Beds – Bedclothing – And means to facilitate changing thereof
Patent
1985-12-17
1993-01-05
Grosz, Alexander
Beds
Bedclothing
And means to facilitate changing thereof
5450, A47C 2708
Patent
active
051758989
ABSTRACT:
A low tension waterbed mattress has a top with a plurality of expandable folds molded therein so that the top wall stretches when a user lays on the mattress so that the user is not laying on a taut sleeping surface. The folds have an aesthetic appearance. The mattress is typically filled to a volume providing a depth at least 3 inches less than the capacity of the mattress. The top wall of the mattress when pulled taut has a surface area at least 3% larger than the surface area of the bottom wall of the mattess.
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Hall Charles P.
Johenning John B.
Advanced Sleep Products
Grosz Alexander
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