Mattresses are often sold in retail showrooms. Typically, the mattresses displayed in the retail showrooms are accompanied with various types of displays to showcase information related to the prospective mattress. Displays may come in many forms, such as signage located around, near or on the mattress itself. In some instances, the displays are incorporated into the bedding associated with the mattress such as foot protectors, pillow cases, and the like.
Information related to a mattress can vary drastically for each product being sold. Thus, for large retail showrooms, hundreds and thousands of displays may be required.
Therefore a need exists for providing mattress displays that allow for easy display of information associated with the mattress being sold on the retail showroom.
The following presents a simplified summary of several embodiments of the invention relating to a mattress display that allow for easy, interchangeable displaying of information associated with a mattress. The mattress display may have first and second panels that are removably coupled to one another for interchangeability. The second panel may have various types of information, permanently or temporarily displayed on at least one of its sides. For example in one embodiment, a mattress display is provided as a foot protector where the foot protector is draped across the foot of a mattress and has a second panel affixed to a first panel of the foot protector with the use of a zipper and located in the center of the first panel. In another embodiment, a mattress display is provided as a foot protector where the foot protector is draped across the foot of a mattress and has a second panel affixed to a first panel of the foot protector with the use of a zipper and located across the width of the mattress. In yet another embodiment, a mattress display is provided as a pillow case where the pillow case is positioned across the head of a mattress and has a second panel affixed to a first panel of the pillow case with the use of a zipper.
Having thus described embodiments of the invention in general terms, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, and wherein:
Embodiments of the present invention now may be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some, but not all, embodiments of the invention are shown. Indeed, the invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure may satisfy applicable legal requirements. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout.
Where possible, any terms expressed in the singular form herein are meant to also include the plural form and vice versa, unless explicitly stated otherwise. Also, as used herein, the term “a” and/or “an” shall mean “one or more,” even though the phrase “one or more” is also used herein. Furthermore, when it is said herein that something is “based on” something else, it may be based on one or more other things as well. In other words, unless expressly indicated otherwise, as used herein “based on” means “based at least in part on” or “based at least partially on.”
While the foregoing disclosure discusses illustrative embodiments, it should be noted that various changes and modifications could be made herein without departing from the scope of the described aspects and/or embodiments as defined by the appended claims. Furthermore, although elements of the described aspects and/or embodiments may be described or claimed in the singular, the plural is contemplated unless limitation to the singular is explicitly stated. Additionally, all or a portion of any embodiment may be utilized with all or a portion of any other embodiment, unless stated otherwise.
It is noted that the mattress displays described herein are described in an in-use or deployed environment as opposed to a stored environment. Thus, the description below should not limit an understanding of the mattress displays in a folded, stored environment. For example, sides of the mattress displays may be illustrated and described below as in a parallel orientation when in the deployed environment, but it is understood that the sides may be in a different orientation when folded and stored. Furthermore, it should be noted that the mattress display may be deployed in other furniture embodiment, not inclusive of types of mattresses. Other furniture embodiments may include but not be limited to box springs, bed frames, dressers, armoires, chairs, tables, desks, and/or the like.
Embodiments of the invention relate to methods and apparatuses for providing a mattress display, wherein the mattress display may have a removable portion for use in displaying information.
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The mattress display may be manufactured from a plurality of textiles, including, but not limited to, textiles such as cotton (including, but not limited to, appliques, chintz, denim, felt, flannel, canvas, blends), linen, leather, lace, mohair, nylon, polyester, rayon, satin, silk, suede, tulle, ultra suede, ribbon (including, but not limited to, grosgrain, nylon, organza, polyester, satin, silk, blends and the like), plastic and the like. The mattress display may be manufactured from any fabric and/or materials suitable for mattress displays. The mattress display may be manufactured in various shapes, including, but not limited to, rectangles, squares, circles, triangles, polygons, letters, and the like.
The second panel 12, 14, 22 may be removably attached to the first panel 10 of the mattress display via an attachment region 30. The attachment region may collectively consist of a first attachment region 30b associated with the first panel 10 and a second attachment region 30a associated with the second panel 12, 14, 22 that work operatively together to removably couple the first panel 10 to the second panel 12, 14, 22. The second panel 12, 14, 22 may be attached to the first panel 10 of the mattress display in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, zippers, magnets, adhesive, Velcro®, buttons, clasps, snaps, straps, hock, eyelets, and the like. In one embodiment, the attachment region 30 comprises a zipper. The zipper may consist of a first and second half of the zipper (e.g. two rows of protruding teeth) and a slider for joining the first and second halves of the zipper to one another. The zipper may be a coil zipper, invisible zipper, metallic zipper, plastic-molder zipper, open-ended zipper, closed-ended zipper, and the like.
The second panel 12, 14, 22 may be bordered by the second attachment region 30a such that the second attachment region 30a is located along at least a portion of the perimeter of the second panel 12, 14, 22. In such an embodiment, the second panel 12, 14, 22 and the second attachment region 30a may have a perimeter equal in size. For example, the second attachment region 30a may be a first row of protruding teeth of a zipper. As illustrated in at least
At least a portion of the first panel 10 may be bordered by the first attachment region 30b such that the first attachment region 30b is at least partially located along a portion of the first panel 10. In the illustrated embodiments, the top surface of the first panel 10 may comprise a display base 16, in which the display base serves as the portion of the first panel 10 to be bordered at least partially by the first attachment region 30b. For example the first attachment region 30b may be a second row of protruding teeth of a zipper. In such an embodiment, the display base 16 is bordered by the first attachment region 30b, and a slider 30c is attached to the display base 16 to aid in joining the first and second attachment regions 30b, 30a, respectively. The second panel 12, 14, 22 may be affixed to the first panel 10 by joining the first and second attachment regions 30b, 30a respectively such that the second panel 12, 14, 22 is adjacent to the display base 16 of the first panel 10. The first panel 10 may comprise an additional piece of material that extends from the first panel 10 and overlays both the first and second attachment regions 30b, 30a respectively, thus serving as a flap or tab to cover both the first and second attachment regions 30b, 30a respectively. In one embodiment, the display base 16 may serve as a portion of the first attachment region 30b. For example, the first attachment region 30b may be adhesive where the adhesive is located along the perimeter of the first attachment region 30b and at least a portion of the display base 16.
The second panel 12, 14, 22 may be manufactured from a plurality of textiles, including, but not limited to, textiles such as cotton (including, but not limited to, appliques, chintz, denim, felt, flannel, canvas, blends), linen, leather, lace, mohair, nylon, polyester, rayon, satin, silk, suede, tulle, ultra suede, ribbon (including, but not limited to, grosgrain, nylon, organza, polyester, satin, silk, blends and the like), plastic and the like. The second panel 12, 14, 22 may be manufactured from any fabric and/or materials suitable for mattress displays. The second panel 12, 14, 22 may be manufactured in various shapes, including, but not limited to, rectangles, squares, circles, triangles, polygons, letters and the like. In one embodiment, the size of the second panel may be smaller than the size of the first panel. In an alternative embodiment, both the first and second panels may be the same size. In one embodiment, the second panel may be the same shape as the first panel. For example, the first panel may be a large rectangle and the second panel may be a small rectangle that fits within the first panel. In an alternative embodiment, the second panel may be a different shape from the first panel. For example the first panel may be a large rectangle and the second panel may be a small rectangle that fits within the first panel.
The second panel 12, 14, 22 contains information that may be either permanently or temporarily displayed on the second panel 12, 14, 22. Information may be displayed along the width of the second panel 12, 14, 22. Information may also be displayed along the length of the second panel 12, 14, 22. In one embodiment, information may include marketing information, such as the mattress manufacturer's name and logo. In another embodiment, information may include product specifications, such as the mattress dimensions. In yet another embodiment, information may include product sales information, such as the mattress price. Information may also include pictures, logos, and the like. Means for permanently displaying information may include but not be limited to screen printing, embroidering, painting, and the like. Means for temporarily displaying information may include but not be limited to the use of dry erase markers, chalk, erasable ink, digital signage, Velcro® banners, magnetic lettering, and the like. In one embodiment, information may be displayed on only one side of the second panel 12, 14, 22, such as the first side, such that the information is visible to a customer when the second panel 12, 14, 22 is in a closed and/or zipped embodiment. In another embodiment, information may be displayed on both sides of the second panel 12, 14, 22 such that the second panel 12, 14, 22 is reversible. In such an embodiment, only information located on the side of the second panel 12, 14, 22 which is facing away from the display base 16 may be visible to a customer when the second panel 12, 14, 22 is in a closed and/or zipped embodiment. Furthermore, in such an embodiment, information located on the side of the second panel 12, 14, 22 which is facing the display base 16 is hidden to a customer when the second panel 12, 14, 22 is in a closed and/or zipped embodiment. The display base 16 may contain additional information such that when the second panel 12, 14, 22 is completely removed the information may be visible to a customer. With reference to
The foot protector may also comprise a decorative hem and/or stitching along the perimeter. The foot protector may be flexible such that it conforms to any shape and/or sized mattress. The foot protector may be manufactured from a plurality of textiles, including, but not limited to, textiles such as cotton (including, but not limited to, appliques, chintz, denim, felt, flannel, canvas, blends), linen, leather, lace, mohair, nylon, polyester, rayon, satin, silk, suede, tulle, ultra suede, ribbon (including, but not limited to grosgrain, nylon, organza, polyester, satin, silk, blends and the like), plastic and the like. The foot protector 10 may be manufactured from any fabric and/or materials suitable for mattress displays. In one embodiment, the first panel 10 of the foot protector is manufactured using the same textile of the second panel 12, 14. In another embodiment, the first panel 10 of the foot protector is manufactured using a different textile than the second panel 12, 14.
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While certain exemplary embodiments have been described and shown in the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that such embodiments are merely illustrative of and not restrictive on the broad invention, and that this invention not be limited to the specific constructions and arrangements shown and described, since various other changes, combinations, omissions, modifications and substitutions, in addition to those set forth in the above paragraphs are possible. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various adaptations and modifications of the just described embodiments can be configured without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Therefore, it is to be understood that, within the scope of the appended claims, the invention may be practiced other than as specifically described herein.
This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/161,324, filed May 23, 2016 of the same title, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/660,128, filed Oct. 25, 2012 of the same title. Both of the above applications are herein incorporated by reference in their entireties.
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Parent | 15161324 | May 2016 | US |
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Parent | 13660128 | Oct 2012 | US |
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