The History of the Air Mattress: Innovations, Types, and Cultural Impact Explained
The air mattress originated in the 1820s, created by inventor Hancock. John Scott patented a design in 1853. In the early 1900s, W.C. Coleman began mass production. Sir Ludwig Guttman improved air mattresses for medical purposes in the 1940s. Jim Lea introduced a self-inflating mattress in the 1980s, marking modern advancements. Today, different types of … Read more