Mattress Support System

Abstract

A mattress support system for raising a portion of a mattress is provided. The mattress support system comprises a triangular-shaped first wedge member and a triangular-shaped second wedge member each having a first end, a second end substantially opposite the first end, a bottom surface, a top surface, and an end surface. At least one strap is mounted between the wedge members. Upon positioning the first wedge member lengthwise along one side edge of the mattress between the mattress foundation and the mattress and upon positioning the second wedge member lengthwise along the other side edge of the mattress, spaced from the first wedge member to an extent of the at least one strap, between the mattress foundation and the mattress the side edges of the mattress are raised relative to remaining portions of the mattress thereby enhancing support comfort of the mattress and inhibiting falling off the mattress.

1 . A mattress support system for raising a portion of a mattress, the mattress having a head end, a foot end, and a pair of side edges, the mattress resting on a mattress foundation, the mattress support system comprising:
 a triangular-shaped first wedge member having a first end, a second end substantially opposite the first end, a bottom surface, a top surface, and an end surface;   a triangular-shaped second wedge member having a first end, a second end substantially opposite the first end, a bottom surface, a top surface, and an end surface; and   at least one strap mounted between the first wedge member and the second wedge member;   wherein upon positioning the first wedge member lengthwise along one side edge of the mattress between the mattress foundation and the mattress;   wherein upon positioning the second wedge member lengthwise along the other side edge of the mattress, spaced from the first wedge member to an extent of the at least one strap, between the mattress foundation and the mattress; and   wherein the side edges of the mattress are raised relative to remaining portions of the mattress thereby enhancing support comfort of the mattress and inhibiting falling off the mattress.   
     
     
         2 . The mattress support system of  claim 1  wherein the first end of the first wedge member is positioned at the head of the mattress, the second end is positioned at the foot of the mattress, the bottom surface contacts the mattress foundation, the top surface contacts the mattress, and the end surface faces in a generally outward direction away from the box spring and mattress and wherein the second end of the second wedge member is positioned at the head of the mattress, the second end is positioned at the foot of the mattress, the bottom surface contacts the mattress foundation, the top surface contacts the mattress, and the end surface faces in a generally outward direction away from the box spring and mattress. 
     
     
         3 . The mattress support system of  claim 1  wherein the bottom surface of each wedge member is substantially perpendicular to the end surface of the respective wedge member and an angle between the bottom surface and the top surface of each wedge member is between thirty (30°) degrees and sixty (60°) degrees. 
     
     
         4 . The mattress support system of  claim 1  wherein the bottom surface of each wedge member is substantially planar. 
     
     
         5 . The mattress support system of  claim 1  wherein the top surface of each wedge member is selected from the group consisting of substantially planar and curved. 
     
     
         6 . The mattress support system of  claim 1  wherein the first wedge member and the second wedge member are constructed from a memory foam material. 
     
     
         7 . The mattress support system of  claim 1  and further comprising:
 a first zippered, form fitting cover for receiving the first wedge member; and 
 a second zippered, form fitting cover for receiving the second wedge member. 
 
     
     
         8 . The mattress support system of  claim 1  wherein the at least one strap is adjustable. 
     
     
         9 . The mattress support system of  claim 8  wherein the at least one strap is completely wrapped around the mattress foundation. 
     
     
         10 . The mattress support system of  claim 8  and further comprising:
 a buckle connected to the at least one strap. 
 
     
     
         11 . The mattress support system of  claim 1  wherein the at least one adjustable strap is connected to the bottom surface of the first wedge member and the bottom surface of the second wedge member. 
     
     
         12 . The mattress support system of  claim 1  and further comprising:
 a first adjustable strap mounted to and positioned nearingly adjacent the first end of the first wedge member and the first end of the second wedge member; and 
 a second adjustable strap mounted to and positioned nearingly adjacent the second end of the first wedge member and the second end of the second wedge member. 
 
     
     
         13 . The mattress support system of  claim 1  and further comprising:
 a groove formed in the end surface of each wedge member. 
 
     
     
         14 . The mattress support system of  claim 1  wherein the groove extends an entire length of each wedge member from the first end to the second end. 
     
     
         15 . A method for raising a portion of a mattress, the mattress having a head end, a foot end, and a pair of side edges, the mattress resting on a mattress foundation, the method comprising:
 providing a triangular-shaped first wedge member;   providing a triangular-shaped second wedge member;   mounting at least one strap between the first wedge member and the second wedge member;   positioning the first wedge member lengthwise along one side edge of the mattress between the mattress foundation and the mattress;   positioning the second wedge member lengthwise along the other side edge of the mattress, spaced from the first wedge member to an extent of the at least one strap, between the mattress foundation and the mattress;   raising the side edges of the mattress relative to remaining portions of the mattress;   enhancing support comfort of the mattress; and   inhibiting falling off the mattress.   
     
     
         16 . A mattress support system for raising a portion of a mattress, the mattress having a head end, a foot end, and a pair of side edges, the mattress resting on a mattress foundation, the mattress support system comprising:
 a triangular-shaped first wedge member having a first end, a second end substantially opposite the first end, a bottom surface, a top surface, and an end surface;   a triangular-shaped second wedge member having a first end, a second end substantially opposite the first end, a bottom surface, a top surface, and an end surface;   a first adjustable strap extending between the first wedge member and the second wedge member, the first adjustable strap mounted to and positioned nearingly adjacent the first end of the first wedge member and mounted to and positioned nearingly adjacent the first end of the second wedge member;   a second adjustable strap extending between the first wedge member and the second wedge member, the second adjustable strap mounted to and positioned nearingly adjacent the second end of the first wedge member and mounted to and positioned nearingly adjacent the second end of the second wedge member; and   a groove formed in the end surface of each wedge member;   wherein upon positioning the first wedge member lengthwise along one side edge of the mattress between the mattress foundation and the mattress;   wherein upon positioning the second wedge member lengthwise along the other side edge of the mattress, spaced from the first wedge member to an extent of the at least one strap, between the mattress foundation and the mattress; and   wherein the side edges of the mattress are raised relative to remaining portions of the mattress thereby enhancing support comfort of the mattress and inhibiting falling off the mattress.   
     
     
         17 . The mattress support system of  claim 16  wherein the first end of the first wedge member is positioned at the head of the mattress, the second end is positioned at the foot of the mattress, the bottom surface contacts the mattress foundation, the top surface contacts the mattress, and the end surface faces in a generally outward direction away from the box spring and mattress and wherein the second end of the second wedge member is positioned at the head of the mattress, the second end is positioned at the foot of the mattress, the bottom surface contacts the mattress foundation, the top surface contacts the mattress, and the end surface faces in a generally outward direction away from the box spring and mattress. 
     
     
         18 . The mattress support system of  claim 16  and further comprising:
 a first zippered, form fitting cover for receiving the first wedge member; and 
 a second zippered, form fitting cover for receiving the second wedge member. 
 
     
     
         19 . The mattress support system of  claim 16  wherein the at least one adjustable strap is connected to the bottom surface of the first wedge member and the bottom surface of the second wedge member. 
     
     
         20 . The mattress support system of  claim 16  wherein the groove extends an entire length of each wedge member from the first end to the second end.