Example embodiments include a padding system that can include a first pocket assembly, the first pocket assembly including a first pocket, where the first pocket at least partially retains a first padding component, and a second pocket assembly, the second pocket assembly including a second pocket, where the second pocket at least partially retains a second padding component, where the first pocket assembly is coupled to the second pocket assembly with a transition portion.

A structured fiber product is constructed with fibers oriented primarily in a vertical direction. Fibers made from recycled materials are combined with binder fibers which have a lower transition temperature than the recycled fibers. A three dimensional web is formed from the fibers oriented in a horizontal direction. The web is heated to bind the fibers and cooled to fix the web in a predetermined thickness. Sections of the web are stacked while maintaining substantially parallel orientation of the fibers in the horizontal direction, heated to bind the fibers and cooled to fix a predetermined thickness of the structured fiber product. The structured fiber product is rotated so that the fibers are oriented in the vertical direction. One or more slabs of the structured fiber product with vertically oriented fibers may be configured to form a resilient structure such as a mattress core.

A structured fiber product is constructed with fibers oriented primarily in a vertical direction. Fibers made from recycled materials are combined with binder fibers which have a lower transition temperature than the recycled fibers. A three dimensional web is formed from the fibers oriented in a horizontal direction. The web is heated to bind the fibers and cooled to fix the web in a predetermined thickness. Sections of the web are stacked while maintaining substantially parallel orientation of the fibers in the horizontal direction, heated to bind the fibers and cooled to fix a predetermined thickness of the structured fiber product. The structured fiber product is rotated so that the fibers are oriented in the vertical direction. One or more slabs of the structured fiber product with vertically oriented fibers may be configured to form a resilient structure such as a mattress core.

A spring element (1) having a pair of sleeves formed of two sleeves (5, 7) is disclosed. Each sleeve (5, 7) of the pair of sleeves is formed of a closed band. The two oppositely disposed sleeves (5, 7) are connected to each other by a connecting piece (9) at one point of their circumference, respectively. On each sleeve (5, 7), a projection (11a, 11b) directed towards the opposite sleeve (7, 5) is provided, spaced apart from the connecting piece (9). In this way, a receiving space (13) defined by the connecting piece (9) and the projections (11a, 11b) is formed between the sleeves (5, 7). A spring comprises a rod-shaped central bar (21) and such a spring element (1). The spring element (1) is slid onto the central bar (21) such that a portion of the central bar (21) is held in the receiving space (13) of the spring element (1) and can be removed without damage from the receiving space (13) of the spring element (1). This spring is provided for a mattress for lying and/or seating means comprising a mattress body made of a material movable in itself, particularly foam or latex, having hollow spaces arranged transversely to a longitudinal axis or a lateral axis. A spring is provided in at least one hollow space.

A spring element (1) having a pair of sleeves formed of two sleeves (5, 7) is disclosed. Each sleeve (5, 7) of the pair of sleeves is formed of a closed band. The two oppositely disposed sleeves (5, 7) are connected to each other by a connecting piece (9) at one point of their circumference, respectively. On each sleeve (5, 7), a projection (11a, 11b) directed towards the opposite sleeve (7, 5) is provided, spaced apart from the connecting piece (9). In this way, a receiving space (13) defined by the connecting piece (9) and the projections (11a, 11b) is formed between the sleeves (5, 7). A spring comprises a rod-shaped central bar (21) and such a spring element (1). The spring element (1) is slid onto the central bar (21) such that a portion of the central bar (21) is held in the receiving space (13) of the spring element (1) and can be removed without damage from the receiving space (13) of the spring element (1). This spring is provided for a mattress for lying and/or seating means comprising a mattress body made of a material movable in itself, particularly foam or latex, having hollow spaces arranged transversely to a longitudinal axis or a lateral axis. A spring is provided in at least one hollow space.

Example embodiments include a padding system that can include a first pocket assembly, the first pocket assembly including a first pocket, where the first pocket at least partially retains a first padding component, and a second pocket assembly, the second pocket assembly including a second pocket, where the second pocket at least partially retains a second padding component, where the first pocket assembly is coupled to the second pocket assembly with a transition portion.

Example embodiments include a padding system that can include a first pocket assembly, the first pocket assembly including a first pocket, where the first pocket at least partially retains a first padding component, and a second pocket assembly, the second pocket assembly including a second pocket, where the second pocket at least partially retains a second padding component, where the first pocket assembly is coupled to the second pocket assembly with a transition portion.

A multi-layer air mattress having an upper section with one or more layers of comfort material and a lower section having one or more layers of support material. A middle layer is arranged between the upper and lower sections and includes apertures for retaining air springs. The air spring has two cups that are sealed to a form plate to create a welded joint that encapsulates a sealed internal cavity. An invertible nipple is pressed into the internal cavity to reduce the cavity volume and self inflate the air spring.

A mattress assembly includes a base layer, a coil layer disposed over the base layer, an upper layer disposed over the coil layer, and an elastomeric cushioning element disposed over the upper layer. The coil layer may include a plurality of pocketed coils. Furthermore, the elastomeric cushioning element may have a thickness within a range of about 2.0 inches to about 4.5 inches. Furthermore, the elastomeric cushioning element may form between about 15.0% and about 32.0% of an overall thickness of the mattress assembly. A method of forming a mattress assembly includes disposing a coil layer over a base layer, disposing an upper layer over the coil layer, disposing an elastomeric cushioning element over the upper layer, and disposing an outer covering over at least the upper layer.

A mattress assembly includes a base layer, a coil layer disposed over the base layer, an upper layer disposed over the coil layer, and an elastomeric cushioning element disposed over the upper layer. The coil layer may include a plurality of pocketed coils. Furthermore, the elastomeric cushioning element may have a thickness within a range of about 2.0 inches to about 4.5 inches. Furthermore, the elastomeric cushioning element may form between about 15.0% and about 32.0% of an overall thickness of the mattress assembly. A method of forming a mattress assembly includes disposing a coil layer over a base layer, disposing an upper layer over the coil layer, disposing an elastomeric cushioning element over the upper layer, and disposing an outer covering over at least the upper layer.