Abstract: A foldable container includes a foldable supporting frame, at least one operation switch arranged on the foldable supporting frame, and a container body supported on the foldable supporting frame. The operation switch is actuated through a pulling operation to move the foldable supporting frame between an unfolded mode and a folded mode. The container has an edge and an opening formed within the edge. At the unfolded mode, the opening is opened. At the folded mode, the opening is closed. The container body is automatically folded as the foldable supporting frame is moved from the unfolded mode to the folded mode. Via a folding method, the foldable supporting frame is folded to reduce an overall size for occupying less storage space when it is not in use.

Abstract: A backrest for a vehicle seat may have a backrest part, a head restraint part and an acoustic arrangement. The acoustic arrangement is arranged above the backrest part and may have at least one central loudspeaker and at least two side loudspeakers. The central loudspeaker may be built into the head restraint part and each of the at least two side loudspeakers may be arranged on a support. A vehicle seat with the backrest is also provided.

Abstract: A support device having a support with a body portion having a left and right side defining a width therebetween and opposed superior and inferior edges defining a length therebetween. The body portion has an upper surface and an opposed bottom surface defining a thickness, the inferior edge defining a notch indented into the body portion, the notch extending coextensively in the top and bottom surfaces throughout the thickness of the body portion. A left and right arm wing extending laterally from the body portion, the left and right arm wing extending a distance between the superior and inferior edges, wherein the left arm wing and right arm wing are configured to be rolled into an arcuate shape having an interior channel defined by the upper surface.

Abstract: A vehicle display device that includes: a display part having a front-side display part and a rear-side display part provided inside a vehicle cabin, each of the front-side display part and the rear-side display part having a display face; a detection part that detects an orientation and a posture of an occupant; and a control part that selects a display face in accordance with the orientation and the posture of the occupant detected by the detection part, raises the selected display face, and controls display by the display part such that information is displayed at the selected display face.

Abstract: A foldable container for pet bathing includes a foldable supporting frame and a container body arranged on the supporting frame and constructed to be unfolded for containing a liquid for the pet to bath, wherein the foldable supporting frame includes two top supporting arms each including a rod body having a fixing cavity and a slot communicated to the fixing cavity, wherein the container body includes a bottom wall and a surrounding wall connected to the bottom wall, wherein the surrounding wall comprises an edge which is detachably mounted in the fixing cavity of the rod body through the slot.

Abstract: A vehicle display device includes: a display part having a front-side display part, a rear-side display part and an upper-side display part provided inside a vehicle cabin, each of the front-side display part, the rear-side display part and the upper-side display part having a display face; a detection part that detects an orientation and a posture of an occupant; and a control part that selects a display face in accordance with the orientation and the posture of the occupant detected by the detection part, and controls display by the display part such that information is displayed at the selected display face. The display face of the upper-side display part is provided at a roof head lining inside the vehicle cabin.

Abstract: An improved crib is disclosed herein. The crib of the present disclosure has numerous benefits over the prior art, wherein one of the benefits is that children placed within the crib may not feel like they are trapped within a cage. In general, the crib disclosed has screens on all four sides of the crib. The screens at least comprise visual display surfaces on the faces of the screens directed toward the inside of the crib, wherein the mattress and child are located. The visual display surfaces may be operable to display calming scenery or educational content for the child in the crib. Many more embodiments are disclosed herein that are within the scope of this inventive concept.

Abstract: Seats that include sound cancelation systems are described. An example vehicle bench seat has a first backrest, a first speaker, a second backrest, a second speaker, a central portion, and a seat base. The first speaker is disposed within the first backrest and the second speaker is disposed within the second backrest. Each of the first and second speakers emit primary sound waves and secondary sound waves. The secondary sound waves of the first speaker are 180 degrees out of phase with the primary sound waves of the first speaker and the secondary sound waves of the second speaker are 180 degrees out of phase with the primary sound waves of the second speaker. The central portion includes channels that direct the secondary sound waves emitted by the first and second speakers into the vehicle cabin to cancel undesired primary sound waves.

Abstract: A smart crib is provided that includes a horizontal support platform and one or more vertical surfaces connected thereto that enclose a space above the horizontal support platform and/or define a space above the horizontal support platform. The horizontal support platform and/or the vertical surfaces may include one or more sensors that can be used to learn behavior of the crib occupant and/or determine conditions of the occupant and/or environment of the crib and/or the crib's surrounding area. The crib may receive responses from a client device and/or automatically act upon a detected condition in the crib or with the occupant.

Abstract: Provided is a pillow and method of marking the pillow to mitigate tinnitus. The pillow includes a first and second portions of fill material, an anchor strip assembly and a pillow casing. The anchor strip assembly is disposed between the first and second portions of fill material. The anchor strip assembly includes an anchor strip and a plurality of speakers secured to the anchor strip at a distance from each other. A first and second edge portions the anchor strip extends beyond edges of the first and second portions of fill material. The pillow casing secures the anchor strip assembly disposed between the first and second portions of the fill material inside the pillow casing such that the first and second edge portions of the anchor strip are secured respectively between a first and second seams of the pillow casing.

Abstract: A triangular prism-shaped wedge, fashioned of a sturdy foam core with soft and malleable properties, fashioned to occupy the space that commonly exists between the head of a mattress and the wall or headboard that the mattress is binding against. It is configured to occupy this space, aided via the force of friction, to ensure that items such as pillows, remote controls, and other bedside items do not fall behind the mattress, and onto the floor. It may be configured with an assortment of interchangeable pockets, as well as an embedded stereo speaker system.

Abstract: A moisture detection and alarming system connected to a person-support apparatus has been described. The system comprises a moisture detection sheet connected to at least one pressure sensor, at least moisture sensor and a controller. The pressure sensor can be configured to send a signal to the controller. The controller can be configured to receive the pressure signal from the pressure sensor and determine the presence of a person supported on the person support apparatus. If a person is supported on the person-support apparatus then a moisture sensor is activated by the controller to sense the moisture content on a mattress pad. If the moisture content on the mattress pad is out of a predefined range then an alarming unit can be activated. The controller may further be connected to at least one of a hospital network, communication station and nurse call system.

Abstract: A pillow having a resilient pillow body with a sound transmitting passageway extending through the pillow to bring sound from outside the pillow through an inlet in the side of the pillow to an outlet in the central area of the top of the pillow so that a person using the pillow, with his ear on the outlet, can hear the sound. The passageway has an inlet section leading from the inlet into the pillow which section forms an exponential acoustic horn to amplify and clarify the sound transmitted by the passageway.

Abstract: An infant bed system having a base, a mattress with a top surface having a half-pipe indentation, the mattress is shaped and sized to be snugly placed atop the base, legs that extend downwardly from the base, and raised side walls that extend upwardly from the side wall of the base. A vibrating component in the base is adapted to provide vibrations to the mattress. A speaker produces womb sounds or heartbeat sounds. A control panel on the base allows for turning on and off of the system.

Abstract: A patient-support apparatus includes a deck, a headrail, and an entertainment system. The deck has a head end, a foot end spaced from the head end, a first side extending from the head end to the foot end, and a second side spaced from the first side and extending from the head end to the foot end. The headrail is coupled to the deck and extends along the first side of the deck near the head end of the deck. The entertainment system includes a user input and a projection device coupled to the headrail.

Abstract: A multi-functional pillow device is disclosed. The multi-functional pillow device comprises a main body, two side bodies and a control unit. The main body has a through hole for face down sleep, a matching element for fitting with the through hole, and a circuit board inside the main body for connecting to a vibration unit and a rotation unit. Each of the side bodies is connected to the rotation unit and has a speaker connected to the circuit board, wherein the side bodies are adjusted to a vertical position or a horizontal position by the rotation unit. The control unit is disposed at the external of the main body and is connected to the circuit board for setting and controlling the vibration unit and the rotation unit, and for inputing audio data into the circuit board for playing from the speakers.

Abstract: A device for lulling infants to sleep comprising a pillow with a receptacle and closure, wherein the middle portion of the sides of the pillow are curved inwards to form four corner sections, and wherein the corner sections of the pillow are puffed up compared to the rest of the pillow, so that the pillow can be easily used in conjunction with cradles, bassinets, strollers, and similar baby gear;. The device further comprises a battery-operated sound/vibration generating instrument received within the receptacle. The instrument can be operated to produce either sound or vibrations, or both. The sound comprises a simulated mother's heartbeat or a lullaby.

Abstract: A person-support apparatus comprises a frame, a sound generating device, a user interface, and a controller. The sound generating device is configured to generate an audible sound. The user interface is configured to receive an input from a user. The input corresponds to at least one of a sound conditioning system mode and an audible sound adjustment. The controller is electrically coupled to the sound generating device and the user interface. The controller is configured to control the operation of the sound generating device in accordance with the input from the user interface.

Abstract: The invention discloses differing embodiments of pillow speaker systems and methods. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed of directing sound energy emitted from a speaker substantially into a cavity of a gas pillow. In other embodiments, pillow speaker systems are disclosed which direct sound energy emitted from the speakers substantially into the gas pillow cavity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a musical pillow. The music pillow includes a body, a pillow core defining a first receiving cavity corresponding to a users' head, and a music player device. The body includes a first base, and two sidewalls extending from two opposite sides of the first base. Two free ends of the two sidewalls face each other to define a body opening therebetween. The first base and the two sidewalls cooperatively define a receiving space. The pillow core is received in the receiving space, while the first receiving cavity is communicated with the body opening. The music player device includes two speakers positioned on the sidewalls respectively and a playing unit positioned in the first base. The speakers are electrically connected to the playing unit.

Abstract: A cushion comprises a resin body with a spring structure having permeability comprising a three-dimensional structure including voids at a predetermined bulk density, the three-dimensional structure being obtained by contacting, entwining, and gathering adjacent ones of random loops or curls of continuous filaments made from a thermoplastic resin in such a manner as to allow the resulting structure to have a layered structure in which layers composed of filaments having a high bulk density as superficial layers are formed on a front and a rear of the resin body in a lengthwise direction, and a layer composed of the filaments having a low bulk density as a core layer is interposed between the superficial layers; and a speaker incorporated in the resin body or disposed on one of the superficial layers of the resin body.

Abstract: A sound generating device having a flexible three-dimensional and substantially planar shaped body including a soft interior encased within a durable exterior covering. A pair of speakers are arranged within the body at first and second locations proximate an upper facing surface. The padded body is adapted to being placed underneath an existing cushion for delivering an audio output, and which is selectively audible to an individual whose head is supported upon the cushion.

Abstract: The sound pillow is sanitary and does not need to be discarded and replaced if it becomes soiled from use or accident, because it is constructed to be machine washable, and, among other things, it privately delivers good quality stereo audio for rest, learning, enjoyment or other purposes while being as easy and convenient to use as conventional bed pillows of standard size. The sanitary and easy to use sound pillow includes a speaker receiving pocket nested inside and open to a pillow casing and stereo speakers removably insertable into the speaker receiving pocket.

Abstract: An infant nesting device is provided. The infant nesting device comprises a bottom surface, a sidewall and at least one audio speaker. The bottom surface has a defined perimeter and is formed from a substantially cushioning material. The sidewall is attached to the bottom surface and surrounds at least a portion of the perimeter of the bottom surface. The sidewall is formed from a substantially cushioning sound permeable material. The speaker is disposed in the sidewall and is adapted for operable connection to an external audio device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a body support pillow made and contoured to promote side lying to reduce snoring and negate the consequences of sleep apnea and symptoms. It consists of a body support pillow with integrated, semi-rigid yet flexible support for a person's head, back, and legs while lying on their side thereby encouraging either left or right side position sleeping.

Abstract: A headphone pillow includes a support portion. The support portion is flexible and has a first end and a second end. A first pillow portion has a first pillow ear portion connected to the first end of the support portion. The first pillow portion has a first pillow receive portion. A second pillow portion has a second pillow ear portion connected to the second end of the support portion. The second pillow portion has a second pillow receive portion. The first pillow portion and the second pillow portion each have a release mechanism. The first pillow ear portion and the second pillow ear portion each have a first side and a second side. The second side of either the first pillow ear portion or the second pillow ear portion is independently removably connected to either the first pillow receive portion or the second pillow receive portion.

Abstract: The sound pillow is sanitary and does not need to be discarded and replaced if it becomes soiled from use or accident, because it is constructed to be machine washable, and, among other things, it privately delivers good quality stereo audio for rest, learning, enjoyment or other purposes while being as easy and convenient to use as conventional bed pillows of standard size. The sanitary and easy to use sound pillow includes a speaker receiving pocket nested inside and open to a pillow casing and stereo speakers removably insertable into the speaker receiving pocket.

Abstract: The baby comforting apparatus provides recording of both an actual mother's heartbeat and the mother's breathing. The apparatus also provides for the simulated rise and fall of a mother's chest while breathing. The infant is placed upon the apparatus in order to mimic the mother's breathing movements. These combined features provide comforting of an infant heretofore not provided. The pliable cover is provided in a variety of materials and colors, with the added benefit of relatively large flat surfaces which are ideal for logo placement.

Abstract: A giddy baby relaxer that is in the form of a woman's upper body. A baby holder in the front with arms and folding hands. The base stand consists of two attached extensive legs with locks, with an adjustable knob on both sides of the body of the baby relaxer. The rear of the upper body of the giddy baby relaxer embodies the heartbeat, breathing, vibrating and CD player. These are operable with a remote control. The rear of the body of the giddy baby relaxer is equipped for safety straps to allow for optional transporting in an automobile.

Abstract: An alarm pillow and associated method includes a pillow with an opening at a proximal end thereof, a core member, and an outer layer positioned thereabout. A cavity is formed between the core member and the outer layer respectively. The cavity has an open end defined along the proximal opening of the pillow, and a closed distal end seated medially of the proximal end and a distal end of the pillow respectively. A portable electronic alarm device is removably positioned within the cavity. The device has a planar top surface with a user interface, and a planar bottom surface extending parallel to the top surface. The device is slidably positional through the proximal opening of the cavity and abuts against the distal end of the cavity.

Abstract: An air bed is disclosed. The air bed includes an air pump, an inflatable body and a cabinet detachably or fixedly connected to the inflatable body. The cabinet is a rollable and foldable airbag having at least one valve for inflation and deflation and includes at least one recess for receiving an air pump and other articles.

Abstract: A pillow specifically used for eliminating any physical contact between a specific delicate skin area of a users body part, a support surface, and the pillow, thus completely eliminating any possible contact between the specific delicate skin area and any associated object. For example, the specific delicate skin area may be the face of the user, the users body part being their head and the support surface being a bed. The pillow is so structured as to be removably, adjustably, and comfortably worn and attached onto any part of the users body and may also be made from numerous materials of choice.

Abstract: A portable baby sleep system for providing a baby bed and accessories which are transportable. There is: a base member; a wall member, foldably coupled to the base member; a flexible mattress member, foldably coupled to the base member opposite the wall member, and removably coupleable to the wall member; a first handle member, coupled to the wall member opposite the base member; a second handle member, coupled to the flexible mattress member opposite the base member; a speaker module, coupled to the flexible mattress member; a power module, in communication with the speaker module; a control module, in communication with the speaker module, in communication the power module; and an air bladder module, coupled to the flexible mattress member, in communication with the power module. The portable baby sleep system has a transportation mode and a sleep mode.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pillow having a front surface and an opposed rear surface and a chamber formed within the pillow. An audio recording and emitting device is positioned within the chamber for recording and emitting at least one audio message and includes a power source, a speaker coupled to the power source, a microphone coupled to the power source, and a controller coupled to the power source, the speaker and the microphone for at least one of recording and emitting the at least one audio message. A pocket is positioned adjacent an exterior surface of the pillow for receiving at least one of a picture and a document. The pocket has each of an open edge and one of a translucent and a transparent front surface.

Abstract: An inflatable bed includes an inflatable bed body having a top layer, a bottom layer, and an annular surrounding layer interconnecting the top and bottom layers and cooperating with the top and bottom layers to define an inflatable space. The surrounding layer is formed with an accommodating groove unit. An air valve is disposed on the inflatable bed body.

Abstract: A multi-purpose textured pad. There is: a first flexible planar member, second flexible planar member; a first compressible padding material; a second compressible padding material; an array of elongated texture devices disposed in a layer above the top surface of the first flexible planar member, each including: a plurality of elongated texture members, an elongated base member and a plurality of flexible strips; and two pairs of fastening mechanisms. The second flexible planar member is coupled to the first flexible planar member at a plurality of edges. The first compressible padding material supports a user. The second compressible padding material generates an audible sound when compressed. The base member extends along the first flexible planar member. The elongated texture devices provide density and thickness to a top surface of the first flexible planar member. The fastening mechanisms secure the planar members in a folded mode.

Abstract: An infant soothing and sleep aid includes a fabric mat. A pair of removable and adjustable barriers are provided, one on either side, that act as a cradling mechanism to make the infant feel safe and secure in the large crib. The barriers include a soothing device such as a vibration mechanism and white noise mechanism in order to soothe the baby in the form of restricted movement, pleasing sounds, and motion.

Abstract: A combination cheering aid and a seat cushion has a first elongate polygonal clapper. The first polygonal clapper has two ends, a lower end, and an upper end. The lower end has a hand hold cavity therein for insertion of user fingers. An anchor is connected to the first polygonal clapper, the anchor has two ends, an insertion end and an attachment end. The anchor insertion end has two flexible tines which are directed toward the anchor attachment end. The anchor attachment end has an eyelet formed therein for attachment of accessories to the anchor.

Abstract: A pillow support for a user featuring an engageable pillow body to a base and at least one storage cavity formed therebetween. An aperture in the pillow body dimensioned to accommodate the face of a user positioned on the pillow communicates with a cavity in the base which communicates with air and light adjacent to the base to provide the user fresh air and light when face down. The storage cavity is adapted to hold a personal music player or phone and the pillow engages to the base with a strap or ridge surrounding the perimeter of the pillow.

Abstract: A vibrational alarm device for use in combination with an alarm clock, includes a receiver for receiving a RF alarm signal transmitted by the alarm clock, an operating circuit for providing an operating signal in response to the receiver receiving the alarm signal, and an electro-mechanical vibrator for vibration in response to the operating signal provided by the operating circuit. A casing houses the receiver, the operating circuit, and the vibrator for vibration by the vibrator to provide a vibrational alarm signal.

Abstract: A pillow in the form of a stuffed toy or 3-dimensional character toy having two headphone speakers on the ears of the toy. The stuffed toy pillow includes a head with ears and eyes, a body, arms and legs. The toy includes means for connection to an audio player. The connection means includes a plug receptacle for receiving and electrically connecting to an outlet plug of the audio player. The head of the toy includes a pair of headphones disposed on the ears of the toy; wherein the headphones include outwardly facing speakers. The speakers are electrically connected to the plug receptacle for allowing a user to listen to sound from the audio player through the headphone speakers. The body of the toy is used as a pillow for receiving a user's head thereon to listen to sound or music from the audio player.

Abstract: A rocker includes a basket pivotally mounted to the crib that has a mattress laying horizontally therein and covering an entire bottom thereof. First and second brackets couple to an outer surface of the basket and are located at axially opposed ends thereof. First and second pairs of anchor arms have proximal ends connected to the brackets. The anchor arms have axially opposed distal ends spanning away from the basket and terminating adjacent to a frame of the crib. The arms are telescopically adjustable along a longitudinal length thereof and each of the arms are independently articulated. A plurality of support levers are conjoined to a top edge of the crib and are connected to the distal ends of the arms. The device includes a mechanism for oscillating the basket and a mechanism for automatically playing back an audio file while the basket is oscillating.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide an acoustic vibration system with a speaker for air mattresses. This vibration system includes an air mattress (20) consisting of a sealed body and inflated with air. One or more speakers (30) are mounted on the sealed body of the mattress, and are connected to an external audio system (31). The speakers (30) thus convert electrical energy outputted from the audio system (31) into sound energy, and radiate the sound energy into air inside the mattress (20), thus acoustically vibrating the mattress. In the vibration system, the sealed body of the mattress is made of a three-dimensional woven fabric (1) such that the sealed body has a desired durability and effectively resists expansion pressure. A coated layer is formed on the internal surface of the woven fabric (1) so as to prevent a flow of air through the fabric.

Abstract: An infant support apparatus for supporting an infant lying prone on its torso, configured to aid in soothing the infant and to aid in relieving and reducing the infant's gas pains. The infant support apparatus supports the head of the infant, the torso of the infant, and the legs of the infant such that the infant's head is elevated above its torso and its legs. The infant support apparatus is optionally fire retardant and fire resistant and includes a removable washable cloth cover. Retaining straps are used for holding the infant on the support apparatus. The infant support apparatus is shaped to conform to an underlying surface.

Abstract: The present invention includes a mattress having a fluid-based center portion encapsulated by a stablizing visco-elastic polyurethane covering adapted to prevent lateral or longitudinal movement while a patient is disposed thereon. One or more sonic speakers disposed below or coincident to the fluid-based center generate fluid sound waves. Responsive to the sound waves, the fluid oscillates. The mechanical oscillation of the fluid is translated to the visco-elastic polyurethane covering upon which the patient is disposed. The therapeutic effects of the ultrasound oscillations speed the rate of healing and enhance the quality of tissue repair. Furthermore, the stabilizing effects of the covering make the mattress stationary for surgical operations.

Abstract: A bassinet which rocks in a side to side motion in either slow, medium or fast rocking motion. The bassinet is controlled by a motor, microchips and wires to create the movement. The bassinet will no longer need the movement of ones hand, as the motor and microchips will control it's rocking motion.

Abstract: An air bed having a pump and a relief valve is operably connected with a control box. The control box is capable of being programmed or receiving scripted information from a media file such that timed pressure changes may be made in the air bed by operation of the pump and the relief valve. These changes are synchronized with a message being played by a media player. Thus the air bed interacts with a person lying on the bed. This interaction is used, preferably in a sales setting, to convey information to the person about the operation and features of the air bed.

Abstract: Bed equipped with different types of fittings having a horizontal support plane for supporting a mattress spring, a mattress, pillows and blankets and a person and including a first and a second pair of vertical legs (15, 16, 17, 18) arranged respectively near the bed headboard and the bed footboard, which extend upwardly and which are joined together by a first stiff structure (19) arranged on the lower part thereof forming the bed peripheral edges (20, 21) and the horizontal support plane. A second stiff structure (22), is arranged on the upper part of the vertical legs spaced vertically from the first stiff structure (19) in such a manner as to allow easy access to the bed. The second stiff structure (22) having peripheral edges (22, 23, 24, 25) adapted to support at least a television receiver (27, 32), a bar (28) for supporting gym equipment and a lamp (60).

Abstract: The invention concerns a pillow, in particular for use in the context of therapeutic measures, having a pillow body (2), made of an elastically deformable material, in which several loudspeakers (9) can be positioned and which forms a support surface (3) on its upper side, which is characterized in that the loudspeakers (9) are retained in a rail (8) made of an elastically deformable material, and the rail (8) is detachably inserted into a corresponding recess (7) on the underside of the pillow body (2).

Abstract: A portable manually or mechanically manipulated child pacifying and sleep-inducing device is disclosed for use which comprised of two parallel posts, a square stand and a horizontal bar jointly connected to one another. The device includes a set of springs and safety cords connected to the horizontal bar and to the adjustable longitudinal hard plastic hanger support means by two sets of stationary clips, one set attached near both ends of the horizontally positioned bar, and the other set centrally positioned on the longitudinal adjustable hard plastic hanger support means. A breathable fabric hangs from the longitudinal adjustable hard plastic support means to accommodate therein infants of different heights and sizes.