Folding, shippable, strong, inexpensive foundation for a mattress

Abstract

A novel form of mattress foundation a part of bedding system having a capability for folding and portability with light weight and higher strength material where the mattress foundation comprising of metal structure made up of wire in square shape to provide a smooth surface and is cut into a head section and foot section hinged from middle to provide folding and unfolding possibility. The top outer ring of square tube is 14 legs that make up 6 pivoting circular pipes that when unfolded give the foundation the correct height and strength to act just like a normal foundation/box spring sleep system.

Claims

1. The present invention is a mattress foundation where: The mattress foundation according to claim I is a foldable and lightweight mattress which can hold conventional or modern types of mattresses

2. A mattress foundation comprising of metal structure made up of wire in a square shape to provide a smooth surface and is cut into a head section and foot section. 2.1 A mattress foundation according to claim II, where metal structure is coated in black 2.2 A mattress foundation according to claim II, where the square shape wire is welded to the square tube that boards the exterior of the base 2.3 A mattress foundation according to claim II, where the head and foot section are hinged together in the middle so the top can fold in half 2.4 The top outer ring of square tube is 14 legs that make up 6 pivoting circular pipes that when unfolded give the foundation the correct height and strength to act just like a normal foundation/box spring. The tuber metal goes around the outside of all of the pivoting braces giving the platform edge support 2.5 The head and foot section is unfolded and the bottom head and foot sections are connected with a wing nut or Velcro strap. 2.6 The fabric is to cover the fully collapsible metal foundation where the fabric is tied to the metal foundation is the box to stay in the correct place

Description

[0021] Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figures may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of embodiments of the present invention. [0022] The apparatus and method components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.

[0024] Bedding foundations and mattresses are, of course, well known in the prior art. In addition to the conventional types of mattresses and foundations, there have been known in the recent past that fluid support mattresses, commonly known as waterbeds, possess certain benefits and appeal to a large segment of the population.

[0025] However, mattresses and foundations of all types are unusually bulky items and require substantial space for storage and, further, exhibit excessive bulk during the shipping process. Such bulk is very cost-intensive from the shipping and warehousing standpoint.

[0026] There has been disclosed, in the prior art, means for reducing the bulk and complex nature of such sleep systems by utilizing knock-down features. There has never been a total integrated unitary system including a foundation and mattress combination which could be shipped and stored in a knock-down configuration so as to be transportable through the mail system anywhere in the world, and yet provide a standard size support structure and mattress system of conventional bedding sizes that is easily assembled and disassembled by the ultimate user without tools.

[0027] Thus, there exists a need for such a knock-down, integrated system of foundations and mattresses for conventional bedding, waterbeds, air beds and other types of bedding.

[0028] The present invention in its preferred embodiment discloses an assembly which is foldable, lightweight, strong mattress foundation that is UPS and FedEx shippable.

[0029] In its preferred embodiment, the all-metal structure is powder coated in black. The top is made of wire in a square shape to give it a smooth surface. The square shape wire is welded to the square tube that boards the exterior of the base but is cut into a head section and a foot section. The head and foot sections or hinged together in the middle so the top can fold in half. Coming from the top outer ring of square tube is 14 legs that makeup 6 pivoting circular pipes that when unfolded give the foundation the correct height and strength to act just like a normal foundation/box spring. The tuber metal goes around the outside of all of the pivoting braces giving the platform edge support.

[0030] In its additional embodiment when the head and foot section is unfolded the bottom head and foot sections touch and are connected with a wing nut or Velcro strap. The fabric is to cover the fully collapsible metal foundation, the fabric is tied to the metal foundation in the box to stay in the correct place.

[0031] In its preferred embodiment once the foundation is opened and the bottom two pieces (head and foot) are attached then the end user simply pulls the fabric down each side of the foundation and the corners will add tension so the appearance now is of a standard foundation or box spring.

[0032] While a specific embodiment has been shown and described, many variations are possible. With time, additional features may be employed. The particular shape or configuration of the platform or the interior configuration may be changed to suit the system or equipment with which it is used.

[0033] Having described the invention in detail, those skilled in the art will appreciate that modifications may be made to the invention without departing from its spirit. Therefore, it is not intended that the scope of the invention be limited to the specific embodiment illustrated and described. Rather, it is intended that the scope of this invention be determined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0034] The Abstract of the Disclosure is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the foregoing Detailed Description, it can be seen that various features are grouped together in various embodiments for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed embodiments require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter.