A bed component, for example a mattress or a mattress base, includes a vacuum pump and at least one actuator which is adaptable in its height and/or firmness and has a maximum height in the non-actuated state, wherein the vacuum pump is fluidly connected to the actuator and a vacuum is formed in the actuator by the vacuum pump in the actuated state of the actuator and the height and/or firmness of the actuator is reduced, wherein the vacuum pump is provided in an area of the bed component external to the actuator. Further, a bed including a bed component is shown.

A bed component, for example a mattress or a mattress base, includes a vacuum pump and at least one actuator which is adaptable in its height and/or firmness and has a maximum height in the non-actuated state, wherein the vacuum pump is fluidly connected to the actuator and a vacuum is formed in the actuator by the vacuum pump in the actuated state of the actuator and the height and/or firmness of the actuator is reduced, wherein the vacuum pump is provided in an area of the bed component external to the actuator. Further, a bed including a bed component is shown.

A smart sleep system comprising a mattress including a plurality of pressure zones, each pressure zone separately adjustable for firmness, a sensor to sense a user's position on the mattress, a processing system to determine pressure for each of the plurality of pressure zones based on data from the sensor, and a controller to adjust one or more of the pressure zones based on the determination.

A smart sleep system comprising a mattress including a plurality of pressure zones, each pressure zone separately adjustable for firmness, a sensor to sense a user's position on the mattress, a processing system to determine pressure for each of the plurality of pressure zones based on data from the sensor, and a controller to adjust one or more of the pressure zones based on the determination.

An air supply apparatus is between an air mattress and a foundation including transverse openings. The air supply apparatus elevates the air mattress and includes a transverse air bladder; a connection assembly including a first line having one end connected to an outlet of an air compressor and communicating therewith, a female connector at the other end of the first line, a check valve in the female connector and communicating with the first line, a second line having the other end coupled to the air bladder by passing through the transverse openings so as to communicate with the air bladder, and a male connector at one end of the second line and including a port wherein the female connector is inserted into the male connector to connect the check valve and the port together; and straps on a top of the foundation for fastening the air bladder thereon.

A valve assembly for controlling fluid communication between fluid chambers in a device such as an inflatable device includes a valve body having first and second ports for fluidly connecting to first and second fluid chambers, and defining a plurality of primary valve seats in series between the ports. A plurality of compound valves are within the valve body and each includes a primary valve member movable to close or open one of the primary valve seats, and a secondary valve member movable to close or open a secondary valve seat in the primary valve member.

A valve assembly for controlling fluid communication between fluid chambers in a device such as an inflatable device includes a valve body having first and second ports for fluidly connecting to first and second fluid chambers, and defining a plurality of primary valve seats in series between the ports. A plurality of compound valves are within the valve body and each includes a primary valve member movable to close or open one of the primary valve seats, and a secondary valve member movable to close or open a secondary valve seat in the primary valve member.

A system and method that comprises a plurality of inflatable tubes is provided. The plurality of inflatable tubes comprises a first tube set and a second tube set. The plurality of inflatable tubes is configured to provide a pressure distribution to an object supported by the plurality of inflatable tubes. The first tube set is configured to be inflated and deflated at a predetermined time interval to shift the pressure distribution.

A system and method that comprises a plurality of inflatable tubes is provided. The plurality of inflatable tubes comprises a first tube set and a second tube set. The plurality of inflatable tubes is configured to provide a pressure distribution to an object supported by the plurality of inflatable tubes. The first tube set is configured to be inflated and deflated at a predetermined time interval to shift the pressure distribution.

A patient support system including a frame having first and second portions, at least one of them movable with respect to the other to transition the frame between a first configuration and a second configuration. A first port is coupled to the first portion of the frame, and a second port disposed with the second portion of the frame, such that a distance between the first port and the second port changes when the frame transitions between the first and second configurations. A fluid conduit is arranged between the first port and the second port and configured to transition between a first length and a second length, longer than the first length, when the frame is transitioned between the first and second configurations. The fluid conduit is configured with a resiliency to naturally return toward the first length. A method of using a patient support system is also included.