Simmons U.s.a. Corporation

Paul J Dillon

Walter Stumpf

A spring assembly is provided including a plurality of interconnected longitudinal blocks of pocketed coil springs. Each block includes a pair of interconnected strips of pocketed springs which are preferably arranged in a square array. Each pair of strips is tightly encased by a flexible cover. The covers are connected to each other along longitudinal hinge lines which allows the assembly to bend easily in at least one direction.

Independent block assembly of springs

A boxspring is provided with stop members for limiting the amount the springs therein can be compressed. The stop members may be light weight hollow cylindrical members fitted within or about a selected number of springs. Supporting braces having a height sufficient to prevent overstressing of the springs when compressed may also be employed. The braces also have the advantage of providing additional stiffness to the boxspring frame. Areas of the boxspring most vulnerable to damage are protected by selective positioning of the stop members.

Boxspring having coil compression stops

A coil spring construction is provided for incorporation within a mattress or cushion. The construction includes a plurality of independently mounted pocketed coil springs. Resilient stabilizers are provided between the springs to maintain their axial positions. The spring pockets are formed by the sealing of first and second sheets to each other in a substantially circular configuration about the axis of each spring. Spring height is determined by the inside diameter of the seal.

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Dunwoody, GA, United States of America

Paul J Dillon