US4042988A
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Air mattress
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-11-02
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Granted: 1977-08-23
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Expires: 1996-11-02
Abstract
Abstract An air mattress construction comprises a hollow mattress enclosure which is releasably opened and closed at the top thereof by a zipper. A resilient support member is insertable in the mattress enclosure and has an upper surface having a plurality of elongated widthwise grooves therein. Each groove receives an elongated inflatable air tube which is releasably retained therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Odell Holliday
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:46
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C27/00; A47C27/08; A47C27/081; A47C27/14; A47C27/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
An air mattress construction comprising: a. a hollow mattress enclosure including a planar top and means for releasably opening and closing same; b. a plurality of elongated inflatable air tubes each having a first planar surface when inflated; and c. a resilient support member insertable in said mattress enclosure and having the upper surface thereof corresponding to the top of the mattress and including means defining a plurality of elongated widthwise grooves therein each receptive of one air tube to position the first planar surface thereof in the plane of the top of the mattress and means for releasably retaining the air tubes in their positions in the support member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
An air mattress construction comprising: a. a hollow mattress enclosure including a planar top and means for releasably opening and closing same; b. a plurality of elongated inflatable air tubes each having a first planar surface when inflated; and c. a resilient support member insertable in said mattress enclosure and having the upper surface thereof corresponding to the top of the mattress and including means defining a plurality of elongated widthwise grooves therein each receptive of one air tube to position the first planar surface thereof in the plane of the top of the mattress and means for releasably retaining the air tubes in their positions in the support member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A construction according to claim 1, wherein said means for releasably opening and closing comprises a zipper around the periphery of the top of the mattress.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A construction according to claim 2, wherein said support member comprises foam rubber.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
A construction according to claim 3, wherein said means for releasably retaining comprises at least one pair of first fastening elements connected to the support member, at least one pair of straps each fixedly connected at one end to the support member and having a second fastening element at the other end and each disposable around a plurality of air tubes to engage the second fastening elements with the first fastening elements.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A construction according to claim 4, wherein the first and second fastening elements comprises snap fasteners.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
A construction according to claim 5, further comprising means for mounting the mattress enclosure to a box spring comrising a plurality of buckles connected at one side of the mattress enclosure along the length thereof, and a plurality of straps connected to the opposite side of the mattress and each disposable around the box spring to engage with one buckle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A construction according to claim 6, wherein each air tube and each groove is prism shaped.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A construction according to claim 6, wherein each air tube and each groove is semi-cylindrical in shape.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-08-22 | 1981-02-21 | 1981-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-22 | 1985-02-21 | 1985-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-22 | 1989-02-21 | 1989-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |