Innerspring Mattress System

Abstract

There is disclosed a mattress comprising a first border member configured to define an upper periphery of the mattress and a second border member configured to define a lower periphery of the mattress. At least two spring assemblies are positioned within the first and second border members so as to extend between the first and second border members. Each spring assembly comprises an array of coil springs and each spring assembly is positioned such that the coil springs of one spring assembly are not directly connected with coil springs of any other spring assembly.

1 . An innerspring mattress comprising:
 a first border member configured to define an upper periphery of the mattress;   a second border member configured to define a lower periphery of the mattress;   a surface with two or more areas, each area for supporting a user's body; and   at least two spring assemblies positionable within the first and second border members so as to extend between the first and second border members;   wherein each spring assembly comprises an array of coil springs disposed inside the mattress within a respective one of the two or more areas, and each spring assembly is positioned such that the coil springs of one spring assembly are not directly connected with coil springs of any other spring assembly.   
     
     
         2 . A mattress according to  claim 1 , wherein the coil springs are open or Bonnell type coil springs. 
     
     
         3 . A mattress according to  claim 1 , wherein the coil springs are offset coil springs. 
     
     
         4 . A mattress according to  claim 1 , wherein the coil springs are Marshall coil springs. 
     
     
         5 . A mattress according to  claim 1 , wherein the array of coil springs comprises a plurality of rows of coil springs arranged in a plurality of columns. 
     
     
         6 . A mattress according to  claim 5 , wherein each column of coil springs is connected along a length of the column. 
     
     
         7 . A mattress according to  claim 6 , wherein each column of coil springs is connected by way of one or more helically wound connector wires extending substantially along the length of the column. 
     
     
         8 . A mattress according to  claim 7 , wherein the first and second border members are first and second wires shaped to define an upper and lower periphery of the mattress respectively. 
     
     
         9 . A mattress according to  claim 1 , wherein each spring assembly is secured in position within the first and second border members by securing selected individual coil springs to the first and second border members at an upper and lower periphery thereof. 
     
     
         10 . A mattress according to  claim 9 , wherein each spring assembly is secured to the first and second border members such that there is a separation gap or space formed between each spring assembly. 
     
     
         11 - 17 . (canceled)