Mattress topper with integrally connected layers of varying firmness

Abstract

A mattress topper includes a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The first layer and third layer are made of a foam material. The second layer is sandwiched between the first layer and the third layer. The first layer and the third layer are connected directly to each other.

1 . A mattress topper, comprising:
 a first layer made of a first foam material;   a second layer made of a compressible material;   a third layer of a second foam material; wherein the first layer of the first foam material and the third layer of the second foam material overlie the second layer such that the second layer is sandwiched between the first layer and the third layer; and further wherein the first layer and the third layer are connected directly to each other.   
     
     
         2 . The mattress topper of  claim 1 , wherein the first material and the third material are compressible foam. 
     
     
         3 . The mattress topper of  claim 2 , wherein the first material and the third material have different levels of firmness. 
     
     
         4 . The mattress topper of  claim 3 , wherein the second layer comprises a pocketed coil layer. 
     
     
         5 . The mattress topper of  claim 1 , wherein the first layer and the third layer each have opposing sides and opposing edges that define a perimeter. 
     
     
         6 . The mattress topper of  claim 5 , wherein the first layer and the third layer are connected together continuously along the perimeter. 
     
     
         7 . The mattress topper of  claim 6 , wherein the first layer and the third layer are glued together. 
     
     
         8 . The mattress topper of  claim 7 , wherein the first layer and the third layer are pinched together around the second layer. 
     
     
         9 . The mattress topper of  claim 1 , wherein the first layer and the third layer are thicker than the second layer. 
     
     
         10 . The mattress topper of  claim 1 , wherein the first layer and the third layer are each at least one (1) inch thick. 
     
     
         11 . The mattress topper of  claim 10 , wherein the second layer is at least three quarters of an inch thick. 
     
     
         12 . The mattress topper of  claim 10 , wherein the second layer is made of a plurality of pocketed coils comprising a fabric pocket and a compressible coil positioned therein. 
     
     
         13 . The mattress topper of  claim 10 , further comprising a cover that surrounds the mattress topper. 
     
     
         14 . The mattress topper of  claim 13 , wherein the cover comprises a pocket and a flap connected to the pocket. 
     
     
         15 . The mattress topper of  claim 14 , wherein the flap is adapted to be secured to a mattress.