Abstract: A device, for grasping a limp body, such as a paraplegic or a quadriplegic patient (19), and transferring the body to another location or moving it into a different position, comprises two pivotally connected sections (12,13), one positioned to grasp the torso portion (18), the other the pelvic one (17). The sections can be kept in line with each other or pivoted toward each other to place the patient in a seated position. Each section comprises an upper frame (14) from the opposite longitudinal edges of which extends a pair of articulated grasping members positioned to move astride the torso or pelvis of the patient. The members include series of transversal cantles which can be directed to curl inwardly toward each other and securely enwrap and grab the load. The frame and the supported patient can then be hoisted, moved and deposited into a supine or seating position. Each member includes a series of successively hinged segments tilted by pulling cables.

Abstract: Mattress toppers for mattress assemblies and pillowtop mattress assemblies generally includes a convoluted foam layer including a convoluted upper surface and a bottom planar surface. The convoluted foam layer includes a convoluted upper surface and a bottom planar surface. The convoluted upper surface comprising repeating geometric depressions defined by an outer geometric-shaped outer wall and a concentric shaped inner wall. The geometric depression can be defined by a geometric outer wall, e.g., hexagonally shaped, and a concentric inner wall, e.g., circular shaped.

Abstract: A bed system includes microclimate control capabilities for providing quality sleep experience. The bed system can include a microclimate control subsystem configured to supply conditioned air (e.g., heated or cooled air) to a mattress, or draw ambient air from the mattress, to achieve a desired temperature at the top of the mattress. Utilizing supply of conditioned air to provide air at desired temperature to the mattress system, or utilizing air suction to drain heat away from the mattress system, can provide precise microclimate control at the mattress, thereby permitting conformable sleep.

Abstract: A bedding foundation has a linear actuator for moving a roller carriage forward and backwards. The roller carriage includes wheels which move along rails supported below a rigid platform having an opening extending through the platform. The roller carriage includes a lifter which raises and lowers a roller independently of the movement of the linear actuator. Regardless of the position of the linear actuator, the roller may be raised or lowered. The roller moves back and forth inside the opening extending through the rigid platform and imparts a massage movement to a mattress above the foundation.

Abstract: A foldout bed is described. The foldout bed has a left side wall, a right side wall, and a top panel that extends between and attached to the top ends of the two side walls. The bottom end of each side wall is coupled with a counterbalance mechanism. A bed tray is pivotally coupled with a the counterbalance mechanisms and is transitionable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The bed tray provides a unitary planar surface that is configured to support a mattress and a person when in the open configuration. Each counterbalance mechanism has a frame and a piston that attaches the frame to the bed tray. The frame has a base flange disposed perpendicular to the side walls and located at the bottommost end of the counterbalance mechanism against a base plate of the wall.

Abstract: A bed system includes microclimate control capabilities for providing quality sleep experience. The bed system can include a microclimate control subsystem configured to supply conditioned air (e.g., heated or cooled air) to a mattress, or draw ambient air from the mattress, to achieve a desired temperature at the top of the mattress. Utilizing supply of conditioned air to provide air at desired temperature to the mattress system, or utilizing air suction to drain heat away from the mattress system, can provide precise microclimate control at the mattress, thereby permitting conformable sleep.

Abstract: A pillow containing latex balls which includes a cover and latex balls filled in the cover, wherein the latex balls are connected to each other horizontally or vertically.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of forming a mattress (and product thereof) including providing a cover-top panel compact that includes a top panel having one or more filler layers and a drape that is affixed to the top panel at a first margin. The method entails detaching the drape at a second margin and inverting the drape to engage a supporting core, thereby completing the mattress assembly.

Abstract: A method for packaging a bed includes disassembling a headboard into a first headboard, a second headboard, a third headboard, and a fourth headboard; placing one of the first headboard and the second headboard with a back thereof facing upward; placing one of the first headboard and the second headboard with a back thereof facing upward to allow an opening of a first accommodating groove or a second accommodating groove on the back thereof to face upward; placing the third headboard and the fourth headboard side by side with a back facing upward into the accommodating groove, allowing openings of a third accommodating groove and a fourth accommodating groove to face upward; placing stacked slats into the third accommodating groove and the fourth accommodating groove, and placing a first transverse keel, a second transverse keel, and support legs into the third accommodating groove and the fourth accommodating groove.

Abstract: An adjustable bed base may be folded in half for shipping without removing the leg assemblies. The leg assemblies are adjustable in length and may be secured in a raised position to facilitate folding the adjustable bed base. To change the length of the leg assembly, a hollow leg is moved inside a hollow receiver and fixed in place by a first push pin assembly. A second push pin assembly inside the hollow receiver fixes the leg assembly in a lowered position and a raised position for storage or shipment. Each hollow receiver is pivotally secured to a mounting bracket welded to a foldable frame of the adjustable bed base.

Abstract: A bed that includes a base with first and second sections each with a face and sidewalls that extend around the perimeter of and outward from one side of the face. The bed also includes a mattress and a support. The bed is selectively positionable between a first configuration and a second configuration. The first configuration includes the support positioned in the base and with the mattress supported on the base. The second configuration includes the mattress and the support positioned in the base for storage or shipping.

Abstract: An internal support system for a cushion, mattress or the like, for supporting the body of a user, the internal support system including: a main portion having a body facing side that substantially opposes a base side; and a support portion located at least partly within the main portion, the support portion including a core portion and at least one peripheral portion which extends laterally from the core portion, wherein the height of the core portion is greater than the height of the at least one peripheral portion, the height being that as determined in the direction from the base side to the body facing side of the main portion, wherein the support portion is more resistant to deformation than the main portion.

Abstract: A traction pillow includes a pillowcase and an elastic pillow interior. The pillow interior has an opening, and the opening penetrates from an upper side of the pillow interior to a lower side of the pillow interior. The pillowcase includes an upper surface and a lower surface. The upper surface is provided with a first connector. The lower surface is provided with a second connector, and when the pillowcase sleeves the pillow interior. The first connector is detachably connected to the second connector via the opening to enable the upper surface and the lower surface to clamp the pillow interior, and the upper surface and the lower surface press the pillow interior to form a neck brace supporting portion.

Abstract: There is provided a lifting robot suitable for lifting and transferring a person. Especially there is provided a patient lift apparatus with collapsible vertical and horizontal columns that allows the apparatus to change its height and width. Specifically there is provided a patient lifting robot having a frame for lifting and carrying persons. The frame has adjustable length and width, since the frame comprises two vertically collapsible columns for adjusting the height of the frame, and one horizontally collapsible beam for adjusting the width of the frame.

Abstract: The lumbar support mechanism and an adjustable bed having the same. The lumbar support mechanism includes a lumbar support member; first, second, third and fourth support legs; a linkage member; and first and second lumbar support brackets operably attachable to a back platform of the adjustable bed. The first and second support legs are pivotally connected between the lumbar support member and the linkage member; and the third and fourth support legs are pivotally connected between the first and second support legs, and the first and second lumbar support brackets, respectively, such that the lumbar support member is operably movable between a retracted position and an expanded (ejected) position when the linkage member moves between first and second positions. The lumbar support is provided when the lumbar support member is in the ejected position.

Abstract: A mattress includes a flex structure having at least one support layer and a plurality of marbles engaged with the at least one support layer and supported by the at least one support layer. The plurality of marbles is arranged in a grid pattern along the at least one support layer.

Abstract: A foam core for a mattress including a supporting layer for supporting the vertebral column, the supporting layer including an upper part and a lower part. Different body support regions are provided in the upper part along the longitudinal direction of the foam core, a plurality of the body support regions having at least one recess in the material of the foam core. At least one reserve region is provided in the lower part and has at least one recess in the material of the foam core. The foam core is formed such that the reserve region is not substantially deformed in case of a load on the upper part above the reserve region if the load is below a predetermined limit pressure, and that in case of a load above the predetermined limit pressure, the reserve region is deformed. A mattress having such a foam core is furthermore shown.

Abstract: A surgical patient interface including a base; a platform coupled to the base and including a first end and a second end, the platform configured to transition between a first position and a second position about a pivotable axis stationary relative to the base; a first abutment and a second abutment each adjustably coupled to the platform. In the first position, the platform extends between the first end and the second end in a substantially horizontal direction relative to the base, and the first abutment and the second abutment are separated by a first distance along the substantially horizontal direction. In the second position, the platform extends between the first end and the second end in a substantially vertical direction such that a torso of a patient extends in the substantially vertical direction, and the first abutment and the second abutment are separated by a second, different distance along the substantially vertical direction.

Abstract: A three-layered topper for a bedding or seating product has a first piece of foam, a second piece of foam and a pocketed spring comfort layer therebetween. The pocketed spring comfort layer has individually pocketed mini coil springs. At least one of the foam pieces may be infused with metallic particles to improve thermal conductivity. Alternatively, at least one of the foam pieces may be infused with microencapsulated phase change materials to improve heat absorption. At least one of the foam pieces may have a coating to further improve thermal conductivity or heat absorption.

Abstract: A mattress having a flange construction for securing a border assembly is disclosed. The flange construction is formed of a material that is affixed along the perimeter of an upper surface of the mattress. The border assembly includes a flap material for binding the border assembly to the flange construction. The flap material may be adhered to the flange construction, thereby allowing the flange construction to anchor and secure the border assembly to the mattress.