Method and system for selecting a mattress

Details Method and system for selecting a mattress Method and system for selecting a mattress

2006-04-06

2008-12-16

Bui, Bryan (Department: 2863)

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Measurement system

Reexamination Certificate

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07467058

ABSTRACT:
A method and system is provided for diagnosing a subject's desired level of support and comfort. In accordance with the method, a diagnostic mattress with an adjustable support structure is provided. A subject is positioned on the diagnostic mattress. The adjustable support structure of the diagnostic mattress is adjusted in accordance with a desired level of support as determined by the subject positioned on the diagnostic mattress. The subject's desired support level is correlated to a support characteristic of a mattress with a fixed support structure thereby allowing the subject to select a mattress with a fixed support structure characteristic generally equal to the subject's desired support level as determined from the diagnostic mattress. System employing the method is also disclosed.

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Seth Stevenson, “Going to the Mstresses”, Slate, Nov. 23, 2000.

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