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Support cushions and methods for controlling surface temperature of same

A technology of support pad and controller, which is applied in the directions of heating appliances for therapeutic treatment, cooling appliances for therapeutic treatment, mattresses, etc., can solve the problems of affecting immune function and increasing infectivity, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2015-08-26
TEMPUR PEDIC MANAGEMENT
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In addition, sleep disturbances have been linked to high blood pressure, increased levels of stress hormones, and irregular heartbeats, and additional research has shown that lack of sleep may affect immune function, leading to increased susceptibility to disorders and diseases (eg, cancer)

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[0033] The present invention relates to support mats and methods for controlling the surface temperature of support mats. In particular, the present invention relates to support pads, such as mattress assemblies, including a plurality of thermoelectric elements operatively connected to a heat sink portion formed from a heat absorbing material. The support pad of the present invention allows the user to control the temperature of the surface of the support pad without the use of fans or similar devices to dissipate heated or cooled air generated by thermoelectric elements into the surrounding air. Thus, the bolster of the present invention allows the user to personalize their level of comfort, including sleeping comfort, by controlling the temperature of the surface of the bolster, and allows the user to do so in such a way as to avoid the noise of conventional systems utilizing fans or other similar devices.

[0034] First refer to Figure 1-4 , in an exemplary embodiment of ...

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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.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a support mat and a method for controlling the surface temperature of the support mat. In particular, the present invention relates to support pads, such as mattress assemblies, utilizing thermoelectric elements positioned and configured to selectively heat or cool the surface of the support pad. Background technique [0002] An aspect of successful and restful sleep is personal sleep comfort. Medical research shows that sleep deprivation ("sleep debt") can have significant negative effects on longevity, productivity, and overall mental, emotional, and physical health. Chronic sleep debt has been associated with weight gain, and more specifically, has been observed not only to affect the way the body processes and stores carbohydrates, but has also been observed to alter hormone levels that affect appetite. What's more, sleep debt can lead to irritability, irritability, inability to concentrate, and depression, which ...

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IPC IPC(8): A47C21/04A47C7/74H05B3/20
CPCA47C21/048A47G9/1036H05B3/20A47C7/748A47C21/044A47C27/00A47C7/744A61F7/007A61F2007/0075A61F2007/0219
Inventor 汤姆·米克尔森凯利·伍德·钱德勒
Owner TEMPUR PEDIC MANAGEMENT