US5161271A
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Waterbed mattress cover with removable top and insertable foam pads
Assignee: Advanced Sleep Products
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Filing: 1991-06-07
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Granted: 1992-11-10
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Expires: 2011-06-07
Abstract
Abstract A waterbed mattress cover has a peripheral side and a top releasably attached to the side. Both the cover and side are quilted. The top may be removed from the side so that it may be washed or cleaned. The underside of the top has an opening and there are one or more foam pads insertable through the opening. The foam pads are generally coextensive with the area of the top and include a plurality of layers of foam which differ both in density and in thickness. The foam layers are separated by an air barrier and a layer of reflective foil.
Inventors
- 👤 Carter E. Gronbach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:57
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C27/00; A47C27/08; A47C27/085; A47C31/00; A47C31/10; A47C31/105; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24628; Y10T428/24661; Y10T428/249921; Y10T428/249953; Y10T428/249981
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A cover for a waterbed mattress including a peripheral side and a top releasably attached to the peripheral side, said top having an underside with an opening therein, and at least one foam pad insertable through said opening, said at least one foam pad being generally coextensive with the area of said top, said at least one foam pad having a plurality of layers of foam separated by an air barrier including a plurality of air compartments separated by walls, and a layer of reflective foil along one side of said air barrier.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A cover for a waterbed mattress including a peripheral side and a top releasably attached to the peripheral side, said top having an underside with an opening therein, and at least one foam pad insertable through said opening, said at least one foam pad being generally coextensive with the area of said top, said at least one foam pad having a plurality of layers of foam separated by an air barrier including a plurality of air compartments separated by walls, and a layer of reflective foil along one side of said air barrier.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The mattress cover of claim 1 further characterized by a plurality of pads insertable through said opening to a position within said releasable top, said pads in combination being generally coextensive with said top.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The mattress cover of claim 1 further characterized in that there are a pair of pads insertable through said opening to a position within said releasable top, said pads being generally equal in area.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The mattress cover of claim 1 further characterized in that said at least one foam pad is formed of two layers of foam differing in density and in thickness.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The mattress cover of claim 4 further characterized in that said layer of reflective foil is between said air barrier and the thicker foam layer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The mattress cover of claim 1 further characterized in that said cover is exteriorly quilted.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
126 words
A waterbed mattress including a base, a border mounted on said base and defining a chamber, an enclosed container of water positioned in said chamber and laterally supported by said border, and a cover enclosing said border and water container, said cover including a peripheral side and a top releasably attached to the peripheral side, said top having an underside with an opening therein, and at least one foam pad insertable through said opening, said at least one foam pad being generally coextensive with said top, said at least one foam pad having a plurality of layers of foam separated by an air barrier including a plurality of air compartments separated by walls, and a layer of reflective foil along one side of said air barrier.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
126 words
A waterbed mattress including a base, a border mounted on said base and defining a chamber, an enclosed container of water positioned in said chamber and laterally supported by said border, and a cover enclosing said border and water container, said cover including a peripheral side and a top releasably attached to the peripheral side, said top having an underside with an opening therein, and at least one foam pad insertable through said opening, said at least one foam pad being generally coextensive with said top, said at least one foam pad having a plurality of layers of foam separated by an air barrier including a plurality of air compartments separated by walls, and a layer of reflective foil along one side of said air barrier.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The waterbed mattress of claim 7 further characterized in that said at least one foam pad includes a pair of pads, each having a plurality of foam layers differing in thickness and in density.
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) | 1995-11-10 | 1996-05-11 | 1996-11-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-11-10 | 2000-05-11 | 2000-11-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-11-10 | 2004-05-11 | 2004-11-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |