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US4895352A
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Mattress or cushion spring array
Assignee: Dreamwell Ltd
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Filing: 1989-01-09
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Granted: 1990-01-23
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Expires: 2009-01-09
Abstract
Abstract An improved array of spring units. In a preferred embodiment, the spring units are composed of polyurethane which are blow molded such that a string of bellows-like springs are provided, with the axial ends of each spring being free for axial compression, while the sides of the springs are left attached to each other during the blow molding process. In another embodiment, the blow molded springs each include a vent hole which affects the dynamic cushioning properties of the springs. In another embodiment, extruded tubes of particular configurations are slotted at spaced-apart intervals such that independent spring units are provided, with the axial ends of each spring being free for axial compression. The array of spring units does not require a fabric covering as do strings of pocketed coils, but may be as easily handled, and may be connected in side-to-side abutting relationship to provide a mattress, cushion, or box spring inner construction.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter Stumpf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:51
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16F; F16F1/00; F16F1/36; F16F1/42; F16F1/422; A; A47; A47C; A47C27/00; A47C27/04; A47C27/06; A47C27/065; F16F2236/00; F16F2236/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A load supporting structure, comprising: (A) a first spring member itself of unitary blow molded construction, said first spring member comprising: (1) a substantially tubular first body portion having a first longitudinal axis, and (2) two opposing end portions, said end portions each defining a substantially planar supporting surface being deflectable relative to said first body portion along said first axis; (B) a second spring member itself of unitary blow molded construction comprising: (1) a second body portion having a second longitudinal axis, and (2) two opposing end portions, said end portions each defining a substantially planar supporting surface being deflectable relative to said second body portion along a second axis; and (C) means for interconnecting said first spring member and said second spring member such that said first axis is substantially parallel to said second axis, and wherein said end portions of said first spring member are spaced apart and independently deflectable relative to said end portions of said second spring member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A load supporting structure, comprising: (A) a first spring member itself of unitary blow molded construction, said first spring member comprising: (1) a substantially tubular first body portion having a first longitudinal axis, and (2) two opposing end portions, said end portions each defining a substantially planar supporting surface being deflectable relative to said first body portion along said first axis; (B) a second spring member itself of unitary blow molded construction comprising: (1) a second body portion having a second longitudinal axis, and (2) two opposing end portions, said end portions each defining a substantially planar supporting surface being deflectable relative to said second body portion along a second axis; and (C) means for interconnecting said first spring member and said second spring member such that said first axis is substantially parallel to said second axis, and wherein said end portions of said first spring member are spaced apart and independently deflectable relative to said end portions of said second spring member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The load supporting assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of said end portions includes a deformable portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The load supporting assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein each of said deformable portions is of a bellowed construction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The load supporting assembly as claimed in claim 3, wherein said first and second spring members are of common unitary construction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The load supporting assembly as claimed in claim 4, wherein each of said supporting surfaces is of substantially circular configuration.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The load supporting assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein said first and second spring members are of common unitary construction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The load supporting assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first and second spring members are of common unitary construction.
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