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SMART PLATFORM FOR STRESS REDUCTION AND SLEEP PROMOTION
20210386964 · 2021-12-16 · ·

The present invention provides systems and methods for management and orchestration of a fleet of remote Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices. The present invention includes a platform for onboarding, provisioning, and managing remote IoT devices throughout their lifetime. The platform includes portals for manufacturers, vendors, and consumers to access device data and sensor data collected by the devices. The data collected by the portal is used to control the fleet of remote IoT devices as well as make recommendations, e.g., for sleep promotion and stress reduction.

Inflatable cellular cushioning device for body support

An inflatable cushion for body support is described. The inflatable cushion can be adjusted to manually/automatically set the proper pressure distribution, remove pressure from sensitive regions, alternate pressure, facilitate moisture removal, automatically detect leakage and avoid bottom down, communicate leakage and other problems with the user/caregiver, detect wrong positioning and facilitate position correction. The inflatable cushion can be used either as a chair cushion such as for example as a cushion for wheelchair or as a bed mattress.

Portable cushion and method of use
11191687 · 2021-12-07 ·

An inflatable cushion comprising; a cover; a base; a communication device; a microcontroller; a power source; a gas pump; a primary tube; a blow off valve; two-way valves; a plurality of secondary tubes; and a plurality of bladder pods with pressure sensors.

SEAT FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS EQUIPPED WITH VENTILATION COOLING DEVICE
20210370998 · 2021-12-02 ·

The present invention relates to a seat for infants and toddlers equipped with a ventilation cooling device, the seat comprising: an upper plate (10) in which a plurality of air intake ports (101) and air exhaust ports (102) are formed; a lower plate (20) coupled to a lower portion of the upper plate (10), and having an internal space partitioned, by means of a partition wall (201), into an intake space (202) and an exhaust space (203), wherein the two spaces communicate with each other through a vent portion (201a) having a predetermined size formed in the partition wall (201); a blowing fan (30), installed inside the intake space (202), for intaking air that is outside the air intake ports (101) and discharging same through the air exhaust ports (102) that communicate with the exhaust space (203); a power supply unit (40) for supplying power to the blowing fan (30); and an air guide (50), formed at a lower portion of the air exhaust ports (102), for guiding air discharge. According to the present invention, ventilation between a baby's body part in close contact with a seat surface and the seat surface in close contact with the body part, and cooling corresponding to the ventilation are smoothly performed by means of the blowing fan, such that excellent comfort can be provided, and it is possible to carry and store the seat easily.

APPARATUS FOR SUPPORT DURING TATTOOING
20220202185 · 2022-06-30 · ·

An apparatus that supports a person in a variety of positions so that a tattoo artist can comfortably apply a tattoo to the skin of the supported person is herein disclosed. The apparatus can be articulated to cause a person's legs and arms to be optimally positioned and supported to receive a tattoo.

Flexible heater and method of integration
11370337 · 2022-06-28 · ·

A climate controlled system comprising: a movable member disposed in a recess of a cushion and forming part of an occupant support surface with the cushion; a heater overlaying the cushion and the movable member, the heater including: a flexible substrate, a heating element, and an adhesive layer, wherein the flexible substrate includes adhesive on opposing longitudinal edge regions and the adhesive directly or indirectly connects the heater to the cushion; and wherein the adhesive layer anchors the heater as the flexible substrate stretches or moves with the movable member as the movable member moves.

Electromotive furniture drive, furniture, and method for detecting a position of an electromotive furniture drive
11374516 · 2022-06-28 · ·

An electromotive furniture drive includes an adjustment drive for the electromotive movement of a movable furniture component relative to a further furniture component, a control device, and an operating unit. A motor of the adjustment drive is actuated as a function of signals from the operating unit. The control device includes a semiconductor power switch for switching a motor current of the motor, with a voltage dropping across the semiconductor power switch being supplied to an evaluation unit in order to detect commutation edges of the motor.

BED-INTEGRATED ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING MOVEMENT OF MICROROBOT AND METHOD FOR DRIVING MICROROBOT BY USING SAME
20220199309 · 2022-06-23 ·

The present disclosure relates to a bed-integrated electromagnetic field apparatus for controlling movement of a microrobot, and a method for driving a microrobot by using the same. A bed-integrated electromagnetic field apparatus according to the present disclosure can accurately control the movement of a medical device that can be inserted into a human body, such as a microrobot, and enables reduction of the size of the apparatus so as to be used in a medical procedure for diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease and the like.

BED FOUNDATION ADUSTMENT CONTROLS
20220192388 · 2022-06-23 ·

A bed system can have an adjustable foundation and a user interface having at least one adjustment bar. The user interface can be communicatively coupled to an actuation system of the adjustable foundation such that raising a foot portion of the at least one adjustment bar can signal the actuation system to raise a foot section of the adjustable foundation, raising a head portion of the adjustment bar can signal the actuation system to raise a head section of the adjustable foundation, lowering the foot portion of the adjustment bar can signal the actuation system to lower the foot section of the adjustable foundation, and lowering the head portion of the adjustment bar can signal the actuation system to lower the head section of the adjustable foundation.

Elevator spa, leg support, and system using same
11363891 · 2022-06-21 ·

A chair add-on, leg support, leg support system, method for retrofitting a chair is described herein. The leg support system is preferably, but not necessarily, easy to use, store, reposition, and/or operate by users of all ages. The leg support system preferably may be constructed directly with a chair. Alternatively, the leg support system may, but does not necessarily, include a remote selectable control.