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Blanket having two independently controlled cooling zones

a cooling zone and a technology of blades, applied in the field of blades having two independently controlled cooling zones, can solve the problems of difficult to fall asleep, difficult to agree on the air temperature for the most optimal night's sleep, and insufficient air movement to lower body temperature to a comfortable sta

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-01-26
POLLARD JAN M
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Many individuals enjoy sharing a bed with their spouse but find it hard to agree on air temperature for the most optimal night's sleep.
Additionally, individuals without access to air-conditioning during hot summer nights may find it difficult to fall asleep due to their raised body temperature.
These individuals may have access to ceiling or window fans, but oftentimes the simple movement of air is not enough to lower body temperatures to a comfortable state.
Also, many individuals suffer from night sweats and hot flashes in which additional cool air is needed to alleviate the sharp spike in body temperature.

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[0009]Referring to FIG. 1, cooling blanket 10 is shown covering occupants 11 and 12. Occupant 11 operates remote controller 13 to vary the cooling output of fan 15. Similarly, occupant 12 operates remote controller 14 to vary the output of fan 16. Fan 16 is connected to blanket 10 via fluid supply tube 17 and fan 15 is connected to blanket 10 via fluid supply tube 18. Fan 16 is connected to power outlet 21 via cord 20 and fan 15 is connected to power outlet 22 via cord 19.

[0010]As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, blanket 10 consists of two sheets of fabric sewn together. The first top sheet 25 is of any air impermeable fabric and covers beyond the mattress on three sides. The second bottom sheet 26 is of any air impermeable thin fabric having a plurality of reinforced openings 27 thru which air flows to circulate and cool the user's body and covers the top of the mattress. Fabric sheets 25 and 26 are connected together in a fluid tight connection around the perimeter 30, 31, 32, 33 of bottom...

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Abstract

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.

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[0001]This application claims the priority benefit under 35 U.S.C. section 119 of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 367,545 entitled “Cooling Blanket” filed Jul. 26, 2010, which is in its entirety herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Many individuals enjoy sharing a bed with their spouse but find it hard to agree on air temperature for the most optimal night's sleep. This is due to the fact that most husbands and wives need different amounts of cool air to lower their body temperatures. Additionally, individuals without access to air-conditioning during hot summer nights may find it difficult to fall asleep due to their raised body temperature. These individuals may have access to ceiling or window fans, but oftentimes the simple movement of air is not enough to lower body temperatures to a comfortable state. Also, many individuals suffer from night sweats and hot flashes in which additional cool air is needed to alleviate the sharp spike in bod...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47C21/04
CPCA47G9/0215
Inventor POLLARD, JAN M.
Owner POLLARD JAN M
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