Combination Foldable Mattress and Ottoman

Abstract

A high-end multifunctional mattress. The tri-fold design enables the mattress to fold easily and quickly into three equally sized stacked and attached parts. The tri-folded mattress stack can be zippered into a fabric cover designed to enclose the mattress snugly and form an ottoman.

1 . A combination foldable mattress and ottoman furniture system comprising:
 (a) a multifunctional foldable mattress having a trifold design including three separate, self-encased, coplanar square or rectangular equally sized mattress sections operatively connected such that the mattress sections can be: (i) unfolded to form a horizontal plane on a floor surface forming a bed shape; (ii) folded into a stack of the mattress sections forming an ottoman or cube shape, (iii) partially unfolded forming a cross-sectional Z-shape when in an interim folded position between the bed shape and the ottoman shape; and (iv) partially folded with two of the mattresses stacked and the third extended to form an h-shape or chair shape; and   (b) an enclosure cover adapted to enclose the mattress sections when folded into the ottoman shape,   wherein the thickness of the mattress sections unfolded into the bed shape is between 3 and 7 inches high such that the furniture system is a mattress in its unfolded horizontal plane position and not a conventional 2 to 3 inch-high tri-fold gym or camper mat design,   wherein bedding material within each mattress section is contoured to a reclined body, such that a higher-density foam in the middle mattress section forms the mattress beneath the heaviest part of the reclined body, providing extra support from the neck down to the hips of the reclined body, and lighter foam forms the two end mattress sections beneath the head and legs.   
     
     
         2 . The furniture system of  claim 1 , wherein the design comprises no frames or mechanical parts, other than zippers. 
     
     
         3 . The furniture system of  claim 1 , further comprising a fabric handle stitched horizontally on one side of said enclosure cover to facilitate a user carrying said furniture system. 
     
     
         4 . The furniture system of  claim 1 , further comprising a handle attached to one side of at least said enclosure cover to facilitate a user carrying said furniture system. 
     
     
         5 . The furniture system of  claim 1 , further comprising a fabric handle stitched horizontally on one side of one of said mattress sections to facilitate a user carrying said furniture system. 
     
     
         6 . The furniture system of  claim 1 , further comprising a handle attached to one side of at least one of said mattress sections to facilitate a user carrying said furniture system. 
     
     
         7 . The furniture system of  claim 1 , wherein said mattress sections comprise hidden zippers configured around said mattress sections such that quilting and bedding material covering said mattress sections can be separated for washing and such that the bedding material can to be changed according to preference for firmness or softness. 
     
     
         8 . The furniture system of  claim 1 , wherein said mattress sections comprise zippers configured around said mattress sections. 
     
     
         9 . The furniture system of  claim 1 , wherein the seams of said mattress sections comprise either tape edging or inverted stitch. 
     
     
         10 . The furniture system of  claim 1 , wherein each side of each mattress section is one third of either 74, 80, or 84 inches long. 
     
     
         11 . The furniture system of  claim 1 , wherein said furniture system is capable for forming one of the following bed sizes when unfolded: Twin (38×74 inches), Twin XL (38×80 inches), Full (54×74 inches), Full XL (54×80 inches), Queen (60×80 inches), King (76×80 inches), California King (72×84) baby-size, or multiple pet-sizes. 
     
     
         12 . The furniture system of  claim 1 , wherein said enclosure cover is sized to enclose said mattress sections tri-folded from a bed shape having one of the following bed sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Full XL, Queen, King, California King, baby-size, or multiple pet-sizes. 
     
     
         13 . The furniture system of  claim 1 , wherein said enclosure cover fits snugly around the stack of folded mattress sections in the ottoman shape. 
     
     
         14 . The furniture system of  claim 1 , wherein said enclosure cover fits snugly around the stack of folded mattress sections in the ottoman shape and zippers closed. 
     
     
         15 . The furniture system of  claim 13 , wherein said enclosure cover comprises zippers along the bottom four edges of the rectangular-shaped bottom horizontal surface of said ottoman shape. 
     
     
         16 . The furniture system of  claim 13 , wherein said enclosure cover comprises fabric selected from one or more of the following: Stretch Knit Fabric, 100% Cotton Fabric, 100% Polyester Fabric, 100% Nylon, Cotton/Poly/Nylon Blend Fabric, Water Repellent Fabric, Moisture Wicking Fabric, Organic Cotton, Bamboo Fabric, Cashmere Fabric, Flannel Fabric, Jacquard Fabric, Linen, Canvas, Leather, Imitation Leather, Vinyl, Rubber, and/or silk. 
     
     
         17 . The furniture system of  claim 1 , wherein said mattress sections and said enclosure cover are capable of forming a side table when said enclosure cover fits snugly around the stack of folded mattress sections in the ottoman shape and zippers closed, said furniture system having a top rectangular-shaped horizontal surface of said enclosure cover comprising a flat, firm material. 
     
     
         18 . The furniture system of  claim 17 , wherein said top rectangular-shaped horizontal surface of said enclosure cover comprises material selected from one or more of the following: wood, wood veneer, particle board, plywood, plywood veneer, and/or heat-resistant plastic. 
     
     
         19 . The furniture system of  claim 17 , wherein said top rectangular-shaped horizontal surface of said enclosure cover is permanently attached to the fabric sides of enclosure cover by stitching and/or glue. 
     
     
         20 . The furniture system of  claim 1 , wherein the mattress sections comprise bedding material selected from one or more of the following: Polyurethane Foam, High Density Foam, Convoluted Foam, Soybean Foam, Water Repellent Foam Visco, Gel Visco, Natural Latex, Densified Polyester, Organic Wool, Shoddy Fiber, and/or Pocket Coils. 
     
     
         21 . The furniture system of  claim 1 , wherein the mattress sections comprise quilting material selected from one or more of the following: Stretch Knit Fabric, 100% Cotton Fabric, 100% Polyester Fabric, 100% Nylon, Cotton/Poly/Nylon Blended Fabric, Water Repellent Fabric, Moisture Wicking Fabric, Organic Cotton, Bamboo Fabric, Cashmere Fabric, Flannel Fabric, and/or Jacquard Fabric. 
     
     
         22 . The furniture system of  claim 1 , wherein the baby-sized version of said foldable mattress comprises reversible sides, such that the top of unfolded mattress is covered in quilting to form a baby bed, and the sides and bottom are covered in soft, breathable, water resistant, stain resistant, odor resistant fabric to form a change bed. 
     
     
         23 . The furniture system of  claim 1 , wherein said furniture system weighs between 15 and 100 pounds. 
     
     
         24 . The furniture system of  claim 1 , wherein said furniture system weighs between 20 and 50 pounds. 
     
     
         25 . The furniture system of  claim 1 , wherein said enclosure cover comprises one or more strengthening structures or elements. 
     
     
         26 . The furniture system of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of said mattress covers includes a pocket to hold the enclosure cover when not being used. 
     
     
         27 . The furniture system of  claim 1 , wherein said enclosure cover includes one or more packets on an external surface. 
     
     
         28 . The furniture system of  claim 1 , wherein said enclosure cover comprises an overlock stitch inside the seams to prevent loose threads or tearing. 
     
     
         29 . The furniture system of  claim 1 , wherein said enclosure cover comprises decorative buttons or seams including baseball stitch seams on at least one outer surface when enclosing said folded mattress sections. 
     
     
         30 . A combination foldable mattress and ottoman furniture system comprising:
 (a) a multifunctional foldable mattress having a trifold design including three separate, self-encased, coplanar equally sized circular mattress sections operatively connected such that said mattress sections can be: (i) unfolded to form a horizontal plane on a floor surface forming a bed shaped of three connected mattress circles; (ii) folded into a stack of said mattress sections forming a tubular stool shape, (iii) partially unfolded forming a cross-sectional Z-shape when in an interim folded position between said bed shape and said tubular stool shape; and (iv) partially folded with two of the circular mattresses stacked and the third extended to form a chair shape with a circular base and circular chair back; and   (b) an enclosure cover adapted to enclose said circular mattress sections when said circular mattress sections are folded into said tubular stool shape.   
     
     
         31 . The furniture system of  claim 30 , wherein the thickness of the mattress sections unfolded into said bed shape is between 3 and 7 inches high such that said furniture system is a mattress in its unfolded horizontal plane position and not a conventional 2 to 3 inch-high tri-fold gym or camper mat design. 
     
     
         32 . The furniture system of  claim 30 , wherein bedding material within each mattress section is contoured to a reclined body, such that a higher-density foam in the middle mattress section forms the mattress beneath the heaviest part of said reclined body, providing extra support from the neck down to the hips of the reclined body, and lighter foam forms the two end mattress sections beneath the head and legs. 
     
     
         33 . The furniture system of  claim 30 , wherein said enclosure cover comprises material selected from one or more of the following: fabric-covered wood, particle board, plywood and/or plastic. 
     
     
         34 . The furniture system of  claim 30 , wherein said enclosure cover comprises material selected from one or more of the following: vinyl, canvas, leather, imitation leather, canvas, rubber, and/or water resistant or water repellent material. 
     
     
         35 . The furniture system of  claim 30 , further comprising a top circular surface lid that is separate from the attached sides and bottom of said enclosure cover and attached to form a cover lid. 
     
     
         36 . The furniture system of  claim 35 , wherein said top circular surface lid is reversible, wherein one side is a hard, flat surface that can form a table-top, and the reverse side is padded to form a stool seat.