ZA201007518B - Methods and apparatuses for comfort/support analysis of a sleep support memeber - Google Patents

Methods and apparatuses for comfort/support analysis of a sleep support memeber

Info

Publication number
ZA201007518B
ZA201007518B ZA2010/07518A ZA201007518A ZA201007518B ZA 201007518 B ZA201007518 B ZA 201007518B ZA 2010/07518 A ZA2010/07518 A ZA 2010/07518A ZA 201007518 A ZA201007518 A ZA 201007518A ZA 201007518 B ZA201007518 B ZA 201007518B
Authority
ZA
South Africa
Prior art keywords
support
comfort
apparatuses
methods
memeber
Prior art date
Application number
ZA2010/07518A
Other languages
English (en)
Inventor
Joe W Schmoeller
David B Scott
Robert D Oexman
Joshua A Carrier
Original Assignee
Kingsdown Incorporated
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Kingsdown Incorporated filed Critical Kingsdown Incorporated
Publication of ZA201007518B publication Critical patent/ZA201007518B/en

Links

Classifications

    • 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
    • A47C31/12—Means, e.g. measuring means, for adapting chairs, beds or mattresses to the shape or weight of persons
    • A47C31/123—Means, e.g. measuring means, for adapting chairs, beds or mattresses to the shape or weight of persons for beds or mattresses
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01M—TESTING STATIC OR DYNAMIC BALANCE OF MACHINES OR STRUCTURES; TESTING OF STRUCTURES OR APPARATUS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G01M99/00—Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • G01M99/001—Testing of furniture, e.g. seats or mattresses

Landscapes

  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Measurement Of The Respiration, Hearing Ability, Form, And Blood Characteristics Of Living Organisms (AREA)
  • Investigating Strength Of Materials By Application Of Mechanical Stress (AREA)
ZA2010/07518A 2008-06-26 2010-10-21 Methods and apparatuses for comfort/support analysis of a sleep support memeber ZA201007518B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US7579608P 2008-06-26 2008-06-26
PCT/US2008/083602 WO2009157965A1 (en) 2008-06-26 2008-11-14 Methods and apparatuses for comfort/support analysis of a sleep support member

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
ZA201007518B true ZA201007518B (en) 2011-08-31

Family

ID=41444830

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
ZA2010/07518A ZA201007518B (en) 2008-06-26 2010-10-21 Methods and apparatuses for comfort/support analysis of a sleep support memeber

Country Status (16)

Country Link
US (1) US9138067B2 (enExample)
EP (1) EP2291101B1 (enExample)
JP (1) JP5474956B2 (enExample)
KR (1) KR101544392B1 (enExample)
CN (1) CN102076247B (enExample)
AU (1) AU2008358340C1 (enExample)
BR (1) BRPI0822798A2 (enExample)
CA (1) CA2724593C (enExample)
DK (1) DK2291101T3 (enExample)
ES (1) ES2411481T3 (enExample)
IL (1) IL209083A (enExample)
MX (1) MX2010014564A (enExample)
PL (1) PL2291101T3 (enExample)
RU (1) RU2480134C2 (enExample)
WO (1) WO2009157965A1 (enExample)
ZA (1) ZA201007518B (enExample)

Families Citing this family (22)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20080077020A1 (en) 2006-09-22 2008-03-27 Bam Labs, Inc. Method and apparatus for monitoring vital signs remotely
US20110010249A1 (en) * 2008-03-21 2011-01-13 Oexman Robert D Methods and apparatuses for providing a sleep system having customized zoned support and zoned comfort
US8458042B1 (en) 2011-03-02 2013-06-04 King Koil Licensing Company, Inc. Methods for selecting a bedding mattress
US20150196132A1 (en) * 2012-07-20 2015-07-16 Kayfoam Woolfson Mattress categorisation tool
EP2967223B1 (en) 2013-03-14 2017-11-15 SleepIQ Labs Inc. Inflatable air mattress with light controls
EP2967225B1 (en) 2013-03-14 2017-06-14 Select Comfort Corporation Inflatable air mattress with snoring detection and response
CA2905974C (en) 2013-03-14 2018-09-04 Select Comfort Corporation Inflatable air mattress system with detection techniques
US8984687B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2015-03-24 Select Comfort Corporation Partner snore feature for adjustable bed foundation
CA2906038C (en) 2013-03-14 2018-02-13 Select Comfort Corporation Inflatable air mattress alert and monitoring system
EP2967228B1 (en) 2013-03-14 2018-03-07 Select Comfort Corporation Inflatable air mattress autofill and off bed pressure adjustment
JP6121044B2 (ja) 2013-03-14 2017-04-26 セレクト コンフォート コーポレーションＳｅｌｅｃｔ Ｃｏｍｆｏｒｔ Ｃｏｒｐｏｒａｔｉｏｎ 膨張式エアマットレスのシステムアーキテクチャ
US9504416B2 (en) 2013-07-03 2016-11-29 Sleepiq Labs Inc. Smart seat monitoring system
US9445751B2 (en) 2013-07-18 2016-09-20 Sleepiq Labs, Inc. Device and method of monitoring a position and predicting an exit of a subject on or from a substrate
EP3089623B1 (en) 2013-12-30 2019-02-20 Select Comfort Corporation Inflatable air mattress with integrated control
US10674832B2 (en) 2013-12-30 2020-06-09 Sleep Number Corporation Inflatable air mattress with integrated control
US10448749B2 (en) 2014-10-10 2019-10-22 Sleep Number Corporation Bed having logic controller
US10092242B2 (en) 2015-01-05 2018-10-09 Sleep Number Corporation Bed with user occupancy tracking
US10149549B2 (en) 2015-08-06 2018-12-11 Sleep Number Corporation Diagnostics of bed and bedroom environment
US11737938B2 (en) 2017-12-28 2023-08-29 Sleep Number Corporation Snore sensing bed
US12390379B2 (en) 2017-12-28 2025-08-19 Sleep Number Corporation Bed having snore detection feature
CN109033706A (zh) * 2018-08-27 2018-12-18 宝鸡华保家具有限责任公司 一种计算床垫舒适性的方法
CN112690804A (zh) * 2020-12-17 2021-04-23 江苏第二师范学院（江苏省教育科学研究院） 一种医疗床功能测试方法

Family Cites Families (76)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1703587A (en) 1926-07-28 1929-02-26 Kraft Harry Mattress
US3462778A (en) 1966-02-25 1969-08-26 Gaymar Ind Inc Inflatable mattress and pressure system
US3657921A (en) * 1969-12-31 1972-04-25 American Chain & Cable Co Method and apparatus for testing the hardness of materials
US3786676A (en) 1972-10-18 1974-01-22 Goodrich Co B F Compression testing machine
US4004457A (en) * 1976-01-13 1977-01-25 The United States Bedding Company Compression tester
US4140008A (en) * 1977-12-27 1979-02-20 The United States Bedding Company System for testing firmness
US4331026A (en) * 1980-07-14 1982-05-25 The Boeing Company Indenter-type hardness testing apparatus
US4501034A (en) 1983-10-27 1985-02-26 Greenawalt Monte H Inflatable pillow
US4982466A (en) 1988-10-12 1991-01-08 Leggett & Platt, Incorporated Body support system
US5062169A (en) 1990-03-09 1991-11-05 Leggett & Platt, Incorporated Clinical bed
US5105488A (en) 1990-04-18 1992-04-21 Simmons Company Bedding configuration having variable support characteristics
WO1992008398A1 (en) 1990-11-13 1992-05-29 Leggett & Platt, Incorporated Bedding system
US5150608A (en) * 1991-02-19 1992-09-29 Giancarlo Mazzoleni Centering device for use with brinell hardness-measuring probe
US5148706A (en) 1991-05-29 1992-09-22 France Bed Co., Ltd. Apparatus for selecting mattress
GB9320864D0 (en) 1993-10-11 1993-12-01 Scales John T Assessment of patient support systems
US5533459A (en) * 1994-06-29 1996-07-09 Moore Business Forms, Inc. Method of constructing bedding tags
US5815865A (en) * 1995-11-30 1998-10-06 Sleep Options, Inc. Mattress structure
US6115861A (en) * 1997-10-09 2000-09-12 Patmark Company, Inc. Mattress structure
US5848450A (en) 1996-03-05 1998-12-15 L&P Property Management Company Air bed control
CA2326812A1 (en) 1998-03-31 1999-10-07 Hill-Rom, Inc. Air-over-foam mattress
SK18562000A3 (sk) 1998-06-03 2001-08-06 Magna Interior Systems Inc. Spôsob zobrazenia tlaku na stanovenie pohodlnosti automobilového sedadla
GB9813805D0 (en) 1998-06-27 1998-08-26 Harrison Bedding Limited A Spring units
US5987675A (en) 1998-10-15 1999-11-23 Kim; Susan Young-Sook Spinal support and stretch pillow system
GB9905005D0 (en) 1999-03-05 1999-04-28 Bain Duncan S Portable device for the assessment of mattresses
WO2000059346A1 (en) 1999-04-07 2000-10-12 L & P Property Management Company Customized mattress system
US6269505B1 (en) 1999-04-20 2001-08-07 M.P.L. Ltd. Inflatable cushioning device with manifold system
DE29917813U1 (de) * 1999-10-08 2001-02-22 Westmont Technik GmbH & Co. KG, 40474 Düsseldorf Verstellvorrichtung für Betten, Matratzen, Sessel u.dgl.
US6327725B1 (en) 1999-12-14 2001-12-11 S.V.M. Orthopedic Solutions Inc. Pillow with adjustable neck support
US6317912B1 (en) 2000-03-08 2001-11-20 Kurtis F. Graebe Bed mattress with air cells and spring pockets
US6468234B1 (en) 2000-07-14 2002-10-22 The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Stanford Junior University SleepSmart
US6560803B2 (en) 2000-09-05 2003-05-13 Levy Zur Pressure relief pneumatic area support device and system
US6571192B1 (en) 2000-11-28 2003-05-27 W. Eric Hinshaw Automatic mattress selection system
TW526056B (en) 2001-03-15 2003-04-01 Huntleigh Technology Plc Inflatable support
US6698046B1 (en) 2001-03-26 2004-03-02 Sunflower Medical, L.L.C. Air mattress control unit
US7242306B2 (en) * 2001-05-08 2007-07-10 Hill-Rom Services, Inc. Article locating and tracking apparatus and method
US6916236B2 (en) 2001-06-13 2005-07-12 Terpstra Enterprises Pty Ltd. Extraction apparatus
NL1022279C1 (nl) 2002-03-04 2003-09-05 Jan Koops Hoofdkussen voor het tegengaan van snurken.
US6662393B2 (en) 2002-03-19 2003-12-16 Dennis Boyd Composite mattress
AU2003230889A1 (en) 2002-04-11 2003-10-27 Robert B. Chaffee Body support surface comfort device
US20050115003A1 (en) * 2002-06-01 2005-06-02 Torbet Philip A. Internal contour foam mattress
US20040139549A1 (en) 2002-10-28 2004-07-22 Hassan Mohrekesh Automatically adjustable pillow
US6878121B2 (en) 2002-11-01 2005-04-12 David T. Krausman Sleep scoring apparatus and method
US6862763B2 (en) 2002-12-02 2005-03-08 L&P Property Management Company Pocketed bedding or seating product having pockets of differing heights
US6813791B2 (en) 2003-03-04 2004-11-09 L&P Property Management Company Posturized pocketed bedding or seating product having pockets of differing heights
WO2004080246A1 (en) 2003-03-12 2004-09-23 Jetta Company Limited Adjustable mattress and pillow system
NO321756B1 (no) 2003-07-15 2006-07-03 Wonderland As Rammemadrass
KR20050013491A (ko) 2003-07-28 2005-02-04 닛토덴코 가부시키가이샤 시트형상 제품의 검사 방법 및 검사 시스템
JP2005062165A (ja) 2003-07-28 2005-03-10 Nitto Denko Corp シート状製品の検査方法、検査システム、シート状製品、及び、画像表示装置
US6983503B2 (en) 2003-09-09 2006-01-10 Ace Bed Co., Ltd. Apparatus for packing free terminal convolutions of spring assembly used in mattress
US7127758B2 (en) 2004-03-02 2006-10-31 Gabbay Daniel S Active head/neck positioning device for endotracheal intubation
JP4842250B2 (ja) * 2004-03-24 2011-12-21 ニューフレイ リミテッド ライアビリティ カンパニー リベット監視システム
EP2250986A3 (en) 2004-04-30 2011-11-30 Hill-Rom Services, Inc. Patient support with 3-D material and vertical bladders
WO2005104904A1 (en) 2004-04-30 2005-11-10 Tactex Controls Inc. Body support apparatus having automatic pressure control and related methods
DE102004022284B3 (de) 2004-05-04 2005-12-22 Daryoush Bazargani Individuell ergonomisch einstellbares Kopfkissen
US6986182B2 (en) 2004-06-10 2006-01-17 L&P Property Management Company Pocketed bedding or seating product having inflatable members
US7409735B2 (en) 2004-08-16 2008-08-12 Hill-Rom Services, Inc. Dynamic cellular person support surface
US7716763B2 (en) 2005-02-16 2010-05-18 Nissen Ipad, Llc Apparatus and method to position a patient for airway management and endotracheal intubation
US20060236460A1 (en) 2005-03-31 2006-10-26 Mark Hooper Apparatus and method for determining an individuals pillow type
US7386903B2 (en) 2005-06-03 2008-06-17 American Pacific Plastic Fabricators, Inc. Composite mattress assembly and method for adjusting the same
US20070021965A1 (en) 2005-07-19 2007-01-25 Boyd Dennis M System and method for selecting a pillow
NZ548621A (en) 2005-07-19 2007-11-30 Dennis M Boyd System and method for selecting a mattress and a pillow
US7467058B2 (en) 2006-04-06 2008-12-16 Dennis M. Boyd Method and system for selecting a mattress
US7536739B2 (en) 2005-08-10 2009-05-26 Kreg Medical, Inc. Therapeutic mattress
US20070056112A1 (en) 2005-09-09 2007-03-15 Graebe Robert H Zoned cellular cushion with fail safe inflation zones
US20090006027A1 (en) 2005-11-07 2009-01-01 Kingsdown, Incorporated Automatic Mattress Selection System
US20070199154A1 (en) 2006-02-24 2007-08-30 Escaross Essam B System and method for adjusting pressure in pockets or zones
DE102006019748B4 (de) 2006-04-28 2009-11-26 Dräger Medical AG & Co. KG Patientenfläche zum Transportieren und/oder Lagern eines Patienten
US20070266497A1 (en) 2006-05-22 2007-11-22 Shoe Kenmochi Method of producing "one's pillows" with characteristics for a restful and restorative sleep is based on scientific basis of observing human occlusion
WO2008048743A2 (en) 2006-08-29 2008-04-24 Ascion Llc A foam spring mattress configured with variable firmness
WO2008106445A1 (en) 2007-02-26 2008-09-04 John Hunter Howard Mattress system and method
US20090240514A1 (en) 2007-06-28 2009-09-24 L & P Property Management Company System and Method for Recommending a Bedding Product
US8341786B2 (en) 2008-02-14 2013-01-01 Kingsdown, Inc. Apparatuses and methods providing variable support and variable comfort control of a sleep system and automatic adjustment thereof
WO2009102968A1 (en) 2008-02-14 2009-08-20 Kingsdown, Inc. Apparatuses and methods for automatic pillow adjustment
RU2463936C2 (ru) 2008-02-14 2012-10-20 Кингсдаун, Инк. Устройства и способы определения особенностей человека для использования в спальной системе
WO2009108228A1 (en) 2008-02-25 2009-09-03 Kingsdown, Inc. Systems and methods for controlling a bedroom environment and for providing sleep data
US20110010249A1 (en) 2008-03-21 2011-01-13 Oexman Robert D Methods and apparatuses for providing a sleep system having customized zoned support and zoned comfort

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
ES2411481T3 (es) 2013-07-05
JP2011525840A (ja) 2011-09-29
AU2008358340B2 (en) 2012-09-06
IL209083A (en) 2015-03-31
AU2008358340C1 (en) 2013-09-26
KR20110037939A (ko) 2011-04-13
CA2724593C (en) 2018-07-10
EP2291101B1 (en) 2013-05-15
CN102076247B (zh) 2014-09-03
RU2010144181A (ru) 2012-08-10
PL2291101T3 (pl) 2013-08-30
AU2008358340A1 (en) 2009-12-30
HK1157158A1 (zh) 2012-06-29
EP2291101A1 (en) 2011-03-09
KR101544392B1 (ko) 2015-08-13
BRPI0822798A2 (pt) 2015-06-30
EP2291101A4 (en) 2012-02-29
US9138067B2 (en) 2015-09-22
IL209083A0 (en) 2011-01-31
JP5474956B2 (ja) 2014-04-16
DK2291101T3 (da) 2013-06-17
CA2724593A1 (en) 2009-12-30
MX2010014564A (es) 2011-02-15
CN102076247A (zh) 2011-05-25
RU2480134C2 (ru) 2013-04-27
US20110041592A1 (en) 2011-02-24
WO2009157965A1 (en) 2009-12-30

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
ZA201007518B (en) Methods and apparatuses for comfort/support analysis of a sleep support memeber
IL207594A0 (en) Apparatuses and methods for evaluating a person for a sleep system
PL2428068T3 (pl) Sposoby i urządzenia dla wspierania DTX
GB2470863B (en) Ergonomic support apparatus and method for assisting sleep
EP2203118A4 (en) PATIENT SUPPORT DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATION
EP2446556A4 (en) DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SLEEP MODE OPERATION
IL212079A0 (en) Methods and devices for treating sleep apnea
GB0912462D0 (en) System and method for improving sleep quality
EP2282671A4 (en) INTEGRATED HEART MONITORING DEVICE AND APPLICATION METHOD THEREFOR
IL212852A0 (en) Methods of identifying sleep and waking patterns and uses
ZA201104463B (en) Compounds and methods of use
EP2340244A4 (en) COMPOUNDS AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES
GB2447640B (en) Systems and methods for sleep monitoring
ZA201008483B (en) Diazacarbazoles and methods of use
EP2341173A4 (en) METHOD OF INCREASING THICKNESS THICKNESS AND DEVICE THEREFOR
ZA201202270B (en) Support and containment structure for persons
IL209548A0 (en) Diazacarbazoles and methods of use
GB0806435D0 (en) Support device and method of adjustment
EP2366424A4 (en) AIR-PERMEABLE STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF FORMING AIR-PERMEABLE STRUCTURE
EP2399749A4 (en) PRINTER DEVICE AND MAINTENANCE METHOD THEREFOR
EP2352097A4 (en) DEVICE AND METHOD FOR STATING THE USER STATUS
GB0806174D0 (en) Support device and method of use thereof
EP2349172A4 (en) METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ABDOMINAL STABILIZATION OF A PATIENT
IL210428A (en) Apadnosone dosing unit and method of use
EP2403309A4 (en) METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TERMINATION OF USER DATA