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| 20090126109 | SIDE COVER APPARATUS FOR ELECTRIC MAT - A side cover apparatus includes an electric mat, a curtain-type side cover attached to an outer periphery of the electric mat, and a contracting portion disposed on an inner periphery of the side cover. The side cover conceals side surfaces of the electric mat and a bed mattress such that the combination of the electric mat and the bed mattress appears as if the combination is a single bed mattress. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090276958 | CUSTOMIZABLE, CONVENIENT BED UNIT - A portable enclosure for covering a conventional mattress, supported by a frame which is removably connected to a holding member. The holding member can be four angle members having inside corners which fit under and along the sides of the mattress corners. The frame is made of flexible members which engage the holding members and is covered with a canopy which defines the enclosure above the mattress and is coextensive with an upper surface of the mattress. The canopy is connected to the frame members with removable ties. Depending upon the environment desired, a heater and/or an air conditioning unit is coupled to supply warm and/or cool air to the enclosure above the mattress. The canopy has the means for providing ingress and egress to the enclosure above the mattress, and the enclosure can contain low voltage wiring for supplying power for security, audio/video devices, etc. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20100017961 | MATTRESS HAVING VERTICAL AIR CELLS WITH THERMOREGULATION - A thermoregulating apparatus ( | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100043143 | LOW AIR LOSS MOISTURE CONTROL MATTRESS OVERLAY - Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for controlling humidity (i.e., moisture) within and/or adjacent a coverlet associated with a multi-layer air mattress. Humidity sensors may be incorporated at selected locations within the coverlet and coupled to a controller that is configured to provide a closed-loop control signal to vary air flow rate through the coverlet to control the rate of moisture adjustment, such as removal. In part, present subject matter may include a combination of a Low-Air-Loss (LAL) topper, having a pair of humidity sensors, one of which is at an inlet to the LAL topper and the other of which is at a selected one of existing outlets of the LAL topper. Air flow through the LAL topper is kept constant, in accordance with its basic operation, while the two humidity sensors are part of a closed-loop feedback control system, which adjusts the humidity of the air being input at the inlet. Additionally portions of a closed-loop feedback control system may depend on the sensed rate of change of moisture, to facilitate more rapid response to changing moisture conditions. Separately, and not as part of the control feedback loop, a temperature sensor may be provided for simply indicating the temperature of the air relative to the LAL topper. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100071130 | 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. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100107334 | SLEEPING DEVICE WITH A HEATING OR COOLING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a sleeping device for cooling and heating including a body having a first compartment and a second compartment separated from the first compartment by a central partition, the body being opened at its front surface and its rear surface; a cooling unit mounted in the first compartment of the body; a heating unit mounted in the second compartment of the body; a leg supporting the body; a heat-retaining cover attached to an edge of a front surface of the body to reduce inflow and outflow of air; a supporter attached to the heat-retaining cover to support the heat-retaining cover; and a wheel attached to a lower end of the supporter and the leg to help the sleeping device to move. The present invention may save costs for cooling and heating by locally cooling and heating a room. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100192299 | Modular component mattress - A modular component mattress can be easily assembled by customer with selectable and interchangeable main mattress components, such as air bladders, springs, water bladders, foam or heater is inserted into a pillow top/tight top etc cover, as well as foam rails that are inserted into a zipper fabric sleeve inside the perimeter of a mattress cover. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100212088 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALLEVIATING INSECT INFESTATION IN BEDDING - A method and apparatus for alleviating insect infestation, such as bed bugs, dust mites and the like, in bedding is described. A cooling member in the form of a flexible tubing array ( | 08-26-2010 |
| 20110000018 | MOLDED PRODUCT AND USE THEREOF - In order to adjust the firmness of a shaped product in a targeted way, it is proposed to provide at least one section made of a thermoelastic and viscoelastic plastic, a temperature-regulating device placed in thermal contact with the at least one section made of thermoelastic and viscoelastic plastic, and a control device for the temperature-regulating device configured to adjust the firmness of the at least one section made of thermoelastic and viscoelastic plastic by changing the temperature. Such a shaped product can be used as a seat base or bed support. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110041246 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS PROVIDING TEMPERATURE REGULATED CUSHION STRUCTURE - Systems and methods in which temperature regulated cushioning systems are provided in hygienic, convenient configurations are shown. Embodiments provide heating and cooling to provide temperature regulation adapted for human comfort and/or therapeutic effects. Heating and cooling systems implemented with respect to cushioning systems are configured to provided desired temperature regulation for the cushioning system when in use while facilitating hygienic cleaning of the cushioning system. Cushioning structure is preferably adapted to be low weight and to facilitate desired temperature regulation while providing a structure which passively supports and cushions expected loads. Cushion media utilized according to embodiments is modular, such as may comprise a plurality of smaller blocks adapted to cooperate to form a larger cushioning structure. A frame system is utilized according to embodiments to facilitate a desired cooperative arrangement of individual cushion media components and/or to provide various cushioning structure configurations using the cushion media. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110107514 | CLIMATE-CONTROLLED TOPPER MEMBER FOR MEDICAL BEDS - According to certain arrangements, a conditioner mat for use with a bed assembly includes an upper layer comprising a plurality of openings, a lower layer being substantially fluid impermeable, at least one interior chamber defined by the upper layer and the lower layer and a spacer material positioned within the interior chamber. In one embodiment, the spacer material is configured to maintain a shape of the interior chamber and to help with the passage of fluids within a portion of interior chamber. The conditioner mat additionally includes an inlet in fluid communication with the interior chamber, at least one fluid module comprising a fluid transfer device and a conduit placing an outlet of the at least one fluid module in fluid communication with the inlet. In some arrangements, the fluid module selectively delivers fluids to the interior chamber through the conduit and the inlet. In one embodiment, fluids entering the chamber through the inlet are generally distributed within the chamber by the spacer material before exiting through the plurality of openings along the upper layer. The conditioner mat can be configured to releasably secure to a top of a bed assembly. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110252562 | ADJUSTABLE-FIRMNESS BODY SUPPORT AND METHOD - A body support assembly includes a layer including a visco-elastic foam, a heating element in thermal communication with the foam, a temperature sensor, such as a Peltier device, in thermal communication with the foam, and a controller coupled to the sensor and programmed to control the heating element based on input from the sensor, wherein the Peltier device is operable to heat and cool the foam. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110258778 | ENVIRONMENTALLY-CONDITIONED TOPPER MEMBER FOR BEDS - According to certain arrangements, a conditioner mat for use with a bed assembly includes an upper layer comprising a plurality of openings, a lower layer being substantially fluid impermeable, at least one interior chamber defined by the upper layer and the lower layer and a spacer material positioned within the interior chamber. In one embodiment, the spacer material is configured to maintain a shape of the interior chamber and to help with the passage of fluids within a portion of interior chamber. The conditioner mat additionally includes an inlet in fluid communication with the interior chamber, at least one fluid module comprising a fluid transfer device and a conduit placing an outlet of the at least one fluid module in fluid communication with the inlet. In some arrangements, the fluid module selectively delivers fluids to the interior chamber through the conduit and the inlet. In one embodiment, fluids entering the chamber through the inlet are generally distributed within the chamber by the spacer material before exiting through the plurality of openings along the upper layer. The conditioner mat can be configured to releasably secure to a top of a bed assembly. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110289683 | ADJUSTABLE-FIRMNESS BODY SUPPORT AND METHOD - The present invention provides a body support assembly comprising a layer having a passage, a pump positioned to create a flow of fluid through the passage, a sensor that detects a parameter and produces a signal, and a controller coupled to the sensor and programmed to control the flow of fluid based on the signal. Preferably, the layer comprises visco-elastic foam. In one embodiment, the parameter corresponds with a firmness of the layer (e.g., a temperature of the layer). A heat exchanger can be used to alter (e.g., heat or cool) a temperature of the fluid. The present invention further provides a method of controlling a firmness of a body support comprising sensing a sensed value of a parameter (e.g., temperature) of the body support, establishing a desired value of the parameter, comparing the sensed parameter to the desired value, and adjusting the parameter. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110289684 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERMOELECTRIC PERSONAL COMFORT CONTROLLED BEDDING - A distribution system is adapted for use with a mattress and a personal comfort system with an air conditioning system operable for outputting a conditioned air flow. The distribution system includes at least top and bottom layers of fabric material and a spacer structure disposed between the bottom and top layers. The spacer structure defines an internal volume within the distribution layer and is configured to enable the received conditioned air flow to flow therethrough. This flow of conditioned air has a cooling or heating effect on a body on the mattress. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120023663 | BACK SUPPORT DEVICE - A therapeutic back support device is disclosed which has adjustable curvature and portable thermal application. The back support device allows the user to change the curvature of the device to conform to the individual user's spine. The back support device includes include a support rib covered on one or more sides by padding. Built into the rib, padding, or both is a pocket or recess configured to accept a thermal cell. The thermal cell provides a heating or cooling cell to be placed within the pocket to thereby present heat or cold therapy to the user. On the back of the to device are one or more straps which may be length adjustable to maintain any degree of arch in the back support device. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120023664 | COOLING MAT - Disclosed is a cooling mat in which an effective cooling effect can be promoted by a simple structure free from separate manipulation or external power sources, capable of increasing reliability in operation and portability, the cooling mat including: a plurality of cooling pads filled therein with a phase change material; an upper cover coupled to the cooling pad, lengthwise formed with a plurality of openings and exposing an upper surface of the cooling pad through the openings; a bottom cover coupled to the upper cover at an edge portion; and a folding unit formed between the openings of the upper cover to provide a bending flexibility. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120030872 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING BACK PAIN DURING REST - An application for a system, method and apparatus that directs light and heat towards an area of pain of a person while the person rests on a section of furniture (e.g., sleeps on a mattress). The light and heat are provided by an array of LEDS that are removably situated within a cavity that is, for example, formed or cut into the furniture/mattress. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120030873 | INTEGRATED SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING BACK PAIN DURING REST - An application for a mattress that directs light and heat towards an area of pain of a person while the person rests on the mattress. The light and heat are provided by an array of LEDS that are integrated into the mattress. A controller provides electrical power to the LEDS for providing sufficient heat and light for therapeutic treatment of pain to the person who rests on the mattress above the array of LEDS. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120110733 | Flexible Pillow - A flexible, elongated pillow with one or more openings for inserting heating devices, vibrating devices, additional cushioning or standard heating blankets. The pillow has a shape, length and flexibility to allow for use as a neck pillow, a shoulder pillow or a pillow for both feet when lying in a supine position. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120131747 | NURSING AND INFANT SUPPORT PILLOW WITH ACCESSORY UNIT - Particular infant support or nursing pillows are disclosed, for supporting an infant in a variety of settings by providing a stable surface upon which to rest. Various embodiments include a generally crescent shaped device, including a resilient fill material surrounded by a fabric shell and having a top and a bottom surface connected by a band of uniform width extending vertically and wholly about the perimeter of the pillow. The support pillow may be combined with an accessory device to form a support pillow assembly. An attachment mechanism may be configured to attach the accessory device to the support pillow such that the accessory device is arranged to direct a perceptible effect to at least one of the first arm, the second arm, and the medial region of the support pillow. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120210513 | SLEEP ELEMENT FOR IMPROVING THE SLEEP OF A PERSON - The invention relates to a sleep element ( | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120216348 | ACCESSORY BAR FOR A TREATMENT BED - An accessory bar for a treatment bed is disclosed. The bar comprises a bracket releasably mounted, in use, to said treatment bed. An upright extends upwardly from the bracket in use. In one embodiment, an aim extends transversely from the upright. The aim has extending therefrom one or more pairs of posts. The posts extend generally horizontally, towards the area over the bed, in use. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120284918 | DEVICE TO REGULATE HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE OF THE SURFACE OF A SUPPORT ELEMENT - A moisture and temperature control device on the surface of a support element of a mattress or cushion includes a casing formed by at least two parts defining an interior chamber. Capsules of one or more phase change materials (PCM) are situated in the interior chamber. The capsules have a lowest crystallization temperature that is higher than about 25° C. and have a highest melting temperature that is lower than about 40° C. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120311783 | MEDICAL AIR MATTRESS - A medical air mattress has a mattress body, a lower bedspread, an upper bedspread and a guardrail unit. The mattress body is formed by multiple air cells parallel arranged in an air cell row. The upper bedspread covers the mattress body and has two guardrail sleeves formed on the upper bedspread. The guardrail unit has multiple guardrail air cells mounted respectively in the guardrail sleeves. Since the guardrail sleeves are formed on the upper bedspread, the guardrail sleeves from each opposite side of the upper bedspread will draw each other to maintain the guardrail sleeves in position when pressed. Therefore, the guardrail sleeves do not fall down when pressed to remain providing optimal protection purpose. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120317720 | MEDICAL AIR MATTRESS - A medical air mattress has a mattress body and an upper bedspread. The mattress body is formed by multiple air cells including independent air cells parallelly arranged as an air cell row. The upper bedspread covers the mattress body. The independent air cells are connected to the independent deflating unit to be deflated independently. When the patient needs to use the bedpan, the independent air cells are deflated to form a recess for receiving the bedpan so that the patient needs not to move. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130139315 | FOOT WARMER SECURABLE TO A MATTRESS ON A BED - A foot warmer securable at the foot of a bed includes a fabric pocket having a front edge with an opening extending along the front edge, a closed rear edge, and first and second side edges extending between the front and rear edges. The foot warmer includes a first attachment flap having a first end that is connected with the first side edge of the fabric pocket and a free end remote therefrom, and a second attachment flap having a first end connected with the second side edge of the fabric pocket and a free end remote therefrom. The free ends of the respective first and second attachment flaps are inserted between a mattress and a box spring for securing the foot warmer to the bed. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130198954 | TOPPER MEMBER FOR BED - According to certain arrangements, a conditioner mat for use with a bed assembly includes an upper layer comprising a plurality of openings, a lower layer being substantially fluid impermeable, at least one interior chamber defined by the upper layer and the lower layer and a spacer material positioned within the interior chamber. In one embodiment, the spacer material is configured to maintain a shape of the interior chamber and to help with the passage of fluids within a portion of interior chamber. The conditioner mat can be configured to releasably secure to a top of a bed assembly. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130254989 | CLIMATE CONTROLED SLEEPING SPACE - An apparatus includes a frame forming a sleeping space. The apparatus includes a climate control system connected to the frame, the climate control system having a hot side and a cold side, wherein the cold side is positioned toward the sleeping space. The apparatus includes an insulating canopy supported by the frame. The insulating canopy includes an outer layer, a separator layer, a reflective layer, and an inner layer. The separator layer provides an air cavity that reduces conductive heat transfer between the surface layer and the reflective layer | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130283526 | THERAPEUTICBED FOR PREGNANT, OBESE AND/OR SPECIAL NEEDS PATIENTS OR PATRONS - A therapeutic bed or treatment table capable of being employed for a massage or rendering chiropractic, medical, therapeutic, or other treatment to a patient or customer includes an upper torso support cushion having a plurality of breast recesses configured for accommodating human breasts; and an abdominal support cushion having an abdominal recess configured for accommodating a mid-section of an obese person or pregnant woman, wherein the plurality of recesses is configured to provide an adjustable support structure adaptive to the size of the human breasts and/or the mid-section of an obese person or pregnant woman. In an alternative embodiment, an unitary torso-abdominal support cushion is provided having a recess configured for accommodating human breasts and accommodating the mid-section of an obese person or pregnant woman. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130291302 | ELECTRICALLY HEATED FOOT CANOPY FOR BED TOP SHEETS, BLANKETS, QUILTS OR BEDS AND THE LIKE - A bed top covering, including a top portion; a second portion; and a bottom portion. The second portion including a back-folded, electrically heated, foot canopy therein configured to allow the feet of a user to be extended in an upward direction therewithin and providing room and maneuverability and warmth for the feet of the user. The third portion is tucked under the mattress for snugness. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130312179 | BED APPARATUS HAVING MOVABLE HEATER ASSEMBLY - An improved bed apparatus ( | 11-28-2013 |
| 20140000027 | SLEEPING DEVICE COMPRISING AN ACTIVE HEAT ABSORBING/RELEASING LAYER IN COMBINATION WITH A SPACER MATERIAL LAYER | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140007346 | FLUID SUPPLY CONTROL FOR PATIENT SUPPORT SURFACE - A control system of a patient support surface calculates a surface performance index as a function of pressure and shear. The control system also receives information from an electronic medical record (EMR) corresponding to a person's susceptibility of developing at least one of a pressure ulcer and a superficial lesion and adjusts at least one of a component and a characteristic of the person support surface based on the information. | 01-09-2014 |
| 20140082839 | SUPPORT DEVICE FOR BABY'S COMFORT - A supporting device for the newborn baby comfort comprising an ergonomic newborn supporting system, at least a power supply to operate the electronic devices, at least an audio system recording and reproducing the mother's voice and heartbeat using a recording device and a plurality of loudspeakers so that the emitted sound allows a soft rumble/vibration of the outermost layer of the support, leverage system to expand and shrink the outer surface of the support so that the mother's breath is simulated, at least a heating system to reproduce the human temperature, an electronic console and a set of safety holding devices for the newborn baby such as harnesses, bands and the like. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140090169 | NURSING AND INFANT SUPPORT PILLOW WITH ACCESSORY UNIT - Particular infant support or nursing pillows are disclosed, for supporting an infant in a variety of settings by providing a stable surface upon which to rest. Various embodiments include a generally crescent shaped device, including a resilient fill material surrounded by a fabric shell and having a top and a bottom surface connected by a band of uniform width extending vertically and wholly about the perimeter of the pillow. The support pillow may be combined with an accessory device to form a support pillow assembly. An attachment mechanism may be configured to attach the accessory device to the support pillow such that the accessory device is arranged to direct a perceptible effect to at least one of the first arm, the second arm, and the medial region of the support pillow. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140173825 | MEDICAL AIR MATTRESS, METHOD TO INFLATE/DEFLATE A MEDICAL AIR MATTRESS AND METHOD TO INCLINE THE BEARING SURFACE OF A MEDICAL AIR MATTRESS - A medical air mattress has a mattress body, a lower bedspread and an upper bedspread. The mattress body is formed by multiple air cells substantially parallel arranged in a row forming an air cell row. The upper bedspread covers the mattress body and is securely connected to the lower bedspread. The mattress further comprises a pumping assembly with a pump and at least a pipeline connecting the pump with the air cells such that inflating and/or deflating of the air cells is controllable selectively. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140237719 | CLIMATE-CONTROLLED TOPPER MEMBER FOR BEDS - According to certain arrangements, a conditioner mat for use with a bed assembly includes an upper layer comprising a plurality of openings, a lower layer being substantially fluid impermeable, at least one interior chamber defined by the upper layer and the lower layer and a spacer material positioned within the interior chamber. In one embodiment, the spacer material is configured to maintain a shape of the interior chamber and to help with the passage of fluids within a portion of interior chamber. The conditioner mat can be configured to releasably secure to a top of a bed assembly. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140250595 | NECK, SPINE, AND SPINAL CORD SUPPORT DEVICE FOR NEWBORN BABY AND INFANT, AND BLANKET ASSEMBLY FOR SAME - A blanket assembly for swaddling an infant (e.g., newborn baby) includes a blanket body defining a pocket between an upper layer and a lower layer of the body at one end of the blanket body, the pocket accessible via an opening selectively closeable to seal the pocket. A neck, spine and spinal cord support device of a semi-rigid material is removably insertable in the pocket of the blanket body and secured within the blanket by the pocket so as to maintain the support device in a substantially fixed position within the blanket body. The support device supports the head, neck, spine and spinal cord of a newborn baby or infant when the infant is laid on the blanket body in a supine position and wrapped in the blanket body, so as to inhibit injury to the infant's head, neck, spine and spinal cord while carried by a person. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140259400 | PATIENT SUPPORT WITH MICROCLIMATE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A microclimate management support, for placing under a person's body, includes a flexible breathable upper layer and a generally liquid impermeable intermediate layer beneath the upper layer. An inlet operative to be in fluid communication with the space between the two layers for delivering a gas to the space to control the moisture under the upper layer and increase the wicking of moisture away from the interface between the patient and the upper layer. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140325758 | ADJUSTABLE-FIRMNESS BODY SUPPORT AND METHOD - A body support assembly includes a layer including a visco-elastic foam, a heating element in thermal communication with the foam, a temperature sensor, such as a Peltier device, in thermal communication with the foam, and a controller coupled to the sensor and programmed to control the heating element based on input from the sensor, wherein the Peltier device is operable to heat and cool the foam. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140359939 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL MATTRESS SYSTEMS - Embodiments of mattress systems comprise a mattress base, a multifunctional foam layer having a substantially planar top side and a non-planar bottom side contacting a top side of the mattress base, and wherein at least one air passage is present in spacing formed between the top side of the mattress base and the non-planar bottom side of the multifunctional foam layer, and a thermo-regulating gel layer affixed to at least a portion of the top side of the multifunctional foam layer. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20140373274 | CUSHION AND METHOD OF USE - A cushion for inserting in the legwell between individual seats in rows of seats, for example in a vehicle, is disclosed. The top of the cushion can act as a surface for a user to lie down. The cushion can be inflatable and can be deflated for easy transport. The cushion can have multiple reservoirs so the internal pressure can be separately adjusted for the base and for the mattress of the cushion, similar to a box spring and a mattress in a common bed. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150033474 | SUPPORT CUSHIONS 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 portion, a plurality of thermoelectric elements positioned and configured to selectively provide heating or cooling of the body supporting portion, and a heat dissipating portion that is comprised of a thermally-absorbent material and is operably connected to the thermoelectric elements. Methods of controlling a surface temperature of a support cushion are also provided. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150074904 | Blanket Apparatus for Distributing Conditioned Air Into Zones of a Bed - A blanket apparatus for accepting and distributing a pressurized flow of conditioned air into a zone around the body of a bed occupant. The apparatus includes an upper layer and lower layer of differing air permeability, joined to form a flow cavity between them for the pressurized air. A plurality of joining methods between the upper and lower layer is provided within the flow area to prevent the blanket from ballooning under the pressurized air flow. The blanket apparatus contains means to cover an entire bed while directing pressurized conditioned air to specific zones of the bed. The invention also contemplates connection of two independent supplies of conditioned air into a single top layer of bedding under which multiple bed occupants sleep, to evenly distribute such independent supplies into specific dual zone areas. The apparatus achieves its function by utilizing materials that are ordinarily used in existing bed linens and comforters. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150290065 | Underbody Warming Systems - Apparatus and methods related to an underbody support for supporting a body of a being, such as during surgery to prevent contact pressure injuries. In certain embodiments, the underbody support may include one or more inflatable chambers enclosing a volume. At least one of the inflatable chambers may include one or more compression sensitive switches for monitoring the volume of the inflatable chamber, and the one or more compression sensitive switches may be located within the inflatable chamber. In some embodiments the one or more compression sensitive switches are sized to close when the said inflatable chamber is deflated to a desired residual volume. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150320226 | ADJUSTABLE-FIRMNESS BODY SUPPORT AND METHOD - The present invention provides a body support assembly comprising a layer having a passage, a pump positioned to create a flow of fluid through the passage, a sensor that detects a parameter and produces a signal, and a controller coupled to the sensor and programmed to control the flow of fluid based on the signal. Preferably, the layer comprises visco-elastic foam. In one embodiment, the parameter corresponds with a firmness of the layer (e.g., a temperature of the layer). A heat exchanger can be used to alter (e.g., heat or cool) a temperature of the fluid. The present invention further provides a method of controlling a firmness of a body support comprising sensing a sensed value of a parameter (e.g., temperature) of the body support, establishing a desired value of the parameter, comparing the sensed parameter to the desired value, and adjusting the parameter. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150351556 | BED DEVICE SYSTEM AND METHODS - Introduced are a bed device system and methods for: gathering human biological signals, such as heart rate, breathing rate, or temperature; analyzing the gathered human biological signals; and controlling the bed device system, e.g., a temperature of the bed device, based on the analysis. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150359347 | ZONED TEMPERATURE REGULATING BEDDING PRODUCT AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - This document relates to a zoned temperature regulated bedding product. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a bedding product that includes a support layer, which includes temperature regulating material such as gel or gel foam and substrate material such as memory foam, where the temperature regulating material is arranged into temperature regulating zones along the surface of the support layer. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20160029808 | ARTICLE COMPRISING A TEMPERATURE-CONDITIONED SURFACE, THERMOELECTRIC CONTROL UNIT, AND METHOD FOR TEMPERATURE-CONDITIONING THE SURFACE OF AN ARTICLE - A thermoelectric control unit is adapted for regulating liquid temperature in a hydraulic circuit. The control unit comprises a housing, and a liquid reservoir for containing a liquid inside the housing. The reservoir has a fill opening, a liquid outlet, and a liquid return. A conduit assembly extends from the liquid outlet to the liquid return. A pump is operatively connected to the reservoir, and is adapted for moving the liquid through the conduit assembly within the hydraulic circuit. A first heat exchanger communicates with the liquid reservoir. A second heat exchanger resides adjacent the first heat exchanger, and communicates with an environment outside of the liquid reservoir and inside of the housing. A substantially planar thermoelectric cooling module is located at an electrified junction between the first and second heat exchangers. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160038101 | PATIENT COUCH SUPPORT, PATIENT COUCH AND SYSTEM FOR DISSIPATING HEAT OF THE PATIENT COUCH SUPPORT - One or more embodiments provide a patient couch support for dissipating heat of the patient couch support. The patient couch support includes a surface to accept an examination object and at least one channel for carrying a fluid running at least partly inside the patient couch support. The at least one channel has at least one inlet opening for delivering the fluid and at least one outlet opening for taking away the fluid. One or more embodiments provide a corresponding patient couch and a system for dissipating heat of the patient couch support. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160081498 | Bedding - Bedding is disclosed, including a sheet of upper material, a sheet of lower material, and a sheet or strip of peripheral edging material connecting the upper and lower material sheets along their periphery, leaving an opening at one end for a user to locate themselves in-between the sheets of upper and lower material. A user-operable fastener is provided within the peripheral edging material to permit the user to separate the sheets of upper and lower material. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160128488 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR HEATING OR COOLING A BED BASED ON HUMAN BIOLOGICAL SIGNALS - Introduced are methods and systems for an adjustable bed device configured to: gather biological signals associated with multiple users, such as heart rate, respiration rate, or temperature; analyze the gathered human biological signals; and heat or cool a bed based on the analysis. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20180020842 | MAT WITH THERMOSTATIC LAYER BETWEEN TWO LAYERS OF FOAM TO REDUCE HEAT ACCUMULATION AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME | 01-25-2018 |
