Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
005423000 | And means to force air | 63 |
20090000031 | Multiple convective cushion seating and sleeping systems and methods - A multiple convective cushion seating and sleeping system for providing temperature modified air to multiple surfaces, such as a seating surface and a sleeping surface, with the same air cooling or heating source. The invention includes the use of tubular spacer material including tubular spacer fabric. A power unit including a heat pump and blower is in fluid communication with a first convective cushion by a first duct and with a second convective cushion by a second duct to provide the temperature modified air to both convective cushions for controllably heating or cooling multiple users. A thermoelectric heat pump, a Stirling cycle heat pump or other type of heat pump can be used. The invention includes the use or one or more valves to control the air flow to one or more of the convective cushions and provides for manual operation, electronic control and operation by a remote telecommunications unit. The invention can be utilized in vehicles, such as tractor trailers and recreational vehicles, and in buildings such as apartments, dorm rooms and houses. | 01-01-2009 |
20090064411 | OPERATIONAL CONTROL SCHEMES FOR VENTILATED SEAT OR BED ASSEMBLIES - A climate controlled seat, bed or other assembly configured to receive a person includes a blower and two or more thermoelectric devices or other conditioning fluid modules. According to one embodiment of an operational scheme, a control system for the seat or bed is configured to continuously discharge air from the blower through the thermoelectric devices. In one arrangement, the thermoelectric devices are sequenced between an activated and a deactivated position. Consequently, the desired cooling and/or cooling effect can be maintained while reducing energy consumption of the climate control system. | 03-12-2009 |
20090126110 | Convective cushion with positive coefficient of resistance heating mode - A cushion heated convectively using a positive temperature coefficient of resistance type resistive heating includes a mattress pad, seat or the like with a bottom surface secured around its perimeter to an air permeable top surface, forming a plenum and containing tubular spacer material or other air flow structure therein. The plenum is connected to a power unit housing a blower, a heating module and a controller unit. The heating module includes a PTC type heating element. A remote control is provided, and a foldable antenna attachable to the convective unit facilitates wireless communication with the controller unit. The user resting atop the cushion controls the blower and heating module to deliver air of a desired temperature and quantity to the cushion and through the top surface. | 05-21-2009 |
20100005588 | Personal sleep environment - A sleeping chamber apparatus for mounting over a bed to isolate a sleeping space from a room environment has a headboard joined to a footboard by a U-shaped enclosure. The enclosure comprises a pair of spaced-apart, vertical side panels joined together and integral with a horizontal cover panel. The headboard, footboard and enclosure fully enclose and seal the sleeping space when the apparatus is positioned over the bed with the headboard positioned at a head of the bed and with the footboard positioned at a foot of the bed, and with the side panels positioned along sides of the bed in contact with an up-facing surface of the bed. A head manifold and a foot manifold bring air into and drive air out of the sleeping space. An air conditioning machine engages with the head manifold drawing in room environment air and delivering conditioned air to the head manifold. | 01-14-2010 |
20100011502 | CLIMATE CONTROLLED BED ASSEMBLY - According to certain arrangements, a climate controlled bed includes an upper portion comprising a core with a top core surface and a bottom core surface. The core includes at least one passageway extending from the top core surface to the bottom core surface. The upper portion of the bed further includes at least one fluid distribution member positioned above the core, wherein the fluid distribution member is in fluid communication with at least one passageway of the core. The fluid distribution member is configured to at least partially distribute fluid within said fluid distribution member. The upper portion of the bed further comprises at least one comfort layer positioned adjacent to the fluid distribution member. The bed also includes a lower portion configured to support the upper portion and at least one fluid module configured to selectively transfer air to or from the fluid distribution member of the upper portion. In some arrangements, the fluid module includes a fluid transfer device and a thermoelectric device for selectively thermally conditioning fluids being transferred by the fluid transfer device. | 01-21-2010 |
20100125949 | Infant Sleeping Area Ventilation System For the Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - A ventilation system that includes a fan for providing fresh air within an infant's sleeping area. The fan may be mounted to the infant's sleeping device and may include fan guards surrounding the fan for increased safety. The ventilation system may include a sensing device for monitoring the conditions within the infant's sleeping area. The sensing device may monitor the oxygen level, the carbon dioxide level, and the presence of smoke. The sensing device may monitor for additional toxic gasses or hazardous conditions within the infant's sleeping area. The ventilation system may further include a remote receiver that receives signals from the sensing device if a hazardous condition exists within the infant's sleeping area. The ventilation system may further include local and remote alarms configured to provide notification of a hazardous condition within the infant's sleeping area. | 05-27-2010 |
20100132116 | Patient Support with Orientation Sensitive Air Bladder Control - This disclosure describes a patient support having an air permeable layer, a plurality of inflatable bladders, a pressure-sensing assembly and a controller. In one embodiment, a combination of transverse bladders and vertically oriented can-shaped bladders is provided. In one embodiment, one or more angle sensors are provided in articulatable sections of the patient support. | 06-03-2010 |
20100146700 | CHAIR WITH AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE - A climate controlled seat assembly includes an outer frame and one or more layers of fabric. A panel member attached to the opposite side of the frame defines an inner space located between the panel member and the fabric. One or more channels attached to or formed, in part, by the panel member are in fluid communication with an opening in the panel member and a plurality of orifices located on the channels. Air from a fluid module or other device enters the channels and is discharged through the orifices in the direction of the fabric. The air passes through the fabric and reaches an occupant situated on the seating assembly. | 06-17-2010 |
20100212089 | AIR MATTRESS CONTROLLER - The pressure of air to be fed into each of air cells ( | 08-26-2010 |
20100235991 | Air Heating and Cooling Device - A heating and cooling device for temperature conditioning an air supply for an air conditioned appliance, said heating/cooling device comprising: a first air passage for channeling a first air flow; a second air passage for channeling a second air flow; an inlet fan for drawing air into said first, air passage; an exhaust fan for drawing air through said second air passage; one or a plurality of heat exchangers for exchanging heat between air in said first air passage and air in said second exhaust air passage; wherein said first air passage comprises a tubular channel having an inlet at a first end and only one outlet, said outlet being at a second end of said passage, and said inlet fan is positioned at said inlet, such that said first air flow is channeled through said inlet fan, along the whole of said air passage, encountering all of said one or plurality of heat exchangers, and out of said outlet. | 09-23-2010 |
20100287701 | Inflatable Temperature Control System - An inflatable device has non-pressurized ducts and channels formed within the body of the inflatable device when inflated, wherein the inflation pressure of the inflatable device is maintained when the interior of the ducts and channels are exposed to atmospheric pressures allowing fluid to flow through the ducts and channels at substantially lower pressure levels than the inflation pressure of the inflatable device. When used for heating or cooling, a plurality of non-pressurized channels and pressurized support columns can be located in substantial proximity to the surface of the inflatable device in contact with the object to be heated or cooled. | 11-18-2010 |
20100293715 | TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED AIR CIRCULATION TYPE BEDDING - Provided is temperature-controlled air circulation type bedding which introduces the blowoff air generated by temperature control unit into an air flow passage provided around a bedding body so as to cool or warm the body of a person in the bedding, controls the blowoff air temperature to form a comfortable sleeping environment irrespective of an external atmosphere temperature, suppresses discharge of carbon dioxide gas, etc. with a compact configuration, and has low power consumption. The temperature-controlled air circulation type bedding includes a temperature control unit | 11-25-2010 |
20100319125 | Heating and Sterilizing Apparatus for Bed Mattress - Provided is a heating and sterilizing apparatus. The heating and sterilizing apparatus for a bed mattress having a surface sheet constituting a top surface, a built-in elastic member for elastically supporting the surface sheet, and walls forming a front surface, a rear surface, and both side surfaces includes a mattress body providing a inner space, the mattress body having an installation hole, in which a portion of either side surface thereof is cut, a partition disposed inside the mattress body to partition the inner space defined inside the mattress body, a case disposed on the installation hole defined in the mattress body, and a heating and sterilizing part disposed in the case to heat and sterilize the inner space of the mattress body partitioned by the partition and calculate air within the inner space of the mattress body. | 12-23-2010 |
20100325796 | Localized Microclimate Management - An occupant support includes a mattress | 12-30-2010 |
20110010850 | Non-Inflatable Temperature Control System - A non-inflatable resting device used for heating and cooling is provided with a plurality of interconnected channels located close to an external surface of the resting device. Each channel substantially occupies the space between two support beams and the interior of said external surface. The comfort level of the resting devices is considerably increased while maintaining adequate structural integrity of the channels when the support beams are constructed with a cushion material having layers of different hardness levels. The top layer is a cushion material with high initial softness ratio. The arrangement of the channels and beams allows a non-pressurized conditioned fluid to flow underneath of the external surface providing a resting device with a heating and cooling system with unmatched energy efficiency. The high energy efficiency of the proposed resting device is due to the elimination of the compressor motor and the thick cushion layer used on the top surface as required by the competition. In addition, the ambient comfort level is improved by the elimination of a noisy compressor motor. | 01-20-2011 |
20110067178 | HEATING AIR MAT AND AIR MAT HEATING SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME - A heating air mat which supplies heated air into the mat to provide heat to a user, and an air mat heating system including the same are disclosed. The air mat heating system includes a heating air mat having a mat body and a heated air injection part through which the heated air is injected into the mat body, and a heater connected to the heated air injection part of the air mat to supply the heated air into the air mat. The air mat provides heat to the body of a user by supplying heated air into the air mat, thereby eliminating accidents relating to the use of electricity while ensuring good heating efficiency and to reduction of energy consumption when used for local heating and assistant heating. | 03-24-2011 |
20110119826 | OPERATIONAL SCHEMES FOR CLIMATE CONTROLLED BEDS - A climate controlled seat, bed or other assembly configured to receive a person includes a blower and two or more thermoelectric devices or other conditioning fluid modules. According to one embodiment of an operational scheme, a control system for the seat or bed is configured to continuously discharge air from the blower through the thermoelectric devices. In one arrangement, the thermoelectric devices are sequenced between an activated and a deactivated position. Consequently, the desired cooling and/or cooling effect can be maintained while reducing energy consumption of the climate control system. | 05-26-2011 |
20110247134 | SIDERAIL ACCESSORY MODULE - A siderail assembly comprises a siderail and a removable module. The siderail has a siderail body and a grip portion. The grip portion includes a grip and a grip opening located between the grip and the siderail body. The removable module is removably coupled to the siderail such that the removable module is positionable substantially within the grip opening. The removable module includes a gas blower configured to direct a flow of gas at least one of toward and away from a person-support apparatus. | 10-13-2011 |
20110271448 | Fabric Case - A mattress and/or seat cushion for reducing pain and anaesthetization of parts of the human body include a stretchable fabric case made of textile threads and elastomer or rubber threads woven together to form a stretchable fabric. The case has a top layer with a top surface and a bottom surface and a bottom layer with a top or inner surface and a bottom or outer surface and the size to cover a cushion for a seat or mattress that fits on a cot or bed. The seat cushion or mattress also includes a relatively thin resilient pad disposed within the fabric case adjacent the bottom surface of the top layer and includes a number of passageways extending therethrough. In addition, a mass of cleaned sand and mountain salt is disposed within the fabric case below the resilient pad and below the bottom layer. Also included is a means for pumping air and medication into and out of the mattress which will impinge upon and pass around the body of an individual in order to wholly or partly enclose the person in a micro climate to promote healing, prevent bed sores and the like. | 11-10-2011 |
20110271449 | Bed Headboard with Ventilation System - A bed headboard is provided having output ports for directing individually adjustable airflows towards different areas of the headboard. A headboard comprises a headboard upper portion and an overhang disposed proximate the headboard upper portion. The overhang further includes a bottom surface and a pair of side surfaces, defining an overhang compartment. A blower is provided in the overhang compartment. A plurality of output ports are provided in fluid communication with the blower and extending through the overhang bottom surface. The output ports may be adjustable to regulate the direction of airflow therefrom and/or volume of airflow therethrough. | 11-10-2011 |
20110289685 | COVER SYSTEM FOR A PATIENT SUPPORT SURFACE - A cover system includes a first layer providing a top surface over a patient support structure. A layer of spacer material is provided beneath the first layer. An air mover moves air through the layer of spacer material to remove moisture adjacent a person supported by the patient support. | 12-01-2011 |
20110296611 | CLIMATE CONTROLLED BEDS AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - A climate controlled seat, bed or other assembly configured to receive a person includes a blower and two or more thermoelectric devices or other conditioning fluid modules. According to one embodiment of an operational scheme, a control system for the seat or bed is configured to continuously discharge air from the blower through the thermoelectric devices. In one arrangement, the thermoelectric devices are sequenced between an activated and a deactivated position. Consequently, the desired cooling and/or cooling effect can be maintained while reducing energy consumption of the climate control system. | 12-08-2011 |
20120017371 | Blanket having two independently controlled cooling zones - A blanket having two distinct cooling zones whereby each occupant has control over the zone directly in physical contact. Via a remote controller, each occupant has control over a fan pumping ambient air into their respective zone and thru small reinforced openings located on the bottom side of the zone thus cooling the occupant. | 01-26-2012 |
20120110734 | MATTRESS WITH COOLING AND HEATING FUNCTION - Disclosed is a mattress, which performs a cooling function under a high temperature environment owing to air permeability thereof and a thermal function under a low temperature environment via natural convection, thereby providing a pleasant sleep environment in all temperature conditions. The mattress includes a cushioning member to perform a cushioning operation, a thermal laminate member disposed on one surface of the cushioning member, a heating element to perform a heating operation upon receiving power and to exhibit elasticity, a cooling laminate member disposed on the other surface of the cushioning member and having air permeability, and a cover member to surround an outermost portion of the mattress. By simply changing the orientation of the mattress and using the elastic cooling and heating members, the mattress is compatibly used all the year round to provide a pleasant sleep environment without deterioration of an intrinsic cushioning function and load dispersing/supporting function. | 05-10-2012 |
20120131748 | HEATED AND COOLED BED ASSEMBLY - A climate controlled bed comprises a cushion member having an outer surface comprising a first side for supporting an occupant and a second side, the first side and the second side generally facing in opposite directions. In some embodiments, the cushion member includes one or more recessed areas along its first side or its second side. In one embodiment, the bed further includes a flow conditioning member that may be at least partially positioned with the recessed area of the cushion member, an air-permeable topper member positioned along the first side of the cushion member and a fluid temperature regulation system. | 05-31-2012 |
20120198616 | DISTRIBUTED THERMOELECTRIC STRING AND INSULATING PANEL AND APPLICATIONS FOR LOCAL HEATING, LOCAL COOLING, AND POWER GENERATION FROM HEAT - Inexpensive, lightweight, flexible heating and cooling panels with highly distributed thermoelectric elements are provided. A thermoelectric “string” is described that may be woven or assembled into a variety of insulating panels such as seat cushions, mattresses, pillows, blankets, ceiling tiles, office partitions, under-desk panels, electronic enclosures, building walls, refrigerator walls, and heat conversion panels. The string contains spaced thermoelectric elements which are thermally and electrically connected to lengths of braided, meshed, stranded, foamed, or otherwise expandable and compressible conductor. The elements and a portion of compacted conductor are mounted within the insulating panel. On the outsides of the panel, the conductor is expanded to provide a very large surface area of contact with air or other medium for heat absorption on the cold side and for heat dissipation on the hot side. | 08-09-2012 |
20120227182 | CLIMATE CONTROLLED BED ASSEMBLY - According to certain arrangements, a climate controlled bed includes an upper portion comprising a core with a top core surface and a bottom core surface. The core includes at least one passageway extending from the top core surface to the bottom core surface. The upper portion of the bed further includes at least one fluid distribution member positioned above the core, wherein the fluid distribution member is in fluid communication with at least one passageway of the core. The fluid distribution member is configured to at least partially distribute fluid within said fluid distribution member. The upper portion of the bed further comprises at least one comfort layer positioned adjacent to the fluid distribution member. | 09-13-2012 |
20120233773 | Ecological sleep bedding - An ecological sleep bedding includes a fan for circulating a bed inside air between a bedding top cover and a sleeping pad. A stereoscopic air passing net is provided for sucking the bed inside air through an intake tube and an intake inlet of an air warming circulator device. A bedding top cover air circulating net is attached to the bedding top cover, and a sleeping pad air circulating net is attached to the sleeping pad. A sleeping pad air circulating cloth covers the sleeping pad air circulating net. Further, the stereoscopic air passing net is disposed between the bedding top cover and the sleeping pad, and is placed on the sleeping pad. The stereoscopic air passing net is connected to the air warming circulator device, so that it is possible to retrofit the ecological sleep bedding to an existing bedding top cover and an existing sleeping pad. | 09-20-2012 |
20120304381 | Mattress or Mattress-Like Cushion for Persons Suffering from an Allergy, Which is Ventilated by a Device - An apparatus for ventilating mattresses or mattress-like bolsters or cushions ( | 12-06-2012 |
20120311784 | SPRING MATTRESS HAVING A HEATING FUNCTION - The present invention is directed to a mattress which includes a heating unit in an enclosed space thereof to quickly heat the enclosed interior space of the mattress to a certain temperature and replacement main parts that are assembled in a separable box form to facilitate the maintenance service. | 12-13-2012 |
20130031722 | Air-conditioning bed - An air-conditioning bed comprises a bed frame, a mattress placed on and supported by the bed frame, and a head panel located at one end of the bed frame. The mattress is associated with a first air-conditioning system for providing air after being conditioned to the region adjacent to the body of the user of the bed, forming an air-conditioned space. The head panel is associated with a second air-conditioning system for providing air after being conditioned to the region adjacent to the head of the user. The first and second air-conditioning systems include a thermoelectric module. | 02-07-2013 |
20130086745 | LOCALIZED MICROCLIMATE MANAGEMENT - An occupant support includes a mattress | 04-11-2013 |
20130097776 | THERMALLY CONDITIONED BED ASSEMBLY - A climate controlled bed comprises a cushion member having an outer surface comprising a first side for supporting an occupant and a second side, the first side and the second side generally facing in opposite directions. In some embodiments, the cushion member includes one or more recessed areas along its first side or its second side. In one embodiment, the bed further includes a flow conditioning member that may be at least partially positioned with the recessed area of the cushion member, an air-permeable topper member positioned along the first side of the cushion member and a fluid temperature regulation system. | 04-25-2013 |
20130097777 | FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEMS FOR CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS - A seat portion or a backrest portion of seating assembly comprises a recessed area or wide groove along its exterior surface. The recessed area can be configured to receive a spacer (e.g., spacer fabric, member, module, etc.) that helps maintains the spatial and structural integrity of the recessed area. In addition, a scrim layer can be positioned over the spacer fabric to help direct and/or distribute air or other fluid to an exterior surface of the seating assembly. The recessed area can also be configured to receive one or more films, occupant sensory devices, comfort layers, scrims, temperature sensors, heating devices and/or the like. | 04-25-2013 |
20130227783 | ENVIRONMENTALLY CONDITIONED BED ASSEMBLY - According to certain arrangements, a climate controlled bed includes an upper portion comprising a core with a top core surface and a bottom core surface. The core includes at least one passageway extending from the top core surface to the bottom core surface. The upper portion of the bed further includes at least one fluid distribution member positioned above the core, wherein the fluid distribution member is in fluid communication with at least one passageway of the core. The fluid distribution member is configured to at least partially distribute fluid within said fluid distribution member. The upper portion of the bed further comprises at least one comfort layer positioned adjacent to the fluid distribution member. | 09-05-2013 |
20130269106 | CLIMATE CONTROLLED BED ASSEMBLY WITH INTERMEDIATE LAYER - According to some embodiments, a climate controlled bed or other seating assembly comprises an upper portion or mattress having at least one fluid distribution member (e.g., spacer fabric) that is in fluid communication with the at least one internal passageway of the upper portion, wherein the at least one fluid distribution member is configured to at least partially distribute fluid within the fluid distribution member. In some embodiments, the internal passageway terminates at or near a bottom surface of the upper portion or mattress. The bed or other seating assembly additionally includes one or more inlays or interlays or intermediate layers, or components thereof, positioned between the upper portion and a foundation. | 10-17-2013 |
20130326811 | SLEEP SURFACE INSERT SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A sleep surface insert system and method for positioning under, for example, an infant on a sleep surface. The sleep surface insert system includes an insert and a blower system. The insert includes a top liner and a bottom liner. The top liner and bottom liner define first and a second hollow spaces therebetween. Further, the top liner includes first and second pores such that the first pores extend through the top liner from the first hollow space and the second pores extend through the top liner from the second hollow space. In addition, the blower system is configured to provide air flow into the first and second hollow spaces defined in the insert such that the air flow is configured to flow into the insert and out of at least one of the first pores and the second pores. | 12-12-2013 |
20140026320 | CLIMATE CONTROLLED BEDS AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - A climate controlled seat, bed or other assembly configured to receive a person includes a blower and two or more thermoelectric devices or other conditioning fluid modules. According to one embodiment of an operational scheme, a control system for the seat or bed is configured to continuously discharge air from the blower through the thermoelectric devices. In one arrangement, the thermoelectric devices are sequenced between an activated and a deactivated position. Consequently, the desired cooling and/or cooling effect can be maintained while reducing energy consumption of the climate control system. | 01-30-2014 |
20140033428 | Fluidizable Bed, Method of Heat Management therefor and a Fluid Management System - A fluid management system comprises an impeller module which discharges fluid to a fluid destination, a motor module, and a coolant flowpath which services the motor module and exhausts coolant to a coolant destination different from the fluid destination. A fluidizable bed comprises impeller and motor modules, a fluidizable medium, and a fluid conditioning system. The fluid conditioning system is a fluid destination for fluid discharged from the impeller module and also conveys the discharged fluid to the fluidizable medium. A coolant flowpath for the motor module exhausts coolant to a coolant destination which differs from the fluid destination. A method of heat management comprises directing a stream of fluidizing medium to the fluidizable medium, urging a stream of coolant to flow past the motor, and proportioning the coolant stream downstream of the motor between first and second coolant destinations as a function of temperature of the fluidizable medium. | 02-06-2014 |
20140041118 | LOCALIZED MICROCLIMATE MANAGEMENT - An occupant support includes a mattress | 02-13-2014 |
20140109314 | TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED MULTI-ZONE MATTRESS-STYLE SUPPORT - A system for adjusting the microclimate of a bed environment, the system comprising a multi-zone mattress-style support including a plurality of individual heating zones, means for heating the individual heating zones, means for cooling the multi-zone mattress-style support, and a plurality of temperature sensors, wherein the means for cooling the multi-zone mattress-style support comprises at least one air duct within the multi-zone mattress-style support for transporting ambient air through the multi-zone mattress-style support, as well as a method for adjusting the microclimate of a bed environment. | 04-24-2014 |
20140150179 | HEATED AIR CUSHION COVER - A heated air cushion cover, especially for heat regulation of patients during surgeries, having at least one first material layer connected to at least perforated second material layer so as to form at least one hollow chamber through which an air stream can flow to the outer, patient side of the second material layer is improved by a homogeneous warm air output being produced on the patient side. The homogeneous warm air output is attained by an air-permeable third material layer being at least partially connected to the outer side of the second material layer. The third material layer diffusely distributes the air stream penetrating the perforations of the second material layer upon passing through the third material layer. | 06-05-2014 |
20140182061 | DISTRIBUTION PAD FOR A TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - An air distribution pad comprises an upper layer, a lower layer, and a spacer material located between the upper layer and the lower layer, the spacer material configured to allow air to pass therethrough. An air distributor is configured to distribute air to the spacer material, wherein the air distributor comprises a port configured to receive an air hose, wherein the port is directed laterally sideways from the air distributor. At least one joining structure is coupled to the upper layer and the lower layer, the at least one joining structure providing one or more channels formed through the spacer material in fluid communication with the air distributor. The one or more channels are configured to direct generally laterally flowing air from the port of the air distributor to a generally longitudinal direction along the at least one channel. | 07-03-2014 |
20140189951 | ACTIVE AIRFLOW TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED BEDDING SYSTEMS - A climate controlled bedding system includes at least one coil spring layer; and an air supply fluidly coupled to the one or more fluid conduits. In some embodiments, a filter is disposed within a flow path of a fluid conduit. | 07-10-2014 |
20140196210 | MICROCLIMATE SYSTEM FOR A PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS - According to the present disclosure, a microclimate system includes a topper and an air box. The topper is configured to conduct air along a surface of the topper so that heat and moisture from a patient lying on the topper are drawn away from the surface. The air box includes a blower coupled to the topper to provide air to the topper to be conducted along the surface of the topper. The air box may also include an environmental sensor unit coupled configured to detect environmental information corresponding to the environment around the microclimate system. | 07-17-2014 |
20140201909 | BODY SUPPORT SYSTEM WITH COMBINATION OF PRESSURE REDISTRIBUTION AND INTERNAL AIR FLOW GUIDE(S) FOR WITHDRAWING HEAT AND MOISTURE AWAY FROM BODY RECLINING ON SUPPORT SURFACE OF BODY SUPPORT SYSTEM - Body support systems include central cores having one or more internal air flow guides that form part of each system for pressure redistribution, and withdrawal of heat and moisture away from an uppermost comfort layer or body-supporting layer(s). During operation of the system, heat and/or moisture is directed from the uppermost comfort layer or body-supporting layer(s) into the central core portion of the body support system and out of the body support system. The internal air flow guide(s) are formed of cellular polymer material and are coupled to the uppermost comfort layer to form an air flow path. | 07-24-2014 |
20140201910 | TUNNEL GENERATING BED COOLING SYSTEM - Human skin surface cooling system used in bed during sleep, directing forced room air to an area above a flat mattress and under a top bed sheet, creating a tunnel of cool, moving air. User pre-selects air volume and run time, triggering a preset operating cycle from a remote actuator button. Weight bars isolate cooled bed area from non-cooled area. Optional fragrance and sound systems are provided. | 07-24-2014 |
20140310874 | ENVIRONMENTALLY-CONDITIONED BED - According to certain arrangements, a climate controlled bed includes an upper portion comprising a core with a top core surface and a bottom core surface. The core includes at least one passageway extending from the top core surface to the bottom core surface. The upper portion of the bed further includes at least one fluid distribution member positioned above the core, wherein the fluid distribution member is in fluid communication with at least one passageway of the core. The fluid distribution member is configured to at least partially distribute fluid within said fluid distribution member. | 10-23-2014 |
20150074905 | MEANS OF TRANSPORT WITH BATTERY DRIVEN COOLING OF A SLEEPING DRIVER - A means of transport comprising an energy storage and an assembly of an air pump, an air conditioning device, a duvet and a mattress, wherein the air pump and the air conditioning device are powered by the energy storage, and the air pump is adapted to pump air conditioned by the conditioning device into an air receiving compartment of the duvet and/or mattress, the air receiving compartment being adapted to output received air toward a space between the duvet and the mattress. In this manner, not all of the compartment, such as a drivers compartment or a sleeping compartment needs be cooled. | 03-19-2015 |
20150121619 | Forced Air Apparatus for Conditioning a Volume of Air - An apparatus for conditioning a volume of air is provided. The apparatus includes a housing having an electric heating element; a high-pressure variable-speed centrifugal blower for providing constant velocity air flow. The apparatus also includes a controller adaptable to control the electric heating element and the high pressure variable speed blower to raise the temperature within the zone by substantially 15 degrees, or more, in substantially 7 minutes or less. The apparatus also includes an air output flange for disposition between the zone and an air duct disposed between the housing and the air output flange. | 05-07-2015 |
20150121620 | BEDDING CLIMATE CONTROL APPARATUS WITH FORCED AIRFLOW FOR HEATING AND VENTILATING - A bedding climate control apparatus that delivers, in a quiet manner, forced airflow from a fan/blower within a housing to selectively deliver tempered (heated via a thermal element) and untempered (room temperature) air through a flexible hose to bedding. The quiet manner is attained with acoustic foam in the path of incoming airflow to the fan/blower and by oversizing each of the components that create a pressure drop including the capacity of the fan/blower over what is needed to deliver a required amount of airflow. Temperature may be set remotely via a wireless remote control and via a Bluetooth enabled device. | 05-07-2015 |
20150121621 | REMOTE OPERATION OF A BEDDING CLIMATE CONTROL APPARATUS - A bedding climate control apparatus that delivers, in a quiet manner, forced airflow from a fan/blower within a housing to selectively deliver tempered (heated via a thermal element) and untempered (room temperature) air through a flexible hose to bedding. The quiet manner is attained with acoustic foam in the path of incoming airflow to the fan/blower and by oversizing each of the components that create a pressure drop including the capacity of the fan/blower over what is needed to deliver a required amount of airflow. Temperature may be set remotely via a wireless remote control and via a protocol access enabled device. | 05-07-2015 |
20150289666 | CLIMATE CONTROLLED MATTRESS ASSEMBLY AND RELATED METHOD - Mattress assemblies are provided that make use of air bladders to provide a level of climate control to the mattress assemblies. The mattress assemblies include a body supporting portion having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, an air bladder positioned adjacent to the second surface of the body supporting portion, a frame portion including a bottom surface and a border defining a well for receiving the air bladder, and an air pump that is operably connected to a climate control system for delivering heated or cooled air into the air bladder. A method of controlling the temperature of a mattress assembly is also provided. | 10-15-2015 |
20150289667 | Heating and Cooling Sleeping System - A sleeping system is described in which comfort systems for a foam mattress assembly are mounted in a foundation assembly supporting the mattress assembly. The comfort systems include an air heating and cooling system, a firmness system and an elevation system. The foam mattress assembly includes a flexible encasement dish into which one or more foam layers are disposed. Blowers for the air system are mounted adjacent the foundation assembly top in direct fluid communication with apertures in the top, minimizing the air flow path from the blower exhaust to the mattress top to reduce air pressure loss and diminishment of the heated or cooled air. | 10-15-2015 |
20150296992 | SUPPORT CUSHIONS AND METHODS FOR DISSIPATING HEAT AWAY FROM THE SAME - A support cushion is provided for dissipating heat away from the support cushion. The support cushion includes a body supporting portion and a base portion that is positioned below the body supporting portion. The base portion defines a channel that extends through the base portion and that is in fluid communication with the body supporting portion. A fan is further included in the support cushion and is operably connect to the channel of the base portion, such that the fan is positioned and configured to move an amount of air through the channel and dissipate heat away from the body supporting portion. Methods of dissipating heat away from a support cushion are also provided. | 10-22-2015 |
20150313370 | MATTRESS THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The disclosure generally relates to a mattress thermal management system, for example a mattress cooling and/or heating system and in particular a suction- and/or discharge-based cooling and/or heating system. Deck-mounted fans beneath a mattress operate in various embodiments to induce a uniform suction flow, a uniform discharge flow, and/or a combined suction/discharge (circulating) flow that enhances the cooling and/or heating rate of the mattress. The mattress thermal management system can be incorporated into a conventional mattress/bed system or into an adjustable bed system. | 11-05-2015 |
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20160128487 | Support Cushions Including Thermoelectric Elements and Air Conduits, and Methods for Controlling Surface Temperature of Same - A support cushion for providing individualized heating and cooling to a user resting on the support cushion is provided. The support cushion includes a body supporting layer, a plurality of thermoelectric elements positioned and configured to selectively provide heating or cooling of the body supporting layer, a heat transfer layer positioned adjacent to the body supporting portion and operably connected to the thermoelectric elements, a base layer positioned adjacent to the heat transfer layer opposite the body supporting layer and defining one or more inlet and outlet conduits, and one or more fans operably connected to each of the outlet conduits. Methods of controlling the surface temperature of a support cushion are also provided. | 05-12-2016 |
20160135607 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AIR MATTRESS TEMPERATURE CONTROL - An air temperature control system controls the air temperature inside of an air mattress. The air temperature control system includes an air intake component having inner and outer seals to inhibit or facilitate the flow of air into and out of the air mattress. The air temperature control system also includes a temperature control element in fluid communication with the air intake component. The temperature control element is positioned within the air mattress inside of the outer seal. The air temperature control system further includes a controller configured to direct the air intake component to open and close the inner and outer seals and operation of the temperature control element. | 05-19-2016 |
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