Patent ID: 8181290
Filing Date: 2012-05-22
Classification: A47C,A61G

Abstract:
1. A climate controlled bed comprising: an upper portion comprising: wherein the fluid distribution member is divided into at least two hydraulically isolated zones, each of said zones comprising a spacer material; at least one temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of a fluid being transferred by the fluid module; at least one humidity sensor configured to detect a humidity of a fluid being transferred by the fluid module; and a main controller configured to control at least one operational parameter of the at least one fluid module according to an operational scheme and based, at least in part, on the temperature detected by the at least one temperature sensor and the humidity detected by the at least one humidity sensor; wherein a level of heating or cooling delivered by a building HVAC system in a room containing the climate controlled bed can be reduced, while a desired comfort level is maintained, resulting in an increase in overall energy efficiency; wherein, based on the operational scheme, the main controller is configured to automatically operate the climate controlled bed within a desired comfort zone; wherein the desired comfort zone is based on, at least in part, the temperature and relative humidity of fluid being transferred by the at least one fluid module; and wherein the main controller is configured to automatically modify at least one operational parameter of the at least one fluid module so that fluid transferred by the fluid module permits the climate controlled bed to operate within the desired comfort zone.