A conductive sleeping system

Abstract

Described are conductive sleeping systems that may include a top fabric having a first conductive material. In addition, the conductive sleeping system may include a bottom fabric having a second conductive material, where the first conductive material is arranged at an angle to the second conductive material when the top fabric and the bottom fabric are positioned over a bedding surface. The first conductive material and the second conductive material may include a thermal conductivity ranging from 3,000 - 5,000 W / mK and an electrical conductivity of at least 2.2x10^7Sm^-1 at room temperature. The conductive sleeping system may include a diffuser formed of a composite lattice structure and filled with a conductive material, where the diffuser is conductively joined to the first conductive material and the second conductive material.

Description

Attorney Docket D B T- 100007Utility Patent Application A CONDUCTIVE SLEEPING SYSTEM CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application is related to and claims priority benefits from U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 63 / 749,491, filed January 25, 2025, entitled “A Conductive Sleeping System,” the entire contents of which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The field of the invention relates to a system for dissipating thermal and electric energy from a human body during sleep.BACKGROUND

[0003] “Grounding” or “earthing” involves making direct electrical connection between the human body and the earth, such as by placing bare feet on the ground. Although the terms "earthing" and "grounding" are often used interchangeably, there are subtle differences between them. Earthing specifically refers to direct physical contact with the earth’s surface, such as walking barefoot outside. Grounding, on the other hand, can also include the use of grounding mats, sheets, or bands to form an electrical connection between the human body and the earth.

[0004] The earth is a natural source of free electrons and electrical fields. When the human body is electrically connected to the earth through grounding or earthing, it absorbs large amounts of free electrons, which are sufficient to maintain the body at the same negatively-charged electrical potential as the earth.

[0005] Unfortunately, modern lifestyles have increasingly separated humans from the flow of Earth's electrons. Materials like plastic and rubber, commonly used in shoes, act as insulators and block the beneficial flow of electrons from the Earth to the body. Additionally, avoiding directAttorney Docket D B T- 100007Utility Patent Application contact with the Earth, such as by not sleeping on materials that have direct contact with the ground, can also hinder the flow of electrons between the body and the Earth. As a result, the human body accumulates excess positive charge (observable via a measurable AC or DC voltage, depending on many factors such as exposure to electronics, electromagnetic fields (“EMF”), walking on insulated surfaces, and friction.

[0006] Eliminating an excess positive charge in the body is important for several health reasons. For example, research indicates that the immune system functions optimally when the body has an adequate supply of free electrons. These electrons have beneficial effects, such as protecting the body from inflammation and related health issues. Scientific evidence suggests that the earth's negative electrical potential creates a stable internal bioelectrical environment, essential for the normal functioning of all body systems. There are numerous reports from around the world that grounding or earthing enhances health and provides feelings of well-being by, for example, reducing or preventing chronic pain inflammation, reducing stress, and improving sleep.1Sleep is defined as an altered state of consciousness in which the individual’s perception of and reaction to the environment are decreased.

[0007] Specifically, with respect to sleep, throughout the phases of sleep, the body stores energy, replenishes depleted hormones, boosts the immune system, and repairs the body. When you do not sleep well, these vital functions are compromised.

[0008] Having an excess positive charge in the body can disrupt sleep by causing small electrical shocks or sensations that can jolt a person awake, leading to fragmented sleep and difficulty maintaining a restful state. In addition, excess positive charges can potentially lead to a range of< >Attorney Docket D B T- 100007Utility Patent Application effects, including discomfort from static electricity, disruptions in cellular function due to imbalanced electrical potential, increased oxidative stress, inflammation, and in extreme cases, even disruptions to nerve signals, depending on the level of charge and the body's ability to neutralize it.

[0009] Various conductive systems have been developed to replicate the direct electrical connection between the human body and the earth. Typically, these conductive systems involve incorporating an electrically conductive material (traditionally, silver or copper) into items such as sheets, mattresses, and mats, i.e., items that are in contact with the body while a person is sleeping. The electrically conductive material within these items is also electrically connected to a cord that is in turn connected to a grounding source, such as a grounded wall outlet, a water pipe, or a metal rod embedded in the earth.

[0010] While these conductive systems may be effective at providing the body with an adequate supply of free elections during sleep, the requirement of a cord to directly connect the conductive material to the earth has certain hazards. For example, there is a risk of electric shock if the cord is not properly installed. Individuals with pacemakers and / or medical devices may be at risk of malfunction due to the flow of electricity. Fire hazards are also a possibility from faulty wiring. There is also some risk (albeit small) of a lightning strike during storms. Thus, there is a need to find an alternative that produces the same beneficial dissipation of positive electrical charge within the human body.

[0011] Additionally, these conductive systems are aimed at neutralizing excess positive charges in the body during sleep, but do not address other factors that can have a significant negative impact on sleep, such as temperature, electromagnetic waves, and electromagnetic radiation.Attorney Docket D B T- 100007Utility Patent Application

[0012] Temperature regulation is a key factor for optimal sleep for several reasons. The thermal environment while sleeping is a key factor in how well we sleep. Ambient temperature may affect sleep even in healthy humans without insomnia. The core temperature of the human body changes throughout the sleep cycle, so that maintaining one perfect ambient temperature is not enough to regulate a perfect sleep environment that can have a huge effect on your quality of sleep. According to the American Psychological Society (2022), sweating during sleep can hamper your muscles from properly repairing from physical activity during the previous day. Furthermore, the loss of thermoregulation during REM sleep is one of the most peculiar aspects of sleep, particularly since we have finely-tuned mechanisms that control our body temperature while awake or in non-REM sleep. There are mechanisms in the brain that regulate the amount of REM sleep you get, depending on the sleep temperature, i.e., “increasing REM sleep when you are comfortable and sacrificing REM sleep when it's too hot or cold“. University of Bern, (2022). Additionally, if you are too cold during sleep, your body can alter its cardiac autonomic response. Healthline |Bethany Fulton.

[0013] Exposure to electromagnetic waves, particularly from electronic devices like phones and Wi-Fi, can also negatively impact sleep quality by potentially disrupting the body's natural melatonin production cycle, leading to difficulties falling asleep and experiencing disturbed sleep patterns. According to the WHO (3 / 2022), scientific findings have demonstrated how small doses of electromagnetic waves may cause minor health problems. But larger doses can produce greater health symptoms upon reaching a certain threshold level.

[0014] Exposure to electromagnetic (“EM”) radiation from telecommunications towers can cause insomnia. Suleiman, 2014. EM radiation from cell phones affects the adrenal glands, which stimulates the production of adrenaline and cortisol. Excess adrenaline can also cause insomnia. Goldsworthy, 2012. EM radiation from network routers can disturb sleep. Stein, 2015. ResearchAttorney Docket D B T- 100007Utility Patent Application shows a delay of sleep, reduction of the duration of deep REM sleep, and decreased melatonin production due to EM fields from power lines, wireless devices, etc. Cambridge, 2015. The rise of “electrosmog” in recent years coincides with the great increase of sleep problems. Cambridge, 2015. Insomnia is connected to numerous health problems, including immune response. Cambridge, 2015. Man-made EM fields are connected to insomnia possibly due to melatonin disruption and / or brainwave entrainment of unnatural high frequencies. Cambridge, 2015.

[0015] Thus, there is a need to develop a conductive sleeping system (1) utilizing a material with high thermal conductivity and high electrical conductivity, wherein high electrical conductivity allows the material to dissipate a positive charge buildup in the body (as discussed above) and effectively absorb and dissipate electromagnetic waves and electromagnetic radiation and (2) eliminating full reliance on a wired electrical connection between the conductive material and the earth (can be plugged into electric outlet ground as well).SUMMARY

[0016] The terms “invention,” “the invention,” “this invention” and “the present invention” used in this patent are intended to refer broadly to all of the subject matter of this patent and the patent claims below. Statements containing these terms should be understood not to limit the subject matter described herein or to limit the meaning or scope of the patent claims below. Embodiments of the invention covered by this patent are defined by the claims below, not this summary. This summary is a high-level overview of various aspects of the invention and introduces some of the concepts that are further described in the Detailed Description section below. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used in isolation to determine the scope of the claimed subject matter. The subject matter shouldAttorney Docket D B T- 100007Utility Patent Application be understood by reference to appropriate portions of the entire specification of this patent, any or all drawings and each claim.

[0017] According to certain embodiments, a conductive sleeping system may include a top fabric having a first conductive material. A conductive sleeping system may also include a bottom fabric having a second conductive material, where the first conductive material is arranged at an angle to the second conductive material when the top fabric and the bottom fabric are positioned over a bedding surface. The first conductive material and the second conductive material may include a thermal conductivity ranging from 3,000 - 5,000 W / mK and an electrical conductivity of at least 2.210A7SmA-l at room temperature. Certain embodiments may include a diffuser formed of a composite lattice structure and filled with a conductive material, where the diffuser is conductively joined to the first conductive material and the second conductive material.

[0018] In certain embodiments, the diffuser may include microscopic sharp tips over at least a portion of a surface of the composite lattice structure. The conductive sleeping system may include a pillow covering.

[0019] In certain embodiments, the first conductive material is arranged substantially orthogonal to the second conductive material when the top fabric and the bottom fabric are positioned over the bedding surface. The first conductive material and the second conductive material may be graphene. In some embodiments, the top fabric is a top sheet, and the bottom fabric is a bottom sheet. In some embodiments, the top fabric is a bottom sheet, and the bottom fabric is a mattress protector.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The present disclosure is described in conjunction with the appended figures.Attorney Docket D B T- 100007Utility Patent Application

[0021] FIG. 1 illustrates a voltage measured across a human body lying on a top fabric when the top fabric is not connected to a diffuser, according to certain embodiments.

[0022] FIG. 2 illustrates a voltage measured across a human body lying on the top fabric of FIG.1 when the top fabric is connected to a diffuser.

[0023] FIG. 3 illustrates a voltage measured on the top fabric of FIG. 1 when a human body is standing and slightly touching the top fabric of FIG. 1 (top two images) and when a human body is standing and not touching the top fabric of FIG. 1 (bottom image).

[0024] FIG. 4 is a chart summarizing the results of multiple tests conducted according to the setup shown in FIGs. 1-3.

[0025] FIGs. 5-6 illustrate voltages measured across a human body lying on a top fabric and a bottom fabric using a diffuser only, a diffuser and ground, an earth ground only, and no ground.

[0026] FIG. 7 illustrates a diffuser, according to certain embodiments.

[0027] FIGs. 8-12 illustrate diffusers with microscopic sharp tips, according to certain embodiments.

[0028] FIGs. 13-16 illustrate diffusers that are electrically connected to a cord that joins the diffuser to a grounding source, according to certain embodiments.

[0029] FIG. 17 illustrates a conductive sleeping system where the top fabric is a top sheet, and the bottom fabric is a bottom sheet, according to certain embodiments.

[0030] FIGs. 18-19 illustrate diffusers with an electrical connection receptacle, according to certain embodiments.

[0031] FIG. 20 illustrates a conductive sleeping system where the top fabric is a top sheet having a laterally-arranged stripe pattern, and the bottom fabric is a bottom sheet having a longitudinally-arranged stripe pattern, according to certain embodiments.Attorney Docket D B T- 100007Utility Patent Application

[0032] FIG. 21 illustrates a conductive sleeping system where the top fabric is a top sheet having a longitudinally-arranged stripe pattern, and the bottom fabric is a bottom sheet having a longitudinally-arranged stripe pattern, according to certain embodiments.

[0033] FIG. 22 illustrates a conductive sleeping system where the bottom fabric is a mattress protector, according to certain embodiments.

[0034] FIG. 23 illustrates a conductive sleeping system where the bottom fabric is a bedding surface, according to certain embodiments.

[0035] FIG. 24 illustrates the electrical connection of the bottom fabric of FIG. 22 to a diffuser, according to certain embodiments.

[0036] FIG. 25 illustrates a thermal image of the conductive sleeping system of FIG. 21 while in use.

[0037] FIGs. 26-29 illustrate concepts of how an electrical ground may be configured and connected to a mattress, according to certain embodiments.

[0038] FIG. 30 illustrates that the amount of electrical energy that flows through graphene in a bedding textile when it is creating an electrical flow between the human body and earth is sufficient to power low-energy bulb, according to certain embodiments.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The subject matter of embodiments of the present invention is described here with specificity to meet statutory requirements, but this description is not necessarily intended to limit the scope of the claims. It should be understood at the outset that, although exemplary embodiments are illustrated in the figures and described below, the principles of the present disclosure may be implemented using any number of techniques, whether currently known or not.Attorney Docket D B T- 100007Utility Patent Application The present disclosure should in no way be limited to the exemplary implementations and techniques illustrated in the drawings and described below.

[0040] Modifications, additions, or omissions may be made to the systems, apparatuses, and methods described herein without departing from the scope of the disclosure. For example, the components of the systems and apparatuses may be integrated or separated. Moreover, the operations of the systems and apparatuses disclosed herein may be performed by more, fewer, or other components and the methods described may include more, fewer, or other steps. This description should not be interpreted as implying any particular order or arrangement among or between various steps or elements except when the order of individual steps or arrangement of elements is explicitly described. The claimed subject matter may be used in conjunction with other existing or future technologies.

[0041] Other technical advantages may become readily apparent to one of ordinary skill in the relevant art after review of the following figures and description. Moreover, those of ordinary skill in the relevant art will recognize and appreciate that many changes can be made to the various examples of the invention described herein, while still obtaining the beneficial results of the invention.

[0042] As used throughout this document, “each” refers to each member of a set or each member of a subset of a set. Moreover, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to “a fastener” can include two or more such fasteners unless the context indicates otherwise. Ranges can be expressed herein as from “about” one particular value and / or to “about” another particular value. When such a range is expressed, another example includes from the one particular value and / or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by use of the antecedentAttorney Docket D B T- 100007Utility Patent Application “about,” the particular value forms another example. Moreover, the endpoints of each of the ranges are significant both in relation to the other endpoint, and independently of the other endpoint.

[0043] As used herein, the terms “optional” or “optionally” mean that the subsequently described feature may or may not be present, and that the description includes instances where said feature is present and instances where it is not. The word “or” as used herein means any one member of a particular list and also includes any combination of members of that list.

[0044] Further, conditional language, such as, among others, “may,” “can,” “could,” or “might,” unless specifically stated otherwise or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain examples include, while other examples do not include, certain features, elements and / or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and / or steps are in any way required for one or more particular examples.

[0045] Directional references such as “up,” “down,” “top,” “bottom,” “left,” “right,” “front,” “back,” “rear,” and “corners,” among others, are intended to refer to the orientation as illustrated and described in the figure (or figures) to which the components and directions are referencing. Unless otherwise specifically noted, articles depicted in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0046] To aid the Patent Office and any readers of any patent issued on this application in interpreting the claims appended hereto, applicants wish to note that they do not intend any of the appended claims or claim elements to invoke 35 U.S.C. 112(f) unless the words “means for” or “step for” are explicitly used in the particular claim.

[0047] According to certain embodiments of the present invention, as illustrated in FIGs. 1-30, a conductive sleeping system 10 comprises at least a top fabric 100 and a bottom fabric 102. A pillow covering 104 may also be formed from the same or similar fabrics used to form the topAttorney Docket D B T- 100007Utility Patent Application fabric 100 and / or the bottom fabric 102. A temperature regulating sleeping system is described in U.S. Patent No. 11,751,698.

[0048] In some embodiments, the top fabric 100 is a top sheet, and the bottom fabric 102 is a bottom sheet, as illustrated in FIGs. 17, 20. In further embodiments, the top fabric 100 is a bottom sheet, and the bottom fabric 102 is a mattress protector. In further embodiments, as illustrated in FIGs. 22-24, the top fabric 100 is a mattress protector, and the bottom fabric 102 is a bedding surface 112 of a mattress. In still further embodiments, the conductive sleeping system 10 may be used with car seats, strollers, clothing, shoes, wrist bands, and other items that contact the human body. Furthermore, multiple conductive sleeping systems 10 may be combined into one application.

[0049] In some embodiments, each fabric 100, 102 comprises a material 106 having high thermal conductivity and high electrical conductivity properties. These properties of the material 106 range from to 3,000 - 5,000 W / mK (thermal) and at least about 2.2* 10A7SmA-l (electrical) at room temperature.

[0050] In some embodiments, the bottom fabric 102 comprises a non-conductive background material 108 combined with a striped pattern 110 of the material 106. The visual result is a bottom fabric 102 with a brown or dark striped pattern 110 running laterally (or in some cases, longitudinally) relative to a longitudinal direction of the bedding surface 112, as illustrated in FIGs.20-21 and 23. In further embodiments, the striped pattern 110 of the material 106 may run in any suitable direction.

[0051] In some embodiments, the top fabric 100 also comprises a non-conductive background material 118 combined with a striped pattern 120 of the material 106. The visual result is a top fabric 100 with a brown or dark striped pattern 120 running laterally (or in some cases,Attorney Docket D B T- 100007Utility Patent Application longitudinally) relative to the longitudinal direction of the bedding surface 112, as illustrated in FIGs. 20, 22, and 24. In further embodiments, the striped pattern 120 of the material 106 may run in any suitable direction. In some embodiments, the striped pattern 120 may be arranged at an angle to the striped pattern 110 when the fabrics 100, 102 are arranged over the bedding surface 112. In further embodiments, the striped pattern 120 may be arranged substantially orthogonal to the striped pattern 110 when the fabrics 100, 102 are positioned over the bedding surface 112.

[0052] In certain embodiments, as illustrated in FIG. 22-24, the mattress protector 100 and / or the bedding surface 112 may be further constructed with a binding 122 formed at least partially from the material 106. The binding 122 may be joined to a braid 124 at an edge of the mattress protector 100 and / or the bedding surface 112. Finally, the braid 124 may be connected to a diffuser 126 via an alligator clip or other similar device. FIGs. 7-16 and 18-19 illustrate features of various diffusers. As a result, the striped patterns 110 and / or 112 are electrically / thermally connected to the diffuser 126 via the binding 122, the braid 124, and the connector joining the diffuser 126 to the braid 124, thereby creating a path for the electrical and thermal energy to travel between a body lying on the top fabric 100, the bottom fabric 102, and / or the bedding surface 112, and the diffuser 126.

[0053] The diffuser 126, filled with the material 106, may be used independently. The diffuser 126 may be formed of a composite lattice structure 132, such as the kind of composite lattice structure described in U.S. Patent Application No. 63 / 591,444, the entire contents of which is incorporated herein by reference. In some embodiments, as illustrated in FIGs. 8-10 and 16, the composite lattice structure 132 comprises multiple microscopic sharp tips 134 over at least a portion of a surface of the composite lattice structure 132 to release energy in a manner similar toAttorney Docket D B T- 100007Utility Patent Application how plants discharge electricity. In some embodiments, the diffuser 126 is electrically connected to a cord 128 that electrically joins the diffuser 126 to a grounding source 130.

[0054] The material 106 may be the same or different in one or more of the top fabric 100, the bottom fabric 102, the bedding surface 112, the pillow covering 104, the binding 122, the braid 124, and / or the diffuser 126. Likewise, the background material 118 may be the same or different in one or more of the top fabric 100, the bottom fabric 102, the bedding surface 112, and the pillow covering 104.

[0055] In some embodiments, the material 106 may be graphene. Graphene is an allotrope of carbon consisting of a single layer of atoms arranged in a two-dimensional honeycomb lattice nanostructure. The name is derived from "graphite" and the suffix -ene, reflecting the fact that the graphite allotrope of carbon contains numerous double bonds. Sabiy, 2021. Graphene has emerged as a revolutionary material in different fields of science and engineering. Graphene is an ultralight, immensely tough, flexible and super thin material, with high thermal conductivity and electrical conductivity properties. Kumar, Raj veer and Verma, 2019. Each of these properties are important to achieve the benefits of optimal sleep, as discussed above.

[0056] In addition to its usefulness as an electrically- and thermally-conductive material in the conductive sleeping system 10, graphene also has excellent anti-static, UV-protecting, and antibacterial properties, which provide additional benefits when used in bedding textiles. Graphene-based bedding textile is an innovative, breathable, high-performance fabric designed to help you achieve optimal sleep so you can enjoy a healthier life.

[0057] Graphene is a high-tech nano material that releases far-infrared, which increases microcirculation and, among other benefits, reduces static in your body, relieves fatigue, and enhances immunity. As shown in FIG. 30, the amount of electrical energy that flows through graphene in aAttorney Docket D B T- 100007Utility Patent Application bedding textile when it is creating an electrical flow between the human body and earth is sufficient to power low-energy bulb when the socket end of the bulb is placed in contact with the material 106 and a portion of a human body is also in contact with the material 106. In contrast, same bulb will not light if it placed in contact with the non-conductive background material 108 / 118 and a portion of a human body is also in contact with the background material 108 / 118. If the material 106 is not grounded, the body will begin to charge material 106, as if the material 106 were a battery.

[0058] Due to its excellent thermal conductivity, fabrics that utilize graphene as the material 106 also have the potential to reinforce the natural way in which a human adjusts his or her body temperature during sleep, while remaining breathable and comfortable. As described above, temperature is a key factor in achieving optimal sleep. Graphene can wick moisture away from the body when it is too hot and effectively store that heat to keep the body temperature regulated for a more restful and healthy sleep.

[0059] Graphene is also naturally antibacterial, anti-mite, and, like charcoal, anti-odor due to the environment created by its hexagonal structure.

[0060] In some embodiments, graphene may be used in conjunction with other materials, as graphene may enhance the strength of other materials. Adding even a trace amount of graphene to fibers, plastics, metals or other materials may make these materials much stronger or lighter. Kumar, Raj veer and Verma, 2019.

[0061] FIGs. 1-4 illustrate voltages measured across a human body lying on a top fabric 100 (where the top fabric 100 is a top sheet). In FIG. 1, the top fabric 100 is not connected to the diffuser 126. In FIG. 2, the top fabric 100 is connected to the diffuser 126. In FIG. 3 (top two images), a human body is standing and slightly touching the top fabric 100 (where the top fabricAttorney Docket D B T- 100007Utility Patent Application 100 is a top sheet). In FIG. 3 (bottom image), a human body is standing and not touching top fabric 100 (where the top fabric 100 is a top sheet). A chart summarizing the results of multiple tests conducted according to the setup shown in FIGs. 1-3 is shown in FIG. 4. A thermal image of the bedding surface 112 and the diffuser 126 while in use is shown in FIG. 25.

[0062] FIGs. 5-6 illustrate voltages measured across a human body lying on a top fabric 100 (where the top fabric 102 is a bottom sheet) and a bottom fabric 102 (where the bottom fabric 102 is a mattress protector) using a diffuser 126 only, a diffuser 126 and ground, an earth ground only, and no ground.

[0063] FIGs. 26-29 illustrate four Concepts of how an electrical ground may be configured and connected to a mattress. Concept 1 (FIG. 26) utilizes electrical ground. Concept 2 (FIG. 27) utilizes a current meter with electrical ground. Concept 3 (FIG. 28) utilizes an electrical ground using a capacitive switch with logic to ensure desired functionality. Concept 4 (FIG. 29) utilizes a capacitance meter with electrical ground.

[0064] In the following, further examples are described to facilitate the understanding of the invention:Example 1: A conductive sleeping system comprising:a top fabric comprising a first conductive material; anda bottom fabric comprising a second conductive material, wherein the first conductive material is arranged at an angle to the second conductive material when the top fabric and the bottom fabric are positioned over a bedding surface;wherein the first conductive material and the second conductive material comprise a thermal conductivity ranging from 3,000 - 5,000 W / mK and an electrical conductivity of at least 2.2><10A7SmA-l at room temperature; andAttorney Docket D B T- 100007Utility Patent Application a diffuser formed of a composite lattice structure and fdled with a conductive material, wherein the diffuser is conductively joined to the first conductive material and the second conductive material.Example 2: The conductive sleeping system of any of the preceding or subsequent examples, further wherein the diffuser comprises microscopic sharp tips over at least a portion of a surface of the composite lattice structure.Example 3: The conductive sleeping system of any of the preceding or subsequent examples, further comprising a pillow covering.Example 4: The conductive sleeping system of any of the preceding or subsequent examples, wherein the first conductive material is arranged substantially orthogonal to the second conductive material when the top fabric and the bottom fabric are positioned over the bedding surface.Example 5: The conductive sleeping system of any of the preceding or subsequent examples, wherein the first conductive material and the second conductive material are graphene.Example 6: The conductive sleeping system of any of the preceding or subsequent examples, wherein the top fabric is a top sheet, and the bottom fabric is a bottom sheet.Attorney Docket D B T- 100007Utility Patent Application Example 7: The conductive sleeping system of any of the preceding or subsequent examples, wherein the top fabric is a bottom sheet, and the bottom fabric is a mattress protector.

[0065] Different arrangements of the components depicted in the drawings or described above, as well as components and steps not shown or described are possible. Similarly, some features and sub-combinations are useful and may be employed without reference to other features and subcombinations. Embodiments of the invention have been described for illustrative and not restrictive purposes, and alternative embodiments will become apparent to readers of this patent. Accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above or depicted in the drawings, and various embodiments and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the claims below.

Claims

Attorney Docket D B T- 100007Utility Patent Application CLAIMSThat which is claimed is:

1. A conductive sleeping system comprising:a top fabric comprising a first conductive material; anda bottom fabric comprising a second conductive material, wherein the first conductive material is arranged at an angle to the second conductive material when the top fabric and the bottom fabric are positioned over a bedding surface;wherein the first conductive material and the second conductive material comprise a thermal conductivity ranging from 3,000 - 5,000 W / mK and an electrical conductivity of at least 2.2* 10A7SmA-l at room temperature; anda diffuser formed of a composite lattice structure and filled with a conductive material, wherein the diffuser is conductively j oined to the first conductive material and the second conductive material.

2. The conductive sleeping system of claim 1, further wherein the diffuser comprises microscopic sharp tips over at least a portion of a surface of the composite lattice structure.

3. The conductive sleeping system of claim 1, further comprising a pillow covering.

4. The conductive sleeping system of claim 1, wherein the first conductive material is arranged substantially orthogonal to the second conductive material when the top fabric and the bottom fabric are positioned over the bedding surface.Attorney Docket D B T- 100007Utility Patent Application 5. The conductive sleeping system of claim 1, wherein the first conductive material and the second conductive material are graphene.

6. The conductive sleeping system of claim 1, wherein the top fabric is a top sheet, and the bottom fabric is a bottom sheet.

7. The conductive sleeping system of claim 1, wherein the top fabric is a bottom sheet, and the bottom fabric is a mattress protector.

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