A novel foot support device includes a first sidewall adapted to engage the lateral side of a first foot, a second sidewall adapted to engage the lateral side of a second foot, and a backwall adapted to engage both the plantar region of the first foot and the plantar region of the second foot. In a particular embodiment, the first sidewall includes an inclined interior surface, the second sidewall includes an inclined interior surface, and the backwall includes an inclined interior surface. In another particular embodiment, the foot support device includes sidewalls and a backwall that can flatten and pivot relative to one another, facilitating a collapsible foot support device.

A blanket/sheet lifter comprising a small resilient foam cushion blanket/sheet support having a flat bottom, an upwardly extending back, vertically extending sides, a front face and a top. The cushion is tall enough to accommodate the length of a user's foot, and is wide enough, such that it does not tip over readily to either side, and yet does not take up too much space on either side or below of a user's foot or feet. The bottom insufficiently long that the blanket/sheet lifter supports blankets/sheets above a person's knee, and the bottom provides a firm base such that it does not tip over front to back or back to front when positioned on its bottom; a cover for said cushion which includes pockets on the front face and sides for holding hot/cold packs. In use, the cushion rests on either its flat bottom surface or its flat back surface, depending on whether it is to be positioned adjacent the user's foot or knee.

The present invention relates to a sleeping compartment frame. The present invention proposes a sleeping compartment frame in an embodiment, comprising a pair of fixed compartment frames extended to be separated from an installation surface, and disposed a uniform distance apart; a supporting frame having both ends coupled to the fixed compartment frames, and disposed between the fixed compartment frames; a moving compartment frame extended to be separated from the installation surface, disposed between the fixed compartment frames, and moving along the supporting frame; and a blanket fixing member fixing a blanket to the fixed compartment frames and the moving compartment frame so that the blanket is disposed to be separated from the installation surface.

Systems and methods for improving the quality of bedrest are contemplated. It is contemplated that a repositionable resilient article may be placed atop a sleeping surface and underneath one or more articles of bedding for elevating the one or more articles of bedding above the level of the sleeping surface, and in particular above a particular height of an extremity of the user for reducing, mitigating, or preventing contact of the one or more articles of bedding with the extremity of the user, in order to achieve benefits conducive to improved bedrest, especially for convalescent users having a particularized need for such improved bedrest conditions owing to certain types of injuries or illnesses.

A bed apparatus has a housing with an intake duct, a closeable vent, and an exhaust port. The intake duct is configured to intake air from an area outside of a bed. The closeable vent is configured to selectively supply the air to the bed. The exhaust port is configured to selectively return the air to the area outside of the bed. At least one electric fan is disposed within the housing between the closeable vent and the intake duct. In operation, the bed apparatus can be switched from a sound-enrichment-only function, to a sound-enrichment-and-bed-air-delivery function, simply by closing and opening the vent, respectively. The bed apparatus may further include a clamp for securing a bed cover above the housing.

A bedding standoff includes a first platelike leg, a second platelike leg offset from the first platelike leg, and a crossbar connecting the first platelike leg to the second platelike leg near a top of the first platelike leg and near a top of the second platelike leg. In some embodiments, the first platelike leg is rotatable relative to the crossbar.

Bed sheet retention devices, bed sheet retention systems, and system components, are disclosed. Methods of making and using bed sheet retention devices, bed sheet retention systems, and system components are also disclosed.

A blanket tunnel assembly includes a frame that has a plurality of arched members strategically arranged such that the frame defines a tunnel. The frame can be positioned on a support surface having the frame extending over a user's legs when the user is either lying on the support surface or sitting on the support surface. The frame is elongated to extend over a full length of the user's legs when the frame is positioned over the user's legs. A blanket is positionable over the frame to cover the user's legs. The blanket is supported by the frame to inhibit the user from feeling the weight of the blanket while still facilitating the user to be warmed by the blanket.

A novel foot support device includes a first sidewall adapted to engage the lateral side of a first foot, a second sidewall adapted to engage the lateral side of a second foot, and a backwall adapted to engage both the plantar region of the first foot and the plantar region of the second foot. In a particular embodiment, the first sidewall includes an inclined interior surface, the second sidewall includes an inclined interior surface, and the backwall includes an inclined interior surface. In another particular embodiment, the foot support device includes sidewalls and a backwall that can flatten and pivot relative to one another, facilitating a collapsible foot support device.