Waterbed System

Abstract

A waterbed system for placement on a ground surface can comprise one or more of the following components: a waterbed mattress, a foam structure around the periphery of the mattress, a platform below the mattress and the foam periphery for supporting the waterbed mattress and the foam structure, a foundation coupled to and extending downwardly from the platform, preferably a single, fire resistant polyester fiber baffle disposed within the waterbed mattress, a cover over the top surface of the mattress and around the outer surface of the foam structure, a water proof liner below the bottom surface of the mattress, a water bed heater under the liner between the liner and the upper surface of the platform, a layer of fiberglass insulation attached to the lower surface of the platform, and an accessory storage container coupled to the foundation.

1 .- 3 . (canceled) 
     
     
         4 . A waterbed system for placement on a ground surface, the waterbed system comprising:
 a) a platform having an upper surface for supporting a waterbed mattress and a lower surface;   b) a foundation below the lower surface of the platform and supporting the platform for maintaining the platform spaced apart from the ground surface, the foundation having a vertical wall with an inside surface; and   c) an accessory storage container removably coupled to the inside surface of the vertical wall of the foundation, the accessory container containing at least one accessory for use with the waterbed mattress, wherein the at least one accessory comprises one or more of a hose connector, a venturi pump for draining the mattress, an air extractor, and water conditioner.   
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 4 , wherein the accessory container comprises a door openable and closable for access to the accessories. 
     
     
         6 . A waterbed system for placement on a ground surface, the waterbed system comprising:
 a) a platform having an upper surface for supporting a waterbed mattress and a lower surface;   b) a foundation below the lower surface of the platform and supporting the platform for maintaining the platform spaced apart from the ground surface, the foundation having a vertical wall with an inside surface; and   c) an accessory storage container containing at least one accessory for use with the waterbed mattress;   wherein the accessory container is removably coupled to the inside surface of the vertical wall of the foundation so that it can removed without tools.   
     
     
         7 .- 9 . (canceled) 
     
     
         10 . A kit for assembling a waterbed system for placement on a ground surface, the kit comprising:
 a) at least one waterbed mattress having a periphery, a bottom surface, and a top surface;   b) a foam structure for placement around the periphery of the mattress, the foam structure having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a top surface, the inner surface sloping inwardly from top to bottom, and wherein the foam structure is covered with a water vapor permeable cover made of flashspun high-density polyethylene fibers;   c) a platform for placement below the mattress and the foam periphery for supporting the waterbed mattress and the foam structure, the platform having an upper surface and a lower surface:   d) a foundation for placement below the lower surface of the platform and supporting the platform for maintaining the platform spaced apart from the ground surface, the foundation having a vertical wall with an inside surface;   e) a single, polyester fiber baffle disposed within the waterbed mattress, the baffle having a length of about 70 inches to about 90 inches, a width of about 30 inches to about 80 inches, a thickness of about 5 inches to about 6 inches, and a density of about 5 denier to about 45 denier;   f) a cover for placement over the top surface of the mattress and around the outer surface of the foam structure;   g) a water proof liner for placement below the bottom surface of the mattress, around the periphery of the mattress, over the inner and upper surfaces of the foam structure, and around the outer surface of the foam structure;   h) a water bed heater for placement between the liner and the upper surface of the platform;   i) a layer of fiberglass insulation for attachment to the lower surface of the platform or attached to the lower surface of the platform; and   j) an accessory storage container removably coupled to the inside surface of the vertical wall of the foundation and containing at least one accessory for use with the waterbed mattress, the at least one accessory comprising one or more of a hose connector, a venturi pump for draining the mattress, an air extractor, and water conditioner.   
     
     
         11 . A kit for assembling a waterbed system for placement on a ground surface, the kit comprising:
 a) at least one waterbed mattress having a periphery, a bottom surface, and a top surface;   b) a foam structure for placement around the periphery of the mattress, the foam structure having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a top surface, the inner surface sloping inwardly from top to bottom, and wherein the foam structure is covered with a water vapor permeable cover made of flashspun high-density polyethylene fibers;   c) a platform for placement below the mattress and the foam periphery for supporting the waterbed mattress and the foam structure, the platform having an upper surface and a lower surface;   d) a foundation for placement below the lower surface of the platform and supporting the platform for maintaining the platform spaced apart from the ground surface, the foundation having a vertical wall with an inside surface;   e) a single, polyester fiber baffle disposed within the waterbed mattress, the baffle having a length of about 70 inches to about 90 inches, a width of about 30 inches to about 80 inches, a thickness of about 5 inches to about 6 inches, and a density of about 5 denier to about 45 denier;   f) a cover for placement over the top surface of the mattress and around the outer surface of the foam structure;   g) a water proof liner for placement below the bottom surface of the mattress, around the periphery of the mattress, over the inner and upper surfaces of the foam structure, and around the outer surface of the foam structure;   h) a waterbed heater for placement between the liner and the upper surface of the platform;   i) a layer of fiberglass insulation for attachment to the lower surface of the platform or attache o the lower surface of the platform; and   j) an accessory storage container removably coupled to the inside surface of the vertical wall of the foundation, the accessory storage container containing at least one accessory and comprising a door openable and closable for access to the accessories.   
     
     
         12 . A kit for assembling a waterbed system for placement on a ground surface, the kit comprising:
 a) at least one waterbed mattress having a periphery, a bottom surface, and a top surface;   b) a foam structure for placement around the periphery of the mattress, the foam structure having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a top surface, the inner surface sloping inwardly from top to bottom, and wherein the foam structure is covered with a water vapor permeable cover made of flashspun high-density polyethylene fibers;   c) a platform for placement below the mattress and the foam periphery for supporting the waterbed mattress and the foam structure, the platform having an upper surface and a lower surface;   d) a foundation for placement below the lower surface of the platform and supporting the platform for maintaining the platform spaced apart from the ground surface, the foundation having a vertical wall with an inside surface;   e) a single, polyester fiber baffle disposed within the waterbed mattress, the baffle having a length of about 70 inches to about 90 inches, a width of about 30 inches to about 80 inches, a thickness of about 5 inches to about 6 inches, and a density of about 5 denier to about 45 denier;   f) a cover for placement over the top surface of the mattress and around the outer surface of the foam structure;   g) a water proof liner for placement below the bottom surface of the mattress, around the periphery of the mattress, over the inner and upper surfaces of the foam structure, and around the outer surface of the foam structure;   h) a water bed heater for placement between the liner and the upper surface of the platform;   i) a layer of fiberglass insulation for attachment to the lower surface of the platform or attached to the lower surface of the platform; and   j) an accessory storage container removably coupled to the inside surface of the vertical wall of the foundation so that it can removed without tools.   
     
     
         13 . (canceled) 
     
     
         14 . A waterbed system for placement on a ground surface, the waterbed system comprising:
 a) a waterbed mattress having a periphery, a bottom surface, a top surface, and a top surface;   b) a foam structure around the periphery of the mattress, the foam structure having:
 i) an inwardly sloping inner surface and a bottom surface that meet at an inner corner; 
 ii) a water vapor permeable cover having a flap that extends from the inner corner formed by the inner and bottom surfaces, the flap having a length, a proximal edge proximate the inner corner of the foam structure and a distal portion; and 
 iii) at least one slat coupled to the distal portion of the flap; 
   c) a platform below the mattress and the foam periphery for supporting the waterbed mattress and the foam structure, the platform having a lower surface;   d) a foundation below the lower surface of the platform and supporting the platform for maintaining the platform spaced apart from the ground surface, the foundation having a vertical wall with an inside surface;   e) a single, polyester fiber baffle disposed within the waterbed mattress;   f) a water proof liner below the bottom surface of the mattress, around the periphery of the mattress, over the inner and upper surfaces of the foam structure, and around the outside outer surface of the foam structure;   g) a layer of fiberglass insulation attached to the lower surface of the platform; and   h) an accessory storage container containing at least one accessory for use with the waterbed mattress:   wherein the accessory container is removably coupled to the inside surface of the vertical wall of the foundation so that it can removed without tools.   
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 14 , further comprising a layer of memory foam above the top surface of the waterbed mattress. 
     
     
         17 . (canceled) 
     
     
         18 . A kit for assembling a waterbed system for placement on a ground surface, the kit comprising:
 a) a waterbed mattress having a periphery, a bottom surface, a top surface, and a top surface;   b) a foam structure for placement around the periphery of the mattress, the foam structure having:
 i) an inwardly sloping inner surface and a bottom surface that meet at an inner corner; 
 ii) a water vapor permeable cover having a flap that extends from the inner corner formed by the inner and bottom surfaces, the flap having a length, a proximal edge proximate the inner corner of the foam structure and a distal portion; and 
 iii) at least one slat coupled to the distal portion of the flap; 
   c) a platform for placement below the mattress and the foam periphery for supporting the waterbed mattress and the foam structure, the platform having a lower surface;   d) a foundation for placement below the lower surface of the platform and supporting the platform for maintaining the platform spaced apart from the ground surface, the foundation having a vertical wall with an inside surface;   e) a single, polyester fiber baffle disposed within the waterbed mattress;   f) a water proof liner for placement below the bottom surface of the mattress, around the periphery of the mattress, over the inner and upper surfaces of the foam structure, and around the outside outer surface of the foam structure;   g) a layer of fiberglass insulation for attachment to the lower surface of the platform; and   h) an accessory storage container containing at least one accessory for use with the waterbed mattress;   wherein the accessory container is removably coupled to the inside surface of the vertical wall of the foundation so that it can removed without tools.   
     
     
         19 . The kit of  claim 18 , comprising two waterbed mattresses. 
     
     
         20 . The waterbed system of  claim 4 , wherein the foundation is coupled to the platform. 
     
     
         21 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein the cover can be stretched in all directions by at least 10% and no more than 40%. 
     
     
         22 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein the cover is made from at least 70% polyester fiber and between about 5% and 30% synthetic fiber. 
     
     
         23 .- 27 . (canceled) 
     
     
         28 . A waterbed system for placement on a ground surface, the waterbed system comprising:
 a) a platform having an upper surface for supporting a waterbed mattress and a lower surface;   b) a foundation below the lower surface of the platform and supporting the platform for maintaining the platform spaced apart from the ground surface, the foundation having a vertical wall with an inside surface:   c) a layer of insulation attached to the lower surface of the platform;   d) a foam structure around the periphery of the platform, the foam structure having:
 i) an inwardly sloping inner surface and a bottom surface that meet at an inner corner; 
 ii) a water vapor permeable cover having a flap that extends from the inner corner formed by the inner and bottom surfaces, the flap having a length, a proximal edge proximate the inner corner of the foam structure and a distal portion; and 
 iii) at least one slat coupled to the distal portion of the flap: and 
   e) an accessory storage container containing at least one accessory for use with the waterbed mattress;   wherein the accessory container is removably coupled to the inside surface of the vertical wall of the foundation so that it can removed without tools.   
     
     
         29 . The system of  claim 28 , wherein the layer of insulation is made from fiberglass. 
     
     
         30 . (canceled) 
     
     
         31 . The waterbed system of  claim 6 , wherein the accessory container is removably coupled to the vertical wall of the foundation by hook and loop fasteners. 
     
     
         32 . The kit of  claim 12 , wherein the accessory container is removably coupled to the vertical wall of the foundation by hook and loop fasteners. 
     
     
         33 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein the slat extends the full length of the flap. 
     
     
         34 . The kit of  claim 18 , wherein the slat extends the full length of the flap. 
     
     
         35 . The system of  claim 28 , wherein the slat extends the full length of the flap. 
     
     
         36 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein the flap is isosceles trapezoid shaped. 
     
     
         37 . The kit of  claim 18 , wherein the flap is isosceles trapezoid shaped. 
     
     
         38 . The system of  claim 28 , wherein the flap is isosceles trapezoid shaped. 
     
     
         39 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein the slat is coupled to the platform by a plurality of fasteners. 
     
     
         40 . The kit of  claim 18 , wherein the slat is configured for coupling to the platform by a plurality of fasteners. 
     
     
         41 . The system of  claim 28 , wherein the slat is coupled to the platform by a plurality of fasteners. 
     
     
         42 . The system of  claim 39 , wherein the fasteners are bolts. 
     
     
         43 . The kit of  claim 40 , wherein the fasteners are bolts. 
     
     
         44 . The system of  claim 41 , wherein the fasteners are bolts. 
     
     
         45 . A kit for assembling a waterbed system for placement on a ground surface, the kit comprising:
 a) a platform for placement below a waterbed mattress, the platform having an upper surface for supporting the waterbed mattress and a lower surface;   b) a foundation for placement below the lower surface of the platform and supporting the platform for maintaining the platform spaced apart from the ground surface, the foundation having a vertical wall; and   c) an accessory storage container removably coupled to the vertical wall of the foundation so that it can removed without tools.