Beds – Mattress – With distinct movable sections
Reexamination Certificate
2001-09-11
2002-08-13
Trettel, Michael (Department: 3628)
Beds
Mattress
With distinct movable sections
C005S727000, C005S730000, C005S739000, C005S740000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06430766
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a mattress for supporting a body. More particularly, the present invention relates to a modular foam mattress apparatus which provides a pressure reduction surface for supporting a body.
The present invention includes a mattress having a plurality of foam components located between a bottom cover and a top cover. The mattress includes a plurality of modular foam sections which allow easy replacement of modular components, as necessary. The top and bottom cover are coupled together by a wrap-around zipper which allows a caregiver to choose an appropriate type of cover for particular clinical and financial needs.
Additional features and advantages of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the following detailed description of the illustrated embodiments exemplifying the best mode of carrying out the invention as presently perceived.
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Henley Alan W.
Stolpmann James R.
Bose McKinney & Evans LLP
Hill-Rom Services Inc.
Trettel Michael
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