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Climate controlled bed assembly with intermediate layer

US9125497B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 22, 2013
Grant dateSep 8, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G2210/90
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

According to some embodiments, a climate controlled bed or other seating assembly comprises an upper portion or mattress having at least one fluid distribution member (e.g., spacer fabric) that is in fluid communication with the at least one internal passageway of the upper portion, wherein the at least one fluid distribution member is configured to at least partially distribute fluid within the fluid distribution member. In some embodiments, the internal passageway terminates at or near a bottom surface of the upper portion or mattress. The bed or other seating assembly additionally includes one or more inlays or interlays or intermediate layers, or components thereof, positioned between the upper portion and a foundation.

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