Systems, methods, and devices for treatment of sleep disorders

US11071666B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Hill-Rom Services, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Kirsten M. Emmons · Batesville, US
• David L. Ribble · Indianapolis, US
• Yongji Fu · Cadiz, US
• Michael S. Hood · Batesville, US
• Frank E. Sauser · Cincinnati, US
• Eric D. Agdeppa · Cincinnati, US
• Joshua A. Williams · West Harrison, US
• John V. Harmeyer · Cleves, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 31, 2015
• Grant date: Jul 27, 2021
• Expiry date: Aug 16, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61G2203/42
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A sleep apparatus, such as a mattress, comprises a head support surface sized to support a person's head, and a torso support surface sized to support a person's torso. The head support surface is generally laterally sloped moving from a first side toward a second side of the mattress, and the torso support surface is generally laterally sloped moving from the first side toward the second side. In some embodiments, the lateral slope of the head support surface is at least about 15°, the lateral slope of the head support surface is greater than the lateral slope of the torso support surface, and/or, the sleep apparatus slopes in the longitudinal direction as well.