A mattress appliance, including some combination of an air bladder for placing under a mattress, an air pump and solenoid valve for providing air to the air bladder, an ON/OFF switch for activating the air pump and solenoid valve, a flexible hose for coupling the air pump and solenoid valve to the air bladder, and an electric supply cord connected to the ON/OFF switch for supplying power to the air pump and solenoid valve, that operates to inflate and lift the mattress to provide access to outer lower portions of the mattress to facilitate installation or removal of an elastic skirted fitted sheet, along with associated bedding
Electrical and Scientific Apparatus