IP Library Granted Patent US 7,581,271
Granted Patent B2
US 7,581,271 · App. 11/145,797 · Granted Sep 1, 2009

Low-profile mattress

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Patent No.
US 7,581,271
App. No.
11/145,797
Granted
Sep 1, 2009
Kind
B2
Abstract

A low-profile mattress comprises an inner spring core having a plurality of spring coils and having an upper and lower surface. The mattress further includes a padding layer disposed on the upper surface and a quilting layer disposed over the padding layer and having an exterior layer of a liquid resistant material, wherein the innerspring core padding layer and quilting layer are dimensionally adapted to be less than eight inches in height.

Claims (26)

1. A low profile mattress, comprising

an innerspring core having a plurality of spring coils, and having an upper and a lower surface,

a padding layer disposed on the upper surface,

an exterior breathable quiltable layer of liquid resistant material disposed over the padding layer, and

a fire retardant material positioned as a fire barrier between an exterior surface of the mattress and the innerspring core,

wherein the exterior breathable quiltable layer to at least one the padding layer and the fire retardant material.

2. A low profile mattress according to claim 1 wherein the innerspring core includes a core of a 500 coil count LSS unit.

3. A low profile mattress according to claim 1 , whereas the liquid resistant material comprises nano-pel fabric.

4. A low profile mattress according to claim 1 , further comprising a lower layer formed of a substantially rigid material and disposed against the lower surface of the innerspring core.

5. A lower profile mattress of claim 1 , further comprising an allergy controlling agent dispensed within the padding layer.

6. A low profile mattress according to claim 1 , further comprising an interior compartment formed within the inner core spring.

7. A low profile mattress according to claim 6 , further comprising a movable lid formed over the interior compartment.

8. A low profile mattress according to claim 1 , further including a bunkie board for supporting the mattress within a bed frame.

9. A low profile mattress according to claim 1 , wherein the fire retardant material is positioned as a fire barrier between an exterior surface of the mattress and the padding layer.

10. A low profile mattress according to claim 1 , wherein the inner spring core, padding layer and quiltable layer are dimensionally adapted to be less than eight inches in height.

11. A method for manufacturing a low profile mattress, comprising the steps of

providing an innerspring core having a plurality of spring coils, and having an upper and a lower surface.

disposing a padding layer on the upper surface,

quilting an exterior breathable quiltable layer of liquid resistant material over the padding layer, and

disposing a fire retardant material between an exterior surface of the mattress and the innerspring core.

12. A method according to claim 11 , comprising the step of providing an innerspring core having a 500 coil count LSS unit.

13. A method according to claim 11 , comprising the step of providing a lower layer formed of a substantially rigid material and disposed against the lower surface of the innerspring core.

14. A method according to claim 11 , comprising the step of providing an allergy controlling agent dispensed within the padding layer.

15. A method according to claim 11 , comprising the step of providing an interior compartment formed within the inner core spring.

16. A method according to claim 11 , comprising the step of providing a bunkie board for supporting the mattress within a bed frame.

17. A method according to claim 11 , wherein the inner spring core, padding layer and quiltable layer dimensionally adapted to be less than eight inches in height.

Assignments (20)
RELEASE OF FIRST LIEN SECURITY INTEREST IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Recorded Jun 30, 2023
From: ECLIPSE BUSINESS CAPITAL LLC, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
To: DREAMWELL, LTD.; SSB MANUFACTURING COMPANY; NATIONAL BEDDING COMPANY L.L.C.; SERTA SIMMONS BEDDING, LLC; TUFT & NEEDLE, LLC; TOMORROW SLEEP LLC
Reel/Frame 064185/0236 →
RELEASE OF SUPER-PRIORITY SECURITY INTEREST IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Recorded Jun 30, 2023
From: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
To: DREAMWELL, LTD.; SSB MANUFACTURING COMPANY; NATIONAL BEDDING COMPANY, L.L.C.; SERTA SIMMONS BEDDING, LLC; TUFT & NEEDLE, LLC; TOMORROW SLEEP LLC
Reel/Frame 064185/0479 →
RELEASE OF FIRST LIEN SECURITY INTEREST IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Recorded Jun 30, 2023
From: UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
To: DREAMWELL, LTD.; SSB MANUFACTURING COMPANY; NATIONAL BEDDING COMPANY, L.L.C.
Reel/Frame 064185/0293 →
NOTICE OF AGENCY RESIGNATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF SUPER-PRIORITY TERM LOAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Feb 6, 2023
From: UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH, AS THE RESIGNING ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
To: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 063272/0391 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 31, 2023
From: DREAMWELL, LTD.; SSB MANUFACTURING; NATIONAL BEDDING; SERTA SIMMONS BEDDING, LLC; TUFT & NEEDLE, LLC; TOMORROW SLEEP LLC
To: ECLIPSE BUSINESS CAPITAL LLC
Reel/Frame 062571/0391 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 27, 2023
From: DREAMWELL, LTD.; SSB MANUFACTURING; NATIONAL BEDDING; SERTA SIMMONS BEDDING, LLC; TUFT & NEEDLE, LLC; TOMORROW SLEEP LLC
To: ECLIPSE BUSINESS CAPITAL LLC
Reel/Frame 062525/0458 →
RELEASE OF SECOND LIEN SECURITY INTEREST IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RECORDED AT R/F 040813/1075 Recorded May 10, 2022
From: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
To: DREAMWELL, LTD.
Reel/Frame 059925/0322 →
SUPER-PRIORITY TERM LOAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jun 24, 2020
From: DREAMWELL, LTD.
To: UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 053022/0029 →
ABL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Dec 5, 2016
From: DREAMWELL, LTD.
To: UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 040813/0213 →
FIRST LIEN TERM LOAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Dec 5, 2016
From: DREAMWELL, LTD.
To: UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 040813/0136 →
SECOND LIEN TERM LOAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Dec 5, 2016
From: DREAMWELL, LTD.
To: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 040813/0175 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 18, 2016
From: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC., AS AGENT
To: DREAMWELL, LTD.; SIMMONS BEDDING COMPANY; NATIONAL BEDDING COMPANY L.L.C.
Reel/Frame 040647/0639 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE RECEIVING PARTY DATA INFORMATION FROM UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH, AS AGENT TO MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC. PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 029128 FRAME 0126. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE RECEIVING PARTY DATA INFORMATION. Recorded May 1, 2014
From: SIMMONS BEDDING COMPANY; DREAMWELL, LTD.; NATIONAL BEDDING COMPANY L.L.C.
To: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC., AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 032810/0697 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 15, 2012
From: SIMMONS BEDDING COMPANY; DREAMWELL, LTD.; NATIONAL BEDDING COMPANY L.L.C.
To: UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 029128/0091 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 15, 2012
From: SIMMONS BEDDING COMPANY; DREAMWELL, LTD.; NATIONAL BEDDING COMPANY L.L.C.
To: UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 029128/0126 →
RELEASE OF PATENTS Recorded Oct 11, 2012
From: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: SIMMONS BEDDING COMPANY; THE SIMMONS MANUFACTURING CO., LLC; WORLD OF SLEEP OUTLETS, LLC; SIMMONS CONTRACT SALES, LLC; DREAMWELL, LTD.; SIMMONS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC; SIMMONS EXPORT CO.
Reel/Frame 029116/0159 →
RELEASE OF PATENTS Recorded Oct 11, 2012
From: WELLS FARGO CAPITAL FINANCE, LLC, AS AGENT
To: SIMMONS BEDDING COMPANY; THE SIMMONS MANUFACTURING CO., LLC; WORLD OF SLEEP OUTLETS, LLC; SIMMONS CONTRACT SALES, LLC; SIMMONS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC; SIMMONS EXPORT CO.; DREAMWELL, LTD.
Reel/Frame 029117/0648 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Feb 19, 2010
From: SIMMONS BEDDING COMPANY; THE SIMMONS MANUFACTURING CO., LLC; WORLD OF SLEEP OUTLETS, LLC; SIMMONS CONTRACT SALES, LLC; DREAMWELL, LTD.; SIMMONS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC; SIMMONS EXPORT CO.; SIMMONS HOLDCO, LLC
To: WACHOVIA CAPITAL FINANCE CORPORATION (NEW ENGLAND), AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 023957/0451 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jan 25, 2010
From: DREAMWELL, LTD.; SIMMONS BEDDING COMPANY; THE SIMMONS MANUFACTURING CO., LLC; WORLD OF SLEEP OUTLETS, LLC; SIMMONS CONTRACT SALES, LLC; SIMMONS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC; SIMMONS EXPORT CO.
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 023839/0483 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 20, 2010
From: DEUTSCHE BANK AG, NEW YORK BRANCH
To: DREAMWELL, LTD.
Reel/Frame 023814/0957 →