Modular mattress

Abstract

A modular mattress comprises a plurality of modules which can be arranged with respect to each other so as to form a mattress, and a fasteners for releasably holding the modules adjacent each other in a selected configuration.

1 . A modular mattress comprising a plurality of modules which can be arranged with respect to each other so as to form a mattress, and fastening means for releasably holding the modules adjacent each other in a selected configuration. 
     
     
         2 . A modular mattress as claimed in  claim 1  comprising three modules. 
     
     
         3 . A modular mattress as claimed in  claim 2  wherein each of the modules is of substantially the same size, shape and dimension. 
     
     
         4 . A modular mattress as claimed in  claim 1  wherein at least one module is comprised of springs located within an outer covering or envelope. 
     
     
         5 . A modular mattress as claimed in  claim 1  wherein at least one module is comprised of a foam material. 
     
     
         6 . A modular mattress as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the fastening means comprises a plurality of Velcro strips formed on corresponding and abutting edges of the modules. 
     
     
         7 . A modular mattress as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the fastening means comprises a strip of Velcro attachable to an upper surface and a side surface of adjacent modules. 
     
     
         8 . A modular mattress as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising a top cover which extends over at least a part of an upper surface of the modules when attached to each other. 
     
     
         9 . A modular mattress as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising a base member having a size and shape corresponding to the plurality of modules when configured to form a mattress, the base member having an upper surface upon which the modules are located. 
     
     
         10 . A modular mattress as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the fastening means is comprised of at least one of: belt, tab, press stud. 
     
     
         11 . A modular mattress as claimed in claim one wherein the fastening means comprises a plurality of Velcro patches formed on corresponding adjacent and abutting surfaces of each of the modules. 
     
     
         12 . A method of making a mattress comprising the steps of arranging a plurality of mattress modules adjacent to each other in a desired configuration, and releasably securing the mattress modules to each other to substantially prevent relative movement of the modules under normal use conditions. 
     
     
         13 . A method as claimed in  claim 12  wherein the mattress modules are releasably secured to each other using a plurality of Velcro strips or patches. 
     
     
         14 . A method as claimed in  claim 13  wherein one of the plurality mattress modules can be removed and replaced. 
     
     
         15 . A method as claimed in  claim 12  wherein the mattress modules are located on a base member. 
     
     
         16 . A method as claimed in  claim 12  wherein a top cover is placed over the upper surface of at least a part of the mattress modules. 
     
     
         17 . A method as claimed in  claim 12  wherein the number of mattress modules is selected based on the size of the mattress which is to be configured. 
     
     
         18 . A method as claimed in  claim 12  wherein the position of a mattress modules in the mattress may be swapped relative to other mattress modules in order to facilitate an even wear of the mattress and to prevent undue sagging or cratering through normal usage.