A coil-in-coil spring , comprising a continuous wire including:a first spring portion having a first spring constant and forming an outer coil of the coil-in-coil spring;a second spring portion having a second spring constant less than the first spring constant; anda third spring portion having a third spring constant less than the first spring constant and less than the second spring constant;wherein the second spring portion, the third spring portion, or both the second spring portion and the third spring portion are positioned within the first spring portion and form an inner coil of the coil-in-coil spring.2. The coil-in-coil spring of claim 1 , wherein the second spring portion is positioned within the first spring portion; andwherein the third spring portion is positioned above the first spring portion and further forms the outer coil of the coil-in-coil spring.3. The coil-in-coil spring of claim 2 , wherein the first spring portion includes a transition convolution and a plurality of helical intermediate convolutions extending from the transition convolution to a lower end of the coil-in-coil spring; ...

SPRING CORE FOR A MATTRESS

A spring core is provided that includes a head portion, a foot portion, and a middle portion positioned between the head portion and the foot portion. The head portion and the foot portion each include a plurality of coil springs arranged in a matrix with each coil spring of the head portion and foot portion having a first height and a second height, respectively. The middle portion also includes a plurality of coil springs arranged in a matrix, but with each coil spring of the middle portion having a third height and with the middle portion providing greater support, less motion transfer, or both greater support and less motion transfer than the head portion and the foot portion. 1. A spring core comprising:a head portion including a plurality of coil springs arranged in a matrix with each coil spring of the head portion having a first height;a foot portion including a plurality of coil springs arranged in a matrix with each coil spring of the foot portion having a second height; anda middle portion positioned between the head portion and the foot portion, the middle portion including a plurality of coil springs arranged in a matrix with each coil spring of the middle portion having a third height, the middle portion providing greater support, less motion transfer, or both greater support and less motion transfer than the head portion and the foot portion.2. The spring core of claim 1 , further comprising a flexible enclosure surrounding each of the plurality of coil springs of the middle portion.3. The spring core of claim 2 , wherein the first height claim 2 , the second height claim 2 , and the third height are substantially the same.4. The spring core of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of coil springs of the middle portion is configured to partially compress independently of an adjacent one of the plurality of coil springs of the middle portion.5. The spring core of claim 3 , wherein the head portion further comprises one or more helical wires ...

Non-linear springs and mattresses including the same

A pocketed spring, such as that used in a mattress, comprises: a compression spring having an upper end convolution and a lower end convolution opposite the upper end convolution, and a plurality of helical intermediate convolutions between the upper end convolution and the lower end convolution; a flexible enclosure including a top wall positioned adjacent to the upper end convolution of the compression spring, a bottom wall positioned adjacent to the lower end convolution of the compression spring, and a side wall that extends from the top wall to the bottom wall; and a tension member connected to the flexible enclosure. The tension member acts in opposition to the compression spring until the pocketed spring is compressed to a point at winch the tension member no longer applies any force. Thus, the pocketed spring exhibits a non-linear response when compressed.

COIL-IN-COIL SPRINGS WITH NON-LINEAR LOADING RESPONSES AND MATTRESSES INCLUDING THE SAME

A coil-in-coil spring is provided that exhibits a variable and non-linear loading response upon compression. The spring comprises a continuous wire including a first spring portion having a first spring constant, a second spring portion having a second spring constant less than the first spring constant, and a third spring portion having a third spring constant less than the first spring constant and less than the second spring constant. In the coil-in-coil spring, the first spring portion forms an outer coil of the coil-in-coil spring and the second spring portion, the third spring portion, or both the second spring portion and the third spring portion are positioned within the first spring portion and form an inner coil of the coil-in-coil spring. A multi-coil spring is also provided that includes an outer coil, an intermediate coil positioned within the outer coil, and an inner coil positioned with the intermediate coil. 1. A coil-in-coil spring , comprising: a first spring portion having a first spring constant and forming an outer coil of the coil-in-coil spring, said first spring portion having a height;', 'a second spring portion having a second spring constant greater than said first spring constant, the second spring portion having a height less than the height of the outer coil, said second spring portion being positioned within said first spring portion; and,', 'at an upper end of said second spring portion and within said first spring portion or, at an upper end of said first spring portion;', 'a third spring portion having a third spring constant which varies and is less than said second spring portion, the third spring portion being positioned in either, 'the third spring portion having a transition convolution and a plurality of convolutions of differing diameter;', 'wherein each of said first spring portion, said second spring portion and said third spring portion are of different diameters and different spring constants., 'a continuous wire ...

COIL SPRINGS WITH NON-LINEAR LOADING RESPONSES AND MATTRESSES INCLUDING THE SAME

A spring is provided that exhibits a variable and non-linear loading response upon compression. The spring comprises a continuous wire having a lower end convolution, an upper end convolution, and a plurality of helical intermediate convolutions. The upper end convolution, the lower end convolution, and the helical intermediate convolutions each have a respective diameter, with the continuous wire further defining a pitch between the various convolutions. In the spring, one or more of the diameters of the convolutions or one or more of the pitches varies along the length of the continuous wire such that the spring exhibits a non-linear loading response upon compression. A mattress is further provided and includes a plurality of the springs arranged in a matrix. 1. A mattress , comprising:a plurality of coil springs arranged in a matrix and defining a first support surface and a second support surface opposite the first support surface, each of the plurality of coil springs comprised of a continuous wire having a length and forming an upper end convolution, and a lower end convolution opposite the upper end convolution, and a plurality of helical intermediate convolutions between the upper end convolution and the lower end convolution, said plurality of helical intermediate convolutions having an upper portion having a plurality of upper convolutions and a lower portion having a plurality of lower convolutionsthe upper end convolution having a diameter, the lower end convolution having a diameter, and each of the plurality of helical intermediate convolutions having a respective diameter, andthe continuous wire defining a pitch between each one of the plurality of helical intermediate convolutions, a pitch between the upper end convolution and the plurality of helical intermediate convolutions adjacent the upper end convolution, and a pitch between the lower end convolution and the plurality of helical intermediate convolutions adjacent the lower end convolution, ...

NON-LINEAR SPRINGS AND MATTRESSES INCLUDING THE SAME

A pocketed spring, such as that used in a mattress, comprises: a compression spring having an upper end convolution and a lower end convolution opposite the upper end convolution, and a plurality of helical intermediate convolutions between the upper end convolution and the lower end convolution; a flexible enclosure including a top wall positioned adjacent to the upper end convolution of the compression spring, a bottom wall positioned adjacent to the lower end convolution of the compression spring, and a side wall that extends from the top wall to the bottom wall; and a tension member connected to the flexible enclosure. The tension member acts in opposition to the compression spring until the pocketed spring is compressed to a point at which the tension member no longer applies any force. Thus, the pocketed spring exhibits a non-linear response when compressed. 1. A mattress comprising:a plurality of pocketed springs arranged in a matrix and defining a first support surface and a second support surface opposite the first support surface, with each of the plurality of pocketed springs including (a) a compression spring having an upper end convolution and a lower end convolution opposite the upper end convolution, (b) a flexible enclosure including a top wall positioned adjacent to the upper end convolution of the compression spring, a bottom wall positioned adjacent to the lower end convolution of the compression spring, and a side wall that extends from the top wall to the bottom wall, and (c) a tension member connected to the flexible enclosure;an upper body supporting layer positioned adjacent to the first support surface;a lower foundation layer positioned adjacent to the second support surface; anda side panel extending between the upper body supporting layer and the lower foundation layer.2. The mattress of claim 1 , wherein the tension member of each of said compression springs are made of an elastomer.3. The mattress of claim 2 , wherein the elastomer is ...

Pocket Coil Spring Assembly Including Flexible Foam

A pocket coil spring assembly is provided that includes a coil spring having an upper portion and a lower portion collectively defining an interior cavity of the coil spring. The pocket coil spring assembly further includes a fabric pocket encasing the coil spring with a top area covering the upper portion of the coil spring and a bottom area covering the lower portion of the coil spring. A discrete amount of flexible foam is poured on the top of the fabric pocket such that a top surface of the flexible foam extends above the coil spring. A mattress assembly is further provided that includes the flexible foam dispensed in continuous or discrete amounts between rows of pocket coil springs. 1. A pocket coil spring assembly , comprising:a coil spring having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion and the lower portion collectively defining a height of the coil spring;a fabric pocket encasing the coil spring, the fabric pocket including a top area covering the upper portion of the coil spring and a bottom area covering the lower portion of the coil spring; andan amount of a flexible foam poured on the top area of the fabric pocket.2. The pocket coil spring assembly of claim 1 , wherein a top surface of the flexible foam has a convex shape.3. The pocket coil spring assembly of claim 1 , wherein the fabric pocket is comprised of a textile.4. The pocket coil spring assembly of claim 1 , wherein the flexible foam is comprised of a visco-elastic foam.5. The pocket coil spring assembly of claim 1 , wherein the flexible foam is comprised of a gel.6. The pocket coil spring assembly of claim 1 , wherein the flexible foam is bonded to the fabric pocket.7. A mattress assembly claim 1 , comprising: a plurality of coil springs positioned in a matrix and extending in rows from a first end of the mattress assembly to a second end of the mattress assembly, each coil spring having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion and the lower portion collectively ...

POCKET COIL SPRING ASSEMBLY INCLUDING FLEXIBLE FOAM

A pocket coil spring assembly is provided that includes a coil spring having an upper portion and a lower portion collectively defining an interior cavity of the coil spring. The pocket coil spring assembly further includes a fabric pocket encasing the coil spring with a top area covering the upper portion of the coil spring and a bottom area covering the lower portion of the coil spring. An amount of flexible foam is positioned in the interior cavity of the coil spring such that a top surface of the flexible foam extends above the coil spring. A mattress assembly is further provided that includes a plurality of the pocket coil spring assemblies. 1. A pocket coil spring assembly , comprising:a coil spring having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion, and the lower portion collectively defining an interior cavity of the coil spring;a fabric pocket encasing the coil spring, the fabric pocket including a top area covering the upper portion of the coil spring and a bottom area covering the lower portion of the coil spring; andan amount of flexible foam, positioned in the interior cavity of the coil spring and having a top surface that extends above the coil spring.2. The pocket coil spring assembly of claim 1 , wherein the top area of the fabric pocket defines a recess extending into the interior cavity of the coil spring claim 1 , and wherein the flexible foam is positioned in the recess.3. The pocket coil spring assembly of claim 2 , wherein the top area of the fabric pocket is connected to the bottom area of the fabric pocket within the interior cavity of the coil spring to thereby define the recess.4. The pocket coil spring assembly of claim 3 , wherein the coil spring has a height and the recess extends into the interior cavity of the coil spring to about half of the height of the coil spring.5. The pocket coil spring assembly of claim 1 , wherein the top surface of the flexible foam has a convex shape.6. The pocket coil spring assembly of claim 1 ...

COIL SPRINGS WITH NON-LINEAR LOADING RESPONSES AND MATTRESSES INCLUDING THE SAME

A spring is provided that exhibits a variable and non-linear loading response upon compression. The spring comprises a continuous wire having a lower end convolution, an upper end convolution, and a plurality of helical intermediate convolutions. The upper end convolution, the lower end convolution, and the helical intermediate convolutions each have a respective diameter, with the continuous wire further defining a pitch between the various convolutions. In the spring, one or more of the diameters of the convolutions or one or more of the pitches varies along the length of the continuous wire such that the spring exhibits a non-linear loading response upon compression. A mattress is further provided and includes a plurality of the springs arranged in a matrix. 1. A coil spring , comprising: the upper end convolution having a diameter, the lower end convolution having a diameter, and each of the plurality of helical intermediate convolutions having a respective diameter, and', 'the continuous wire defining a pitch between each one of the plurality of helical intermediate convolutions, a pitch between the upper end convolution and the helical intermediate convolution adjacent the upper end convolution, and a pitch between the lower end convolution and the helical intermediate convolution adjacent the lower end convolution,, 'a continuous wire having a length and forming an upper end convolution, a lower end convolution opposite the upper end convolution, and a plurality of helical intermediate convolutions between the upper end convolution and the lower end convolution,'}wherein at least one of the pitches is different than another one of the pitches or at least one of the diameters is different from another one of the diameters such that the coil spring exhibits a non-linear loading response upon compression.2. The coil spring of claim 1 , wherein the continuous wire includes a lower portion comprised of the lower end convolution and one or more of the helical ...

Mattress Assembly with a Mattress Topper that Includes Pocketed Coil Springs and Methods of Producing the Same

A mattress assembly is provided that includes a mattress core having a bottom surface and a top surface opposite the bottom surface, and a mattress topper positioned adjacent to the top surface of the mattress core. The mattress topper includes a plurality of coil springs, an upper fabric layer extending above the plurality of coil springs, and a lower fabric layer extending below the plurality of coil springs. The lower fabric layer is connected to the upper fabric layer around each coil spring such that the upper fabric layer and the lower fabric layer collectively form a fabric pocket encasing each coil spring. The mattress topper further includes a padded layer positioned atop the upper fabric layer, with the padded layer connected to the upper fabric layer by ultrasonic welds and/or tufts. Methods of producing a mattress topper for connection to a mattress core are further provided. 1. A mattress assembly , comprising:a mattress core having a bottom surface and a top surface opposite the bottom surface; and a plurality of coil springs,', 'an upper fabric layer extending above the plurality of coil springs, and', 'a lower fabric layer extending below the plurality of coil springs and connected to the upper fabric layer around each coil spring such that the upper fabric layer and the lower fabric layer collectively form a fabric pocket encasing each coil spring,, 'a mattress topper positioned adjacent to the top surface of the mattress core, the mattress topper includingwherein the mattress topper further includes a padded layer positioned atop and connected to the upper fabric layer; and,further wherein the padded layer is comprised of a visco-elastic foam, a fibrous material, or both a visco-elastic foam and a fibrous material.23.-. (canceled)4. The mattress assembly of claim 1 , wherein the padded layer is comprised of a visco-elastic foam.5. The mattress assembly of claim 1 , wherein the padded layer is comprised of a plurality of layers.6. The mattress ...

Coil-in-Coil Spring With Variable Loading Response and Mattresses Including the Same

A coil-in-coil spring is provided that exhibits a variable loading response as the spring is compressed. The coil-in-coil spring comprises a continuous wire forming’ an inner coil having a substantially conical shape and an outer coil extending around the inner coil and having a substantially cylindrical shape. The inner coil includes a plurality of helical convolutions with diameters that progressively decrease as the plurality of helical convolutions extend from a lower end of the coil-in-coil spring to an upper end convolution of the inner coil. The inner coil also has an uncompressed height that is about 75% of the uncompressed height of the outer coil, A mattress is further provided and includes the coil-in-coil springs arranged in a matrix. 1. A coil-in-coil spring , comprising a continuous wire forming an inner coil having a substantially conical shape and an outer coil extending around the inner coil and having a substantially cylindrical shape.2. The coil-in-coil spring of claim 1 , wherein the inner coil includes a plurality of helical convolutions and an upper end convolution claim 1 , the plurality of helical convolutions of the inner coil extending from a lower end of the coil-in-coil spring to the upper end convolution of the inner coil claim 1 , andwherein the outer coil includes a plurality of helical convolutions and an upper end convolution, the plurality of helical convolutions of the outer coil extending from the lower end of the coil-in-coil spring to the upper end convolution of the outer coil.3. The coil-in-coil spring of claim 2 , wherein the upper end convolution of the inner coil and each of the plurality of helical convolutions of the inner coil has a diameter claim 2 , and wherein the diameter of each of the plurality of helical convolutions of the inner coil progressively decreases as the plurality of helical convolutions of the inner coil extend from the lower end of the coil-in-coil spring to the upper end convolution of the inner coil ...

Coil-in-coil spring with variable loading response and mattresses including the same

A coil-in-coil spring is provided that exhibits a variable loading response as the spring is compressed. The coil-in-coil spring comprises a continuous wire forming' an inner coil having a substantially conical shape and an outer coil extending around the inner coil and having a substantially cylindrical shape. The inner coil includes a plurality of helical convolutions with diameters that progressively decrease as the plurality of helical convolutions extend from a lower end of the coil-in-coil spring to an upper end convolution of the inner coil. The inner coil also has an uncompressed height that is about 75% of the uncompressed height of the outer coil, A mattress is further provided and includes the coil-in-coil springs arranged in a matrix.

Non-linear springs and mattresses including the same

A pocketed spring, such as that used in a mattress, comprises: a compression spring having an upper end convolution and a lower end convolution opposite the upper end convolution, and a plurality of helical intermediate convolutions between the upper end convolution and the lower end convolution; a flexible enclosure including a top wall positioned adjacent to the upper end convolution of the compression spring, a bottom wall positioned adjacent to the lower end convolution of the compression spring, and a side wall that extends from the top wall to the bottom wall; and a tension member connected to the flexible enclosure. The tension member acts in opposition to the compression spring until the pocketed spring is compressed to a point at winch the tension member no longer applies any force. Thus, the pocketed spring exhibits a non-linear response when compressed.

Coil-in-coil springs with non-linear loading responses and mattresses including the same

Coil-in-coil springs with non-linear loading responses and mattresses including the same

A coil-in-coil spring is provided that exhibits a variable and non-linear loading response upon compression. The spring comprises a continuous wire including a first spring portion having a first spring constant, a second spring portion having a second spring constant less than the first spring constant, and a third spring portion having a third spring constant less than the first spring constant and less than the second spring constant. In the coil-in-coil spring, the first spring portion forms an outer coil of the coil-in-coil spring and the second spring portion, the third spring portion, or both the second spring portion and the third spring portion are positioned within the first spring portion and form an inner coil of the coil-in-coil spring. A multi-coil spring is also provided that includes an outer coil, an intermediate coil positioned within the outer coil, and an inner coil positioned with the intermediate coil.

pocket spring

Un muelle ensacado (310) para uso dentro de un colchón, que proporciona una resistencia variable a medida que el muelle ensacado (310) se comprime, comprendiendo dicho muelle ensacado: un muelle de compresión (320) que tiene una circunvolución de extremo superior (322) y una circunvolución de extremo inferior (324) opuesta a la circunvolución de extremo superior (322), y una pluralidad de circunvoluciones intermedias helicoidales (326) entre la circunvolución de extremo superior (322) y la circunvolución de extremo inferior (324); y un recinto flexible (330) que incluye una pared superior (332) situada junto a la circunvolución de extremo superior (322) del muelle de compresión (320), una pared inferior (334) situada junto a la circunvolución de extremo inferior (324) del muelle de compresión (320), y una pared lateral (336) que se extiende desde la pared superior (332) hasta la pared inferior (334); caracterizado por un elemento de tensión (340) conectado al recinto flexible (330), donde el elemento de tensión (340) está conectado a la pared superior (332) del recinto flexible (330) y a la pared inferior (334) del recinto flexible (330) de tal manera que el elemento de tensión (340) se extiende a través de un interior del recinto flexible (330) a lo largo de un eje longitudinal central del muelle de compresión (320), de tal manera que el elemento de tensión (340) trabaja en oposición al muelle de compresión (320) para una primera porción de la compresión del muelle, y donde el elemento de tensión (340) es un cable elástico. A pocket spring (310) for use within a mattress, providing variable resistance as the pocket spring (310) is compressed, said pocket spring comprising: a compression spring (320) having an upper end convolution ( 322) and a lower end convolution (324) opposite the upper end convolution (322), and a plurality of helical intermediate convolutions (326) between the upper end convolution (322) and the lower end convolution (324) ; and a flexible ...

Independent pocketed coil spring assemblies and support cushions including the same

A pocketed coil spring assembly is provided that comprises a plurality of pocketed coil springs arranged in a row. Each of the pocketed coil springs includes a coil spring surrounded by a flexible enclosure. A seam is positioned between each one of the plurality of pocketed coil springs and an adjacent one of the plurality of pocketed coil springs. Each seam is configured to allow one or more ends of each of the pocketed coil springs to move independently of the corresponding end of an adjacent one of the pocketed coil springs. Support cushions, such as mattresses, that include a plurality of such pocketed coil spring assemblies arranged in a matrix are further provided.

One piece foam mattress core encasement

A one piece foam mattress core or innerspring encasement is a single contiguous piece of foam having a mattress core or base and four perimeter side supports and which fits with a mattress core or innerspring to provide an integrated mattress construction. The mattress core or base of the encasement is positioned below the mattress core or innerspring proximate to or against a bottom surface. The mattress core or base and the perimeter side supports are connected along fold lines or grooves in the single piece of foam so that the perimeter side walls can be folded to vertical positions about a perimeter of the mattress core or innerspring. The single piece of foam of the encasement is producible in different sizes to fit with different size mattress cores or innersprings.

Variable coil density anisotropic innersprings.

Resortes internos anisotrópicos con densidad de espiras variable en los cuales la colocación y la densidad e las espiras o unidades de resorte varían entre una o más regiones o áreas del resorte interno para proporcionar los resortes internos con diferentes constantes de resorte en diferentes zonas o regiones de los resortes internos. Se describen varias disposiciones anisotrópicas de las espiran en los resortes internos.

Variable coil density anisotropic innersprings

Foam springs and innerspring combinations for mattresses

A dual spring support structure for mattresses or other reflexive support structures employs a foam spring in combination with an innerspring or foam core, to provide a multi-mode and multi-structural support surface with a multiple, constant, or complimentary spring rate and support characteristics. Foam springs have geometric cross-sectional configurations with mechanical spring properties which work in concert with the spring properties of foam. Foam springs are used in one embodiment about the perimeter of a wire form innerspring or about the perimeter of a foam core. The foam springs may have a spring rate that is complimentary to, greater than or less than the spring rate of the innerspring or core. Foam springs of different configurations and spring rates can be combined with different types of cores, or used alone to provide a spring or cushioning structure.

inner mattress spring

ESPIRAIS DE CABEÇA DE ESPIRAL INVERSA E MOLAS INTERNAS Uma espiral de cabeça de espiral inversa e mola interna têm um corpo de espiral em forma de arame geralmente helicoidal e cilíndrico e extremidades opostas de espiral que terminam sobre lados opostos de um plano de referência que atravessa o corpo de espiral. As espirais de cabeça de espiral inversa estão interconectadas em uma matriz para formar uma mola interna onde ape-nas uma extremidade terminal de cada espiral está localizada em um perímetro da mola interna. São também reveladas variações no número e passo das espiras helicoidais do corpo de espiral. REVERSAL SPIRAL HEAD SPIRALS AND INTERNAL SPRINGS A reverse spiral head spiral and internal spring have a generally helical and cylindrical wire-shaped spiral body and opposite spiral ends that end on opposite sides of a reference plane that crosses the spiral body. The reverse spiral head spirals are interconnected in a matrix to form an internal spring where only one end end of each spiral is located at a perimeter of the internal spring. Variations in the number and pitch of the helical turns of the spiral body are also revealed.

Pocket coil spring assembly including flexible foam

A pocket coil spring assembly (10) is provided that includes a coil spring (20) having an upper portion (22) and a lower portion (24) collectively defining an interior cavity of the coil spring. The pocket coil spring assembly further includes a fabric pocket (30) encasing the coil spring with a top area (32) covering the upper portion of the coil spring and a bottom area (34) covering the lower portion of the coil spring. A discrete amount of flexible foam (40) is poured on the top of the fabric pocket such that a top surface (42) of the flexible foam extends above the coil spring. A mattress assembly (200, 300, 400) is further provided that includes the flexible foam dispensed in continuous or discrete amounts between rows of pocket coil springs.

Array of coils with at least one linear segment in each coil end between which a lacing wire is engaged

Spring and coil designs and reflexive systems or innersprings which utilise a plurality of springs or coils (10) are disclosed. Each of the coils (10) that are interconnected in array for use in an innerspring comprises a generally cylindrical body (12) with two or more helical turns (121-126) of wire which form a helical path about a longitudinal axis of the coil (10). There is a step (20) which extends between one of the ends (14) of the coil (10) and the coil body (12). This step (20) does not follow the helical path of the coil body (12). Each of the two ends (14 and 16) of the coil (10) has at least one linear segment. When the plurality of coils (10) are interconnected in array, a lacing wire is included in such a way that it extends between coils (10) and is engaged with linear segments of the coil ends (14 and 16).

Coil-in-coil springs and innersprings

A mattress innerspring having coil-in-coil springs arranged in an array. Each coil-in- coil spring an outside helical coil and an inside helical coil, wherein the outside helical coil has a greater height and diameter than the inside helical coil, each coil having a dual spring rate between that of the outside helical coil and the combined spring rates of the outside and inside helical coils. The coil-in-coil springs may be pocketed or unpocketed in a mattress innerspring.

Mattress assembly with a mattress topper that includes pocketed coil springs and methods of producing the same

Coil-in-coil springs and innersprings

Non-linear springs and mattresses including the same

A pocketed spring, such as that used in a mattress, comprises: a compression spring having an upper end convolution and a lower end convolution opposite the upper end convolution, and a plurality of helical intermediate convolutions between the upper end convolution and the lower end convolution; a flexible enclosure including a top wall positioned adjacent to the upper end convolution of the compression spring, a bottom wall positioned adjacent to the lower end convolution of the compression spring, and a side wall that extends from the top wall to the bottom wall; and a tension member connected to the flexible enclosure. The tension member acts in opposition to the compression spring until the pocketed spring is compressed to a point at winch the tension member no longer applies any force. Thus, the pocketed spring exhibits a non-linear response when compressed.

Innerspring coils and innersprings with non-helical segments

Innerspring coils for innersprings for mattresses and other reflexive support structures, have generally helical coil bodies and at least one non-helical segment or step which extends between one or both axial ends of the coil body and one or both of the coil ends. The step or steps may be linear or non-linear, and parallel to or angularly disposed with respect to a longitudinal axis of the coil body. When located proximate to a coil end, the step extends out of the plane in which the coil end lies. One or more steps may alternatively be formed intermediate to helical turns of the helical coil body.

Encased hourglass coils and mattress cores

Encased hourglass coils and encased hourglass coil mattress cores have steel wire coils with an hourglass profile encapsulated in a sheet material enclosure, package, casing, housing, containment or encapsulation, wherein coils are enclosed within an enclosure made of fabric, non-woven, or other material which encapsulates each individual coil spring and serves to maintain multiple coil springs in an array or alignment in a mattress core. The hourglass configurations of the coils, wherein at least one helical convolution of the coil body located between the coil ends has a diameter which is less than every other convolution of the coil body, provides a mattress core which has a relatively lower spring rate upon initial compression and a higher spring rate at higher compression loads.

Coil-in-coil springs with non-linear loading responses and mattresses including the same

A coil-in-coil spring is provided that exhibits a variable and non-linear loading response. The spring includes a first spring portion having a first spring constant, a second spring portion having a second spring constant less than the first spring constant, and a third spring portion having a third spring constant less than the first spring constant and less than the second spring constant. The first spring portion forms an outer coil of the coil-in-coil spring and the second spring portion, the third spring portion, or both the second spring portion and the third spring portion are positioned within the first spring portion and form an inner coil of the coil-in-coil spring. A multi-coil spring is also provided that includes an outer coil, an intermediate coil positioned within the outer coil, and an inner coil positioned with the intermediate coil.

Coil-in-coil springs and innersprings

MATTRESS CONSTRUCTIONS WITH DENSIFIED FIBER COMPONENTS

Estructuras de fibra densificada son incorporadas en construcciones de colchón y aplicaciones de cama; un resorte trenzado de colchón es combinado con una o más estructuras de fibra densificada que se ajustan con el resorte trenzado y con otros componentes del colchón; un soporte de perímetro de resorte trenzado hecho de fibra densificada puede encerrar el perímetro exterior del resorte trenzado y proporcionar paredes laterales estructurales al colchón; la cavidad interior de una o más espiras de un resorte trenzado de colchón puede ser sustancialmente rellenada con fibra densificada, o el espacio general entre las espiras del resorte trenzado puede ser rellenado con fibra densificada; se proporciona una combinación de soportes de fibra densificada en un ensamble de resorte trenzado de colchón, tal como, por ejemplo, un soporte de perímetro de fibra densificada con espiras de resorte trenzado rellenadas con fibra densificada, o un soporte de perímetro de fibra densificada con fibra densificada rellenada en el espacio general entre las espiras del resorte trenzado, o espiras de resorte trenzado rellenadas con fibra densificada con fibra densificada en espacios entre las espiras. Densified fiber structures are incorporated in mattress constructions and bed applications; a braided mattress spring is combined with one or more densified fiber structures that fit with the braided spring and other mattress components; a braided spring perimeter support made of densified fiber can enclose the outer perimeter of the braided spring and provide structural side walls to the mattress; the inner cavity of one or more turns of a braided mattress spring can be substantially filled with densified fiber, or the general space between the turns of the braided spring can be filled with densified fiber; a combination of densified fiber brackets is provided in a mattress braided spring assembly, such as, for example, a densified fiber perimeter bracket with braided spring coils filled ...

Mattress assembly with a mattress topper that includes pocketed coil springs and methods of producing the same

A mattress assembly is provided that includes a mattress core having a bottom surface and a top surface opposite the bottom surface, and a mattress topper positioned adjacent to the top surface of the mattress core. The mattress topper includes a plurality of coil springs, an upper fabric layer extending above the plurality of coil springs, and a lower fabric layer extending below the plurality of coil springs. The lower fabric layer is connected to the upper fabric layer around each coil spring such that the upper fabric layer and the lower fabric layer collectively form a fabric pocket encasing each coil spring. The mattress topper further includes a padded layer positioned atop the upper fabric layer, with the padded layer connected to the upper fabric layer by ultrasonic welds and/or tufts. Methods of producing a mattress topper for connection to a mattress core are further provided.

Reverse coil head coils and innersprings

A reverse coil head coil and innerspring has a generally cylindrical and helical wire form coil body and opposing coil ends which terminate on opposite sides of a reference plane that passes through the coil body. The reverse coil head coils are interconnected in a matrix to form an innerspring wherein only one terminal end of each coil is located at a perimeter of the innerspring. Variations in the number and pitch of helical turns of the coil body are also disclosed.

Pocket coil spring assembly including flexible foam

Coil-in-coil springs and innersprings

A mattress innerspring having coil-in-coil springs arranged in an array. Each coil-in-coil spring an outside helical coil and an inside helical coil, wherein the outside helical coil has a greater height and diameter than the inside helical coil, each coil having a dual spring rate between that of the outside helical coil and the combined spring rates of the outside and inside helical coils. The coil-in-coil springs may be pocketed or unpocketed in a mattress innerspring.

Mattress innerspring inserts and supports

Innerspring dampening foam inserts are disclosed in various combinations with mattress innersprings. The innerspring inserts create or define zones or regions of the innerspring which have different support characteristics from other zones or regions by dampening or altering the spring rates and support characteristics of the innerspring in the areas or regions where the insert are located. The innerspring inserts may also be placed at or near the border or edges of the innerspring to provide increased stability in the perimeter or edge areas of the support surface of a mattress.

Coil-in-coil spring with variable loading response and mattresses including the same

Mattress assembly with a mattress topper that includes pocketed coil springs and methods of producing the same

可撓性フォームを含むポケットコイルスプリングアセンブリ

【課題】一定量のフレキシブルフォームを含むポケットコイルスプリングアセンブリに関する。【解決手段】ポケットコイルスプリングアセンブリ（１０）は、合わせてコイルスプリングの内部キャビティを規定する上部部分（２２）と下部部分（２４）を有するコイルスプリング（２０）を含みように形成される。ポケットコイルスプリングアセンブリはさらに、コイルスプリングの上部部分を覆う上部領域（３２）とコイルスプリングの下部部分を覆う底部領域（３４）とを有するコイルスプリングを包む布ポケット（３０）を含む。個別の量の可撓性フォーム（４０）は、布ポケットの上に形成され、可撓性フォームの上面（４２）はコイルスプリングの上に延びる。マットレスアセンブリ（２００）はさらに、ポケットコイルスプリングの間の連続した量または個別の量として分配された可撓性フォームを含むように形成される。【選択図】図２

Mattress innerspring inserts and supports

Mattress assembly with a mattress topper that includes pocketed coil springs and methods of producing the same

A mattress assembly is provided that includes a mattress core having a bottom surface and a top surface opposite the bottom surface, and a mattress topper positioned adjacent to the top surface of the mattress core. The mattress topper includes a plurality of coil springs, an upper fabric layer extending above the plurality of coil springs, and a lower fabric layer extending below the plurality of coil springs. The lower fabric layer is connected to the upper fabric layer around each coil spring such that the upper fabric layer and the lower fabric layer collectively form a fabric pocket encasing each coil spring. The mattress topper further includes a padded layer positioned atop the upper fabric layer, with the padded layer connected to the upper fabric layer by ultrasonic welds and/or tufts. Methods of producing a mattress topper for connection to a mattress core are further provided.

Madrasanordning med en topmadras, som inkluderer pocketfjedre, og fremgangsmåder til fremstilling af samme

Muelles no lineales y colchones que incluyen los mismos.

Un muelle embolsado, tal como ese utilizado en un colchón, comprende: un muelle de compresión que tiene una circunvolución de extremo superior y una circunvolución de extremo inferior opuesta a la circunvolución de extremo superior, y una pluralidad de circunvoluciones intermedias helicoidales entre la circunvolución de extremo superior y la circunvolución de extremo inferior; un encierro flexible que incluye una pared superior ubicada adyacente a la circunvolución de extremo superior del muelle de compresión, una pared inferior ubicada adyacente a la circunvolución de extremo inferior del muelle de compresión, y una pared lateral que se extiende desde la pared superior hasta la pared inferior; y un miembro de tensión conectado al encierro flexible. El miembro de tensión acciona en oposición al muelle de compresión hasta que el muelle embolsado se comprime hasta un punto en el cual el miembro de tensión ya no aplica ninguna fuerza. Por consiguiente, el muelle embolsado exhibe una respuesta no lineal cuando se comprime.

Montajes de muelle helicoidal abierto.

Las presentes modalidades proporcionan diferentes montajes de muelle helicoidal abierto que funcionan como un montaje de muelle revestido. Las modalidades tienen ataduras elásticas o conexiones que conectan muelles a muelles o muelles a ataduras. Diferentes modalidades de muelle se proporcionan así como diferentes arreglos para las ataduras elásticas. Todas estas características mejoran uniformidad y estabilidad en tanto que reducen trasparencia de movimiento.

Spole-i-spolefjeder med variabelt belastningsforhold og madrasser inkluderende en sådan

Conjunto de colchón con un cubrecolchón que incluye resortes helicoidales en bolsillos y métodos de producción asociados

Se proporciona un conjunto de colchón que incluye un núcleo de colchón que tiene una superficie inferior y una superficie superior opuestas a la superficie inferior, y un cubrecolchón colocado adyacente a la superficie superior del núcleo del colchón. La manta para colchón incluye una pluralidad de resortes helicoidales, una capa de tela superior que se extiende por encima de la pluralidad de resortes helicoidales y una capa de tela inferior que se extiende por debajo de la pluralidad de resortes helicoidales. La capa de tela inferior está conectada a la capa de tela superior alrededor de cada resorte helicoidal de manera que la capa de tela superior y la capa de tela inferior forman colectivamente una bolsa de tela que encierra cada resorte en espiral. La manta para colchón incluye además una capa acolchada colocada encima de la capa de tela superior, con la capa acolchada conectada a la capa de tela superior mediante soldaduras y/o mechones ultrasónicos. Se proporcionan además métodos para producir un cubrecolchón para su conexión a un núcleo de colchón. (Traducción automática con Google Translate, sin valor legal)

Pocket coil spring assembly including flexible foam

Open coil spring assemblies

Present embodiments provide various open coil spring assemblies which perform like an encased spring assembly. The embodiments have elastic lacings or connections which connect springs to springs or springs to lacings. Various spring embodiments are provided as well as various arrangements for the elastic lacings. All of these features improve compliance and stability while reducing motion transfer.

Montajes de muelle helicoidal abierto.

Las presentes modalidades proporcionan diferentes montajes de muelle helicoidal abierto que funcionan como un montaje de muelle revestido. Las modalidades tienen ataduras elásticas o conexiones que conectan muelles a muelles o muelles a ataduras. Diferentes modalidades de muelle se proporcionan así como diferentes arreglos para las ataduras elásticas. Todas estas características mejoran uniformidad y estabilidad en tanto que reducen trasparencia de movimiento.

Zespół materaca z wierzchnią częścią zawierającą kieszeniowe sprężyny śrubowe i sposoby jej wytwarzania

Pocket coil spring assembly including flexible foam

A pocket coil spring assembly (10) is provided that includes a coil spring (20) having an upper portion (22) and a lower portion (24) collectively defining an interior cavity of the coil spring. The pocket coil spring assembly further includes a fabric pocket (30) encasing the coil spring with a top area (32) covering the upper portion of the coil spring and a bottom area (34) covering the lower portion of the coil spring. A discrete amount of flexible foam (40) is poured on the top of the fabric pocket such that a top surface (42) of the flexible foam extends above the coil spring. A mattress assembly (200, 300, 400) is further provided that includes the flexible foam dispensed in continuous or discrete amounts between rows of pocket coil springs.

Open coil spring assemblies

Present embodiments provide various open coil spring assemblies which perform like an encased spring assembly. The embodiments have elastic lacings or connections which connect springs to springs or springs to lacings. Various spring embodiments are provided as well as various arrangements for the elastic lacings. All of these features improve compliance and stability while reducing motion transfer.

Open coil spring assemblies

Present embodiments provide various open coil spring assemblies which perform like an encased spring assembly. The embodiments have elastic lacings or connections which connect springs to springs or springs to lacings. Various spring embodiments are provided as well as various arrangements for the elastic lacings. All of these features improve compliance and stability while reducing motion transfer.

Open coil spring assemblies

Present embodiments provide various open coil spring assemblies which perform like an encased spring assembly. The embodiments have elastic lacings or connections which connect springs to springs or springs to lacings. Various spring embodiments are provided as well as various arrangements for the elastic lacings. All of these features improve compliance and stability while reducing motion transfer.

colchão de molas internas divisórias e suporte

Sprężyna typu zwój-w-zwoju o zmiennej reakcji na obciążenie i materace zawierające taką sprężynę

非線形荷重応答を示すコイル・イン・コイルスプリング、及びそのスプリングを有するマットレス

【課題】可変で非線形な荷重応答を示すコイル・イン・コイルスプリングを提供する。【解決手段】ばねは、第１ばね定数を有する第１ばね部５０、第１ばね定数より小さい第２ばね定数を有する第２ばね部６０、及び第１ばね定数より小さく、第２ばね定数より小さい第３ばね定数を有する第３ばね部７０を含む。第１ばね部は、コイル・イン・コイルスプリング１０の外側コイル３０を形成する。また、第２ばね部、第３ばね部、又は第２ばね部と第３ばね部の両方が、第１ばね部の内部に配置され、コイル・イン・コイルスプリングの内側コイル４０を形成する。外側コイル、外側コイルの内部に配置される中間コイル、及び中間コイルに配置される内側コイルを含むマルチコイルスプリングも提供される。【選択図】図１

Resorte helicoidal en espiral con respuesta de carga variable y colchones que incluyen el mismo

Se proporciona un resorte de bobina dentro de bobina que presenta una respuesta de carga variable a medida que se comprime el resorte. El resorte de bobina dentro de bobina comprende un alambre continuo que forma una bobina interna que tiene una forma sustancialmente cónica y una bobina externa que se extiende alrededor de la bobina interna y que tiene una forma sustancialmente cilíndrica. La bobina interna incluye una pluralidad de convoluciones helicoidales con diámetros que disminuyen progresivamente a medida que la pluralidad de convoluciones helicoidales se extienden desde un extremo inferior del resorte de bobina dentro de bobina hasta una convolución del extremo superior de la bobina interna. La bobina interna también tiene una altura sin comprimir que es aproximadamente el 75 % de la altura sin comprimir de la bobina externa. Se proporciona además un colchón que incluye los resortes de bobina dentro de bobina dispuestos en una matriz. (Traducción automática con Google Translate, sin valor legal)

Pocket coil spring assembly including flexible foam

A pocket coil spring assembly is provided that includes a coil spring having an upper portion and a lower portion collectively defining an interior cavity of the coil spring. The pocket coil spring assembly further includes a fabric pocket encasing the coil spring with a top area covering the upper portion of the coil spring and a bottom area covering the lower portion of the coil spring. A discrete amount of flexible foam is poured on the top of the fabric pocket such that a top surface of the flexible foam extends above the coil spring. A mattress assembly is further provided that includes the flexible foam dispensed in continuous or discrete amounts between rows of pocket coil springs.

Lommespiralfjederarrangement med fleksibelt skum

Pocket coil spring assembly including flexible foam

A pocket coil spring assembly is provided that includes a coil spring having an upper portion and a lower portion collectively defining an interior cavity of the coil spring. The pocket coil spring assembly further includes a fabric pocket encasing the coil spring with a top area covering the upper portion of the coil spring and a bottom area covering the lower portion of the coil spring. A discrete amount of flexible foam is poured on the top of the fabric pocket such that a top surface of the flexible foam extends above the coil spring. A mattress assembly is further provided that includes the flexible foam dispensed in continuous or discrete amounts between rows of pocket coil springs.