UNI-DIRECTIONAL RIGIDIFIER AND METHOD

A uni-directional rigidifier for a foldable mattress for use in sofa beds has an arcuate, elongated shape. Lateral slits along the rigidifier allow it to easily flex when a load is applied while in an upright position. When the rigidifier is in an inverted position, an applied load causes the slits...

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Main Author OWENS, W. Neil
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 15.11.2017
Subjects
BEDS
CHAIRS
COFFEE MILLS
DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES
FURNITURE
HUMAN NECESSITIES
SOFAS
SPICE MILLS
SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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Summary:A uni-directional rigidifier for a foldable mattress for use in sofa beds has an arcuate, elongated shape. Lateral slits along the rigidifier allow it to easily flex when a load is applied while in an upright position. When the rigidifier is in an inverted position, an applied load causes the slits to close and the rigidifier to stiffen. The method describes the use of the uni-directional rigidifier in a foldable sofa bed mattress.
Bibliography:Application Number: EP20140876229