A47C31/008

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.

Adjustable base assemblies, systems and related methods

An adjustable base is provided that includes a fixed frame and an articulating frame connected to the fixed frame. The articulating frame includes an upper body frame pivotally connected to the upper section of the fixed frame, a seat frame pivotally connected to the upper body frame and movable along a central section of the fixed frame, and a leg frame pivotally connected to the fixed frame. An actuator is further included and has a first end connected to the seat frame adjacent to the leg frame and a second end that is connected to a linkage attached to the articulating frame. Upon activation of the actuator, the upper body frame is articulated upward and the seat frame moves linearly along the central section of the fixed frame toward the upper section of the fixed frame. Systems and methods for controlling an adjustable base assembly are further provided.

Sleep phase dependent pressure control and learning methods to optimize sleep quality

A bed includes components to control pressure of a sleep surface, for example based on sleep position and sleep stages of a user. In some embodiments target pressures for the sleep surface are iteratively adjusted over multiple sleep sessions so to achieve improvements in sleep states and/or sleep quality for the user.

Support cushion liners comprising artificial muscles

A support cushion liner includes a liner body having a cavity disposed between an outer layer and an inner layer and a plurality of artificial muscles disposed in the cavity of the liner body. Each of the plurality of artificial muscles include a housing having an electrode region and an expandable fluid region, a dielectric fluid housed within the housing, and an electrode pair positioned in the electrode region of the housing. The electrode pair includes a first electrode fixed to a first surface of the housing and a second electrode fixed to a second surface of the housing. The electrode pair is actuatable between a non-actuated state and an actuated state such that actuation from the non-actuated state to the actuated state directs the dielectric fluid into the expandable fluid region, expanding the expandable fluid region thereby applying pressure to the outer layer of the liner body.

VEHICLE SEATING ASSEMBLY

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat base that has a first heating element. A seat back has a second heating element. A sensor is coupled to the seat base and is configured to obtain a weight data. A user-interface assembly is operably coupled to the first and second heating elements. A controller is in communication with the sensor to receive the weight data. The controller is configured to control the first and second heating elements in response to the weight data.

Snore sensing bed

A system can include a foundation structure and a sensor. The foundation structure can have a plurality of deck panels configured to support a mattress. The plurality of deck panels can include a head panel. The plurality of deck panels can have a head, a foot, a first side, and a second side, a first edge along the head, a second edge along the foot opposite of the first edge, a third edge along the first side, and a fourth edge along the second side opposite the third edge. The sensor can be configured to detect a sound indicative of a snore. The sensor can be positioned along the third edge or fourth edge of the head panel.

CONTROL PANEL FOR A MULTIFUNCTIONAL CUP HOLDER AND SOFA SEAT

The present disclosure provides a control panel for a multifunctional cup holder installed on a reclining sofa and a sofa thereof. The control panel includes: a plurality of buttons operatively connected to a powered reclining mechanism of an extendable seat, and the plurality of buttons are configured to control the powered reclining mechanism of the extendable seat to move among different positions; a light switch button operatively connected with a light source, the light source is disposed inside a cupholder that is placed on an armrest on the extendable seat; a power supply port, and the power supply port is configured to provide power to an external electronic device; a panel body including two sides; and a circuit board disposed in the panel body, the circuit board is electronically connected with the plurality of buttons, the light switch and the power supply port.

Method for operating smart mattress system enabling alarm control

The present invention relates to a method of operating a smart mattress system enabling alarm control, wherein a user is allowed to transition to a light sleep state before an alarm time set by the user. Furthermore, an air mattress and an air pillow interlock with a user terminal so that the user can easily control the air mattress and the air pillow.

Adjustable bed
11330911 · 2022-05-17 · ·

An adjustable bed system includes a pair of side rails transversely spaced, longitudinally aligned and arranged parallel to each other; and a pair of lifting assemblies attached respectively to the pair of side rails for operably adjusting positions of at least one part of a bed. Each lifting assembly comprises a back lifting arm and a leg lifting mechanism; a bracket; and a back lifting actuator and a leg lifting actuator received in the bracket. Each actuator includes an activation member and a motor member engaged with the activation member for driving the activation member. The activation member of the back lifting actuator is engaged with the back lifting arm for operably adjusting the back lifting arm at desired back positions. The activation member of the leg lifting actuator is engaged to the leg lifting mechanism for operably adjusting the leg lifting mechanism at desired leg positions.

Patient turning device for a patient support apparatus

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.