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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 06, 2010
Filed:
May. 14, 2009
Richard F. Gladney, Fairburn, GA (US);
Michael S. Defranks, Decatur, GA (US);
Ronald M. Herrington, Brazoria, TX (US);
Hui Yang, Duluth, GA (US);
Richard F. Gladney, Fairburn, GA (US);
Michael S. DeFranks, Decatur, GA (US);
Ronald M. Herrington, Brazoria, TX (US);
Hui Yang, Duluth, GA (US);
Dreamwell, Ltd., Las Vegas, NV (US);
Abstract
Mattresses and methods for processing a flexible foam material for use in a mattress to provide a mattress foam material that has more consistent firmness over time and area. The methods include pre-conditioning the foam pad or mattress by applying a force across a substantial portion of a major surface of the mattress to compress or stretch the height of the foam, the length of the foam, and/or the width of the foam to break or open closed cells. In certain embodiments, the force is applied by repeatedly pressing a platen against the foam pad or placing the foam pad between one or more rollers.