Bed

Abstract

A bed is provided which orients a user in a multi-angled, prone position. The bed supports a downward positioning of a user's face to maintain an open airway to reduce or eliminate sleeping problems associated with gravity aggravated apnea. By positioning the user's head downward, gravity operates to maintain the user's airway open as opposed to forcing it closed. The bed is provided with a moisture absorbent covering which may be changed and laundered as desired.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates in general to a bed and, more particularly, to a bed which allows a user to be inverted during sleep to reduce airway restrictions and increase sleep quality.[0003]2. Description of the Prior Art[0004]Beds are well known in the art. It is also well known in the art to provide beds with air-filled mattresses, water-filled mattresses, or resilient foam or springs to increase comfort. One drawback associated with prior art beds is the tendency of users to experience obstructive sleep apnea (cessation of breathing) during sleep. Although sleep apnea can arise from many circumstances, one type of sleep apnea, namely obstructive sleep apnea, typically occurs when the soft tissue collapses and blocks the airway during sleep. This causes the user to temporarily stop breathing, until the user awakes or otherwise begins breathing. This cycle can continue dozens of times during the night, preventing ...

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Benefits of technology

[0008]In an advantage provided by this invention, a bed is provided which supports a user in a substantially face-down position.

[0009]Advantageously, this invention provides a bed which prevents airway resistance and increases airflow to a user when the user's head is in a face down position.

[0010]Advantageously, this invention facilitates movement of the diaphragm during respiration.

Problems solved by technology

One drawback associated with prior art beds is the tendency of users to experience obstructive sleep apnea (cessation of breathing) during sleep.

While it is known for a person to attempt to sleep on their side to reduce obstructive sleep apnea, this is not a complete solution as obstructive sleep apnea can occur when the user is on their side.

Furthermore, even if a sleeper starts out on their side, they may tend to roll onto their back during the night.

While it known to sleep on one's stomach in an attempt to reduce obstructive sleep apnea, this is an uncomfortable sleeping position for many, causing the sleeper to roll onto their side or back during the night.

Sleeping on one's stomach may also lead to pain of the back or neck, due to the unnatural orientation of the spine, shoulders and head during face down sleeping.

Such tables, however, are typically not adjustable by the user during use.

Furthermore, such tables are typically too flat to allow for a comfortable sleeping position.

While water repellant surfaces are acceptable for short term use, water repellant surfaces are uncomfortable for long term use associated with nighttime sleep.

Massage tables have the additional drawback of placing a user's arms in an uncomfortable position and not allowing supported movement of the user's arms.

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