MATTRESS ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS EMPLOYING CLOTH MEMBERS(S) THERMALLY BONDED TO FOAM SIDE SUPPORT MEMBER(S) TO FORM MATTRESS ENCASEMENTS

摘要

Mattress assemblies and methods employing foam side support members and cloth members to enclose mattress cores are disclosed. A mattress may include a mattress assembly enclosing a mattress core. The foam side supports of the mattress assembly may be disposed adjacent to a periphery portion of the mattress core to provide additional support, for example, when a user mounts and dismounts from the mattress. The side support members may be thermally bonded to the cloth members to secure the side supports adjacent the periphery portion of the mattress core. In this manner, the side support members may be precisely positioned relative to the mattress core without the need for adhesives or expensive manufacturing equipment to thermally weld the side support members directly to a foam base.