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Air system for a bed

US11553802B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 11, 2020
Grant dateJan 17, 2023
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C27/18
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An air system for a bed can include a layer assembly having a head end, a foot end, and first and second sides, with a head portion near the head end, a foot portion near the foot end, and a middle portion between the head portion and the foot portion, the layer assembly. The layer assembly can have a spacer layer comprising spacer material configured to allow for air flow through the spacer material and a cover comprising a cover top layer and a cover bottom layer. The air system can have a distribution manifold that is substantially fan-shaped with a plurality of ribs defining channels and/or is positioned above the cover bottom layer and under the spacer layer. The air system can have first and second flaps with first and second retention features extending from the head and foot ends of the air layer.

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