US4152796A
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Waterbed mattress
Assignee: CLASSIC PRODUCTS CORP
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Filing: 1978-03-28
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Granted: 1979-05-08
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Expires: 1998-03-28
Abstract
Abstract A waterbed mattress construction includes a plurality of water wave action dampening baffles which extend the vertical distance between the bottom and top interior surfaces of the mattress. The dampening baffles comprise flexible plastic strips welded to the interior bottom surface of the mattress, and floatation rods welded in a sleeve at the other end of the baffles. The baffles are so positioned within the waterbed mattress to provide lengthwise and diagonal dampeners which interfere with any water wave action.
Inventors
- 👤 Isaac Fogel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 08:50
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C27/00; A47C27/08; A47C27/087; A47C27/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A waterbed mattress having baffle dampener means for substantially eliminating water wave action comprising: a top sheet, a bottom sheet, and peripheral vertical walls where said top sheet and said bottom sheet are joined to said perpherial vertical walls on their peripheral edges to form a sealed envelope; and a plurality baffle dampener means in said waterbed mattress, said baffle dampener means being affixed to the interior surface of the bottom sheet and having floatation means for extending said baffle dampener means vertically, said baffle dampener means being positioned in said waterbed mattress to prevent continuous water wave action.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A waterbed mattress having baffle dampener means for substantially eliminating water wave action comprising: a top sheet, a bottom sheet, and peripheral vertical walls where said top sheet and said bottom sheet are joined to said perpherial vertical walls on their peripheral edges to form a sealed envelope; and a plurality baffle dampener means in said waterbed mattress, said baffle dampener means being affixed to the interior surface of the bottom sheet and having floatation means for extending said baffle dampener means vertically, said baffle dampener means being positioned in said waterbed mattress to prevent continuous water wave action.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A waterbed mattress having baffle dampener means as claimed in claim 1 wherein said waterbed mattress, having a length and a width, and said length is longer than said width.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A waterbed mattress having baffle dampener means as claimed in claim 2 wherein at least some of said plurality of baffle dampeners means extend in the lengthwise direction of said waterbed mattress.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A waterbed mattress having baffles dampener means as claimed in claim 3 wherein at least some of said plurality of baffle dampeners means are diagonal to said baffle dampener means extending in the lengthwise direction of said waterbed mattress.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
A waterbed mattress having baffle dampener means as claimed in claim 4 wherein said diagonal baffle dampeners are at angle of about 35-45 degrees to at least one of said baffle dampener means extending in the lengthwise direction of said waterbed mattress.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A waterbed mattress having baffle dampener means as claimed in claim 5 wherein said plurality of baffle dampener means maintain a substantially constant wiping contact with the interior of said top wall of said waterbed mattress.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A waterbed mattress having baffle dampener means as claimed in claim 1 wherein said waterbed mattress defines a length and a width.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
A waterbed mattress having baffle dampener means as claimed in claim 7 wherein at least some of said plurality of baffle dampeners means extend in the lengthwise direction of said waterbed mattress.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
A waterbed mattress having baffles dampener means as claimed in claim 8 wherein at least some of said plurality of baffle dampeners means are diagonal to said baffle dampener means extending in the lengthwise direction of said waterbed mattress.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
A waterbed mattress having a baffle dampener means as claimed in claim 9 wherein said diagonal baffle dampeners are at angle of about 35-45 degrees to at least one of said baffle dampener means extending in the lengthwise direction of said waterbed mattress.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
A waterbed mattress having baffle dampener means as claimed in claim 10 wherein said plurality of baffle dampener means maintain a substantially constant wiping contact with the interior of said top wall of said waterbed mattress.
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) | 1982-05-07 | 1982-11-06 | 1983-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-07 | 1986-11-06 | 1987-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-07 | 1990-11-06 | 1991-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |