Device for creation of plurality of adjustable acoustic and/or thermal zones in a bed

Abstract

This invention is a device which creates adjustable acoustic and / or thermal zones in a bed to address sleep issues such as bed partner snoring and hot flashes. Adjustable acoustic bed zones can be created with a flexible movable partition which longitudinally spans a bed from an arch at the head of the bed to an arch at the foot of the bed. Adjustable thermal bed zones can be created with inflow and outflow flexible longitudinal air tubes which are inserted into a space between layers of bedding.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is related to and claims priority from the following U.S. patents and patent applications: this application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17 / 571,478, filed Jan. 8, 2022, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16 / 208,665, filed Dec. 4, 2018, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14 / 703,916, filed May 5, 2015 and issued as U.S. Pat. No. 10,179,064, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 991,172, filed May 9, 2014. Each of the above applications is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention relates to bedding that addresses sleep-related acoustic and thermal issues.2. Description of the Prior Art[0003]Good sleep is vital for good health. However, many people do not get good sleep due to interruptions from bed partner snoring, different s...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is a device that creates adjustable acoustic and thermal zones in a bed to address common sleep issues such as snoring and hot flashes. The device includes a flexible partition that can be moved from a non-deployed to a deployed configuration to separate the bed into two acoustic zones. The device also includes flexible air tubes or a grid of fluid flow pathways and valves to create different size and shape thermal zones on the bed. This invention allows a person to sleep through hot flashes without having to constantly adjust the temperature.

Problems solved by technology

However, many people do not get good sleep due to interruptions from bed partner snoring, different sleep temperature preferences than a bed partner, and / or temporary body temperature variation due to hot flashes.

If the user fails to move in response to the actuation, the actuation module may increase the intensity of the actuation.

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