US20070226911A1 - Mattress or mattress pad with gel section - Google Patents
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- a mattress surface formed from a core of inner springs may sometimes create localized pressure points in some areas, such as shoulders and hips, while lacking support at other areas, such as the back.
- the gel/padding mattress pad is a removable and replaceable pad made from a layer of gel sandwiched between two layers of foam or a layer of gel is positioned on top of, or below, a foam layer.
- the gel layer may be formed from one or more polymer bladders filled with a viscous gel material.
- the gel layer extends over the entire width and length of the mattress pad, and conforms to the contours of a body to provide support.
- these mattress pads have several disadvantages, among them the amount of gel material necessary to manufacture a mattress pad and the weight of such a pad.
- a gel mattress pad for use with a king size mattress may weigh up to 130 pounds.
- the weight and flexibility of a gel/foam pad may make it difficult to properly position and/or reposition the pad over a mattress.
- the systems and methods described herein include improved gel mattresses, mattress toppers and methods for manufacturing the same. More particularly, the mattresses and manufacturing methods described herein include mattresses that have a upper support layer typically made of foam, latex, visco-elastic foam or some other suitable material.
- the upper support layer includes channels that are filled with a gel material and covered with a thin film layer.
- the upper support layer comprises a mattress topper including a padding layer of convoluted polyurethane foam having a channel extending across the width of the foam and positioned along the length of the padding layer at a location that would be proximate to the shoulders of a reposed user.
- the actual location, size and geometry of the gel filled channel can vary, as can the number of such gel filled channels integrated into the topper, and the actual size, location, geometry and number employed will vary according to the application and use of the mattress.
- Another aspect of the invention provides a manufacturing process that forms the upper support layer through a process that pours the gel in a liquid form into the channel.
- the liquid gel is allowed to cure into a soft, resilient solid material.
- the gel can adhere to the bottom of the channel to securely join to the upper support layer.
- a thin plastic film may be laid over the cured gel.
- the methods described herein provide reduce the amount of gel material required to make a gel mattress, topper or pad and consequently, reduce the weight of the product. In addition, cost savings are realized due to the decreased use of gel material. Additional advantages of the gel/padding combination cushion are its increased maneuverability and reduced weight compared to a cushion of the same size made almost completely of gel material.
- the gel section is positioned on a cushion, a mattress or a mattress pad at a location subject to frequent use.
- a large bed such as a king- or queen-size bed, may have two frequently used locations side by side.
- a mattress pad in one aspect of the invention, includes a cushion layer covered with a sheet of fabric.
- the exterior of the mattress pad may have a quilted pattern.
- the cushion layer may be formed from a padding section and a gel section.
- the padding section forms the periphery of the cushion layer and includes an aperture.
- a gel material is poured into the aperture and allowed to cure.
- the cured gel section may be bonded to the padding section.
- the top surface of the gel section may be substantially flush with the top surface of the padding section so that the cushion layer has a substantially flat top surface.
- the bottom surface of the gel section may be substantially flush with the bottom surface of the padding section.
- one, or both, of the top and bottom surfaces of the gel section may be uneven with the respective top and bottom surfaces of the padding section, for example, lower than the top surface of the padding section. Additional padding material may be placed on top of the gel section to form a substantially level cushion layer.
- the padding section may include two or more channels with gel cured within each aperture.
- the gel section may be formed from a stable, nonflowing gel.
- the gel section may be formed from a liquid gel, a foam gel, a visco-elastic gel, or a combination thereof.
- the gel section may be formed from a gel-filled bladder.
- the gel section may be puncture resistant and/or leak proof. Suitable gels may include silicone gel, PVC gel, polyorganosiloxane gel, NCO-prepolymer gel, polyol gel, polyurethane gel, polyisocyanate gel, and gel including a pyrogenically produced oxide.
- FIGS. 1A and 1B depicts one embodiment of a mattress pad with a gel layer according to the invention.
- FIG. 2 depicts a cross-sectional view of the mattress pad of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 depicts a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a mattress pad according to the present invention positioned atop a mattress and foundation.
- FIG. 4 depicts a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of a mattress with a gel layer according to the present invention.
- the systems and methods described herein are directed to a mattress with a topper that includes a section of gel at a location predicted to be typically or frequently used.
- the invention further includes manufacturing processes during which a liquid gel material is poured into a channel or cavity within a support layer and cured in place to provide a soft solid gel material that is integrally formed within the support layer
- FIGS. 1A and 1B depict a first embodiment of a mattress support layer having a gel section positioned in the area generally adjacent to where a person's lumbar region would be when lying on the mattress for rest and/or sleeping.
- FIG. 1A depicts an embodiment of the mattress support layer 10 having a padding section 12 , and a first gel section 18 .
- the mattress support layer 10 is made with one gel section, however, it will be understood that a mattress support may have multiple gel sections and the sections may be sized and shaped differently depending on the area of the body being supported as well as the size of the mattress. For example, a queen-size mattress may have one size gel section and a king size mattress may have a larger gel section or additional gel sections.
- the support layer 10 shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B is presented without a fabric covering.
- the mattress support layer 10 may be covered with one or more layers of fabric, and an optional removable cover.
- the support layer 10 is presented as separate from a mattress assembly but that in use, the mattress support layer 10 may be attached to a mattress assembly as a mattress topper, and upper sleeping layer disposed directly above the mattress core, or as a removable mattress pad.
- the systems and methods described herein are drawn to mattress and mattress toppers, it will be understood by those of skill in the art that other cushions and furniture may employ the invention without departing from the scope hereof.
- the systems and methods of the invention may be used to provide futon mattresses, seat cushions, including automotive seat cushions, sofa cushions, pillows and other such cushions and supports.
- FIG. 1A depicts a plane eye view of one embodiment of a mattress topper that includes a section of gel material located at the lumbar region.
- the depicted mattress topper is of the type that may be laid on the upper surface of a mattress and covered with a casing of upholstery for providing a proper aesthetic appearance.
- the topper may be joined by stitching, zipper or some other mechanism to the upper upholstered surface of the mattress to provide an additional layer of support.
- FIG. 1A depicts an upper support layer 10 that includes five zones formed within a layer of convoluted foam.
- the upper support layer 10 includes a zone 12 of convoluted foam that would support the neck and shoulders, a zone 14 is positioned to support the hip region, zone 16 is positioned in the region of the upper legs, and a zone 20 is positioned in the region of the lower legs.
- the lumbar region 18 includes a layer of soft resilient gel material. The lumbar zone 18 extends substantially across the width of the support layer 10 and is approximately 9 inches wide and sized for use with a standard queen sized mattress.
- the upper support layer 10 comprises a layer of convoluted foam that has the egg crate structure across regions 12 , 14 and 20 .
- a smooth foam section is provided at region 16 and the gel material is positioned at lumbar region 18 .
- the convoluted foam of upper support layer 10 is formed during a convolution process to have a channel cut one-half inch deep into the surface of the support layer 10 .
- the one-half inch deep channel of region 18 provides a recess into which the gel material may be placed.
- the gel material is poured into the one-half inch recess while the gel material is in a liquid form.
- the liquid gel is then allowed to cure until it becomes a soft resilient gelatinous material that is somewhat tacky to the touch.
- the liquid gel may adhere to the convoluted foam, which may be a polyurethane foam, and thereby secure itself within the recess.
- the channel may have a depth ranging from about one-quarter of an inch up to about four inches or more.
- the channel may be about one-quarter of an inch deep, three-quarters of an inch deep, one-inch deep, two inches deep, three inches deep, four inches deep, or any depth in between.
- the upper support layer 10 may be a polyurethane foam, latex, visco-elastic foam or some other suitable material.
- the support layer 10 is polyurethane foam that has been shaped by a programmable convoluting machine that forms the egg crate surface as well as the recessed channel by cutting away sections of a foam block.
- the use of such foam convoluting machines will be known to those of skill in the art.
- the convoluting machine cuts a channel into the foam block at lumbar region 18 , such that the channel extends fully from one side of the mattress to the other.
- the perimeter of the region 18 is illustrated as having a rectangular shape, but it may be any suitable shape such as oval, square, humanoid or any other shape, regular or irregular.
- FIG. 1B depicts that the convoluted foam pad 10 may be joined to two side rails 11 and 13 each extending in the depicted embodiment along the full length of the upper support layer 10 .
- the channel that is formed within the convoluted foam extends fully from one side of the foam layer to the other side.
- the depicted foam rails 11 and 13 butt up against and are adhered to the sides of the support layer 10 thereby providing sidewalls for the one-half inch deep channel that is formed within the support layer 10 .
- These side rails 11 and 13 will act to maintain the liquid gel within the channel.
- the side rails 11 and 13 can serve as work surfaces along the edges of the support layer 10 .
- padding or other materials can be stitched, or otherwise attached, to the side rails 11 and 13 , thereby avoiding piercing or otherwise damaging the gel section.
- the side rails 11 and 13 may be polyurethane foam and they may be glued to the sides of the support layer 10 . In the depicted embodiment the side rails 11 and 13 extend along the full length of the support pad 10 . However in optional alternative embodiments, the side rails 11 and 13 may be replaced by smaller side walls that can be fit into the channel cut within the foam and positioned at either end of the channel to act as dams that prevent the liquid gel from spilling out of the channel as it is being poured in place. Further, in another optional embodiment, the channel formed within the support layer 10 may be positioned between the extreme ends of the support layer 10 such that each end of the channel is closed by the remaining foam material which provides a sidewall that prevents the liquid gel material from spilling from the channel.
- the recessed channel in the support layer 10 may be formed by a convoluter or a foam router cutting a block of foam or by any other suitable technique, such as by molding or extruding material.
- the technique employed may depend upon the geometry of the cut as well as the material being cut.
- the channel formed in region 18 is filled with gel material to a height that brings the gel material level height of the other zones of the support layer 10 . This provides for a more even upper support surface and greater user comfort.
- the gel may be contained in a pouch or bag and fitted into the channel recess formed in the upper support layer 10 .
- the packaged gel can fit into and abut against the inner perimeter of the channel recess at section 18 and may be friction fitted to or bonded to the inner sidewall and bottom wall of the channel recess by for example, heat sealing, sewing, gluing, tying, stapling, or other method known in the art.
- the gel section may be formed from a liquid or solid gel.
- the gel section may be formed by pouring the liquid gel into the channel recess or by cutting a gel section from a block of dimensionally stable, resilient gel.
- the gel may be molded or extruded into the desired shape.
- a gel section may be formed from a bladder filled with a viscous gel.
- the bladder may be formed, for example, by sealing the edges of two sheets of flexible plastic together to form the desired shape.
- the gel section may be formed from a foam gel, or a combination of a liquid, solid, and/or foam gel.
- Suitable gels include silicone gels, PVC gels, polyorganosiloxane gels, NCO-prepolymer gels, polyol gels, polyurethane gels, polyisocyanate gels, and gels including one or more pyrogenically produced oxides.
- the gel is dimensionally stable.
- the gel may be placed into the mattress in two steps.
- a block of dimensionally stable gel is laid into the channel recess such that there is a gap between the sides of the gel block and the inner side wall of the recessed channel.
- liquid gel may be poured into the recessed channel, optionally over the block, to adhere the gel block to the foam support layer.
- FIG. 2 depicts a cross-sectional view of the mattress pad of FIG. 1 along line 2 - 2 ′.
- the top surfaces of the gel section 18 and padding section 12 are substantially flush relative to each other, and the foam padding extends under the gel section and provides a bottom wall upon which the gel material can sit and adhere.
- the surfaces of the gel section 18 may be higher or lower than the surfaces of the padding section 12 .
- FIG. 3 depicts a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a mattress pad 22 according to the present invention positioned atop a mattress 28 and foundation 30 .
- the mattress pad 22 comprises a padding section 24 and a gel section 26 enclosed in a cover 23 .
- Cover 23 may be removable or permanently joined to the padding and gel sections.
- padding section 24 includes a recess 25 . Similar to mattress pad 10 , gel section 26 fits into recess 25 .
- the padding section 24 and recess 25 may be formed as described above or by bonding two layers of padding material, one layer including an aperture and one complete layer.
- the height of the padding section may be from about 1.5 to about 6 inches, with the recess 25 being from about 1 to about 4 inches in height. The length and width of the padding section and the dimensions of the gel section remain as described above.
- FIG. 4 depicts a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of a mattress with two cushion layers according to the present invention.
- Mattress 32 includes several layers on top of a mattress core 40 to form a first sleep surface 33 and several layers beneath a mattress core 40 to form a second sleep surface 59 .
- the first sleep surface 33 has a fabric layer 34 , a cushion layer 36 , and a pad layer 38 on top of mattress core 40 .
- the second sleep surface 59 has a fabric layer 46 , a cushion layer 44 , and a pad layer 42 on top of mattress core 40 .
- Fabric layers 34 and 46 may be any fabric used as an exterior covering for a mattress, such as cotton, polyester, or any blend of materials. Fabric layers 34 and 46 may be sewn or otherwise bonded to respective cushion layers 36 and 44 to form a quilted pattern on the sleep surfaces 33 and 59 .
- Cushion layer 36 and cushion layer 44 are substantially identical and may be similar to the mattress pads described above with respect to FIGS. 1-3 .
- Cushion layer 36 has a padding section 52 and a first gel section 54 .
- Cushion layer 44 has a second padding section 56 and a second gel section 58 .
- the padding sections 52 and 56 form the peripheries of the cushion layers 36 and 44 , and are infrequently used by a person during rest.
- the padding sections 52 and 56 may be formed from a foam, plastic, latex, visco-elastic foam, polymer, natural fiber, synthetic fiber, or any other material that may provide a cushioning effect, or a combination thereof.
- An aperture may be formed in padding sections 52 and 56 by cutting a padding layer or by forming, such as by molding or extruding material, the padding sections 52 and 56 around a mold having the desired shape of an aperture.
- the gel sections 54 and 58 fill the aperture formed in padding sections 52 and 56 and their edges 54 a and 58 a abut against the inner perimeters 52 a and 56 a of padding sections 52 and 56 , respectively.
- the top surfaces of the padding section 52 and gel section 54 are substantially flush with each other, as are the top surfaces of the second padding section 56 and the second gel section 58 .
- the inner perimeter 52 a of padding section 52 may be bonded during the curing process to edge 54 a of gel section 54 , or by other means such as for example, by heat sealing, sewing, gluing, tying, stapling, or other method.
- the inner perimeter 56 a of the second padding section may likewise be bonded to the edge 58 a of the second gel section 58 .
- the apertures and gel sections 54 and 58 are positioned in cushion layers 36 and 44 under the areas a person generally utilizes while resting on a mattress, for example, while reading, sleeping, etc.
- the gel sections 54 and 58 form from about 50% to about 90%, more preferably from about 60% to about 80%, of each sleep surface 33 and 39 .
- mattress 32 is depicted as having two cushion layers, layers 36 and 44 , one for each sleeping surface 33 and 39 , it will be understood that a mattress may include one cushion layer. Further, it will be understood that additional pad layers may be included in a mattress of the present invention, that a pad layer may positioned between fabric layer 34 and cushion layer 36 instead of as illustrated, or that no pad layers are included.
- Pad layers 38 and 42 may formed from a sheet of fabric, felt, or polymer, a cotton, nylon, or polyester batting, or from a layer of foam, plastic, polymer, natural fiber, synthetic fiber, or any other material or a combination thereof.
- Pad layers 38 and 42 may provide a cushioning effect or may cover cushion layers 36 and/or 44 .
- the mattress may have cover panel that comprises a non-quilted mattress cover with an optional smooth sleeping surface.
- a multi-layer, typically three layer, crowned mattress panel may be provided over the upper surface of the mattress.
- a crowned cover panel may be formed from a top fabric layer, an intermediate filler layer and a backing layer.
- the top layer may be a fabric layer of cotton, linen, synthetic fibers or some other material of combination of materials.
- the top layer may be a flat sheet of fabric or may be a substantially flat sheet with an angled lip formed at the peripheral edge of the panel yielding a crowned appearance.
- the lip may be formed by cutting out a wedge of material from each corner of panel and joining the cut sections of the top layer together.
- the size of the lip may be from about 0.5 inches to about 7 inches in length, with the length selected depending upon the appearance desired, or the demands of the application.
- the filler layer can be formed from any padding material, such as foam, cotton batting, gel, latex, visco-elastic foam or other known padding materials and or combination of padding materials.
- the filler layer provides a layer of conventional filling and padding material that may be laid over the gel padding layer of the mattress.
- the filler layer may itself include a foam layer that has one or more recesses formed therein, and which are filled with gel material as described above. This can provide a crowned panel of gel material that may sit over the gel padding in the mattress body.
- this panel of gel material may be placed over a conventional mattress body and will thus be the only layer of gel material used in the mattress.
- the filler layer may have a substantially flat, smooth upper surface or may have a textured or patterned upper surface.
- the center section of the filler layer may have a uniform height and the height may decrease at a uniform angle heading towards the panel edges. This provides an upper panel, optionally containing a layer of gel material, that gives the mattress a crowned appearance.
- the fire resistant layer may be placed between the filler layer and the fabric layer.
- the fire resistant layer optionally extends over the entire upper surface of the mattress panel and around the borders of the panel.
- the flame resistant material may be any suitable material, such as for example KEVLARTM, PET (polyester) binder fiber, organophosphorous materials, halogenated organic materials (typically halogenated with Chlorine or more popularly Bromine) or nitrogen based compounds.
- KEVLARTM PET (polyester) binder fiber
- organophosphorous materials typically halogenated with Chlorine or more popularly Bromine
- halogenated organic materials typically halogenated with Chlorine or more popularly Bromine
- nitrogen based compounds nitrogen based compounds.
- Commercially available materials are sold under the trade names NOMEX, KEVLAR, INDURA and the actual material employed may depend upon the particulars of the application, including mattress type (e.g. open coil, pocketed coil, foam, water), mattress size, material costs and other such design considerations.
- a backing layer may be attached under the fire resistant layer.
- the backing layer may be formed from a sheet of material, such as natural fibers such as cotton or linen, aluminum, fiberglass, synthetic fibers or a mixture thereof. These three layers may be joined together to form a crowned panel and that panel may be placed over the upper surface and joined to the mattress to provide a smooth sleeping surface.
- the mattress may include a foam core, or a combination of foam and springs.
- the mattress may be one-sided or two-sided. Consequently, those skilled in the art will know or be able to ascertain using no more than routine experimentation, many equivalents to the embodiments and practices described herein. Accordingly, it will be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the embodiments disclosed herein, but is to be understood from the following claims, which are to be interpreted as broadly as allowed under the law.
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- One of the challenges in the mattress industry is creating a mattress that provides comfortable support to all portions of a human body. Due to the unequal distribution of weight along a human body, its contours, and an individual's preferred sleeping position, e.g., side or back, a mattress surface formed from a core of inner springs may sometimes create localized pressure points in some areas, such as shoulders and hips, while lacking support at other areas, such as the back.
- One solution has been the development of mattresses pads incorporating a combination of gel and padding, such as foam, layers. Typically the gel/padding mattress pad is a removable and replaceable pad made from a layer of gel sandwiched between two layers of foam or a layer of gel is positioned on top of, or below, a foam layer. The gel layer may be formed from one or more polymer bladders filled with a viscous gel material. Typically, the gel layer extends over the entire width and length of the mattress pad, and conforms to the contours of a body to provide support.
- However, these mattress pads have several disadvantages, among them the amount of gel material necessary to manufacture a mattress pad and the weight of such a pad. For example, a gel mattress pad for use with a king size mattress may weigh up to 130 pounds. In addition, the weight and flexibility of a gel/foam pad may make it difficult to properly position and/or reposition the pad over a mattress.
- Accordingly, there is a need in the art for an improved mattress and/or mattress pad with reduced weight and increased maneuverability.
- The systems and methods described herein include improved gel mattresses, mattress toppers and methods for manufacturing the same. More particularly, the mattresses and manufacturing methods described herein include mattresses that have a upper support layer typically made of foam, latex, visco-elastic foam or some other suitable material. The upper support layer includes channels that are filled with a gel material and covered with a thin film layer. In one particular embodiment, the upper support layer comprises a mattress topper including a padding layer of convoluted polyurethane foam having a channel extending across the width of the foam and positioned along the length of the padding layer at a location that would be proximate to the shoulders of a reposed user. The actual location, size and geometry of the gel filled channel can vary, as can the number of such gel filled channels integrated into the topper, and the actual size, location, geometry and number employed will vary according to the application and use of the mattress.
- Another aspect of the invention provides a manufacturing process that forms the upper support layer through a process that pours the gel in a liquid form into the channel. The liquid gel is allowed to cure into a soft, resilient solid material. The gel can adhere to the bottom of the channel to securely join to the upper support layer. In an optional step, a thin plastic film may be laid over the cured gel.
- Additionally the methods described herein provide reduce the amount of gel material required to make a gel mattress, topper or pad and consequently, reduce the weight of the product. In addition, cost savings are realized due to the decreased use of gel material. Additional advantages of the gel/padding combination cushion are its increased maneuverability and reduced weight compared to a cushion of the same size made almost completely of gel material.
- According to one aspect of the invention, the gel section is positioned on a cushion, a mattress or a mattress pad at a location subject to frequent use. For example, a large bed, such as a king- or queen-size bed, may have two frequently used locations side by side.
- In one aspect of the invention, a mattress pad includes a cushion layer covered with a sheet of fabric. The exterior of the mattress pad may have a quilted pattern. The cushion layer may be formed from a padding section and a gel section. The padding section forms the periphery of the cushion layer and includes an aperture. A gel material is poured into the aperture and allowed to cure. The cured gel section may be bonded to the padding section. The top surface of the gel section may be substantially flush with the top surface of the padding section so that the cushion layer has a substantially flat top surface. Likewise, the bottom surface of the gel section may be substantially flush with the bottom surface of the padding section.
- According to another embodiment, one, or both, of the top and bottom surfaces of the gel section may be uneven with the respective top and bottom surfaces of the padding section, for example, lower than the top surface of the padding section. Additional padding material may be placed on top of the gel section to form a substantially level cushion layer.
- According to another embodiment, the padding section may include two or more channels with gel cured within each aperture.
- According to another embodiment, the gel section may be formed from a stable, nonflowing gel. In other embodiments, the gel section may be formed from a liquid gel, a foam gel, a visco-elastic gel, or a combination thereof. In yet another embodiment, the gel section may be formed from a gel-filled bladder. In another embodiment, the gel section may be puncture resistant and/or leak proof. Suitable gels may include silicone gel, PVC gel, polyorganosiloxane gel, NCO-prepolymer gel, polyol gel, polyurethane gel, polyisocyanate gel, and gel including a pyrogenically produced oxide.
- The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the invention will become more apparent from the following description and from the claims.
- Various illustrative systems, methods, devices, features and advantages of the invention are described below with reference to the appended drawings, which may not be drawn to scale and in which like parts are designated by like reference designations.
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FIGS. 1A and 1B depicts one embodiment of a mattress pad with a gel layer according to the invention. -
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FIG. 3 depicts a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a mattress pad according to the present invention positioned atop a mattress and foundation. -
FIG. 4 depicts a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of a mattress with a gel layer according to the present invention. - Referring now to the figures, in which like numerals designate like elements throughout, the several views provided by the provided Figures illustrate various embodiments of the present invention. However, the embodiments illustrated and discussed herein are presented for the purpose of enabling one to make and use the invention described herein and is not exhaustive and should not be understood as limiting in any way.
- As described in summary above, in various illustrative embodiments, the systems and methods described herein are directed to a mattress with a topper that includes a section of gel at a location predicted to be typically or frequently used. The invention further includes manufacturing processes during which a liquid gel material is poured into a channel or cavity within a support layer and cured in place to provide a soft solid gel material that is integrally formed within the support layer
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FIGS. 1A and 1B depict a first embodiment of a mattress support layer having a gel section positioned in the area generally adjacent to where a person's lumbar region would be when lying on the mattress for rest and/or sleeping. Specifically,FIG. 1A depicts an embodiment of themattress support layer 10 having apadding section 12, and afirst gel section 18. As illustrated, themattress support layer 10 is made with one gel section, however, it will be understood that a mattress support may have multiple gel sections and the sections may be sized and shaped differently depending on the area of the body being supported as well as the size of the mattress. For example, a queen-size mattress may have one size gel section and a king size mattress may have a larger gel section or additional gel sections. For purposes of clarity, thesupport layer 10 shown inFIGS. 1A and 1B is presented without a fabric covering. However, it will be understood that themattress support layer 10 may be covered with one or more layers of fabric, and an optional removable cover. Further, it will be understood that thesupport layer 10 is presented as separate from a mattress assembly but that in use, themattress support layer 10 may be attached to a mattress assembly as a mattress topper, and upper sleeping layer disposed directly above the mattress core, or as a removable mattress pad. Further, although the systems and methods described herein are drawn to mattress and mattress toppers, it will be understood by those of skill in the art that other cushions and furniture may employ the invention without departing from the scope hereof. For example, the systems and methods of the invention may be used to provide futon mattresses, seat cushions, including automotive seat cushions, sofa cushions, pillows and other such cushions and supports. - More particularly,
FIG. 1A depicts a plane eye view of one embodiment of a mattress topper that includes a section of gel material located at the lumbar region. The depicted mattress topper is of the type that may be laid on the upper surface of a mattress and covered with a casing of upholstery for providing a proper aesthetic appearance. The topper may be joined by stitching, zipper or some other mechanism to the upper upholstered surface of the mattress to provide an additional layer of support. - In particular,
FIG. 1A depicts anupper support layer 10 that includes five zones formed within a layer of convoluted foam. In the depicted embodiment, theupper support layer 10 includes azone 12 of convoluted foam that would support the neck and shoulders, azone 14 is positioned to support the hip region,zone 16 is positioned in the region of the upper legs, and azone 20 is positioned in the region of the lower legs. In the depicted embodiment, thelumbar region 18 includes a layer of soft resilient gel material. Thelumbar zone 18 extends substantially across the width of thesupport layer 10 and is approximately 9 inches wide and sized for use with a standard queen sized mattress. - Turning to
FIG. 1B , it can be seen that in one embodiment, theupper support layer 10 comprises a layer of convoluted foam that has the egg crate structure acrossregions region 16 and the gel material is positioned atlumbar region 18. In one embodiment the convoluted foam ofupper support layer 10 is formed during a convolution process to have a channel cut one-half inch deep into the surface of thesupport layer 10. The one-half inch deep channel ofregion 18 provides a recess into which the gel material may be placed. As will be described in more detail below, in one process the gel material is poured into the one-half inch recess while the gel material is in a liquid form. The liquid gel is then allowed to cure until it becomes a soft resilient gelatinous material that is somewhat tacky to the touch. During the curing process, the liquid gel may adhere to the convoluted foam, which may be a polyurethane foam, and thereby secure itself within the recess. In other embodiments, the channel may have a depth ranging from about one-quarter of an inch up to about four inches or more. For example, the channel may be about one-quarter of an inch deep, three-quarters of an inch deep, one-inch deep, two inches deep, three inches deep, four inches deep, or any depth in between. - The
upper support layer 10 may be a polyurethane foam, latex, visco-elastic foam or some other suitable material. In one embodiment, thesupport layer 10 is polyurethane foam that has been shaped by a programmable convoluting machine that forms the egg crate surface as well as the recessed channel by cutting away sections of a foam block. The use of such foam convoluting machines will be known to those of skill in the art. In one practice the convoluting machine cuts a channel into the foam block atlumbar region 18, such that the channel extends fully from one side of the mattress to the other. The perimeter of theregion 18 is illustrated as having a rectangular shape, but it may be any suitable shape such as oval, square, humanoid or any other shape, regular or irregular. - To facilitate this pouring and curing process,
FIG. 1B depicts that theconvoluted foam pad 10 may be joined to twoside rails upper support layer 10. In the embodiment depicted inFIG. 1B the channel that is formed within the convoluted foam extends fully from one side of the foam layer to the other side. The depictedfoam rails support layer 10 thereby providing sidewalls for the one-half inch deep channel that is formed within thesupport layer 10. These side rails 11 and 13 will act to maintain the liquid gel within the channel. In addition, the side rails 11 and 13 can serve as work surfaces along the edges of thesupport layer 10. For example, padding or other materials can be stitched, or otherwise attached, to the side rails 11 and 13, thereby avoiding piercing or otherwise damaging the gel section. - The side rails 11 and 13 may be polyurethane foam and they may be glued to the sides of the
support layer 10. In the depicted embodiment the side rails 11 and 13 extend along the full length of thesupport pad 10. However in optional alternative embodiments, the side rails 11 and 13 may be replaced by smaller side walls that can be fit into the channel cut within the foam and positioned at either end of the channel to act as dams that prevent the liquid gel from spilling out of the channel as it is being poured in place. Further, in another optional embodiment, the channel formed within thesupport layer 10 may be positioned between the extreme ends of thesupport layer 10 such that each end of the channel is closed by the remaining foam material which provides a sidewall that prevents the liquid gel material from spilling from the channel. The recessed channel in thesupport layer 10 may be formed by a convoluter or a foam router cutting a block of foam or by any other suitable technique, such as by molding or extruding material. The technique employed may depend upon the geometry of the cut as well as the material being cut. - In the embodiment depicted in
FIGS. 1A and 1B the channel formed inregion 18 is filled with gel material to a height that brings the gel material level height of the other zones of thesupport layer 10. This provides for a more even upper support surface and greater user comfort. - In an optional alternative embodiment, the gel may be contained in a pouch or bag and fitted into the channel recess formed in the
upper support layer 10. The packaged gel can fit into and abut against the inner perimeter of the channel recess atsection 18 and may be friction fitted to or bonded to the inner sidewall and bottom wall of the channel recess by for example, heat sealing, sewing, gluing, tying, stapling, or other method known in the art. - The gel section may be formed from a liquid or solid gel. The gel section may be formed by pouring the liquid gel into the channel recess or by cutting a gel section from a block of dimensionally stable, resilient gel. Alternatively, the gel may be molded or extruded into the desired shape. In an alternate embodiment, a gel section may be formed from a bladder filled with a viscous gel. The bladder may be formed, for example, by sealing the edges of two sheets of flexible plastic together to form the desired shape. Alternatively, the gel section may be formed from a foam gel, or a combination of a liquid, solid, and/or foam gel. Suitable gels include silicone gels, PVC gels, polyorganosiloxane gels, NCO-prepolymer gels, polyol gels, polyurethane gels, polyisocyanate gels, and gels including one or more pyrogenically produced oxides. Preferably, the gel is dimensionally stable.
- In still a further embodiment, the gel may be placed into the mattress in two steps. In a first step a block of dimensionally stable gel is laid into the channel recess such that there is a gap between the sides of the gel block and the inner side wall of the recessed channel. In a second step, liquid gel may be poured into the recessed channel, optionally over the block, to adhere the gel block to the foam support layer.
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FIG. 2 depicts a cross-sectional view of the mattress pad ofFIG. 1 along line 2-2′. As illustrated inFIG. 2 , the top surfaces of thegel section 18 andpadding section 12 are substantially flush relative to each other, and the foam padding extends under the gel section and provides a bottom wall upon which the gel material can sit and adhere. However, in other embodiments, the surfaces of thegel section 18 may be higher or lower than the surfaces of thepadding section 12. -
FIG. 3 depicts a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of amattress pad 22 according to the present invention positioned atop amattress 28 andfoundation 30. Themattress pad 22 comprises apadding section 24 and agel section 26 enclosed in a cover 23. Cover 23 may be removable or permanently joined to the padding and gel sections. - In this embodiment,
padding section 24 includes arecess 25. Similar tomattress pad 10,gel section 26 fits intorecess 25. Thepadding section 24 andrecess 25 may be formed as described above or by bonding two layers of padding material, one layer including an aperture and one complete layer. The height of the padding section may be from about 1.5 to about 6 inches, with therecess 25 being from about 1 to about 4 inches in height. The length and width of the padding section and the dimensions of the gel section remain as described above. -
FIG. 4 depicts a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of a mattress with two cushion layers according to the present invention.Mattress 32 includes several layers on top of amattress core 40 to form afirst sleep surface 33 and several layers beneath amattress core 40 to form asecond sleep surface 59. Thefirst sleep surface 33 has afabric layer 34, acushion layer 36, and apad layer 38 on top ofmattress core 40. When flipped over, thesecond sleep surface 59 has afabric layer 46, acushion layer 44, and apad layer 42 on top ofmattress core 40. - Fabric layers 34 and 46 may be any fabric used as an exterior covering for a mattress, such as cotton, polyester, or any blend of materials. Fabric layers 34 and 46 may be sewn or otherwise bonded to respective cushion layers 36 and 44 to form a quilted pattern on the sleep surfaces 33 and 59.
Cushion layer 36 andcushion layer 44 are substantially identical and may be similar to the mattress pads described above with respect toFIGS. 1-3 .Cushion layer 36 has apadding section 52 and afirst gel section 54.Cushion layer 44 has asecond padding section 56 and asecond gel section 58. Thepadding sections padding sections padding sections padding sections - The
gel sections padding sections edges inner perimeters padding sections padding section 52 andgel section 54 are substantially flush with each other, as are the top surfaces of thesecond padding section 56 and thesecond gel section 58. Theinner perimeter 52 a ofpadding section 52 may be bonded during the curing process to edge 54 a ofgel section 54, or by other means such as for example, by heat sealing, sewing, gluing, tying, stapling, or other method. Theinner perimeter 56 a of the second padding section may likewise be bonded to theedge 58 a of thesecond gel section 58. The apertures andgel sections gel sections sleep surface 33 and 39. - Although
mattress 32 is depicted as having two cushion layers, layers 36 and 44, one for each sleepingsurface 33 and 39, it will be understood that a mattress may include one cushion layer. Further, it will be understood that additional pad layers may be included in a mattress of the present invention, that a pad layer may positioned betweenfabric layer 34 andcushion layer 36 instead of as illustrated, or that no pad layers are included. - Pad layers 38 and 42 may formed from a sheet of fabric, felt, or polymer, a cotton, nylon, or polyester batting, or from a layer of foam, plastic, polymer, natural fiber, synthetic fiber, or any other material or a combination thereof. Pad layers 38 and 42 may provide a cushioning effect or may cover cushion layers 36 and/or 44. In one optional embodiment, the mattress may have cover panel that comprises a non-quilted mattress cover with an optional smooth sleeping surface. In this embodiment, a multi-layer, typically three layer, crowned mattress panel may be provided over the upper surface of the mattress. For example, a crowned cover panel may be formed from a top fabric layer, an intermediate filler layer and a backing layer. Optionally, there may be a layer of flame retardant material. In either embodiment, the top layer may be a fabric layer of cotton, linen, synthetic fibers or some other material of combination of materials. To provide the proper aesthetic look, the top layer may be a flat sheet of fabric or may be a substantially flat sheet with an angled lip formed at the peripheral edge of the panel yielding a crowned appearance. The lip may be formed by cutting out a wedge of material from each corner of panel and joining the cut sections of the top layer together. The size of the lip may be from about 0.5 inches to about 7 inches in length, with the length selected depending upon the appearance desired, or the demands of the application.
- The filler layer can be formed from any padding material, such as foam, cotton batting, gel, latex, visco-elastic foam or other known padding materials and or combination of padding materials. Optionally, the filler layer provides a layer of conventional filling and padding material that may be laid over the gel padding layer of the mattress. However, in other embodiments, the filler layer may itself include a foam layer that has one or more recesses formed therein, and which are filled with gel material as described above. This can provide a crowned panel of gel material that may sit over the gel padding in the mattress body. However, in another embodiment, this panel of gel material may be placed over a conventional mattress body and will thus be the only layer of gel material used in the mattress.
- In either embodiment, the filler layer may have a substantially flat, smooth upper surface or may have a textured or patterned upper surface. In some embodiments, the center section of the filler layer may have a uniform height and the height may decrease at a uniform angle heading towards the panel edges. This provides an upper panel, optionally containing a layer of gel material, that gives the mattress a crowned appearance.
- An optional fire resistant layer may be placed between the filler layer and the fabric layer. The fire resistant layer optionally extends over the entire upper surface of the mattress panel and around the borders of the panel. The flame resistant material may be any suitable material, such as for example KEVLAR™, PET (polyester) binder fiber, organophosphorous materials, halogenated organic materials (typically halogenated with Chlorine or more popularly Bromine) or nitrogen based compounds. Commercially available materials are sold under the trade names NOMEX, KEVLAR, INDURA and the actual material employed may depend upon the particulars of the application, including mattress type (e.g. open coil, pocketed coil, foam, water), mattress size, material costs and other such design considerations.
- Under the fire resistant layer, a backing layer may be attached. The backing layer may be formed from a sheet of material, such as natural fibers such as cotton or linen, aluminum, fiberglass, synthetic fibers or a mixture thereof. These three layers may be joined together to form a crowned panel and that panel may be placed over the upper surface and joined to the mattress to provide a smooth sleeping surface.
- While this invention has been described in specific detail with reference to the disclosed embodiments, it will be understood that many variations and modifications may be effected within the spirit and scope of the invention as described in the appended claims. For example, the mattress may include a foam core, or a combination of foam and springs. The mattress may be one-sided or two-sided. Consequently, those skilled in the art will know or be able to ascertain using no more than routine experimentation, many equivalents to the embodiments and practices described herein. Accordingly, it will be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the embodiments disclosed herein, but is to be understood from the following claims, which are to be interpreted as broadly as allowed under the law.
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