Abstract:
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.
Abstract:
A support cushion for is provided that includes a core comprised of a first flexible foam and a sleeve comprised of a second flexible foam. The sleeve has a first side and a second side opposite the first side that together encapsulate the core. The support cushion further includes an amount of phase change material that is incorporated into at least one of the first side or the second side of the sleeve.
Abstract:
Heat packs (130) are incorporated into a designated pocket (120, 220, 320a, 320b) within a travel pillow (100), support pillow (200), or a blanket (300) to provide a user with soothing, targeted, and controlled heat in a consistent, convenient, and comfortable application. A heat pack (130) may be disposable and comprise a soft, lightweight, air-permeable pouch. One side of the heat pack (130) may be air-permeable to optimally direct the targeted heat to a user. The contents of the heat pack (130) may include a mixture of iron powder, sawdust, activated carbon, salt, water, cellulose, and vermiculite. The pocket (120, 220, 320a, 320b) into which the heat pack (130) is inserted may be comprised of a spandex material or the like that is lightweight, permeable, breathable, flexible, and stretchable, providing superior contact while allowing for an optimal amount of heat to permeate from the pocket (120, 220, 320a, 320b) to the user.
Abstract:
The disclosed embodiments include coolant compositions, packages of such compositions, and articles of manufacture derived from coolant compositions. According to one embodiment disclosed a liquid coolant composition is disclosed that comprises: (a) glycerol, (b) an aqueous solution of menthol, (c) calcium hydroxide, (d) barium hydroxide, and (e) water. According to another embodiment, a gel coolant composition is disclosed that comprises: (a) glycerol, (b) an aqueous solution of menthol, (c) calcium hydroxide, (d) barium hydroxide, (e) water, and (f) sodium polyacrylate. Such gel coolant composition can be converted to solid form by adding paraffin.
Abstract:
[Problems to be solved] To provide a head cooling pillow which is capable of enhancing cooling efficiency for the head, suppressing pressure rise in the inside of the pillow, and improving placing feeling of the head on the pillow. [Means to solve the Problems] The head cooling pillow 2 includes a pillow main body 11 which is formed in a bag shape and is structured so that refrigerant is passed through its inside, a partition member 12b which is disposed in the inside of the pillow main body 11 for forming the flow passage 13 through which the refrigerant is passed, and a support member 12c structure to support the head of a user. In the head cooling pillow 2, the head is cooled by the refrigerant passing through the flow passage 13.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a an active pillow system and a method for manipulating a person's resting conditions, wherein the actual resting conditions of the person are determined by a sensor unit, an actigraph, a temperature sensor and/or a humidity sensor for instance, and wherein an acoustic synthetic jet cooling mechanism, is triggered by the determined actual resting conditions for manipulating the person's resting conditions.
Abstract:
Steady-state cooling of the skin is achieved by a support surface without requiring external power or circulation of air. Heat is transferred from via a thermally conductive layer or layers of material(s) that are soft, pliable, and comfortable to sit or lie on. The layer is connected to conductive materials that transport heat and diffuse the heat to a cooler environment.
Abstract:
A thermally regulatable, pulsating cushioning device having a deformable outer membrane being adapted to sealably receive a liquid material therein; a foam core being encased within and in intimate contact with, but not bonded to the flexible, deformable outer membrane wherein the foam core has a dimension substantially coincident with the outer membrane; a liquid material, sealably contained within the flexible, deformable outer membrane and saturating the foam core, with the liquid material being at least partially circulatable throughout the foam core, wherein the cooperation of the saturated foam core and the sealable flexible membrane provide a uniform, thermally regulatable medium and structural support such that the pulsating cushioning device is readily, uniformly deformable when a load is applied thereto; a means for directly pulsating the liquid within the flexible, deformable outer membrane, causing the device to undulate or vibrate; and a thermal regulator cooperating with the liquid material to either heat or cool the liquid material.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a blanket (1) of the conventional type, particularly for beds, comprising at least one flexible layer (2) which is made of a light insulating material. The inventive blanket is configured such that said layer (2) thereof keeps the occupant warm in bed. The aim of the invention is to improve humidity regulation and evacuate excess heat and the moisture given off by the body. Said aim is achieved by providing said layer (2) with ventilating openings (3).