Sleep Enclosure Systems

Abstract

Sleep pods have automatically openable doors which open in response to the detection of hazardous conditions outside the sleep pod. Integrated disinfecting lights disinfect the interior of the sleep pod between uses.

Claims

1. A sleep pod comprising: a base, at least one selectively movable door which movable between at least a closed position and an open position, said door forms an enclosed interior with said base when said door is in said closed position; at least one mattress disposed in said interior; an actuatable, automatic door opener for automatically moving said door to said open position in response to an indication of a hazardous condition outside said enclosed interior.

2. A sleep pod according to claim 1 further comprising at least one sensor for detecting said hazardous condition outside said enclosed interior.

3. A sleep pod according to claim 2 wherein said sensor detects at least one of high carbon dioxide levels, smoke, carbon monoxide and heat.

4. A sleep pod according to claim 1 further comprising at least one microphone for detecting said sounds outside said enclosed interior and transmits sound signals to a computer which analyzes said sound signals for similarity to predetermined sound signals which are indicative of a hazardous condition, said computer sends an opening signal to said automatic door opener if a sound signal indicative of a hazardous condition is received by said computer.

5. A sleep pod according to claim 4 wherein said predetermined sound signals comprise signals corresponding to the sounds of at least one of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, carbon dioxide alarms, burglar alarms or a human voice shouting.

6. A sleep pod according to claim 1 further comprising an audible and/or visible interior alarm which is broadcast in response to an indication of a hazardous condition outside said enclosed interior.

7. A sleep pod according to claim 1 wherein said base and said door form a Faraday cage around said enclosed interior.

8. A sleep pod comprising: a base, at least one selectively movable door which movable between at least a closed position and an open position, said door forms an enclosed interior with said base when said door is in said closed position; at least one mattress disposed in said interior; and a disinfecting LED light source which disinfects at least a portion of said enclosed interior.

9. A sleep pod according to claim 8 wherein said disinfecting light source comprises at least one LED.

10. A sleep pod according to claim 8 further comprising a sensor for detecting when occupants have egressed said enclosed interior and activating said disinfecting LED light source for a predetermined time after occupants have egressed said enclosed interior.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 illustrate and embodiment of The Enclosure designed for single occupancy.

[0027] FIG. 1 is a section drawing illustrating the structure (E) of the closed door (N) of The Enclosure as well as the structure (E) of the adjacent walls, floor, and roof. The diagonal elements of the door are cross bracing (F). The illustrated wall includes exemplary dimensions of the occupiable space of The Enclosure (6 ft 10 in by 4 ft 7 in). Also indicated in FIG. 1 is a microphone (B), CO2 monitors (C), temperature sensors or thermometers (T), as well as a plenum (D) for air delivery and return. The Sin-wide space shown is intended to contain components such as the backup battery and computer (H) among others. See FIGS. 9 and 10 for more details.

[0028] FIG. 2 is a section drawing illustrating a vertical wall of The Enclosure showing an open door (N), microphone (B), carbon monoxide detector (M), smoke detector (S), temperature sensor or thermometer (T), disinfecting LED (Q), and a latch or magnetic lock (L). FIG. 2 uses anthropometric figures of representative sizes and proportions as references.

[0029] FIG. 3 is a top-down plan view of The Enclosure and shows microphones (B), CO2 monitors (C), EEG monitors for brain activity (J), IR sensor (K), and temperature sensors or thermometers (T).

[0030] FIGS. 4, 5 and 6 illustrate an embodiment of The Enclosure designed for double occupancy.

[0031] FIG. 4 is a section drawing illustrating the structure (E) of the closed door (N) of The Enclosure as well as the structure (E) of the adjacent walls, floor, and roof. The diagonal elements of the door are cross bracing (F). The illustrated wall includes exemplary dimensions of the occupiable space of The Enclosure (6 ft 10 in by 4 ft 7 in). Also indicated in FIG. 4 is a microphone (B), CO2 monitors (C), temperature sensors or thermometers (T), as well as a plenum (D) for air delivery and return. The Sin-wide space shown is intended to contain components such as the backup battery and computer (H) among others. See FIGS. 9 and 10 for more details.

[0032] FIG. 5 is a section drawing illustrating a vertical wall of The Enclosure showing an open door (N), microphone (B), carbon monoxide detector (M), smoke detector (S), temperature sensor or thermometer (T), disinfecting LED (Q), and a latch or magnetic lock (L). FIG. 2 uses anthropometric figures of representative sizes and proportions as references.

[0033] FIG. 6 is a top-down plan view of The Enclosure and shows microphones (B), CO2 monitors (C), EEG monitors for brain activity (J), IR sensor (K), and temperature sensors or thermometers (T).

[0034] FIG. 7 shows a vertical section detail through The Enclosure with a typical corner connection detail. FIG. 7 shows high density rubber composite (R), insulation (U), felt lining (V), sheet metal (W), and LED lighting (X).

[0035] FIG. 8 shows a plan section detail with a typical corner connection detail. FIG. 8 indicates the felt lining (V).

[0036] FIG. 9 shows a diagram of components located within the Sin space indicated in FIGS. 1, 3, 4 and 6. FIG. 9 indicates a drip pan (AF), a CO2 scrubber or oxygen compressor (AE), and baffles (AH) FIG. 10 shows a diagram similar to FIG. 9, but from a view rotated 90 degrees from the view shown in FIG. 9.

[0037] FIGS. 9 and 10 show a plenum for air delivery and return (Y), a fan and sound attenuator (Z), heating a cooling coils (AA), a HEPA filter (AB), and an intake louver (AC).

[0038] FIGS. 11, 12 and 13 show various axonometric views of The Enclosure.

[0039] For purposes of illustration, one example of a version of the Enclosure is described below. This illustrated example has the following wall composition from interior to exterior; felt lining on the interior of the enclosure, aerogel, recycled rubber composite, 20 gauge aluminum sheet, 2 of closed cell soy insulation between aluminum framing members, and an outer layer of 20 gauge aluminum sheet metal which is enameled or powder coated on the exterior surface. As noted above, one version of The Enclosure comprises an outer shell which is preferably formed of materials containing no or low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). For example, the outer shell may be formed of aluminum or steel sheet metal, a honeycomb panel of aluminum or steel sheet metal to reduce the weight of the assembly or of fiberglass.

[0040] The present invention (The Enclosure) allows for energy use reduction during nighttime hours, which comprise one third of human lives, because heating and cooling is required for a smaller volume of space, i.e. the interior of The Enclosure rather than an entire room, apartment or home. The disclosed embodiments allow users to sleep in rooms with significant exterior noise. Space requirements are also be reduced because people are more readily able to sleep in the same room with those who snore at nighttime. Therefore, a need exists within the sleep industry and the greater world for a sleep enclosure such as this invention (The Enclosure).