Customized sleep system

Abstract

A customizable sleep system includes a mattress, a mattress topper, and / or a pillow for accommodating the needed or desired body support and cooling of users. The system may include a mattress comprising one or more upper support members, each upper support member including multiple foam layers having at least one of different thermal conductivity characteristics and different glass transition temperature (Tg) characteristics and one or more lower support members, each lower support member including multiple foam layers having different support characteristics. The system may include one or more pillows each including multiple distinct foam layers differing in at least one of a support characteristic, a thermal conductivity characteristic, and a Tg characteristic. The system may include a mattress topper with one or more support members which each include multiple foam layers differing in at least one of a support characteristic, a thermal conductivity characteristic, and a Tg characteristic.

Description

BACKGROUND[0001]Field[0002]Embodiments presented in this disclosure relate generally to body support products formed from foam materials and, in particular, to a customizable sleep system for accommodating the needed or desired degree of support and cooling of users.[0003]Description of the Related Art[0004]Conventional body supports can be found in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, and are often adapted for supporting one or more parts of a user's body. Examples of body supports include mattresses, mattress toppers, pillows, and other cushion-type products. Many body supports are constructed out of foam materials, such as polyurethane foam. The foam materials may include visco-elastic properties, and such foam materials being known in the art as “memory foam,” which provides the body support with an increased ability to conform to a user and thereby distribute the weight of the user.[0005]Although there are a multitude of foam materials that exhibit various properties and differe...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This patent describes a customizable mattress and sleep system that can be adjusted to provide better body support and cooling for users. The mattress includes foam layers with different thermal conductivity and glass transition temperature characteristics. The lower support members have different foam layers for optimal support. The sleep system also includes pillows with distinct foam layers for different support, thermal conductivity, and glass transition temperature characteristics. Additionally, there is a mattress topper with foam layers for support, thermal conductivity, and glass transition temperature characteristics. These features allow users to adjust the sleep system to their individual needs and preferences.

Problems solved by technology

Conventional body supports are therefore not adjustable for use by multiple users who have different needed or desired degrees of support or comfort levels.

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