Method of manufacturing an aged mattress assembly
US9642472B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49863
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Mattresses and methods for processing a flexible foam material for use in a mattress to provide a mattress foam material that has more consistent firmness over time and area. The methods include pre-conditioning the foam pad or mattress by applying a force across a substantial portion of a major surface of the mattress to compress or stretch the height of the foam, the length of the foam, and/or the width of the foam to break or open closed cells. In certain embodiments, the force is applied by repeatedly pressing a platen against the foam pad or placing the foam pad between one or more rollers.
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