Mattress with flexible pressure sensor
US9833081B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C31/123
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Mattresses including a polymeric contact sensor configured to provide real-time dynamic contact information, which can then be used to report sleep quality, body position and/or pressure distributions to the user. The polymeric contact sensors could also be used to control parameters of the mattress and/or foundation with adjustable firmness for a given position and/or body shape/type/size. The polymeric contact sensor includes a plurality of flexible strips formed of a polymeric material and a conductive filler, wherein the polymeric contact sensor is in electrical communication with a data acquisition terminal, wherein the polymeric contact sensor is disposed on or within the upholstery layer, or on or within the quilt layer, or on a top surface of the innercore unit.
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