US4292701A
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Water bed construction with enclosure
Assignee: LAND O NOD
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Filing: 1980-01-16
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Granted: 1981-10-06
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Expires: 2000-01-16
Abstract
Abstract A water bed construction which includes a water and air containing bladder and an innerspring support for the same, the bladder and support combination being enclosed within a covering, the covering material being removable from the combination. The entire assembly giving the appearance of a standard innerspring, mattress combination.
Inventors
- 👤 John Woychick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:48
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C21/00; A47C21/04; A47C21/048; A47C27/00; A47C27/08; A47C27/081; A47C27/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A water bed construction including: a. support frame; b. a flexible inner spring support member arranged on said frame; c. a water retaining member arranged upon the upper surface of said inner spring support member; d. said water retaining member including a first water retaining portion surrounded and enveloped by an air and water impervious member having pocket means, with a removable heater, formed on its lower exterior surface; and e. an enclosure member surrounding at least said inner spring support member and said water retaining member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A water bed construction including: a. support frame; b. a flexible inner spring support member arranged on said frame; c. a water retaining member arranged upon the upper surface of said inner spring support member; d. said water retaining member including a first water retaining portion surrounded and enveloped by an air and water impervious member having pocket means, with a removable heater, formed on its lower exterior surface; and e. an enclosure member surrounding at least said inner spring support member and said water retaining member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 and said enclosure member including access means for the removal and insertion of said water retaining bladder member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The structure set forth in claim 2 and said access means including zipper means for opening and closing said access means.
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) | 1984-10-05 | 1985-04-06 | 1985-10-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-10-05 | 1989-04-06 | 1989-10-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-10-05 | 1993-04-06 | 1993-10-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |