A comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has liquid pods sandwiched between plies of fabric. The plies of fabric are joined with seams thereby creating pockets, at least one liquid pod being inside each pocket. Each seam joining opposed plies of fabric around each of the liquid pods of the comfort layer may be segmented or solid, depending upon the fabric and type of seam.

A seat adjuster may include a support member and a fluid bladder. The support member may have a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end may be connectable to a seat frame such that the support member is disposed at least partially below a suspension portion of said seat frame. The fluid bladder may be disposed at least partially between the support member and said suspension portion. The fluid bladder may be configured to support said suspension portion. A change or adjustment of a volume of the fluid bladder may change or adjust the support provided to said suspension portion.

Adjustable mattress assemblies are described in which a mattress incorporates regions where additional pressure reduction is adjustable via pliable fluid bladders filled with a gas or fluid. Such areas of the mattress where additional pressure reduction is desired may include regions of the mattress which support areas of the body which may be particularly susceptible to pressure ulcers such as the heels, sacral regions, etc.

A body support structure comprising one or more gel layers, such as structures comprising a plurality of ridges and a plurality of valleys. Methods of forming the gel layers and body support structures comprising the gel layers. Systems for manufacturing body support structures comprising the gel layers.

A body support structure comprising a gel layer comprising at least a first gel lattice, wherein the first gel lattice comprises a plurality of first gel segments, wherein the plurality of first gel segments defines a plurality of first gaps; and a viscoelastic foam layer; wherein the gel layer is directly laminated to the viscoelastic foam layer. Methods of forming the gel layers and body support structures comprising the gel layers. Systems for manufacturing body support structures comprising the gel layers.

An Adjustable Extremity Suspension Apparatus for supporting patient limbs, the apparatus ambidextrous and adaptable to be mounted on various appliances in proximity a patient and configurable to accommodate specialized support and position needs. The Adjustable Extremity Suspension Apparatus comprising a longitudinally elongated tray-type frame that creates an elongated channel into which a longitudinally elongated elastic sheet drapes in order to form a flexible, saddle-like structure. Selectable materials, attachments and mounting provide user-configurable extremity support and ease o use.

An apparatus is configured for use with a chair having a supporting surface, and includes a bottom member adapted to be placed above the supporting surface of the chair. The bottom member includes a cushioning member in the form of a bladder. The bladder includes at least two internal chambers. A first of the at least two internal chambers extends from a rear edge disposed inwardly proximate a center of the bladder and a second of the at least two internal chambers extends peripherally around three inner sides of the first internal chamber. The apparatus further includes a top member having a bottom surface positioned in confronting relation to the bottom member and a top surface opposite the bottom surface.

An improved support structure includes a mattress and base support therefor, and a support system adjustably locatable at predetermined pressure attenuation areas of the mattress and base of the bed. Portions of the support system include a carriage movably mounted on a longitudinal track in the base, where the carriage is adapted to receive an adjustable platform or arms supporting one or more slats or layers at varying heights, and a drive system for moving the carriage along the track in a longitudinal direction and/or altering the height of the one or more support members separately. Predetermined pressure attenuation areas of the base of the bed are separately adjustable in the predetermined pressure attenuation areas relative to the mattress to suit different users of the bed.

The present invention provides systems, methods, and articles for temperature conditioning a surface. An article is formed from a first layer having a plurality of openings and a second layer having a corresponding plurality of openings. At least one interior chamber constructed and configured to retain a fluid without leaking is defined between an interior surface of the first layer and an interior surface of the second layer. At least one flexible fluid supply line delivers the fluid to the at least one interior chamber. At least one flexible fluid return line removes the fluid from the at least one interior chamber. At least one control unit that is operable to selectively cool or heat the fluid is attached to the at least one flexible fluid supply line and the at least one flexible fluid return line.

The present invention provides systems, methods, and articles for stress reduction and sleep promotion. A stress reduction and sleep promotion system includes at least one remote device and an article for temperature conditioning a surface. The stress reduction and sleep promotion system includes at least one body sensor, at least one remote server, and/or a pulsed electromagnetic frequency device in other embodiments.