WO2009138528A1 - System for restoring the condition of mattresses - Google Patents

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WO2009138528A1
WO2009138528A1 PCT/ES2008/000633 ES2008000633W WO2009138528A1 WO 2009138528 A1 WO2009138528 A1 WO 2009138528A1 ES 2008000633 W ES2008000633 W ES 2008000633W WO 2009138528 A1 WO2009138528 A1 WO 2009138528A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C31/00—Details or accessories for chairs, beds, or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass, e.g. upholstery fasteners, mattress protectors, stretching devices for mattress nets
    • A47C31/10—Loose or removable furniture covers
    • A47C31/105—Loose or removable furniture covers for mattresses
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C31/00—Details or accessories for chairs, beds, or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass, e.g. upholstery fasteners, mattress protectors, stretching devices for mattress nets
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  • the present invention relates to a system for renovating mattresses, whose purpose is to allow the reuse of mattresses or other type of base, which do not fulfill the function desired by the user, either by having their characteristics diminished by use or by not having the comfort characteristics that the user intended when acquiring it.
  • the object of the invention in addition to being to reuse mattresses, is to extend the life of these, allowing to contribute to the environment as it prevents the mattresses from being destroyed, and save the cost of acquiring a new mattress.
  • the mattresses over time lose their comfort qualities, either due to their deterioration, or due to deformation of the material in which they are constituted, or for any other cause, in addition to the fact that over time the mattresses offer a deplorable exterior aesthetic appearance, that entails using covers that wrap the mattress superiorly and laterally and that adapt under it through elastic means, of fastening, etc., although the covers are always conceived as means of protection of the upper surface of the mattress, so that it does not get wet or stain, such as urine leakage that can occur in certain people, no other purpose having the cover in question, and in the best case may be materialized in a type of fabric with a touch or other.
  • the system that is recommended has been conceived, not only to wrap and hide the external deterioration of a mattress, but also It will also constitute an additional component to the mattress, in which a chamber or upper compartment is established that is capable of being filled with any type of appropriate material and provide a means of comfort in the use of the mattress, being able to configure with different regulations of hardness, density, touch and, what is most important, customize the areas of the protective case itself so that it can be used simultaneously by two people, allowing each of them to have the degree of comfort they want, that is, being able to choose between greater or lesser firmness and even have areas with characteristics suitable for treating cervical, dorsal, lumbar, etc.
  • the quality of life of the users is improved, since on the one hand it allows them to improve their rest without the need for a large financial outlay, and on the other it constitutes a means of proper protection for the mattress.
  • the system can be used by people with joint and neurological bone system problems, as well as to help people with rheumatic diseases such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatism, fibromyalgia, etc.
  • the materialization of the mattress renewal system it can be made of a breathable waterproof fabric, complying with the most severe regulations, and that it is washable to allow the interior filling to be removed and washed like any other garment.
  • the system also finds special application in hospitals, geriatric centers, and even hospitality, allowing the beds to have an optimum degree of comfort, since adapting the protective cover to the previous mattress or base, you can modify as many times as you want the degree of rest, on the one hand changing the type of filling and on the other the hygiene, since it can be washed completely and in pieces.
  • the adaptation of the system renews mattress, regardless of the fact that it can be carried out in all possible measures to adapt to different types of mattresses, will be made by rubber, sailboats, zippers, ties, buttons or any other means that allows to adapt and be fixed to the contour of the mattress, either wrapping the entire contour of the mattress, or adjusting to this type adjustable bottom, as appropriate depending on the needs and investment of the final consumer, including that the lateral surface may be constituted by a material with a certain elasticity to adapt to mattresses with different height.
  • the compartment or chamber established in the upper part of the system will be joined by practicable elements, such as zippers, sailboats, rubber bands, ties, etc., so that in said compartment or chamber the filling material will be housed, which may be of different thicknesses, densities and compositions, being able to use a visco-elastic material with characteristics of different density, hardness, comfort and quality, according to the user's needs, being able to use any other material such as latex, vegetables, polymers, etc., as filler .
  • practicable elements such as zippers, sailboats, rubber bands, ties, etc.
  • the filling material may be constituted by a single piece body, that is to say a plate of greater or lesser thickness, depending on the height of the chamber or compartment previously established in the protective case, or with sectioned materials.
  • the mattress renewal system may have its chamber or upper compartment divided longitudinally into two sectors, which in turn may be divided into several transversal sectors, each of which can be refilled by materials of different characteristics, and thus adapt to the needs, tastes and desires of the two users who can simultaneously use the same mattress in which the invention in question is applied.
  • the foundation for the lower part can incorporate another compartment or chamber, equally refillable, which will serve as a base for the mattress and provide greater comfort to the user, regardless of also preventing the rubbing of the mattress against the surface or seat base, extending the life of that.
  • the object of the present invention is to achieve the highest degree of comfort and. the one to extend the life of the product, being able to contribute with the environment, allowing even when the mattress to renewed has significantly reduced its characteristics, replace it with a new lower core, thus being able to take advantage of the system used for a while and extend the life to our product; as well as being able to replace only the upper pill or tablets.
  • our invention we can always take advantage and update parts of the product. In the beginning we improved an old or uncomfortable mattress; later with the passage of time, we can modify various parts, either due to wear and tear or constant improvement with new materials that exist in the market. Becoming a great novelty, both at the level of contribution to the environment, and at the economic level of the user.
  • Figure 1 shows a representation according to an exploding perspective of a system for renovation of mattresses made in accordance with the object of the invention in a situation of facing a mattress for coupling thereon.
  • Figure 2. Shows a perspective of the invention of the previous figure coupled on a mattress with partial opening of Ia cover to show the compartment thereof.
  • Figure 3. Shows a perspective view, like that of the previous figure, but in this case with the system to renew mattresses equipped with two compartments, one upper and one lower.
  • Figure 4.- Shows a sectional view of the device represented in Figure 3.
  • the system for the renewal of mattresses (1) of the invention will be constituted in an appropriate woven material, which will be preferably waterproof and breathable, and even washable, presenting the peculiarity that in correspondence with the upper part incorporates a compartment or chamber (2) practicable through appropriate closure means, such as a zipper (3), represented in the figures, or any other appropriate closure means, such as sailboat strips ® , buttons with their corresponding eyelets, etc.
  • appropriate closure means such as a zipper (3), represented in the figures, or any other appropriate closure means, such as sailboat strips ® , buttons with their corresponding eyelets, etc.
  • the system for the renewal of mattresses (1) constituted in the manner described, is applicable to a mattress (4) in an enveloping manner, that is to say covering the upper surface and lateral perimeter of said mattress
  • Figure 2 shows the practical application of the system for the renewal of mattresses (1) on a mattress, with the upper part of that partially open to reveal the compartment or chamber (2) established above, so that as well as He has said before, that chamber or compartment (2) is capable of being filled with an appropriate material, of greater or lesser density, with some or other comfort characteristics, since it will constitute a layer superimposed on The upper surface of the mattress (4), determining a greater comfort for the user, in addition to wrapping and protecting the mattress (4) avoiding possible deterioration or aging of the mattress, so that the protective cover constitutes a renovating element of the mattress itself ( 4) since it makes it possible not only to increase its comfort but to extend its useful life.
  • the mattress renewal system (T) is provided with a compartment or upper chamber (2) and a compartment or lower chamber (2 '), in the first case with the function already exposed, and in the second case so that this lower compartment (2 1 ) is filled with an appropriate material and constitutes a base for the mattress itself (4) in which it is applied, extending its useful life to the avoid rubbing it on the corresponding support surface.
  • the case may have compartments or areas that can receive different types of materials so that they correspond to certain areas of the user's body, such as cervical, dorsal, lumbar, etc., and even the upper compartment ( 2) divided longitudinally into two sectors, allowing each of them to be filled with different types of materials and thus adapt to the needs, requirements and preferences of two users who simultaneously use the same mattress.
  • the material in which the system for the renewal of mattresses (1-1 ') is constituted will be a preferably waterproof, washable and breathable fabric and even having the part corresponding to the lateral surface materialized in an elastic fabric to adapt to different mattress heights.
  • the closing means of the compartments (2) and / or (2 1 ) will allow their opening and corresponding extraction of the filling material to be able to carry out the washing of all the components and consequently achieve a sanitation thereof, being able to be used by different people in, for example, hospitals, hotels, etc.
  • different types of material or different characteristics can be provided with the fillings of the compartments or chambers (2-2 '), that is to say of greater or lesser density, of greater or lesser thickness, of different composition, even being of a viscoelastic component with different density, hardness, comfort and quality characteristics according to the user's needs, and even that filling in latex, plant material, polymers, etc.
  • the system for the renewal of mattresses can be made in different dimensions to adapt to the different types and dimensions of mattresses, and materialize the closure elements of the compartments (2 - 2 ') not only in zippers ( 3), as mentioned in the description, but to be able to use other closing elements such as rubber bands, sailboats, ties, buttons, etc.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a system for restoring the condition of mattresses (1), comprising a means that can be fitted to a mattress (4), characterised in that the upper part thereof is provided with a compartment or chamber (2) that can be filled with a sheet of comfortable material which, when applied to the mattress (4), forms a layer on top of the upper surface of the mattress (4), rendering same more comfortable. The system, regardless of the level of comfort of the mattress (4), forms a means that enables the re-use of any mattress (4) having properties that have deteriorated through use or having non-ideal user comfort properties. The upper chamber or compartment (2) includes closure means (3), such as zips, Velcro strips or other means, that can be used to insert and/or remove the filling material which can have different density, hardness, comfort and quality values depending on the user's requirements.

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SISTEMA PARA RENOVAR COLCHONES SYSTEM FOR RENOVATING MATTRESSES
D E S C R I P C I Ó N OBJETO DE LA INVENCIÓND E S C R I P C I O N OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
La presente invención se refiere a un sistema para renovar colchones, cuya finalidad es Ia permitir Ia reutilización de colchones u otro tipo de base, que no cumplen Ia función deseada por el usuario, bien por tener sus características mermadas por el uso o por no tener las características de confort que el usuario pretendía al adquirirlo.The present invention relates to a system for renovating mattresses, whose purpose is to allow the reuse of mattresses or other type of base, which do not fulfill the function desired by the user, either by having their characteristics diminished by use or by not having the comfort characteristics that the user intended when acquiring it.
El objeto de Ia invención, además de consistir en reutilizar colchones, es el de alargar Ia vida de éstos, permitiendo contribuir al medio ambiente ya que se evita que se destruyan los colchones, y economizar el coste que supondría Ia adquisición de un nuevo colchón.The object of the invention, in addition to being to reuse mattresses, is to extend the life of these, allowing to contribute to the environment as it prevents the mattresses from being destroyed, and save the cost of acquiring a new mattress.
ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓNBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Los colchones con el tiempo pierden sus cualidades de confort, bien por deterioro de los mismos, bien por deformación del material en que están constituidos, o por cualquier otra causa, además de que con el tiempo los colchones ofrecen un deplorable aspecto estético exterior, Io que conlleva utilizar fundas que envuelven el colchón superior y lateralmente y que se adaptan bajo éste a través de medios elásticos, de abroche, etc., aunque las fundas están siempre concebidas como medios de protección de Ia superficie superior del colchón, para que éste no se moje ni se manche, como por ejemplo por escape de orín que se puede producir en determinadas personas, no teniendo Ia funda en cuestión ninguna otra finalidad, y en el mejor de los casos puede estar materializada en un tipo de tejido con un tacto u otro.The mattresses over time lose their comfort qualities, either due to their deterioration, or due to deformation of the material in which they are constituted, or for any other cause, in addition to the fact that over time the mattresses offer a deplorable exterior aesthetic appearance, that entails using covers that wrap the mattress superiorly and laterally and that adapt under it through elastic means, of fastening, etc., although the covers are always conceived as means of protection of the upper surface of the mattress, so that it does not get wet or stain, such as urine leakage that can occur in certain people, no other purpose having the cover in question, and in the best case may be materialized in a type of fabric with a touch or other.
DESCRIPCIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓN El sistema que se preconiza ha sido concebida, no solamente para envolver y ocultar el deterioro externo de un colchón, sino que además va a constituir un componente adicional al colchón, en el que se establece una cámara o compartimento superior que es susceptible de ser llenado con cualquier tipo de material apropiado y proporcionar un medio de confort en el uso del colchón, pudiéndose configurar con diferentes regulaciones de dureza, densidad, tacto y, Io que se mas importante, personalizar las zonas de Ia propia funda-protector para que éste pueda ser utilizado simultáneamente por dos personas, permitiendo a cada una de ellas tener el grado de confort que desee, es decir pudiendo elegir entre mayor o menor firmeza e incluso tener zonas con características aptas para tratar cervicales, dorsales, lumbares, etc.DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The system that is recommended has been conceived, not only to wrap and hide the external deterioration of a mattress, but also It will also constitute an additional component to the mattress, in which a chamber or upper compartment is established that is capable of being filled with any type of appropriate material and provide a means of comfort in the use of the mattress, being able to configure with different regulations of hardness, density, touch and, what is most important, customize the areas of the protective case itself so that it can be used simultaneously by two people, allowing each of them to have the degree of comfort they want, that is, being able to choose between greater or lesser firmness and even have areas with characteristics suitable for treating cervical, dorsal, lumbar, etc.
Por Io tanto mediante Ia funda-protector de Ia invención se contribuye a aumentar Ia calidad de vida de las personas usuarias, ya que por un lado permite mejorar el descanso de éstas sin necesidad de un gran desembolso económico, y por otro constituye un medio de protección propiamente dicho para el colchón.Therefore, by means of the protective cover of the invention, the quality of life of the users is improved, since on the one hand it allows them to improve their rest without the need for a large financial outlay, and on the other it constitutes a means of proper protection for the mattress.
Asimismo, se ha previsto que el sistema pueda utilizarse por personas con problemas del sistema óseo articular y neurológico, así como para ayudar a personas con enfermedades reumáticas tales como artritis, artrosis, reuma, fibromialgia, etc. En cuanto a Ia materialización del sistema para renovación de colchones, puede realizarse en un tejido impermeable transpirable, cumpliendo las normativas mas severas, y que resulte lavable para permitir retirar el relleno interior y lavarse como cualquier otra prenda.It is also planned that the system can be used by people with joint and neurological bone system problems, as well as to help people with rheumatic diseases such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatism, fibromyalgia, etc. As for the materialization of the mattress renewal system, it can be made of a breathable waterproof fabric, complying with the most severe regulations, and that it is washable to allow the interior filling to be removed and washed like any other garment.
Igualmente, el sistema encuentra también especial aplicación en hospitales, centros geriátricos, e incluso hostelería, permitiendo que las camas puedan tener un grado óptimo de confort, ya que adaptando Ia funda-protector al anterior colchón o base, se puede modificar cuantas veces se quiera el grado de descanso, por un lado cambiando el tipo de relleno y por otro Ia higiene, ya que se puede lavar totalmente y por piezas.Likewise, the system also finds special application in hospitals, geriatric centers, and even hospitality, allowing the beds to have an optimum degree of comfort, since adapting the protective cover to the previous mattress or base, you can modify as many times as you want the degree of rest, on the one hand changing the type of filling and on the other the hygiene, since it can be washed completely and in pieces.
Por otro lado, es de destacar el hecho de que Ia adaptación del sistema renueva colchón, independientemente de que se puede realizar en todas las medidas posibles para adaptarse a los distintos tipos de colchones, se efectuará mediante gomas, veleros, cremalleras, lazos, botones o cualquier otro medio que permita adaptarse y quedar fijado al contorno del colchón, bien envolviendo todo el contorno del colchón, o bien ajusfando a este tipo bajera ajustable, según sea conveniente en función de las necesidades e inversión del consumidor final, incluyendo que Ia superficie lateral pueda estar constituida por un material con cierta elasticidad para así adaptarse a colchones con distinta altura.On the other hand, it is noteworthy that the adaptation of the system renews mattress, regardless of the fact that it can be carried out in all possible measures to adapt to different types of mattresses, will be made by rubber, sailboats, zippers, ties, buttons or any other means that allows to adapt and be fixed to the contour of the mattress, either wrapping the entire contour of the mattress, or adjusting to this type adjustable bottom, as appropriate depending on the needs and investment of the final consumer, including that the lateral surface may be constituted by a material with a certain elasticity to adapt to mattresses with different height.
El compartimento o cámara establecido en Ia parte superior del sistema, quedará unido mediante elementos practicables, como pueden ser cremalleras, veleros, gomas, lazos, etc., de manera que en dicho compartimento o cámara se alojará el material de relleno, que podrá ser de diferentes grosores, densidades y composiciones, pudiéndose utilizar un material visco-elástico con características de diferente densidad, dureza, confort y calidad, según las necesidades del usuario, pudiéndose utilizar cualquier otro material como látex, vegetales, polímeros, etc., como relleno.The compartment or chamber established in the upper part of the system, will be joined by practicable elements, such as zippers, sailboats, rubber bands, ties, etc., so that in said compartment or chamber the filling material will be housed, which may be of different thicknesses, densities and compositions, being able to use a visco-elastic material with characteristics of different density, hardness, comfort and quality, according to the user's needs, being able to use any other material such as latex, vegetables, polymers, etc., as filler .
El material de relleno podrá estar constituido por un cuerpo monopieza, es decir una plancha de mayor o menor grosor, dependiendo de Ia altura de Ia cámara o compartimento establecido previamente en Ia funda-protector, o bien con materiales seccionados.The filling material may be constituted by a single piece body, that is to say a plate of greater or lesser thickness, depending on the height of the chamber or compartment previously established in the protective case, or with sectioned materials.
También se ha previsto que el sistema renueva colchón pueda tener su cámara o compartimento superior dividido longitudinalmente en dos sectores, que a su vez podrán estar dividido en varios sectores transversales, rellenables cada uno de ellos por materiales de distintas características, y así adaptarse a las necesidades, gustos y deseos de los dos usuarios que simultáneamente puedan utilizar el mismo colchón en el que esté aplicada Ia invención en cuestión.It is also planned that the mattress renewal system may have its chamber or upper compartment divided longitudinally into two sectors, which in turn may be divided into several transversal sectors, each of which can be refilled by materials of different characteristics, and thus adapt to the needs, tastes and desires of the two users who can simultaneously use the same mattress in which the invention in question is applied.
Cabe Ia opción de poder utilizar únicamente el compartimiento superior con su relleno, fijándolo directamente sobre el colchón o base original, mediante veleros u otro sistema de fijación. Permitiendo al usuario llevarlo consigo e instalarlo en otro colchón, por ejemplo cuando pernocte en hoteles u otros lugares, etc..It is possible to use only the upper compartment with its filling, fixing it directly on the original mattress or base, by means of sailboats or other fixing system. Allowing the user to take it with them and install it on another mattress, for example when overnight in hotels or other places, etc.
Por otro lado, hacer constar el hecho de que Ia funda por Ia parte inferior puede incorporar otro compartimento o cámara, igualmente rellenable, que servirá como base para el colchón y proporcionará un mayor confort al usuario, independientemente de que evite además el roce del colchón contra Ia superficie o base de asiento, alargando aún mas Ia vida de aquél.On the other hand, state the fact that the foundation for the lower part can incorporate another compartment or chamber, equally refillable, which will serve as a base for the mattress and provide greater comfort to the user, regardless of also preventing the rubbing of the mattress against the surface or seat base, extending the life of that.
Por último añadir que el objeto de Ia presente invención, es el de conseguir el mayor grado de confort y. el de alargar Ia vida del producto, pudiendo contribuir con el medio ambiente, permitiendo incluso cuando el colchón a renovado haya mermado significativamente sus características, sustituirlo por un núcleo inferior nuevo, consiguiendo así aprovechar el sistema utilizado por un tiempo y alargar Ia vida a nuestro producto; así como pudiendo solo sustituir Ia pastilla o pastillas superiores. En definitiva con nuestra invención, siempre podremos aprovechar y actualizar partes del producto. En un principio mejoramos un colchón antiguo o incómodo; posteriormente con el paso del tiempo, podemos ir modificando diversas partes, bien por desgaste de uso o bien por Ia mejora constante con nuevos materiales que existan en el mercado. Convirtiéndose en una gran novedad, tanto a nivel de contribución con el medio ambiente, como a nivel económico del usuario.Finally add that the object of the present invention, is to achieve the highest degree of comfort and. the one to extend the life of the product, being able to contribute with the environment, allowing even when the mattress to renewed has significantly reduced its characteristics, replace it with a new lower core, thus being able to take advantage of the system used for a while and extend the life to our product; as well as being able to replace only the upper pill or tablets. Ultimately with our invention, we can always take advantage and update parts of the product. In the beginning we improved an old or uncomfortable mattress; later with the passage of time, we can modify various parts, either due to wear and tear or constant improvement with new materials that exist in the market. Becoming a great novelty, both at the level of contribution to the environment, and at the economic level of the user.
DESCRIPCIÓN DE LOS DIBUJOSDESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Para complementar Ia descripción que seguidamente se va a realizar y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características del invento, de acuerdo con un ejemplo preferente de realización práctica del mismo, se acompaña como parte integrante de dicha descripción, un juego de dibujos en donde con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo, se ha representado Io siguiente:To complement the description that will then be made and in order to help a better understanding of the features of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical implementation thereof, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description. where, for the purposes of illustration and not limitation, the following has been represented:
La figura 1.- Muestra una representación según una perspectiva en explosión de un sistema para renovación de colchones realizado de acuerdo con el objeto de Ia invención en situación de enfrentamiento a un colchón para su acoplamiento sobre el mismo.Figure 1 shows a representation according to an exploding perspective of a system for renovation of mattresses made in accordance with the object of the invention in a situation of facing a mattress for coupling thereon.
La figura 2.- Muestra una perspectiva de Ia invención de Ia figura anterior acoplada sobre un colchón con apertura parcial de Ia funda para dejar ver el compartimento de Ia misma.Figure 2.- Shows a perspective of the invention of the previous figure coupled on a mattress with partial opening of Ia cover to show the compartment thereof.
La figura 3.- Muestra una vista en perspectiva, como Ia de Ia figura anterior, pero en este caso con el sistema parar renovar colchones dotado de dos compartimentos, uno superior y otro inferior.Figure 3.- Shows a perspective view, like that of the previous figure, but in this case with the system to renew mattresses equipped with two compartments, one upper and one lower.
La figura 4.- Muestra una vista en sección del dispositivo representado en Ia figura 3.Figure 4.- Shows a sectional view of the device represented in Figure 3.
REALIZACIÓN PREFERENTE DE LA INVENCIÓNPREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
Como se puede ver en las figuras referidas, el sistema para Ia renovación de colchones (1 ) de Ia invención estará constituida en un material tejido apropiado, que será preferentemente impermeable y transpirable, e incluso lavable, presentando Ia particularidad de que en correspondencia con Ia parte superior incorpora un compartimento o cámara (2) practicable a través de unos medios de cierre apropiados, como puede ser una cremallera (3), representada en las figuras, o cualquier otro medio de cierre apropiado, como puede ser tiras de Velero®, botones con sus correspondientes ojales, etc.As can be seen in the aforementioned figures, the system for the renewal of mattresses (1) of the invention will be constituted in an appropriate woven material, which will be preferably waterproof and breathable, and even washable, presenting the peculiarity that in correspondence with the upper part incorporates a compartment or chamber (2) practicable through appropriate closure means, such as a zipper (3), represented in the figures, or any other appropriate closure means, such as sailboat strips ® , buttons with their corresponding eyelets, etc.
El sistema para Ia renovación de colchones (1 ) constituido de Ia manera descrita, es aplicable a un colchón (4) de manera envolvente, es decir cubriendo Ia superficie superior y perímetro lateral de dicho colchónThe system for the renewal of mattresses (1) constituted in the manner described, is applicable to a mattress (4) in an enveloping manner, that is to say covering the upper surface and lateral perimeter of said mattress
(4), adaptándose a éste bien por elementos elásticos (5) o fruncidos, bien por elementos de sujeción inferiores bajo el colchón, etc., pudiendo incluso el material de Ia superficie lateral del sistema para Ia renovación de colchones (1 ) ser elástico para adaptarse así a colchones con diferentes alturas.(4), adapting to it either by elastic elements (5) or gathered, or by lower fasteners under the mattress, etc., the material of the lateral surface of the system for the renewal of mattresses (1) being able to be elastic to adapt to mattresses with different heights.
En Ia figura 2 se muestra Ia aplicación práctica del sistema para Ia renovación de colchones (1 ) sobre un colchón, con Ia parte superior de aquella parcialmente abierta para dejar ver el compartimento o cámara (2) establecido superiormente, de manera que como bien se ha dicho con anterioridad, esa cámara o compartimento (2) es susceptible de rellenarse con un material apropiado, de mayor o menor densidad, con unas u otras características de confort, ya que va a constituir una capa superpuesta a Ia superficie superior del colchón (4), determinando una mayor confortabilidad para el usuario, además de envolver y proteger al colchón (4) evitando posibles deterioros o envejecimiento del mismo, por Io que Ia funda-protector constituye un elemento renovador del propio colchón (4) ya que posibilita no solamente aumentar Ia confortabilidad de éste sino alargar su vida útil.Figure 2 shows the practical application of the system for the renewal of mattresses (1) on a mattress, with the upper part of that partially open to reveal the compartment or chamber (2) established above, so that as well as He has said before, that chamber or compartment (2) is capable of being filled with an appropriate material, of greater or lesser density, with some or other comfort characteristics, since it will constitute a layer superimposed on The upper surface of the mattress (4), determining a greater comfort for the user, in addition to wrapping and protecting the mattress (4) avoiding possible deterioration or aging of the mattress, so that the protective cover constitutes a renovating element of the mattress itself ( 4) since it makes it possible not only to increase its comfort but to extend its useful life.
En una forma de realización mostrada en las figura 3 y 4, el sistema para Ia renovación de colchones (T) está dotado de un compartimento o cámara superior (2) y de un compartimento o cámara inferior (2'), en el primer caso con Ia función ya expuesta, y en el segundo caso para que ese compartimento inferior (21) se rellene con un material apropiado y constituya una base para el propio colchón (4) en el que se aplique, alargando Ia vida útil de éste al evitar roces del mismo sobre Ia superficie de apoyo correspondiente. Por último, destacar que Ia funda puede tener compartimentos o zonas susceptibles de recibir distintos tipos de materiales para que se correspondan con determinadas zonas del cuerpo del usuario, como pueden ser cervicales, dorsales, lumbares, etc., e incluso estar el compartimento superior (2) dividido longitudinalmente en dos sectores, permitiendo cada uno de ellos ser rellenado con distintos tipos de materiales y así adaptarse a las necesidades, exigencias y preferencias de dos usuarios que simultáneamente utilicen el mismo colchón.In an embodiment shown in Figures 3 and 4, the mattress renewal system (T) is provided with a compartment or upper chamber (2) and a compartment or lower chamber (2 '), in the first case with the function already exposed, and in the second case so that this lower compartment (2 1 ) is filled with an appropriate material and constitutes a base for the mattress itself (4) in which it is applied, extending its useful life to the avoid rubbing it on the corresponding support surface. Finally, it should be noted that the case may have compartments or areas that can receive different types of materials so that they correspond to certain areas of the user's body, such as cervical, dorsal, lumbar, etc., and even the upper compartment ( 2) divided longitudinally into two sectors, allowing each of them to be filled with different types of materials and thus adapt to the needs, requirements and preferences of two users who simultaneously use the same mattress.
Como se ha expuesto a Io largo de Ia presente descripción, el material en que está constituido el sistema para Ia renovación de colchones (1-1 ') será un tejido preferentemente impermeable, lavable y transpirable e incluso tener Ia parte correspondiente a Ia superficie lateral materializada en un tejido elástico para adaptarse a distintas alturas de colchones.As it has been exposed throughout the present description, the material in which the system for the renewal of mattresses (1-1 ') is constituted will be a preferably waterproof, washable and breathable fabric and even having the part corresponding to the lateral surface materialized in an elastic fabric to adapt to different mattress heights.
Además, los medios de cierre de los compartimentos (2) y/o (21) permitirán su apertura y correspondiente extracción del material de relleno para poder llevar a cabo el lavado de todos los componentes y en consecuencia conseguir una higienización del mismo, pudiendo ser utilizada por diferentes personas en, por ejemplo, hospitales, hoteles, etc. También es de destacar el hecho de distintos tipos de material o distintas características con que pueden ir dotados los rellenos de los compartimentos o cámaras (2-2'), es decir ser de mayor o menor densidad, de mayor o menor grosor, de distinta composición, ser incluso de un componente viscoelástico con características de densidad, dureza, confort y calidad diferentes según las necesidades del usuario, e incluso ser realizado ese relleno en látex, material vegetal, polímeros, etc.In addition, the closing means of the compartments (2) and / or (2 1 ) will allow their opening and corresponding extraction of the filling material to be able to carry out the washing of all the components and consequently achieve a sanitation thereof, being able to be used by different people in, for example, hospitals, hotels, etc. Also noteworthy is the fact that different types of material or different characteristics can be provided with the fillings of the compartments or chambers (2-2 '), that is to say of greater or lesser density, of greater or lesser thickness, of different composition, even being of a viscoelastic component with different density, hardness, comfort and quality characteristics according to the user's needs, and even that filling in latex, plant material, polymers, etc.
Por último decir que el sistema para Ia renovación de colchones (T-T) puede realizarse en distintas dimensiones para adaptarse a los distintos tipos y dimensiones de colchones, y materializarse los elementos de cierre de los compartimentos (2 - 2') no solamente en cremalleras (3), como se ha comentado en Ia descripción, sino poder utilizar otros elementos de cierre tales como gomas, veleros, lazos, botones, etc. Finally, say that the system for the renewal of mattresses (TT) can be made in different dimensions to adapt to the different types and dimensions of mattresses, and materialize the closure elements of the compartments (2 - 2 ') not only in zippers ( 3), as mentioned in the description, but to be able to use other closing elements such as rubber bands, sailboats, ties, buttons, etc.

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R E I V I N D I C A C I O N E SR E I V I N D I C A T I O N E S
Ia.- Sistema para renovar colchones, que estando prevista para permitir Ia reutilización de colchones que tengan sus características mermadas por el uso o por no tener las características idóneas de confort que el usuario desea, constituyendo además un elemento de protección y ocultación del colchón (4), y constituyéndose a partir de un cuerpo (1 ó T) de material tejido, impermeable, transpirable y lavable, adaptable a Ia configuración del propio colchón (4), se caracteriza porque superiormente incluye un compartimento o cámara I a.- System to renew mattresses, which is intended to allow the reuse of mattresses that have their characteristics reduced by use or by not having the ideal comfort characteristics that the user desires, also constituting an element of protection and concealment of the mattress (4), and being made up of a body (1 or T) of woven, waterproof, breathable and washable material, adaptable to the configuration of the mattress itself (4), it is characterized in that it primarily includes a compartment or chamber
(2) con medios de cierre practicables(2) with operable closing means
(3), en cuyo compartimento o cámara (2) es susceptible de introducirse un relleno de un material de confort para el usuario, al constituir ese compartimento o cámara (2) con su relleno una plancha o sobrecapa superior del propio colchón (4), aumentando Ia confortabilidad de éste y alargando Ia vida del mismo.(3), in whose compartment or chamber (2) a filling of a comfort material for the user can be inserted, as this compartment or chamber (2) with its filling constitutes a sheet or upper overlay of the mattress itself (4). , increasing its comfort and extending its life.
2a.- Sistema para renovar colchones, según reivindicación I a, caracterizado porque opcionalmente el sistema (T) incluye, además del compartimento o cámara superior (2) un compartimento o cámara inferior (2') susceptible de ser rellenada por material de confort y constituir una base de apoyo para el propio colchón (4), protegiendo a éste y aumentando Ia confortabilidad del mismo, con Ia particularidad de que dicho compartimento o cámara inferior (2') cuenta con un medio de cierre practicable (3).2 a.- System for renewing mattresses, according to claim I a , characterized in that the system (T) optionally includes, in addition to the upper compartment or chamber (2), a lower compartment or chamber (2') capable of being filled with comfort material. and constitute a support base for the mattress itself (4), protecting it and increasing its comfort, with the particularity that said lower compartment or chamber (2') has a practicable closing means (3).
3a.- Sistema para renovar colchones, según reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque opcionalmente el compartimento o cámara superior (2) es susceptible de estar divido en dos sectores longitudinales, para el rellenado con distintos materiales, de acuerdo con las exigencias, necesidades y preferencias de una pareja de usuarios que utilicen simultáneamente el mismo colchón sobre el que esté adaptado el sistema para Ia renovación de colchones (1 ó T) propiamente dicho.3 a.- System for renewing mattresses, according to previous claims, characterized in that the upper compartment or chamber (2) can optionally be divided into two longitudinal sectors, for filling with different materials, according to the demands, needs and preferences. of a pair of users who simultaneously use the same mattress on which the system for mattress renewal (1 or T) itself is adapted.
4a.- Sistema para renovar colchones, según reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque Ia cámara o compartimento superior (2) es susceptible de estar dividido en zonas independientes susceptibles de ser rellenadas con distintos tipos de materiales, y cuyas zonas se corresponderán con determinadas zonas del cuerpo del usuario, tales como cervicales, dorsales, lumbares y otras. 4 a.- System for renewing mattresses, according to previous claims, characterized in that the upper chamber or compartment (2) is capable of being divided into independent areas susceptible to be filled with different types of materials, and whose areas will correspond to certain areas of the user's body, such as cervical, dorsal, lumbar and others.
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