Abstract: A sleeping system is described in which a control apparatus is provided for altering comfort conditions in a mattress assembly. The control apparatus permits one or more sleeping areas on the mattress assembly to be designated for alteration of the comfort conditions. The control device may include control elements that permit manual alteration of the comfort conditions, scheduling an alteration of the comfort conditions for a predetermined time and saving a preferred configuration for the comfort conditions. The comfort conditions may include temperature conditions, firmness conditions and elevation conditions, and the comfort conditions in the designated sleeping areas may be collectively or individually controlled.

Abstract: A sleeping system is described in which comfort systems for a foam mattress assembly are mounted in a foundation assembly supporting the mattress assembly. The comfort systems include an air heating and cooling system, a firmness system and an elevation system. The foam mattress assembly includes a flexible encasement dish into which one or more foam layers are disposed. Blowers for the air system are mounted adjacent the foundation assembly top in direct fluid communication with apertures in the top, minimizing the air flow path from the blower exhaust to the mattress top to reduce air pressure loss and diminishment of the heated or cooled air.

Abstract: A sleeping system is described in which comfort systems for a foam mattress assembly are mounted in a foundation assembly supporting the mattress assembly. The comfort systems include an air heating and cooling system, a firmness system and an elevation system. The foam mattress assembly includes a flexible encasement dish into which one or more foam layers are disposed. Blowers for the air system are mounted adjacent the foundation assembly top in direct fluid communication with apertures in the top, minimizing the air flow path from the blower exhaust to the mattress top to reduce air pressure loss and diminishment of the heated or cooled air.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an encapsulated ?? particle emitter that comprises a sol-gel derived core that comprises a ??-emitting radioisotope and an encapsulant enclosing the core through which at least some of the ?? emissions from the ??-emitting radioisotope pass, wherein the encapsulant comprises a substrate and a cover and at least a portion of the encapsulant is electrically conductive, and a method for making the same. Additionally, the present invention is directed to a capacitor comprising such an encapsulated ?? particle emitter and a method of performing work with such a capacitor.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an encapsulated ?? particle emitter that comprises a sol-gel derived core that comprises a ??-emitting radioisotope and an encapsulant enclosing the core through which at least some of the ?? emissions from the ??-emitting radioisotope pass, wherein the encapsulant comprises a substrate and a cover and at least a portion of the encapsulant is electrically conductive, and a method for making the same. Additionally, the present invention is directed to a capacitor comprising such an encapsulated ?? particle emitter and a method of performing work with such a capacitor.

Abstract: An apparatus which has an extension arm adapted to mount a handlebar to a steering post of a vehicle. The extension arm having a first end and a second end. A coupling body is provided for pivotally mounting the first end to the steering post. A coupling body is also provided for pivotally mounting the second end to the handlebar. A linkage with a locking pin is provided for locking the handlebar in a selected orientation relative to the mounting arm.

Abstract: An apparatus which has an extension arm adapted to mount a handlebar to a steering post of a vehicle. The extension arm having a first end and a second end. A coupling body is provided for pivotally mounting the first end to the steering post. A coupling body is also provided for pivotally mounting the second end to the handlebar. A linkage with a locking pin is provided for locking the handlebar in a selected orientation relative to the mounting arm.