Customized mattress with design panel and personalized label

Abstract

The present invention provides a customized mattress with a customer-chosen design surface and personalized label attached thereto; a method of customizing the mattress; and a method of manufacturing the same. The personalized label may be a baby's name and birthdate. The method of customizing the mattress may be by placing an order through the Internet, by phone or by computer located on-site at the manufacturer's facility or retail outlet.

1 . A customized mattress, comprising: 
 a mattress dimensioned to fit into a crib, the mattress having a generally rectangular top side and a bottom side;    a customizable panel adapted to attach to the top side to form a sleeping surface area; and    a personalized inscription affixed to at least the customizable panel of the mattress.    
   
   
       2 . The mattress of  claim 1 , wherein the customizable panel has a design selected by the customer prior to the manufacture of the mattress.  
   
   
       3 . The mattress of  claim 2 , wherein the personalized inscription is stitched onto the customizable panel.  
   
   
       4 . The mattress of  claim 2 , wherein the personalized inscription is printed onto a label forming a personalized display label and affixed onto the customizable panel.  
   
   
       5 . The mattress of  claim 1 , wherein the mattress is between 48 and 60 inches in length, between 24 and 36 inches in width and between 6 and 12 inches in thickness.  
   
   
       6 . A customized mattress, comprising: 
 a substantially constructed mattress including a coil panel, first and second filler panels positioned on opposite sides of said coil panel, said coil panel and first and second filler panels defining a first generally horizontal top sleeping area, a second generally horizontal bottom area and a border area;    a first customizable panel adapted to be attached to the first horizontal top sleeping area to form a sleeping surface;    a second panel adapted to be attached to the second horizontal bottom area;    a customizable border area adapted to attach to the border area;    a personalized display label with personalized indicia affixed to the first customizable panel.    
   
   
       7 . The mattress of  claim 6 , wherein the first customizable panel and second panel have a design selected by a customer prior to manufacture of the mattress.  
   
   
       8 . The mattress of  claim 6 , wherein the first customizable panel has a pattern formed by stitching, printing or thermal transfer process.  
   
   
       10 . The mattress of  claim 6 , wherein the personalized display label is between 6 and 12 inches in length and between 4 and 8 inches in width.  
   
   
       11 . The mattress of  claim 10 , wherein the personalized indicia includes at least one of a name, birthdate, or selected personal message of a user.  
   
   
       12 . A method of affixing a personalized label to a customized mattress, the method comprising: 
 receiving an order from a customer setting forth personalized indicia to be included on a label for a mattress; and    forming a label and attaching the label including the personalized indicia onto a horizontal surface of a mattress.    
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the personalized indicia is received over the Internet.  
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the personalized indicia is received over the telephone.  
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the personalized indicia is received by a computer in a manufacturer's retail facility.  
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the label is formed on a laser printer.  
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein label is formed on a transfer with heat-resistant ink.  
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the label is between 8 and 12 inches in length and 4 and 6 inches in width.  
   
   
       20 . A method of manufacturing a mattress with a customizable panel and a personalized label, the method comprising: 
 selecting a plurality of approximately rectangular panels, the rectangular panels comprising, a first filler panel, a coil panel and a second filler panel;    assembling the plurality of approximately rectangular panels to form a mattress core, the first filler panel adjacent to the coil panel, and the coil panel adjacent to the second filler panel, wherein a surrounding border is formed by the assembly;    cutting an approximately rectangular customizable top panel and bottom panel;    fastening the customizable top panel to the plurality of panels to form a sleeping surface;    fastening the bottom panel to the plurality of panels to form a bottom surface;    adding a natural or synthetic material the border;    forming a personalized label with personalized indicia therein; and    fastening the personalized label to the top panel sleeping surface.