Integrated Mattress Encasings and Apparatuses and Methods to Encase Mattress Topper

Abstract

Mattress cover systems are disclosed. One such system includes a mattress encasing configured to fit snugly over a mattress and a mattress topper encasing coupled to the mattress encasing. The mattress topper encasing is configured to fit snugly around a mattress topper. The mattress cover system restricts the movement of the mattress topper relative to the mattress. Also disclosed are beds, and methods of incorporating the disclosed mattress cover system.

1 . A mattress cover system, comprising: 
 a mattress encasing configured to fit snugly over a mattress; and    a mattress topper encasing coupled to the mattress encasing, the mattress topper encasing configured to fit snugly around a mattress topper;    wherein the mattress cover system fits over the mattress and the mattress topper and is configured to restrict the movement of the mattress topper relative to the mattress and prevent warping of the mattress topper.    
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the mattress encasing and the mattress topper encasing are separated by at least one layer of material.  
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the mattress encasing and the mattress topper encasing share at least one layer of fabric material.  
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the mattress topper encasing is configured such that the mattress topper is removable and insertable when the mattress cover system is installed.  
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 4 , wherein the mattress topper encasing comprises at least one zipper, wherein the zipper is configured to provide access within the mattress topper encasing for removal and insertion of the mattress topper.  
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 4 , wherein the mattress topper encasing comprises a hook and loop fastener, the hook and loop fastener being configured to provide access within the mattress topper encasing for removal and insertion of the mattress topper.  
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 4 , wherein the mattress topper encasing comprises a fastener configured to provide access within the mattress topper encasing for removal and insertion of the mattress topper.  
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the mattress encasing and the mattress topper encasing are substantially comprised of a non-allergenic material.  
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the mattress encasing and the mattress topper encasing are substantially comprised of a fire-retardant material.  
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the mattress encasing and the mattress topper encasing are substantially comprised of a material substantially impassable by dust-mites and dust-mite allergens.  
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the mattress encasing and the mattress topper encasing are substantially comprised of a material substantially impassable by at least one of the following: insects and vermin.  
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the mattress encasing and the mattress topper encasing are substantially comprised of a substantially waterproof material.  
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the mattress encasing and the mattress topper encasing are fastened together by stitches.  
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the mattress cover system is configured to fit at least one of the following mattress sizes: crib, twin, extra-long twin, full, double, queen, king, European queen, and California king.  
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the mattress encasing and mattress topper encasing are substantially made of woven polyester.  
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the mattress encasing and mattress topper encasing are substantially made of a material chosen from at least one of: cotton, nylon, rayon, fiber cotton, polyester, nylon blends, and combinations thereof.  
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the mattress encasing and mattress topper encasing are substantially made of a material designed to prevent the passage of allergens.  
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the mattress topper encasing comprises: 
 a distal edge, a proximal edge and two side edges, wherein at least one edge is configured to allow for removal and insertion of a mattress topper.    
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 18 , wherein the proximal edge and the two side edges are coupled by a zipper spanning the proximal edge and two side edges, the zipper configured to allow for opening and closing of the proximal edge and the two side edges.  
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 18 , wherein the proximal edge and the two side edges are coupled by a fastening system spanning the proximal edge and two side edges, the fastening system configured to allow for opening and closing of the proximal edge and the two side edges.  
     
     
         21 . The system of  claim 20 , wherein the fastening system is chosen from at least one of the following: zipper, hook and loop fasteners, hooks, buttons, and combinations thereof.  
     
     
         22 . A bed comprising: 
 a mattress; and    a mattress cover system, wherein the mattress cover system comprises a mattress encasing configured to fit snugly over a mattress, a mattress topper encasing coupled to the mattress encasing, the mattress topper encasing configured to fit snugly around a mattress topper,    wherein the mattress cover system fits over the mattress and the mattress topper, thereby restricting the movement of the mattress topper relative to the mattress and preventing warping of the mattress topper.    
     
     
         23 . The bed of  claim 22 , wherein the mattress cover system substantially comprises material chosen from at least one of the following: cotton, nylon, rayon fiber cotton, polyester, nylon blends, and combinations thereof.  
     
     
         24 . The bed of  claim 22 , wherein the mattress cover system substantially comprises a material configured to prevent dust mites and dust mite allergens from passing therethrough.  
     
     
         25 . The bed of  claim 22 , wherein the mattress cover system substantially comprises a fire-retardant material.  
     
     
         26 . The bed of  claim 22 , wherein the mattress cover system comprises a material configured to prevent dust mites and dust mite allergens from passing therethrough.  
     
     
         27 . The bed of  claim 22 , wherein: 
 the mattress is chosen from at least one of the following sizes: crib, twin, extra-long twin, full, double, queen, king, European queen, and California king.    
     
     
         28 . A method of installing a mattress topper, comprising: 
 disposing a mattress encasing coupled to a mattress topper encasing on a mattress; and    disposing the mattress topper encasing on a mattress topper, the mattress topper encasing fitting snugly around the mattress topper,    wherein the mattress topper encasing restricts movement of the mattress topper relative to the mattress and prevents warping of the mattress topper.    
     
     
         29 . The method of  claim 28 , wherein at least one of the mattress encasing and mattress topper encasing are comprised of a fabric that has one of the following properties: fire retardant, water resistance, impermeability to dust-mites and dust-mite allergens, non-allergenic, hypo-allergenic, breathability, and combinations thereof.  
     
     
         30 . The method of  claim 28 , wherein the mattress topper encasing has at least one edge that opens, allowing for removal and insertion of the mattress topper.