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Period: 800 BCE to
Timespan
The bed was not specifically invented by any person in particular, but instead it was just a phenomenon that people adopted. Beds initially consisted of leaves and grass. Then they eventually raised the structure in order to keep out pests and dirt. http://www.innovateus.net/invention/bed -
The evolution of the structure of the bed
The first coil spring bed frame is patented in order to make the bed more comfortable and sturdy.
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The evolution of the mattress of the bed
Heinrich Westphal was the first person to patent a waterbed mattress. This invention eventually put him in poverty because it never caught on.
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Making beds more comfortable
The innerspring mattress in patented and becomes widely used. These beds are used by majority of people because they affordable and comfortable
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The innovation of mattresses
Foam rubber mattresses are invented along with vinyl which becomes very popular because it has many uses.
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Air becomes apart of the mattress
The first air mattress is introduced and becomes very widely is used.
http://bettersleep.org/mattresses-and-more/history-of-the-mattress
