The invention relates to a remote control, an adjustable bed and a remote control method thereof. The remote control includes a mode control switch having three position states including an R side position, a middle position and an L side position, and being operably slidable in one of the three position states; a monitoring unit configured to detect the position state of the mode control switch; and a control unit coupled to the monitoring unit and configured to receive the position state of the mode control switch, determine a control mode of the adjustable bed accordingly, and send a matching instruction to one or both of the first and second controllers of the first and second bed units based on the determined control mode so as to establish a matching connection of the remote control with said one or both of the first and second controllers.

The invention relates to an operating unit (10) for at least one electromotive adjusting drive (7, 8) of a piece of furniture (1), having:—at least one operating element (12, 13),—a transmission unit (16) for wirelessly transmitting signals on the basis of actuation of the at least one operating element (12), and—a rechargeable energy store (17) for storing electrical energy for supplying power to the operating unit (10). The invention is distinguished by the fact that it has a device (20) for inductively receiving energy for charging the energy store (17). The invention also relates to a control system for controlling at least one adjusting drive of a piece of furniture, and to a piece of furniture having such a control system.

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.

An air bed system including a plurality of peripheral devices and a pump unit configured to adjust a firmness of an air mattress, the pump unit including a pump. The system further includes a controller configured to execute instructions that cause the pump unit to wirelessly pair with at least one of the plurality of peripheral devices. The pump unit is configured to receive at least one control signal addressed to the at least one of the plurality of peripheral devices, and transmit the at least one control signal to the addressed device.

A smart powered rocking bed is disclosed comprising a plurality of vertical and horizontal actuators in contact with a rocking frame configured to receive the rocking bed, the electronic actuators configured to act together to rock the bed in three dimensions. The smart powered rocking bed also includes a digital processor configured to electrically drive the actuators in a plurality of predetermined multi-directional and simultaneous ocean-like motions over a period of time provided for a user's choice. The smart powered rocking bed additionally includes a linkage configured to connect the rocking frame to the actuators and mechanically provide the multi-directional and simultaneous ocean-like motions in the three dimensions over time as chosen by the user. A smart powered rocking bed system further includes a health care database, a discrete personal digital device such as a cell phone and health care telemetry sensors placed on or in a user thereof.

The disclosure generally relates to an adjustable bed, in particular incorporating improved power management systems. In various embodiments, an adjustable bed can include a wirelessly chargeable remote control unit, one or more pulse width modulator units to provide DC power at a variety of voltages appropriate for varied peripheral electrical components of the bed, and/or a battery backup unit providing power to the bed in addition to a mains power input. The various power management systems can reduce wire clutter for peripheral electrical components, permit a wider range of peripheral electrical components to be driven by a single power supply, provide for adjustable bed operation in the absence of mains power supply, and reduce power consumption in different operation modes.

A patient turning device for a patient support apparatus. The patient turning device includes a first and second bladder assembly each including a plurality of layers and seals defining a bladder volume. The bladder volumes are selectively inflatable with fluid to expand the respective bladder assembly, and consequently move a patient support surface of the patient support apparatus. A portion of a lower layer of the first bladder assembly and a portion of an upper layer of the second bladder assembly define an overlapping region of the bladder volumes. The patient turning device is coupled to an underside of a carrier sheet and positioned between a crib assembly and a bottom cover. An augmenting feature is configured to resiliently expand as at least one of the first and second bladder assemblies receives the fluid to move at least a portion of the crib assembly away from a patient support deck.

An electric mattress (1) includes a mattress frame (10) including a backrest section (101), a seat section (102), a thigh section (103) supporting a user's thighs, and a shank section (104) supporting a user's shanks, and a mattress cover (11) enclosing the mattress frame (10). The backrest section (101) and the seat section (102), the seat section (102) and the thigh section (103), and the thigh section (103) and the shank section (104) are rotatably connected, and angles between the backrest section (101) and the seat section (102), and between the seat section (102) and the thigh section (103) are able to be adjusted to predetermined angles.

Disclosed herein is an apparatus to block off a space under a bed frame, the apparatus comprising a longitudinal member configured to fill a gap between a floor and a lower edge of the elongated portion of the bed frame, the first end of the longitudinal member being removably connected to the first leg of the bed frame by a first connector, and the second end of the longitudinal member being removably connected to the second leg of the bed frame by a second connector. Corresponding systems and methods also are disclosed.

Apparatuses, systems, and methods for integrating remote controls into beds include a support for a remote control and an optional cradle. The support may be secured to the bed at a location where it is readily accessible to an individual as he or she lies on the bed. The support may receive the cradle or the remote control. The cradle, if any, may receive the remote control. The cradle may include a secondary remote system that may enable an individual to control certain functions of the bed, accessories thereto, and/or the environment in which the bed is located. Methods for securing and controlling a bed, any accessories, and the environment in which the bed is located are also disclosed.