Method of packaging an innerspring mattress

Abstract

The present invention relates to an improved method of packaging a innerspring mattress. Various embodiments include placing the mattress in a bag, compressing the mattress and bag, sealing the bag, then rolling the mattress and bag into a cylinder shaped roll. Other embodiments include securing the rolled mattress and bag with tape, then placing into a second bag for shipment and storage. An additional embodiment discloses a method of packaging a foam encased innerspring mattress.

1 . A method for packaging a rectangular shaped, innerspring mattress, comprising the following steps:
 a. Placing an uncompressed innerspring mattress into a first enclosure means, wherein the first enclosure means is open on at least one portion;   b. Compressing the mattress and first enclosure means;   c. Sealing the open portion(s) of the first enclosure means;   d. Rolling the mattress and first enclosure means into a cylinder shaped roll.   
   
   
       2 . A method for packaging a rectangular shaped, innerspring mattress, comprising the following steps:
 a. Placing an uncompressed innerspring mattress into a first enclosure means, wherein the first enclosure means is open on at least one portion;   b. Compressing the mattress and first enclosure means;   c. Sealing the open portion(s) of the first enclosure means;   d. Folding the mattress and first enclosure means;   e. Rolling the folded mattress and first enclosure means into a cylinder shaped roll.   
   
   
       3 . The method of  claim 1  or  2 , further comprising taping the cylinder shaped roll such that the cylinder shape is retained. 
   
   
       4 . The method of  claim 1  or  2 , further comprising enclosing the cylinder shaped roll into a second enclosure means. 
   
   
       5 . The method of  claim 1  or  2 , wherein the rolling of the mattress and first enclosure means into a cylinder shaped roll is done without mechanical assistance. 
   
   
       6 . The method of  claim 1  or  2 , wherein the rolling of the mattress and first enclosure means into a cylinder shaped roll with mechanical assistance. 
   
   
       7 . The method of  claim 1  or  2 , wherein the compression of the mattress and first enclosure means is utilizes a press machine. 
   
   
       8 . The method of  claim 1  or  2 , wherein the compression of the mattress and first enclosure means is accomplished by creating a vacuum within the first enclosure means. 
   
   
       9 . The method of  claims 1  or  4 , wherein the first enclosure means comprises a bag. 
   
   
       10 . The method of  claims 1  or  4 , wherein the second enclosure means comprises a bag. 
   
   
       11 . The method of  claims 1  or  4 , wherein the first enclosure means comprises a plastic bag. 
   
   
       12 . The method of  claims 1  or  4 , wherein the second enclosure means comprises a plastic bag. 
   
   
       13 . The method of  claims 1  or  4 , wherein the first enclosure means comprises a cloth bag. 
   
   
       14 . The method of  claims 1  or  4 , wherein the second enclosure means comprises a cloth bag. 
   
   
       15 . The method of  claims 1  or  4 , wherein the first enclosure means comprise a polyethylene bag. 
   
   
       16 . The method of  claims 1  or  4 , wherein the second enclosure means comprise a polyethylene bag. 
   
   
       17 . The method of  claims 1  or  2 , wherein the innerspring mattress comprises pocket springs. 
   
   
       18 . The method of  claims 1  or  2 , wherein the innerspring mattress comprises Bonnet springs. 
   
   
       19 . The method of  claims 1  or  2 , wherein the springs are encased in foam. 
   
   
       20 . The method of  claims 1  or  2 , wherein the springs are encased in at least one fabric material. 
   
   
       21 . The method of  claims 1  or  2 , wherein the springs are encased in at least one fiber material. 
   
   
       22 . The method of  claims 1  or  2 , wherein the springs are encased in at least one felt material. 
   
   
       23 . The method of  claims 1  or  2 , wherein the springs are encased in at a plastic material. 
   
   
       24 . The method of  claim 1  or  2 , wherein the cylinder shaped roll is retained by placing a material around the roll that is resistant to stretching; 
   
   
       25 . The method of  claims 1  or  2 , wherein the mattress is rolled along the short end of the mattress, such that when the rolling of the mattress is complete, the height of the cylinder shaped roll is approximately the length of the shortest side of the mattress.