Systems and methods are provided for detecting liquid in a textile article using one or more flexible sensors integrated in the textile article. The sensor data is forwarded to a computing device via a communication link by an interface element associated with the textile article. The computing device detects a location of liquid in the textile article proximate to the one or more flexible sensors based on a determination that a criterion is met.

An air inflatable mattress and mattress coverlet are provided for the prevention and treatment of decubitus ulcers (i.e., pressure sores or bedsores). The mattress incorporates a user selectable static or alternating air powered support surface for more uniformly redistributing pressure exerted on a patient's skin. The mattress coverlet encompasses a low air loss feature independent of the mattress's user selectable air powered support surface. Such low air loss feature provides a patient contact surface exhibiting a high moisture vapor transfer ratio in conjunction with a forced air flow to aid in reducing the moisture and heat near the patient's body. Both the mattress and mattress coverlet are driven by an external control system which houses the user controls, as well as the necessary pumps, regulators, and valving.

A layered cushion that may be fully disassembled for easy cleaning is disclosed herein. The sleep system is durable and fire retardant. The layered cushion may include a foam layer, a layer of void cells, and a cover. The foam permits fluids to move freely there through and contours to a user's body to maximize comfort and reduce interface pressure. The reticulated foam layer resists compression set and thermosetting. The layer of void cells also permits fluids to move freely there through and provide additional support to the user's body. The individual void cells of the void cell layer are perforated to allow the transmission of fluids there through. The cover couples the other layers together to form the layered cushion and prevents the layers from deteriorating. The cover is removable to permit cleaning each of the layers independently.

A kit (100) for constructing a support surface (10) for a sleeping person. The kit (100) comprises: an air-permeable layer (20) having at least one pair of opposing layer-edge portions stretchable at least in the direction between the layer-edge portions (11, 12, 13, 14) to form the support surface; at least one pair of parallel opposing frame sections (30, 32, 34, 36) fixedly disposable at a distance therebetween for forming at least a portion of a frame (15) supporting the support surface; at least a first of said frame sections (30, 32, 34, 36) comprising a layer-edge engaging portion (31, 33, 35, 37) configured for fixedly engaging a corresponding layer-edge portion (11, 12, 13, 14); and a tensioning mechanism configured for moving the layer-edge engaging portion (31, 33, 35, 37) together with the layer-edge portion (11, 12, 13, 14) relative to the opposing frame section (30, 32, 34, 36) to at least partially tension the air-permeable layer (20) between the frame sections (30, 32, 34, 36).

An air inflatable mattress and mattress coverlet are provided for the prevention and treatment of decubitus ulcers (i.e., pressure sores or bedsores). The mattress incorporates a user selectable static or alternating air powered support surface for more uniformly redistributing pressure exerted on a patient's skin. The mattress coverlet encompasses a low air loss feature independent of the mattress's user selectable air powered support surface. Such low air loss feature provides a patient contact surface exhibiting a high moisture vapor transfer ratio in conjunction with a forced air flow to aid in reducing the moisture and heat near the patient's body. Both the mattress and mattress coverlet are driven by an external control system which houses the user controls, as well as the necessary pumps, regulators, and valving.

A bedding system subscription service that includes providing a selection of mattress cores from which a customer can select for purchase; providing a selection of mattress covers from which the customer can select for use in combination with the selected mattress core; periodically replacing the selected mattress cover with a new mattress cover; and recycling the selected mattress cover after it has been replaced by the new mattress cover.

A self-inflating stowable bed. The bed includes one or more self-inflating chambers, with each of the self-inflating chambers having one or more polyurethane foam sections therein, with the chamber defined between a first air impervious layer and a second air impervious layer. The self-inflating bed may be evacuated by a household or shop vacuum, and then sealed, rolled or folded, and easily stored or shipped. The polyurethane foam sections may be provided with different members having different indentation force deflection specifications suitable for bed portions and edge of bed portions.

An air conditioning air-permeable mattress includes a mattress body and a ventilation module. The mattress body forms a cavity housing a support member. The top face of the mattress body includes air outputting bores and connected with the cavity. All lateral sides of the mattress body excluding the top face include at least one air outlet connected with the cavity. The ventilation module is disposed outside the mattress body and connected with the air outlet through pipeline, whereby the air flow is discharged through the air outputting bores, and the running noise of machine would not affect sleeping quality. The inside of the mattress body is connected with the outside only through the air outlet and the air outputting bores, whereby the air supply of the ventilation module maintains the air flow in the mattress body for lowering the temperature of the mattress body surface.

A breathable and comfortable inflatable mattress includes a top layer, a surrounding band and a bottom layer, which together define a cavity of the inflatable mattress. The top layer includes a breathable layer and a ticking layer, the ticking layer and the surrounding band are connected by welding or bonding. The breathable layer is arranged on the ticking layer, and the breathable layer is connected to the surrounding band via a sealing layer. The inflatable mattress according to the present invention is replaced the traditional flock/PVC or PVC material with comfortable fabric for the top layer, which can greatly improve comfort and breathability, avoid noise generated by friction between the user's body and PVC, and improve user' s sleep quality, thus meeting needs of users widely.