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Waterbed foundation construction

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-02-17
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Granted: 1981-05-12
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Expires: 1998-02-17
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Abstract

Abstract Herein described is a waterbed and mattress in a single construction form which includes a waterbed bladder placed in a frame and may include an under layer of foam like material and encompasses a top mattress of a foam like or other suitable material. The entire frame may be enclosed within a case or cover and having a zipper entrance therein to accommodate removal, filling and emptying of the water bladder.

Inventors

  • 👤 Frank W. Critelli

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-04 16:02
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C27/00; A47C27/08; A47C27/085

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim 150 words
In a waterbed construction: a frame, said frame including vertically disposed side members and end members joined together to form a substantially rectangular shape, said side members and said end members having an upper edge and a lower edge; a lateral support platform adapted to be disposed within said side members and said end members and being affixed to said side members and said end members; a water bladder having a top surface and a bottom surface, said water bladder being comprised of a flexable waterproof material, said water bladder being disposed entirely within said frame and upon said support, said water bladder being adapted to be filled with water to a level so that, the top surface thereof reaches a level substantially to the upper edge of said side member and said end member; and an upper mattress having dimensions so that said mattress rests upon said water bladder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 150 words
In a waterbed construction: a frame, said frame including vertically disposed side members and end members joined together to form a substantially rectangular shape, said side members and said end members having an upper edge and a lower edge; a lateral support platform adapted to be disposed within said side members and said end members and being affixed to said side members and said end members; a water bladder having a top surface and a bottom surface, said water bladder being comprised of a flexable waterproof material, said water bladder being disposed entirely within said frame and upon said support, said water bladder being adapted to be filled with water to a level so that, the top surface thereof reaches a level substantially to the upper edge of said side member and said end member; and an upper mattress having dimensions so that said mattress rests upon said water bladder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 27 words
In the water bed construction as defined in claim 1 and further including a cover adapted to be placed around and encase said frame and said bladder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 23 words
In the waterbed construction as defined in claim 2 and further including means in said cover for gaining access to said water bladder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 21 words
In the waterbed as defined in claim 1 and further including a pad disposed between said water bladder and said platform.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 20 words
In the waterbed construction as defined in claim 4 and wherein said pad being constructed of a cellulous foam material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 288 words
In a waterbed construction: a frame, said frame including a pair of elongated vertically disposed end members joined together to form a substantially rectangular shape, said pair of side members and said pair of end members having an upper edge and a lower edge; a substantially rectangular shaped lateral support platform disposed within said frame substantively near the lower edge of said pair of side members and said pair of end members, said lateral support being affixed to said pair of side members and said pair of end members and spaced from the lower edge of said pair of side members and said pair of end members a predetermined distance; a pad constructed of a cellulous foam material disposed upon said lateral support and being substantially rectangular shaped and having dimensions substantially the same as the inside of said frame and of said lateral support; a water bladder being substantially rectangular shaped and disposed within said frame and upon said pad and supported by said lateral support, said water bladder having a top surface and a bottom surface and being constructed of a flexible waterproof material and being adapted to be filled with water whereby the top surface thereof reaches a level substantially to the upper edge of said pair of side members and said end members of said frame; a cover adapted to be placed around and completely encase said frame and said bladder; means disposed in said cover for gaining access to said water bladder; and an upper mattress disposed upon said water bladder being so dimensioned and arranged to rest upon said water bladder and extend to the upper edge of said pair of end members and said pair of side members of said frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 288 words
In a waterbed construction: a frame, said frame including a pair of elongated vertically disposed end members joined together to form a substantially rectangular shape, said pair of side members and said pair of end members having an upper edge and a lower edge; a substantially rectangular shaped lateral support platform disposed within said frame substantively near the lower edge of said pair of side members and said pair of end members, said lateral support being affixed to said pair of side members and said pair of end members and spaced from the lower edge of said pair of side members and said pair of end members a predetermined distance; a pad constructed of a cellulous foam material disposed upon said lateral support and being substantially rectangular shaped and having dimensions substantially the same as the inside of said frame and of said lateral support; a water bladder being substantially rectangular shaped and disposed within said frame and upon said pad and supported by said lateral support, said water bladder having a top surface and a bottom surface and being constructed of a flexible waterproof material and being adapted to be filled with water whereby the top surface thereof reaches a level substantially to the upper edge of said pair of side members and said end members of said frame; a cover adapted to be placed around and completely encase said frame and said bladder; means disposed in said cover for gaining access to said water bladder; and an upper mattress disposed upon said water bladder being so dimensioned and arranged to rest upon said water bladder and extend to the upper edge of said pair of end members and said pair of side members of said frame.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1984-05-11 1984-11-10 1985-05-12 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1988-05-11 1988-11-10 1989-05-12 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1992-05-11 1992-11-10 1993-05-12 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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