System, apparatus, and method for a breathable child product

Abstract

An apparatus for supporting a resting or sleeping occupant may include a compressible structure configured to allow airflow through the compressible structure, and a cover removably coupled to the compressible structure and overlaying at least a portion of the compressible structure. The cover may include a foldover portion. The foldover portion may include a zipper along an edge of the foldover portion, and may be secured about a portion of the compressible structure. A method of assembling the apparatus may include inserting the cover through a compressible structure, and wrapping the foldover portion around an outer rim of the compressible structure. The method may further include manipulating the zipper along the foldover portion to secure the foldover portion about the compressible structure.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for supporting a resting or sleeping occupant, the apparatus comprising:
 a compressible structure configured to allow airflow through the compressible structure; and   a cover removably coupled to the compressible structure and overlaying at least a portion of the compressible structure.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises a foldover portion. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the cover further comprises a base portion. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , further comprising a mattress pad removably disposed on the base portion of the cover. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the mattress pad comprises a breathable material. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the foldover portion further comprises a zipper along an edge of the foldover portion. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein the cover is inserted through the compressible structure with the foldover portion being wrapped around the compressible structure, and wherein the zipper is disposed below the compressible structure. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the compressible structure comprises a rigid material defining a plurality of perforations. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the compressible structure is ring-shaped. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises a breathable material. 
     
     
         11 . An apparatus for supporting a resting or sleeping occupant, the apparatus comprising:
 a cover comprising a foldover portion, and wherein the foldover portion comprises a zipper along an edge of the foldover portion; and   a compressible structure configured to removably receive the cover by securing the foldover portion about a portion of the compressible structure, wherein the compressible structure is configured to allow airflow through the compressible structure.   
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the cover further comprises a base portion coupled to the foldover portion. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the compressible structure comprises a rigid material defining a plurality of perforations. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , further comprising a mattress pad comprising a breathable material. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the cover comprises a breathable material. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the cover is coupled to the compressible structure with the foldable portion of the cover being secured about the compressible structure by the zipper. 
     
     
         17 . A method of assembling an apparatus for supporting a resting or sleeping occupant, the method comprising:
 inserting a cover through a compressible structure, wherein the cover comprises a foldover portion comprising a zipper, wherein the compressible structure is configured to allow airflow through the compressible structure;   wrapping the foldover portion around an outer rim of the compressible structure; and   manipulating the zipper along the foldover portion to secure the foldover portion about the compressible structure.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the cover further comprises a base portion surrounded by the foldover portion. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the compressible structure comprises a rigid material having a plurality of perforations. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the cover comprises a breathable material.