A preventive device involves an elastic band capable of being secured about the base of a mattress or box spring. The elastic band is impregnated or coated with a composition that repels bed bugs. The elastic band also protects bedding from the infestation of bedbugs, which is much easier than eradication.

A protective cover improves the hygiene of patient procedure chair/table, such as a toe cover. There is a need to for an improvement on the ability to effectively disinfect all components of a universally adaptable protective cover applied to the toe area of healthcare furnishing/patient procedure chair. The embodiments of the present protective cover is universally adaptable to various shapes and sizes found in patient procedure chairs. Textiles selected for use include vinyl, medical grade upholstery vinyl, or other textiles that may be used in healthcare settings so that all components can be disinfected with intermediate grade disinfectants. The design also allows for decoratively enhancing the patient environment. Dental patient chair will be used to demonstrate images. The design can be adapted to various patient chairs and tables.

An apparatus includes a barrier having a first outer surface that faces a first direction, a second outer surface that faces a second direction opposite the first direction, and a filter layer between the first outer surface and the second outer surface comprising a particulate filtering material.

An apparatus for holding a decorative cover. The apparatus includes a body having front and rear opposite sides, the front side of the body having a front surface having a perimeter, the rear side of the body having a rear surface, and the body having an outwardly facing lateral surface between the front and rear surfaces; and a first connector on the body, the first connector detachably connectable, continuously adjacent at least a portion of the perimeter of the front surface, to a second connector, complementary to the first connector, on the decorative cover. A furniture apparatus includes at least one substantially thermoplastic body and one or both of diatomaceous earth and a PA1b-related peptide incorporated in one or more of the at least one body.

A comfort aid apparatus used specifically for the top of the resting/laying area of a couch to provide a more comfortable rest for the user both physically and mentally. Two foam sheets are encased with a sustainable natural woven fiber textile. The first foam sheet is constructed of natural latex sustainably extracted from rubber trees. The second foam sheet is a natural plant coconut fiber with a bonding agent of Latex. The encased foam sheets are then covered with a removable zipper cover which is also made of a natural woven fiber textile. In addition to a more physically comfortable rest on the couch and significantly helping preserve the resiliency and integrity of the shape of the couch and extend the life expectancy of the couch, the apparatus provides a comfort aid mentally, by providing a protective barrier for the user significantly reducing exposure to environmental and manufactured toxins which are on the surface of, or emitting from, the couch, or germs and infections from others who have had previous physical contact with the couch.

A disinfecting cover for use in disinfecting a weight bearing upper surface of a resilient medical patient pressure redistribution support includes a thin barrier membrane drapable on top of the weight bearing upper surface of the resilient support, and a peripherally-extending edge terminating between the peripherally-extending side of the resilient support between the weight bearing upper surface and the bottom surface of the support. The thin barrier membrane comprises an anti-microbial disinfectant, and being non-fibrous, and impervious to the transfer of fluid from the first main surface to the second main surface. The thin barrier membrane comprises a thickness operable to maintain the weight distribution of a patient on the weight bearing upper surface of the resilient medical patient pressure redistribution support substantially the same compared to the weight distribution without the thin barrier membrane.

A multifunctional intelligent mattress includes a functional layer and a turning device used for fixing and turning the functional layer. The functional layer has an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer includes a plurality of functional devices, and the outer layer is a breathable textile fabric. An external support is arranged on the edge of the outer surface of the functional layer and is used for fixing and connecting the functional layer and the turning device. The turning device includes a human body safety support layer and a turning mechanism. The human body safety support layer is used for supporting the functional layer, and a human body safety support frame is arranged on the outer surface of the human body safety support layer and is used for fixing and connecting the human body safety support layer. The functional layer has a hidden state and an exposed state.

A method of preventing infestation of a bed by creeping insects; said method including the application of a barrier to the legs of said bed; said barrier comprising a disc or layer of material inimical to at least a selection of said creeping insects; said disc or layer interposed between an upper end of each bed leg and the underside surface of a bed base of said bed.

This invention provides a mat, comprising: an upper surface; a lower surface; a porous structure located between said upper surface and said lower surface, said porous structure including silica gel. The mat according to this invention can be used as, for example, a pillow, seat cushion, back cushion or mattress, or part of a chair seat or chair back.

Antiviral-treated fabric layers for mattress assemblies includes a silver halide and liposome carrier. Additionally, the envelope encapsulating a cushioning material can include an antiviral-treated fabric. The antiviral-treated fabric can include silver halide and a liposome carrier, wherein the liposome carrier is a vesicle.