Abstract: A pediatric mattress that includes a sleep surface and a perimeter. The perimeter includes a cavity that is configured to receive the sleep surface. The perimeter also has at least one opening disposed into a chamber positioned within same. The opening is configured such that a gas may flow from the chamber through the opening and over the sleep surface. In addition, the pediatric mattress may include a percussion therapy system. The percussion therapy system includes an audio generator and at least one speaker. The speaker is connected to the audio-signal generator and is configured to produce and direct audio signals to the sleep surface.

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: A playpen having facility for coaxing infant, utilizes a framing structure to fold, store and support the playpen itself. The framing comprises a vertical shaft set utilized to construct the legs of the playpen, a lower shaft set utilized to construct the bottom of the playpen and an upper shaft set utilized to support the upper edges of the playpen. The upper end of every vertical shaft has a corner jacket, the two ends of the corner of the jacket can be utilized to pivot to the upper shaft set to prop up the upper edge of a textile cloth mat of the playpen, and the corner jacket itself can be utilized to construct a cover of the coaxing facilities for receiving a recording, broadcast, light and battery and sensing-infant's-cry automatic coaxing facility. The vertical shafts that construct the legs of the playpen can be closed up normally to store the playpen conveniently when the playpen is folded through the combination the cover receiving the coaxing facility and the corner jacket.

Abstract: A playpen frame has a post, a corner connector disposed on the post to receive two rods, and the corner connector has an upper chamber. A music disk is inserted in the upper chamber. The corner connector further has two lateral slots. The upper chamber has at least a periphery recess and a bottom groove. The music disk has an upper button and at least a periphery block inserted in the periphery recess. A rib plate is connected to the corner connector.

Abstract: A head rest and alarm for dozing in a sitting position at a table or desktop. In a first aspect of the invention, the head rest and alarm are comprised of a base, a standard extending upwardly from the base and a head support attached to an upper portion of the base and an audible alarm. In the operable position, the head rest is placed on the surface of a table and a user in a sitting position rests his head in a downward facing or side facing position on the head support. The audible alarm has a timer which is selectively adjustable to set a wake-up time of the alarm. In an alternate embodiment, the head rest and alarm further comprises the options of a tape or disk player, a clock radio and earphone jack.

Abstract: A cushion/backrest including an integrated reading lamp tethered at the end of a flexible member is disclosed for providing the user with a source of light for reading or watching television. The cushion may also include built in massage motors for providing the user with a massaging action to the back. Controls for adjusting the massaging action and the reading lamp may be incorporated in an armrest.

Abstract: A fabric article including a design arranged on the outer surface of such fabric article and having conductive composition arranged in registration with the design and with a printed circuit pattern is disclosed. The conductive composition effectively forms part of the electrical system of the interactive fabric article.

Abstract: A pillow alarm device for waking up a user. The device includes a pillow having a compartment therein with an alarm clock provided in the compartment. A vibrating device is also provided in the compartment. The vibrating device is adapted for vibrating the pillow to wake a user resting on the pillow when activated. The vibrating device is electrically connected to the alarm clock so that the alarm clock activates the vibrating device when an alarm of the alarm device is activated.

Abstract: The swinging pillow has a shape which can maintain the proper position of a user's backbone and can facilitate the user's turning over onto his side. The pillow can have a built-in sound source in its interior so that the pillow can be used also for relaxation or for the purpose of treatment sleeping disorders, such as sleeplessness, and has a function equal to or near that of an earphone or headphone, without employing such devices. The swinging pillow comprises a pillow body for accepting a user's head and left and right rising portions formed, respectively, as rising end portions positioned at both ends of the pillow body extending in a direction of a user's shoulder-width. The pillow is curved as a whole, being generally U-shaped, thus, the whole portion of the pillow functions as a pillow. Within the inside of at least one of the left and right rising portions, there can be provided a sound source.

Abstract: A pillow with incorporated alarm system including a cover portion defined by a front panel and a back panel. The front panel and the back panel are secured together along an outer periphery thereof. The cover portion contains padded material interiorly thereof. An alarm clock is disposed within the interior of the cover portion. A plurality of pressure sensors are disposed within the interior of the cover portion in a spaced relationship. Each of the sensors are in communication with the alarm clock whereby a lack of pressure will subsequently deactivate the alarm clock when activated.

Abstract: The invention is a pillow speaker for use as a combination headrest and sound delivery system for transmitting sounds, including music to a person's head. The pillow speaker comprises a pillow headrest having an upper surface for receiving and supporting a person's head. Extending downward from the upper surface is a lower body portion. The lower body portion is adapted for support from an exterior stable surface, the pillow speaker being constructed from a homogeneous flexible material. A pair of spaced apart loud speakers are mounted through the upper surface, within the lower body portion. The loud speakers include an exterior face for projecting sound outward from the pillow speaker, and an opposing rear face for projecting sound into and through the lower body portion.

Abstract: Vibrating particle material filled furniture to allow for vibration of the furniture for the benefit and enjoyment of a user is disclosed. Various types of furniture may be utilized under the present invention. These include chairs, loungers, mattresses and pillows. Various types of materials, both natural and manufactured, may be used as the particle material. Various methods of producing the desired vibration are disclosed with examples given. These include those which rely upon manipulation of a magnetic field as well as mechanical devices. The resultant vibration may have a constant cycle rate or, more preferred, may be variable. A particularly desirable vibration method is disclosed which provides for the vibration to be synchronized with a musical composition. Such vibration in synch to the musical composition may be generated with or without audio production of the musical composition.

Abstract: Electromechanical vibration transducers are embedded in a pad, and a mat on which a newborn baby is placed is stacked on the pad. A graphic equalizer is arranged to correct the frequency characteristics of a sound signal generated by a sound signal generator to characteristics close to the original frequency characteristics even if sounds are reflected to interfere with each other in an incubator. Comfortable vibrations can be applied to the newborn baby. In addition, sounds having frequency characteristics close to the original frequency characteristics can be played for the newborn baby. The newborn baby therefore can feel at ease, and at the same time bedsores, night terrors, and the like can be prevented. Maintenance cost is also low.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an infant hammock comprising a substantially rectangular mesh type panel having a substantially rectangular frame member integral with the panel's peripheral edges. Perpendicularly extending from each corner of the frame member is a support leg for contacting the upper surface of a baby crib and for supporting the fabric panel a predetermined distance thereabove. Disposed on the peripheral edges of the fabric panel is one or more digital micro-chips for selectively emitting soothing tones such as lullabies or similar songs. The frame member components and support legs are detachable allowing the device to be easily disassembled for transport or storage.

Abstract: The invention is a music-playing pillow with an internal music playing device. The device has a switch for automatically turning the music on when pressure is applied and turns off when pressure is removed. The pillow has an ovoid shaped depression for the head, consisting of tightly bound cotton material in the interior, which will be elevated on all sides, and up to the cheek bone area, with an elevated portion for the neck to give it warmth, protection and support. The bottom portion of the pillow will end into a "c" shaped curve which will come to either side of the upper trapezius and will support the three basic neck muscles.

Abstract: A blanket or child's garment is equipped with a manually operable musical device that is enclosed in a waterproof envelope that in turn is enclosed in a cloth compartment attached to the blanket or child's garment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pillow radio apparatus which comprises an ordinary pillow substantially covered by one or two sensors extending below the pressing element, e.g. the head of the child, on one or both sides of the pillow, said sensor being able to sense the force of the pressing element; the apparatus being located within a pillow case and being connected via actuating means to a receiver, the apparatus being also connected to at least one power supply unit.The sensor may be a capacity sensor; one or two webs being located at a suitable place and comprising a conductive net; or a bag comprising air or a fluid.The actuating means is, for example, an electronic circuit comprising a frequency oscillator; a unit which switches the oscillator on periodically; and a unit which switches the receiver on and off, which consists of a key and an optoisolator.The pillow case advantageously comprises the story to be told.

Abstract: A storybook pillow where a pillow that is designed to rest the head of a human includes a radio transmitter. Upon the pillow being used by applying pressure to the pillow by the users head, the radio transmitter is activated emitting a signal. A radio receiver, separate from the pillow but located in close proximity thereto picks up the signal and activates a sound playback device which reproduces a recorded sound. The radio receiver is to be mounted in conjunction with the representation of a book.

Abstract: This invention relates to sleeping beds, and in particular, a safety accessory for attachment to a sleeping bed for preventing the occupant from falling out. The invention provides for a guard rail that can be affixed to a bed, where the guard rail is held in place by a member that both crosses under the sleeping surface, and additionally, protrudes out of the other side of the bed, to make contact with the other side of the bed.

Abstract: An adjustable lounge is adapted to be knocked-down in kit-form for shipping and/or storage purposes and expeditiously assembled on-site. The knocked-down-lounge comprises a base frame having a sub-frame and a pair of base side panels adapted for attachment to lateral sides of the sub-frame. A canopy frame comprises a pair of canopy side panels and a plurality of cross-struts adapted for attachment between the canopy side panels. The canopy frame is adapted to be pivotally mounted on the base frame to permit the canopy frame to be moved by user-controlled actuating means through an infinite number of positions between a normal upright position and a lowered position, placing the back of the canopy frame in at least general horizontal alignment with the top of the base frame. The lounge is adapted for selective rotation in a circular path about a vertically disposed axis whereby the frontal side of the canopy can be moved to a selected rotative position for sunning and/or viewing purposes.

Abstract: An ergonomic pillow assembly utilized to provide relaxing comfort and rest to a person having an upper torso problem with pain through the head, neck, and spinal assembly. The ergonomic pillow assembly includes 1) a head support assembly; 2) a thoracic support assembly connected to the head support assembly; 3) a waist and lumbar support assembly connected to the thoracic support assembly; and 4) an audio transmitter assembly to provide audio sound to the users thereof. The head support assembly includes 1) a head support member; 2) a side cervical support member; and 3) a rear cervical support member operable to provide the proper support to a skull member of the user thereof. The thoracic support assembly includes 1) a thoracic support member; 2) a thoracic cage retainer member; and 3) a shoulder cut-out and retainer area operable to receive a shoulder portion of the user thereof.

Abstract: A baby holding pen or crib includes automatic position adjusting, monitoring, and interactive communication means, including alarms, for communicating information to and from the crib or pen from a remote location. Such means include interactive audio and visual means, such as prerecorded messages and preprogrammed tactile simulation. The crib includes a combination of a bed surface that is adjustable in both longitudinal and lateral angles; a heating an cooling means to maintain the crib area at a comfortable temperature; speakers that play back prerecorded sounds to the baby such as a recording of a mother's soothing voice or instructions to attendants to the location of the crib; visual sensing equipment, such as video monitors, including alarms to remind an attendant of feeding time, diaper changing time, bathing time, or medicine dosage time; and a plurality of sensors, including temperature sensors, vital function sensors, and the like.

Abstract: A chair comprising fixed arm portions laterally spaced from each other and a pivotable central portion therebetween. The central portion including a head end and a foot end. A hinge couples the arm portions and the central portion. Additionally, a drive members under the control of the operator effect pivoting of the central portion with respect to the side portions. The chair further includes a foot rest. The foot rest comprises an adjustment rachet for coupling the foot rest to the foot end of the central portion. The adjustment rachet has horizontal rods reciprocable into and out of cylinders within the central portion. Additionally, depending rods fixedly secured within the foot rest are pivotally coupled to the horizontal rods and cylinders. Furthermore, the chair includes speakers within the central portion. The speakers are controlled by the operator. When the operator is seated in the chair, the operator may audially and tactically enjoy the created sound.

Abstract: An infant support pillow with a vibration inducer such as an audio emitter including two pad members defining a channel sized for supporting an infant generally on its side while sleeping. One of the pad members is structured for removably housing a electrically powered audio emitter. The audio emitter is structured for emitting a generated sound preferably similar to those sounds experienced by the infant when in the womb, and thereby promoting sleep.

Abstract: A pillow adapted to support the head of a user includes a core having an axis extending through a central section and opposing end sections. The central section has a thickness adapted to support the head of a user and a length generally equivalent to the width of the user's head. The end sections are bent from the central section and are generally coextensive in a common direction to provide the core with a U-shaped configuration. Portions of the core define a slit extending into the core and a spring is disposed in the slit to extend through the central section and into each of the end sections. The spring has properties for biasing the end sections toward each other to provide a snug fit relationship with the ears of the user and thereby attenuate environmental sound. Speakers can also be placed in the slit to accommodate transmission of audio sound to the ears of the user. The pillow can be provided with a pillow case surrounding the core and a tote bag permanently attached to the pillow case.

Abstract: A new and improved blanket apparatus for fitting over a baby seat or carrier which has a top and sides includes a flexible cloth member having dimensions sufficient to fit over the top and sides of the baby seat or carrier. The flexible cloth member has an outer edge; and an elastic strip or a draw string is installed near the outer edge of the flexible cloth member, for gathering the outer edge to form an opening having a plurality of adjustable sizes. A first adjustable size of the opening is sufficiently large to fit over the top and sides of the baby seat or carrier for installing the blanket apparatus on the baby seat or carrier. A second adjustable size of the opening is sufficiently small to resin the blanket apparatus on the baby seat or carrier, by preventing the blanket apparatus from slipping over the sides once the blanket apparatus has been installed.

Abstract: An improved baby carrier with the capabilities of playing music and rocking with the use of a foot pedal. Under the base of the carrier in a recess there are a plurality of elongated retractable rocker means pivotally attached to the underside of the carrier, a first elongated extender means pivotally connected to the recess, a second elongated extender means pivotally connected to the retractable rocker means, said first and second extender means being pivotally connected to each other and adapted to be secured in a first locked configuration relative to each other, thereby positioning the rocker means in an extended functional position outside the recess, said first and second extender means adapted to be positioned in a second collapsed configuration relative to each other, thereby positioning the rocker means in a retracted position within the recess. The music box winds up and is located near the top of the carrier. The foot pedal is disposed near the front of the carrier.

Abstract: A foldable bed with sound generating capabilities comprising: a lower assembly formed of a leg section and a body section, a linear hinge coupling the sections for movement between an open orientation and a closed orientation, the lower assembly also including foldable legs; an upper assembly formed of a leg component and a body component, the upper assembly having a fixed central extent with a separation line overhanging the hinge, the upper assembly also having a torso extent, a thigh extent, a calf extent; a first adjuster coupling the torso extent and the body section, a second adjuster coupling the thigh extent and the leg section, a third adjuster coupling the calf extent and the leg section; covering associated with the upper assembly including a cushioning pad overlying the upper surfaces of the upper assembly; and a sound generating device in both the torso extent and the calf extent with the central extent and thigh extent forming an acoustical barrier therebetween, each sound generating device incl

Abstract: A pillow including a top and bottom fibrous web defining a casing includes a radio mounted within the casing cooperating with a remotely located speaker. The pillow further includes the speaker mounted within a speaker housing, including fluid filled walls, and where the housing cavity includes compressible fluid capsules to accommodate impact to the speaker unit. The pillow structure may further be provided with a serpentine pneumatic chamber filled with further compressible fluid capsules to afford comfort and cushioning to a user, as well as components of the radio-clock system.

Abstract: A pillow comprises a horizontally extending body for supporting the head of a user of the pillow. The pillow also comprises a pair of leg members which extend transversely at opposite lateral ends of the body and downwardly from a lower surface thereof, thereby defining a space between the leg members and under the body. A pair of speakers are positioned in the body each at least partly above a respective leg member and in a way so that sound emitted thereby is directed substantially vertically when no load is applied on the pillow. The body being made of a flexible material, the resting of the user's head on an upper central portion of the body causes this central portion to deflect downwards with the leg members and the end portions of the body pivoting upwards and inwards in such a way that the speaker pivots with the body so that sound emitting therefrom is directed at an angle upwards and inwards towards the user's ears.