Support apparatuses comprising cooling elements
US10966889B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2210/70
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A support apparatus configured to support a person is provided. The support apparatus includes a top surface including one or more predetermined areas, one or more conduits located inside the support apparatus which are located proximate to the one or more predetermined areas, and an air supply configured to provide air to the one or more conduits for delivering to the one or more predetermined areas. The air supply includes a temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of the air provided by the air supply, a cooling element, and a controller communicatively coupled to the temperature sensor and the cooling element. The controller determines whether the measured temperature of the air is higher than a predetermined temperature, and controls the cooling element to cool the air to the predetermined temperature if it is determined that the temperature of the air is higher than the predetermined temperature.
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