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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7971299 | Mattress with one or more hidden cavities for storing valuables A mattress has at least one cavity that is covered by a flap formed by the top quilt or covering of the mattress. The cavity is formed by eliminating one or more foam layers corresponding to the size, shape and depth of the desired cavity. In a preferred embodiment,... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7895692 | Portable collapsible baby mattress apparatus The portable collapsible baby mattress apparatus provides multiple caregiving functions for an infant. The inflatable mattresses pads are selectively fastened to provide a horizontal mattress assembly, and selectively disassembled for portability and compact state. ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7818842 | Foldable mattress with integral carrying pouch A foldable mattress having an integral carrying pouch into which the mattress may be folded when not in use. Preferably, the mattress is at least partly inflatable so as to be floatable, and may have a mesh central portion surrounded by an inflatable portion. An inf... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7810194 | Mattress for adjustable bed A mattress for use with an adjustable bed frame having a carriage, a head support section and a thigh support section connected to the carriage and a foot support section connected to the thigh support section includes a foam layer, a rigid planar retainer member fa... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7376994 | Multi-functional inflatable bed An inflatable bed includes an inflatable bed body having a top layer, a bottom layer, and an annular surrounding layer interconnecting the top and bottom layers and cooperating with the top and bottom layers to define an inflatable space. The surrounding layer is fo... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7376991 | Medical examination table A medical examination table has a seat section and a back section supported on a base. The seat and back sections are selectively adjustable to place a patient resting thereon in various positions for examination or the performance of medical procedures. The seat se... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7353550 | Retainer system for adjustable beds The invention is directed to a mattress retainer system for adjustable beds which includes a mattress-retention bracket housed within a pocket of a mattress accessible in an upward direction through an opening along a bottom edge of the mattress. The pocket is forme... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7228581 | Inflatable sex support unit for mattress An inflatable sex-support unit for mattress configured to be temporarily or permanently attachable to such mattress, comprising of bladders that are stowed away in layers of bedspread and foams, that inflate to a height of 12 or more inches above the unit's surface ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7131152 | Bed sheet with side pocket An improved pocketed bed sheet is provided that avoids inadvertent placement of objects in a pocket, better controls placement and removal of objects from within its pocket, and deters babies and toddlers from accessing such pocket, all without the need for engageme... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7107639 | Infant support apparatus An infant support apparatus for supporting an infant lying prone on its torso, configured to aid in soothing the infant and to aid in relieving and reducing the infant's gas pains. The infant support apparatus supports the head of the infant, the torso of the infant... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7043946 | Disguised safe A safe for storing valuables such as guns has an external configuration that resembles a water processing apparatus such as a water heater, water softener, or pressure tank. The safe includes a door that provides access to a dry cavity within the safe for storing va... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7036170 | Retainer system for adjustable beds The invention is directed to a mattress retainer system for adjustable beds which includes a mattress-retention bracket housed within a pocket of a mattress accessible in an upward direction through an opening along a bottom edge of the mattress. The pocket is forme... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6997070 | Methods of promoting sleep systems A method for selecting a sleep system comprises positioning a person on a mattress in a lying position. One of the person's arms extends generally perpendicular to the person's torso. A first pillow is positioned underneath the person's head, and a force is applied ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6968806 | Animal soothing system with heartbeat simulation device An animal soothing system including an animal bedding structure having a pocket formed therein, and a soothing device for generating soothing rhythmic vibrations disposed in the pocket of the bedding structure to communicate the soothing vibrations to animals lying ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6785922 | Mattress with internal vibrator A mattress has an internal support structure and an external cladding that surrounds and covers at least a portion of the support structure. The mattress also has a vibrating device that is coupled to a part of the support structure. The vibrating device has a motor... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6684432 | Bed mattress having a security container A bed mattress system including a bed mattress apparatus, a security container having an interior portion, means for accessing the interior portion of the security container, and a moveable flap operable for covering the means for accessing the interior p... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6682494 | Massaging system having isolated vibrators A vehicle massaging system includes a seat pad and motorized vibrators in respective regions of the pad; and a controller for selectively activating the transducers. Each of the vibrators is in a cavity of a main cushion member, the cavity being closed by... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6568012 | Inflatable mattress with storage compartment An air mattress is formed with a deep pocket adjacent one end portion for storing and concealing various items such as glasses, wallets, flashlights and the like. An inflatable pillow or similar cover member is tethered at one end to the mattress with a f... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6406098 | Ottoman with thermally insulated chamber An ottoman with a thermally insulated chamber includes an airtight inner wall and an airtight outer wall, the inner wall being coaxial with and shorter that the outer wall; an airtight top wall secured to the periphery of the top of the outer wall, and an... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6401283 | Surface pad system for a surgical table A surface pad system for a surgical table includes a cover defining an interior region and including an upwardly-facing top surface configured to be positioned beneath a patient. The surface pad system also includes a pad core received in the interior reg... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6363559 | Massage motor mounting assembly A mount for locating a motor assembly within a coil spring assembly. The spring assembly has at least one coil with a helical portion which defines an inner circumference between first and second ends of the helix and a generally planar, circular portion ... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6199235 | Hand check tunnelled mattress cover A mattress cover for use with air inflated mattresses that includes an integral hand check tunnel formed as part of the cover. The cover includes a top, a bottom, and sides extending between the top and bottom. Openings are formed along the longitudinal s... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6178577 | Mattress with adjustable massage units A mattress having multiple massage units provided on a top surface thereof is provided. Each of the massage units is formed at a lower side with an open-ended space through which two long locating strips are extended. The long locating strips are sewed up... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6053880 | Massaging system having isolated vibrators A massaging system for equipment such as a vehicle includes a pad; a heater element, and motorized vibrators in respective regions of the pad; a plurality of vibratory transducers for location relative to plural zones of the seat; a controller for selecti... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6045178 | Outdoorsman's support or chair An outdoorsman's support or chair is comprised of a substantially filled flexible container provided with shoulder straps for easy transport. The flexible container is filled with pellets and is preferably waterproof. It is adaptable to conform to the sha... | 04/04/2000 |
| 5940914 | Apparatus for installing a vibration device in a bed system An assembly for vibrating a bed system, such as a box spring mattress. The assembly includes a clip system, a vibrating device with a housing that has several slots to engaging a lattice wire inside a box spring mattress as well as the clip system. The cl... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5809598 | Device for sanitary treating a sleeping mattress A device for sanitary treating a sleeping mattress and more particularly a spring mattress and including an internal free volume (18) delimited by upper (12) and lower (14) faces and by a peripheral lateral strip (16). The springs (20) are disposed in the... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5797153 | Orthopedic body pillow A sound sleep system and provides a full body length orthopedic posture pillow that maintains correct spinal posture during supine, side lying, and prone sleep positions.... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5697113 | Ventilated infant's mattress An infant's mattress comprising a bottom base and a top surface, the latter having an elongated trough-like portion slanted between an upper end and a lower end thereof and being adapted to accommodate at least the torso of an infant lying on its back.... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5634222 | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation back support An airway opening device including back elevating inflatable bladder and inflation device in fluid communication with the bladder. The inflation device provides fluid under pressure to inflate the bladder. The airway opening device can be incorporated int... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5400448 | Ambulance gurney mattress A gurney mattress configured for an adult patient including an elongated cover enclosing a first compartment having a top, bottom and oppositely disposed sides. The compartment is configured to contain a non-adult patient. The top of the compartment is hi... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5357641 | Patient positioners for use on oscillating air support surfaces An overlay sheet and a related method for positioning a bedridden patient on an oscillating air support system for maximum safety and maximum therapeutic benefit. An overlay sheet which positions the patient is provided including the sheet, the supports w... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5269030 | Apparatus and method for managing waste from patient care, maintenance, and treatment An apparatus and method for managing waste from patient care, maintenance, and/or treatment includes an inflatable bladder member disposed to support at least a first portion of the body of the patient. A flexible basin member is fitted over the bladder a... | 12/14/1993 |
| 5092008 | Absorbent sheet like mat A sheet-like mat capable of providing a comfortable resting environment by adsorbing sweat emitted from a body of a user or moisture in underwear, bedding or the like. This sheet-like mat can be obtained by dividing an inside of a mat cover into a plurali... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5007410 | Vibrating mattress A vibrating matress containing a plurality of independently controlled vibrating units positioned within the mattress in a manner, so as to impart a vibrating resonanace along the length of the mattress for the comfort of a person reclining upon the mattr... | 04/16/1991 |
| 4872229 | Waterproof inflatable massage air mattress A waterproof inflatable massage air mattress having an inflatable head cushion portion that is spaced a predetermined distance from its inflatable body cushion portion. In the space therebetween is formed a vibrator cushion portion. The vibrator cushion p... | 10/10/1989 |
| 4841587 | Mat with sound system A musical mat of the present invention includes a mat portion having a pillow connected to one end thereof. The mat includes a casing with a resilient padding material therein for supporting a person. A pair of speakers are mounted in the pillow and space... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4693691 | Float mattress A float mattress having a center of gravity low relative to its center of buoyancy is disclosed. The mattress comprises a bag formed of meshed fabric and granular, buoyant material contained within the bag. In a body of water, the mattress is stabilized b... | 09/15/1987 |
| 4665574 | Mattress A hospital mattress assembly includes a radiolucent assembly that permits radiographic examination of a patient without disturbing or moving the patient any significant amount. The radiolucent assembly has a window disposed symmetrically between the sides... | 05/19/1987 |
| 4590632 | Mattress for accommodating bedpan or therapeutic device A mattress system made of two superimposed mattresses with the top one cut out and receiving a removable drawer held in position by a Velcro tensioning strap. The drawer has a front pocket to stuff to increase tension whenever necessary.... | 05/27/1986 |
