EP3768120A1 - Système pour le confort du sommeil - Google Patents

Système pour le confort du sommeil

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EP3768120A1
EP3768120A1 EP19771615.2A EP19771615A EP3768120A1 EP 3768120 A1 EP3768120 A1 EP 3768120A1 EP 19771615 A EP19771615 A EP 19771615A EP 3768120 A1 EP3768120 A1 EP 3768120A1
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sleep
component
sheet component
chamber
fibers
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Jud Lusk
Keith Lang
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Westpoint Home LLC
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G9/00—Bed-covers; Counterpanes; Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs; Sleeping bags; Pillows
    • A47G9/02—Bed linen; Blankets; Counterpanes
    • A47G9/0207—Blankets; Duvets
    • A47G9/0223—Blankets
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C21/00—Attachments for beds, e.g. sheet holders, bed-cover holders; Ventilating, cooling or heating means in connection with bedsteads or mattresses
    • A47C21/04—Devices for ventilating, cooling or heating
    • A47C21/042—Devices for ventilating, cooling or heating for ventilating or cooling
    • A47C21/046—Devices for ventilating, cooling or heating for ventilating or cooling without active means, e.g. with openings or heat conductors
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C31/00—Details or accessories for chairs, beds, or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass, e.g. upholstery fasteners, mattress protectors, stretching devices for mattress nets
    • A47C31/10—Loose or removable furniture covers
    • A47C31/105—Loose or removable furniture covers for mattresses
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G9/00—Bed-covers; Counterpanes; Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs; Sleeping bags; Pillows
    • A47G9/02—Bed linen; Blankets; Counterpanes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G9/00—Bed-covers; Counterpanes; Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs; Sleeping bags; Pillows
    • A47G9/02—Bed linen; Blankets; Counterpanes
    • A47G9/0238—Bed linen
    • A47G9/0246—Fitted sheets
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G9/00—Bed-covers; Counterpanes; Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs; Sleeping bags; Pillows
    • A47G9/02—Bed linen; Blankets; Counterpanes
    • A47G9/0238—Bed linen
    • A47G9/0253—Pillow slips

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  • the present invention relates to the field of sleep improvement technology, including, but not limited to the use of such technology in the hospitality industry.
  • the invention relates to a sleep system including a set of textile products that, based on their composition, construction, and relative positioning with one other, can improve the quality and comfort of the sleep environment, including over an extended period of time.
  • the invention further relates to a sleep system that can be incorporated with existing mattresses and/or decorative bedding.
  • the invention includes methods of improving the sleep environment using the inventive sleep system.
  • The“sleep chamber” is the space formed between the sheet that is placed on top of the mattress/mattress topper (hereinafter a“fitted sheet”) and the flat sheet that covers a person when they are lying in bed. Both the layers of bedding below and above the sleep chamber affect the conditions within the chamber and impact the quality and comfort of sleep. While a person is at rest, the heat and water vapor emitted from the human body significantly increase the temperature and relative humidity of the sleep chamber over time.
  • mattress encasements that completely cover the mattress with near air-tight materials that encumber any air-flow and cooling technology that the mattress may have been designed to create. These encasements eliminate any moisture absorption which is a critical component of maintaining an optimal sleep environment within the sleep chamber.
  • the present invention encompasses embodiments of a sleep system that exhibit four key performance characteristics: air breathability/permeability; water vapor permeability; water vapor absorption; and thermal resistance.
  • the sleep system comprises a mattress topper component, a fitted sheet component, a fiat sheet component, and a warmth/insulating layer component wherein a sleep chamber is formed between the fited sheet component and the flat sheet component when a person is lying in bed.
  • the fitted sheet component of the sleep system includes any fabric or textile that is placed on top of the mattress topper component of the sleep system.
  • the fitted sheet component thus may include (1) fabric or textiles laid on top of the mattress topper component, such as, for example a simple sheet; (2) fabric or textiles temporarily or permanently tailored to cover the mattress topper and/or an underlying mattress, such as by having, inter alia, elastic, stitching, velcro, straps, pins, or the like that provide such tailoring; and/or (2) fabric or textile that is folded, tucked, and/or draped around the mattress topper and/or an underlying mattress such as to cover the mattress topper and/or an underlying mattress.
  • the sleep system is designed such that the humidity within the sleep chamber is at or below 65% relative humidity when said sleep chamber is occupied with at least one human. In another embodiment, the sleep system is designed such that the humidity within the sleep chamber remains at or below 65% relative humidity for at least four hours in the presence of the at least one human.
  • the sleep system is designed such that the temperature within the sleep chamber is at or below average human body temperature when said sleep chamber is occupied with at least one human. In one embodiment, the sleep system is designed such that the temperature within the sleep chamber is at or below average human body temperature for at least four hours in the presence of the at least one human
  • the sleep system is designed such that, when the sleep chamber is occupied by at least one human, the humidity within the sleep chamber is at or below 65% relative humidity and the temperature within the sleep chamber is at or below average human body temperature.
  • a sleep system comprising a mattress topper component, a fitted sheet component, a flat sheet component, and a warmth/insulating layer component wherein a sleep chamber is formed between the fitted sheet component and the flat sheet component, the sleep chamber is occupied by at least one human, the humidity within the sleep chamber is at or below 65% relative humidity, and the temperature within the sleep chamber is at or below average human body temperature
  • a mattress topper component is placed substantially on top of a sleep support structure, e g., a mattress or a mattress and box springs; a fitted sheet component is placed substantially on top of the mattress topper component; a flat sheet component is placed substantially on top of the fitted sheet component; and a
  • warmth/insulating layer component is placed substantially on top of the flat sheet component.
  • the sleep system comprises a mattress topper component, a fitted sheet component, a flat sheet component, a warmth/insulating layer component, and at least one pillowcase component wherein a sleep chamber is formed between the fitted sheet component and the flat sheet component when a person is lying in bed.
  • this sleep system which includes the at least one pillowcase component, is designed such that the humidity within the sleep chamber is at or below 65% relative humidity when said sleep chamber is occupied with at least one human.
  • the sleep system that includes the at least one pillowcase component is designed such that the humidity within the sleep chamber remains at or below 65% relative humidity for at least four hours in the presence of the at least one human.
  • the sleep system that includes the at least one pillowcase component is designed such that the temperature within the sleep chamber is at or below average human body temperature when said sleep chamber is occupied with at least one human. In one embodiment, the sleep system that includes the at least one pillowcase component is designed such that the temperature within the sleep chamber is at or below average human body temperature for at least four hours in the presence of the at least one human.
  • a sleep system comprising a mattress topper component, a fitted sheet component, a flat sheet component, a warmth/insulating layer component, and at least one pillowcase component wherein a sleep chamber is created between the fitted sheet component and the flat sheet component, the sleep chamber is occupied by at least one human, the humidity within the sleep chamber is at or below' 65% relative humidity, and the temperature within the sleep chamber is at or below average human body temperature.
  • a mattress topper component is placed substantially on top of a sleep support structure, e.g., a mattress or a mattress and box springs; a fitted sheet component is placed substantially on top of the mattress topper component; a flat sheet component is placed substantially on top of the fitted sheet component; and a warmth/insulating layer component is placed substantially on top of the flat sheet component.
  • die sleep system comprises a mattress topper component, a fitted sheet component, a warmth/insulating layer component, and, optionally, at least one pillowcase component, i.e, the sleep system lacks the flat sheet component of the other sleep systems disclosed above.
  • the sleep chamber is formed between the fitted sheet component and the warmth/insulating layer component when a person is lying in bed.
  • the sleep system that lacks the flat sheet component is designed such that the humidity within the sleep chamber is at or below 65% relative humidity when said sleep chamber is occupied with at least one human.
  • the sleep system that lacks the fiat sheet component is designed such that the humidity within the sleep chamber remains at or below' 65% relative humidity for at least four hours in the presence of the at least one human.
  • the sleep system that lacks the flat sheet component is designed such that the temperature within the sleep chamber is at or below average human body temperature when said sleep chamber is occupied with at least one human. In one embodiment, the sleep system that lacks the flat sheet component is designed such that the temperature within the sleep chamber is at or below average human body temperature for at least four hours in the presence of the at least one human.
  • a sleep system comprising a mattress topper component, a fitted sheet component, a warmth/insulating layer component, and, optionally, at least one pillowcase component wherein a sleep chamber is created between the fitted sheet component and the warmth/insulating component, the sleep chamber is occupied by at least one human, the humidity within the sleep chamber is at or below 65% relative humidity, and the temperature within the sleep chamber is at or below average human body temperature.
  • a mattress topper component is placed substantially on top of a sleep support structure, e.g., a matress or a mattress and box springs; a fitted sheet component is placed substantially on top of the mattress topper component; and a warmth/insulating layer component is placed substantially on top of the flat sheet component.
  • a sleep support structure e.g., a matress or a mattress and box springs
  • a fitted sheet component is placed substantially on top of the mattress topper component
  • a warmth/insulating layer component is placed substantially on top of the flat sheet component.
  • the mattress topper component, the fitted sheet component, the flat sheet component, the at least one pillowcase components, and/or the warmth/insulating layer component of the inventive sleep systems are comprised of natural, man-made, or synthetic materials, or blends of natural, man-made, and synthetic materials, including one or more of the following: cotton, silk, wool, rayon, wood cellulose, rayon made from the fibers of the beech tree (e.g., Modal®, Viscose®), rayon made from the fibers of eucalyptus trees (e.g., Tencel,® Lyocell®, Cupro®), linen, flax, hemp, jute, bamboo, any fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin, polyester, polyamide, nylon, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyaramid, ethylene vinyl acetate, polyethylene vinyl acetate, and/or other synthetic fibers with moisture wicking and/or moisture absorption capabilities.
  • natural, man-made, or synthetic materials or blends of natural
  • each of the fitted sheet component, the flat sheet component, the at least one pillowcase components, the mattress topper component, and/or the warmth/insulating layer component of the inventive sleep systems are comprised of 100% cotton fibers; 100% fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin; 100% synthetic fibers with moisture wicking and/or moisture absorption capabilities; a blend of Lac fibers and fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin; a blend of cotton fibers and synthetic fibers with moisture wicking and/or moisture absorption capabilities; a blend of fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin and synthetic fibers with moisture wicking and/or moisture absorption capabilities; or a blend of cotton fibers, fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin, and synthetic fibers with moisture wicking and/or moisture absorption capabilities.
  • said fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are selected from the group including rayon, rayon made from the fibers of the beech tree, Modal®, Viscose®, rayon made from the fibers of eucalyptus trees, Tencel,® Lyocell®, and Cupro,® and bamboo, and combinations thereof.
  • the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are rayon.
  • the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are rayon made from the fibers of the beech tree.
  • the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are made from Modal®.
  • the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are made from Viscose®.
  • the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are made from rayon made from the fibers of eucalyptus trees. In certain embodiments the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are made from Tencel®, In certain embodiments the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin a e made from Lyocell®. In certain embodiments the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are made from Cupro®. In certain embodiments the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are made from bamboo.
  • the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are made from any combination of rayon, rayon made from the fibers of the beech tree, Modal®, Viscose®, rayon made from the fibers of eucalyptus trees, Tencel,® Lyoceli®, and Cupro,® and/or bamboo.
  • the invention also includes a method of improving the quality and comfort of the sleep environment comprising adding a sleep system that includes a mattress topper component, a fitted sheet component, a flat sheet component, a warmth/insulating layer component, and, optionally, one or more pillowcase components, to an existing mattress, wherein all components of said sleep system promote water vapor absorption, heat dissipation, and/or air circulation.
  • the invention further includes a method of improving the quality and comfort of the sleep environment comprising adding a sleep system that includes a mattress topper component, a fitted sheet component, a warmth/insulating layer component, and, optionally, one or more pillowcase components, to an existing mattress, wherein all components of said sleep system promote water vapor absorption, heat dissipation, and/or air circulation.
  • the invention further includes a method of providing substantially the same sleep environment for two or more disparate mattresses using a sleep system as described herein.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an example of the sleep system where the components of the system include the mattress topper component, the fitted sheet component, the flat sheet component, and the warmth/insulating layer component.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an example of the sleep system where the components of the system include the mattress topper component, the fited sheet component, the flat sheet component, the warmth/insulating layer component, and the pillowcase component.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an example of the sleep system where the components of the system include the mattress topper component, the fitted sheet component, the warmth/insulating layer component, and, optionally, the one or more pillowcase components (indicated with dashed lines).
  • the components of the system include the mattress topper component, the fitted sheet component, the warmth/insulating layer component, and, optionally, the one or more pillowcase components (indicated with dashed lines).
  • the present invention encompasses embodiments of a sleep system that exhibits four key performance characteristics: air breathafaihty/permeability; water vapor permeability; water vapor absorption; and thermal resistance.
  • the sleep system 100 of the invention illustrates an exemplary, non-limiting embodiment and includes a matress topper component 10, a fitted sheet component 12, a flat sheet component 14, and a warmth/msu!ating layer component 16.
  • the sleep system 200 of the invention comprises a mattress topper component 1 , a fitted sheet component 12, a fiat sheet component 14, a
  • the sleep system 300 of the invention includes a mattress topper component 10, a fitted sheet component 12, a warmth/insulating layer component 16, and, optionally, one or more pillowcase components 18.
  • the sleep systems 100, 200, and 300 set forth in Figs. 1-3 respectively depict a fitted sheet component 12 that is tailored to cover the mattress topper component and any underlying mattress by elastic
  • the fitted sheet component of the sleep system includes any fabric or textile that is placed on top of the mattress topper component of the sleep system.
  • the fitted sheet component includes (1) fabric or textiles laid on top of the matress topper component, such as, for example a simple sheet; (2) fabric or textiles temporarily or permanently tailored to cover the mattress topper and/or an underlying mattress, such as by having, inter alia, elastic, stitching, velcro, straps, pins, or the like that provide such tailoring; and/or (2) fabric or textile that is folded, tucked, and/or draped around the mattress topper and/or an underlying mattress such as to cover the mattress topper and/or an underlying mattress.
  • Each component of the sleep systems 1QQ, 200, and 300 set forth in Figs. 1-3 respectively is made with certain fibers and with particular construction techniques that allow the system as a whole to maintain temperature within the sleep chamber at or below human body temperature and/or maintain humidity within the sleep chamber at less than or equal to 65% relative humidity.
  • the matress topper component 10 of the sleep system 100 or 200 or 300 promotes air flow ' and water vapor absorption.
  • Embodiments of the mattress topper component 10 that may be used in the present invention are disclosed in U.S. Patent Application No.
  • the mattress topper component. 10 of the present invention is made of multiple layers of fabric.
  • the sleep system there are at least three layers to tire mattress topper component 10 of the sleep system, including a top layer, a middle iayer(s) or fill material, and a bottom layer.
  • the top and bottom layer of the mattress topper component 10 of the sleep system preferably promote air flow and water vapor absorption; ideally, these components do not restrict air flow, heat transfer, or water vapor absorption and transfer.
  • the top and bottom layer of the mattress topper component 10 of the sleep system preferably comprise air-permeable fabrics.
  • the top and bottom layer fabric may comprise one or more layers of natural, man-made, or synthetic materials, or blends of natural, man-made, and synthetic materials, including one or more of the following: Lact, wool, rayon, wood cellulose, rayon made from the fibers of the beech tree (e.g., Modal®, Viscose®), rayon made from the fibers of eucalyptus trees (e.g., Tencel,® Lyoceil®, Cupro®), linen, flax, hemp, jute, bamboo, any fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin, polyester, polyamide, nylon, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyaramid, ethylene vinyl acetate, polyethylene vinyl acetate, and/or other synthetic fibers with moisture wicking and/or moisture absorption capabilities.
  • the top and bottom layer of the mattress topper 10 may comprise 100% cotton fibers; 100% fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin; 100% synthetic fibers with moisture wicking and/or moisture absorption capabilities; a blend of cotton fibers and fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin; a blend of cotton fibers and synthetic fibers with moisture wicking and/or moisture absorption capabilities; a blend of fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin and synthetic fibers with moisture wicking and/or moisture absorption capabilities; or a blend of cotton fibers, fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin, and synthetic fibers with moisture wicking and/or moisture absorption capabilities.
  • said fibers of regenerated cel!u!osie origin are selected from the group including rayon, rayon made from the fibers of the beech tree, Modal®, Viscose®, rayon made from the fibers of eucalyptus trees, Tencel,® Lyocell®, and Cupro,® and bamboo, and combinations thereof.
  • the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are rayon.
  • the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are rayon made from the fibers of the beech tree.
  • the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are made from Modal®.
  • the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are made from Viscose®.
  • the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are made from rayon made from the fibers of eucalyptus trees. In certain embodiments the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are made from Tencel®. In certain embodiments the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are made from Lyocell®. In certain embodiments the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are made from Cupro®. In certain embodiments the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are made from bamboo.
  • the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are made from any combination of rayon, rayon made from the fibers of the beech tree, Modal®, Viscose®, rayon made from the fibers of eucalyptus trees, Tencel,® Lyocell®, and Cupro,® and/or bamboo.
  • the top and bottom layers of the mattress topper component 10 of the sleep system 100 or 200 or 300 may comprise the same fabric. In another preferred embodiment, the top and bottom layers of the mattress topper component 10 may comprise different fabrics.
  • the top and/or bottom layers of the mattress topper component 10 may comprise a micro-denier fabric, such as a woven micro-fiber polyester.
  • the top and/or bottom layers of the mattress topper component 10 of the sleep system may comprise a spacer mesh/knit fabric, characterized by a mesh face with a smooth back and lofty thickness.
  • the bottom layer of the mattress topper component 10 of the sleep system may comprise a micro-denier fabric and the top layer of the mattress topper component 10 may comprise a spacer mesh/knit fabric.
  • the middle layer(s) or fill material of the mattress topper component 10 of the sleep system preferably facilitate the movement of air and/or increases water vapor absorption.
  • the middle layer of the mattress topper component 10 may contain multiple component layers and comprise at least one component layer, at least two component layers, at least three component layers, at least four component layers, at least five component layers, at least six component layers, at least seven component layers, at least eight component layers, at least nine component layers, or at least ten component layers.
  • the middle layer of the mattress topper component 10 comprises natural, man-made, and/or synthetic fibers capable of wicking moisture or absorbing moisture.
  • the middle layer of the mattress topper 10 comprises cotton, polyester, silk, wool, downs, or blends thereof.
  • the middle layer comprises of a blend of wicking polyester and down to increase the water vapor absorption.
  • the middle layer comprises down fill,
  • the middle layer or fill material of the mattress topper component 10 add cushioning and support.
  • the cushioning and support of the middle layer preferably lessens any discomfort arising from the underlying mattress.
  • the cushioning and support of the middle layer helps compensate for any differences in cushioning and support between two or more disparate mattresses.
  • the top layer, middle layer, and bottom layer of the mattress topper component 10 are preferably secured together.
  • the layers are quilted together, using straight lines or free motion, to create pockets for loft and air flow.
  • Quilting stitches that may be used include parallel lines, horizontal lines, diagonal lines, curvilinear lines, crosshatch patterns, chevron design, onion design, geometric shapes, diamonds, triangles, squares, trapezoids, parallelograms, rectangles, hexagons, circles, ovals, spirals, zig-zags, repeating or non-repeating patterns thereof, or combination thereof.
  • the layers of the mattress topper component 10 are secured with a chevron or diamond quilt stitch design.
  • the mattress topper component 10 of the inventive sleep system 100 or 200 or 300 is of sufficient thickness to contain heat dissipating from the sleep chamber and water vapor absorption so that the underlying mattress does not need to perform such tasks.
  • the mattress topper component 10 may be at least one inch in thickness, at least two inches in thickness, at least three inches in thickness, at least four inches in thickness, or at least five inches in thickness.
  • the fitted sheet component 12, the flat sheet component 14, and the one or more pillowcase components 18 of the inventive sleep system 100 or 200 or 300 promote air flow' and water vapor absorption; ideally, these components do not restrict air flow, heat transfer, or water vapor absorption and transfer.
  • the fitted sheet component 12 and flat sheet component 14 of the sleep system 100 of Fig, 1 are comprised of the same fabric.
  • the fitted sheet component 12, the flat sheet component 14, and the one or more pillowcase components 18 of the sleep system 200 of Fig, 2 are comprised of the same fabric.
  • the fitted sheet component 12 and the one or more optional pillowcase components 18 of the sleep system 309 of Fig, 3 are comprised of the same fabric [0046]
  • one preferred embodiment has the fitted sheet component 12 and flat sheet component 14 of the sleep system 100 of Fig. 1 comprised of different fabrics.
  • the fitted sheet component 12, flat sheet component 14, and/or, optionally, the one or more pillowcase component 18 of the sleep system 200 of Fig are also preferred embodiments.
  • the fitted sheet component 12 and the one or more pillowcase components 18 may be of the same fabric while the flat sheet component 14 is of a different fabric; the flat sheet component 14 and the one or more pillowcase components 18 may be of the same fabric while the fitted sheet component 12 is of a different fabric; the fitted sheet component 12 and flat sheet component 14 may be of the same fabric while the one or more pillowcase components 18 are of a different fabric; or the fitted sheet component 12, flat sheet component 14, and one or more pillowcase components 18 may ail be comprised of different fabrics
  • the fitted sheet component 12 and the one or more optional pillowcase components 18 of the sleep system 300 of Fig, 3 are comprised of different fabrics.
  • Each fabric used with the fitted sheet component 12, fiat sheet component 14, and/or the one or more pillowcase components 18 of the sleep system 1Q0 or 200 or 300 may have its own air flow and water vapor absorption characteristics.
  • the fitted sheet component 12, the flat sheet component 14, and/or the one or more pillowcase components 18 of the inventive sleep system 100 or 200 or 300 preferably comprise air-permeable fabrics.
  • the fabric of the fitted sheet component 12, the flat sheet component 14, and/or the one or more pillowcase components 18 of the sleep sys tem may comprise one or more layers of natural or manmade materials, or blends of natural and manmade materials, including one or more of the following: cotton, silk, wool, rayon, wood cellulose, rayon made from the fibers of the beech tree (e.g., Modal®, Viscose®), rayon made from the fibers of eucalyptus trees (e.g., Tencel,® Lyoeell®, Cupro®), linen, flax, hemp, jute, bamboo, any fibers of regenerated eeiluiosic origin, polyester, polyamide, nylon, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyaramid, ethylene vinyl ethylene terephthalate, polyaramid
  • the fitted sheet component 12, the fiat sheet component 14, and/or the one or more pillowcase components 18 may comprise 100% cotton fibers; 100% fibers of regenerated eeiluiosic origin; 100% synthetic fibers with moisture wicking and/or moisture absorption capabilities; a blend of cotton fibers and fibers of regenerated eeiluiosic origin; a blend of cotton fibers and synthetic fibers with moisture wicking and/or moisture absorption capabilities; a blend of fibers of regenerated eeiluiosic origin and synthetic fibers with moisture wicking and/or moisture absorption capabilities; or a blend of cotton fibers, fibers of regenerated eeiluiosic origin, and synthetic fibers with moisture wricking and/or moisture absorption capabilities.
  • said fibers of regenerated eeiluiosic origin are selected from the group including rayon, rayon made from the fibers of the beech tree, Modal®, Viscose®, rayon made from the fibers of eucalyptus trees, Tencel,® Lyoeell®, and Cupro,® and bamboo, and combinations thereof.
  • the fibers of regenerated eeiluiosic origin are rayon.
  • the fibers of regenerated eeiluiosic origin are rayon made from the fibers of the beech tree.
  • the fibers of regenerated eeiluiosic origin are made from Modal®.
  • the fibers of regenerated eeiluiosic origin are made from Viscose®. In certain embodiments the fibers of regenerated eeiluiosic origin are made from rayon made from the fibers of eucalyptus trees. In certain embodiments the fibers of regenerated eeiluiosic origin are made from Tencel®. In certain embodiments the fibers of regenerated eeiluiosic origin are made from Lyoeell®. In certain embodiments the fibers of regenerated eeiluiosic origin are made from Cupro®. In certain embodiments the fibers of regenerated eeiluiosic origin are made from bamboo.
  • the fibers of regenerated eeiluiosic origin are made from any combination of rayon, rayon made from the fibers of the beech tree, Modal®, Viscose®, rayon made from the fibers of eucalyptus trees, Tencel, C® Lyoeell®, and Cupro,® and/or bamboo.
  • the fitted sheet component 12, the flat sheet component 14, and/or the one or more pillowcase components 18 of the sleep system 100 or 200 or 300 are comprised of materials that create a natural cooling sensation and/or have a smooth and cool-to- the-touch hand/feel.
  • the fitted sheet component 12, the flat sheet component 14, and/or the one or more pillowcase components 18 of the sleep system 1QQ or 200 or 300 comprise a blend of cotton fibers and fibers of regenerated cellulosie origin.
  • the fibers of regenerated cellulosie origin are selected from the group comprising rayon, rayon made from the fibers of the beech tree, Modal®, Viscose®, rayon made from the fibers of eucalyptus trees, Tencel,® Lyocell®, and Cupro,® and bamboo.
  • the fitted sheet component 12, the flat sheet component 14, and/or the one or more pillowcase components 18 comprise a blend of cotton and rayon made from the fibers of the beech tree (e.g., Modal®, Viscose®) or rayon made from the fibers of the eucalyptus tree (e.g., Tencel,® Lyocell®, Cupro®).
  • the preferred blends of cotton fibers and fibers of regenerated cellulosie origin for use with the fitted sheet component 12, flat sheet component 14, and/or the one or more pillowcase components 18 of the sleep system 100 or 200 or 300 may comprise; 60% Lac fibers and 40% fibers of regenerated cellulosie origin, including but not limited to rayon made from the fibers of the beech tree (e.g., Modal®, Viscose®) or rayon made from the fibers of the eucalyptus tree (e.g , Tencel,® Lyocell®, Cupro®); 70% cotton fibers and 30% fibers of regenerated cellulosie origin, including but not limited to rayon made from the fibers of the beech tree (e.g., Modal®, Viscose®) or rayon made from the fibers of the eucalyptus tree (e.g., Tencel,® Lyocell®, Cupro®); and/or 80% cotton fibers and 20% fibers of regenerated cellulosie origin, including but
  • the fitted sheet component 12, flat sheet component 12, and/or, optionally, the one or more pillowcase components 18 of the sleep system 100 or 200 or 3Q0 may comprise: 50% cotton fibers and 50% fibers of regenerated cellulosie origin, including but not limited to rayon made from the fibers of the beech tree (e.g., Modal®, Viscose®) or rayon made from the fibers of the eucalyptus tree (e.g., Tencel,® Lyocell®, Cupro®); 40% cotton fibers and 60% fibers of regenerated cellulosie origin, including but not limited to rayon made from the fibers of the beech tree (e.g., Modal ⁇ , Viscose®) or rayon made from the fibers of the eucalyptus tree (e.g., Tencel,® Lyocell®, Cupro® ⁇ ; 30% cotton fibers and 70% fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin, including but not limited to rayon made from the fibers of the beech tree (e.g., Modal
  • fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin including but not limited to rayon made from the fibers of the beech tree (e.g., Modal®, Viscose®) or rayon made from the fibers of the eucalyptus tree (e.g., Tencel,® Lyocell®, Cupro®).
  • the fitted sheet component 12, flat sheet component 14, and, optionally, the one or more pillowcase components 18 of the sleep system 100 or 200 or 300 are constructed to promote air permeability, such as by a basketweave, plain weave, percale weave, twill weave, or sateen weave.
  • the fitted sheet component 12, flat sheet component 14, and, optionally, the one or more pillowcase components 18 of the sleep system are constructed with a basketweave in a 2x2 construction.
  • the thread count of the fitted sheet component 12, flat sheet component 14, and, optionally, the one or more pillowcase components 18 is between 120 threads per square inch to 400 threads per square inch; the thread count may be 120 threads per square inch, 180 threads per square inch, 200 threads per square inch, 225 threads per square inch, 250 threads per square inch, 300 threads per square inch, 350 threads per square inch, and/or 400 threads per square inch.
  • the warmih/insulating layer component 16 of the sleep system 1QQ or 200 or 300 is constructed so as to assist in water vapor absorption while still providing insulation properties.
  • the warmth/insulating layer component 16 of the sleep system 100 or 200 or 300 comprises an air permeable shell surrounding an inner absorptive fill.
  • the fabric air permeable shell of the warmth/insulating component 16 may be comprise one or more layers of natural, man-made, or synthetic materials, or blends of natural, man-made, and synthetic materials, including one or more of the following; cotton, silk, wool, rayon, wood cellulose, rayon made from the fibers of the beech tree (e.g,, Modal®, Viscose®), rayon made from the fibers of eucalyptus trees (e.g., Tencel,® Lyocell®, Cupro®), linen, flax, hemp, jute, bamboo, any fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin, polyester, polyamide, nylon, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyaramid, ethylene vinyl acetate, -polyethylene vinyl acetate, and/or other synthetic fiber
  • said fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are selected from the group including rayon, rayon made from the fibers of the beech tree, Modal®, Viscose®, rayon made from the fibers of eucalyptus trees, Tencel,® Lyocell®, and Cupro,® and bamboo, and combinations thereof.
  • the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are rayon.
  • the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are rayon made from the fibers of the beech tree.
  • the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are made from Modal®.
  • the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are made from Viscose®.
  • the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are made from rayon made from the fibers of eucalyptus trees. In certain embodiments the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are made from Tencel®. In certain embodiments the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are made from Lyocell®. In certain embodiments the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are made from Cupro®. In certain embodiments the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are made from bamboo.
  • the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are made from any combination of rayon, rayon made from the fibers of the beech tree, Modal®, Viscose®, rayon made from the fibers of eucalyptus trees, Tencel,® Lyocell®, and Cupro,® and/or bamboo.
  • warmth/insulating layer component 16 such as a microfiber polyester percale with a plain weave.
  • the shell of the warmth/insulating layer component 16 of the sleep system 100 or 200 or 300 is constructed to promote air permeability, such as by a basketweave, plain weave, percale weave, twill weave, or sateen weave.
  • the thread count of the shell of the warmth/insulating layer component 16 is between 120 threads per square inch to 400 threads per square inch; the thread count may be 120 threads per square inch, 180 threads per square inch, 200 threads per square inch, 225 threads per square inch 250 threads per square inch, 300 threads per square inch, 350 threads per square inch, and/or 400 threads per square inch.
  • the shell of the warmth/insulating layer component 16 of the sleep system 100 or 200 or 300 contains an inner absorptive fill layer.
  • the inner absorptive fill layer contains natural, man-made, or synthetic fill material, including one or more of the following: down, cotton, wool, polyester, polyester blends.
  • the inner absorptive fill layer of the warmth/insulating layer component 16 of the sleep system contains a natural fill material, most preferably down fill.
  • the inner absorptive fill layer is capable of absorbing significant amounts of water vapor.
  • the loft or density associated with the inner absorptive fill layer preferably is between 60 grams per square meter (GSM) and 800 GSM; the inner absorptive fill layer may have a density of, inter alia, 60 GSM, 65 GSM, 70 GSM, 75 GSM, 80 GSM, 85 GSM, 90 GSM, 95 GSM, 100 GSM, 150 GSM, 200 GSM, 250 GSM, 300 GSM, 350 GSM, 400 GSM, 450 GSM, 500 GSM GSM, 550 GSM, 600 GSM, 650 GSM, 700 GSM, 750 GSM, or 800 GSM.
  • GSM grams per square meter
  • the air permeable shell of the warmth/insulating layer component 16 and the inner absorptive fill layer of the warmth/insulating layer component 16 are secured together to create pockets for loft and air flow.
  • the shell and inner absorptive fill layer of the warmth/insulating layer component 16 are quilted together, using straight lines or free motion.
  • Quilting stitches that may be used include parallel lines, horizontal lines, diagonal lines, curvilinear lines, crosshatch patterns, chevron design, onion design, geometric shapes, diamonds, triangles, squares, trapezoids, parallelograms, rectangles, hexagons, circles, ovals, spirals, zig-zags, repeating or non-repeating patterns thereof, or combination thereof.
  • the warmth/insulating layer component 16 of the sleep system 100 or 200 or 300 may have a separate top and bottom layer, where such layers are made different fabrics
  • the sleep chamber exists between the fitted sheet component 12 and flat sheet 14 component. Water vapor and heat move from the sleep chamber through the fitted sheet component 12 and tlien into the matress topper component 10.
  • the mattress topper component 10 preferably contains a breathable top layer that allows water vapor and heat to be absorbed into the middle layer.
  • the mattress topper component 10 further preferably has a breathable bottom layer that allows water vapor and heat to further dissipate, only if necessary, to the existing mattress.
  • the breathability and absorptive abilities of the existing mattress are irrelevant to the conditions in the sleep chamber.
  • the inventive sleep system 100 or 200 described water vapor and heat also move through the flat sheet component 14
  • the flat sheet component 14 is in contact with the warmth/insulating layer component 16 of the sleep system 100 or 200.
  • the shell of the warmth/insulating layer component 16, or alternatively, the separate bottom layer of the warmth/insulating layer component 16, preferably is a breathable fabric that increases air permeability and permits water vapor absorption into the inner absorptive fill layer.
  • the inner absorptive fill layer preferably absorbs moisture vapor; such moisture can also, if necessary, further dissipate through the top portion of the shell.
  • the sleep chamber exists between the fitted sheet component 12 and the warmth/insulating layer 16. Water vapor and heat move from the sleep chamber through the fitted sheet component 12 and then into the mattress topper component 10.
  • the mattress topper component 10 preferably contains a breathable top layer that allows water vapor and heat to be absorbed into the middle layer.
  • the mattress topper component 10 further preferably has a breathable botom layer that allows water vapor and heat to further dissipate, only if necessary, to the existing matress.
  • the breathability and absorptive abilities of the existing mattress are irrelevant to the conditions in the sleep chamber.
  • the shell of the warmth/insulating layer component 16, or alternatively, the separate bottom layer of the warmth/insulating layer component 16, preferably is a breathable fabric that increases air permeability and permits water vapor absorption into the inner absorptive fill layer.
  • the inner absorptive fill layer preferably absorbs moisture vapor; such moisture can also, if necessary, further dissipate through the top portion of the shell

Abstract

La présente invention concerne le domaine de la technologie d'amélioration du sommeil, notamment, sans s'y limiter, l'utilisation d'une telle technologie dans l'industrie de l'accueil. En particulier, l'invention concerne un système relatif au sommeil comprenant un ensemble de produits textiles qui, en fonction de leur composition, de leur construction et de leur positionnement relatif les uns par rapport aux autres, peuvent améliorer la qualité et le confort de l'environnement de sommeil, y compris pendant une période de temps prolongée. L'invention concerne en outre un système relatif au sommeil qui peut être incorporé dans des matelas et/ou une literie décorative existants. De plus, l'invention concerne des procédés d'amélioration de l'environnement de sommeil à l'aide du système relatif au sommeil selon l'invention.
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