Patent ID: 8065763

Claim:
A climate controlled bed comprising: a cushion member comprising an outer surface comprising a first side for supporting an occupant and a second side, the first side and the second side generally facing in opposite directions, the cushion member having at least one fluid zone along or near its first side; wherein the at least one fluid zone comprises an air permeability that is greater than an air permeability of adjacent portions of the cushion member; a support structure comprising a top side configured to support the cushion member, a bottom side and an interior space generally located between the top side and the bottom side, the top side and the bottom side of the support structure generally facing in opposite directions; at least one flow conditioning member at least partially positioned within the least one fluid zone of the cushion member; an air-permeable topper member positioned along the first side of the cushion member; and at least one fluid module comprising: a fluid transfer device; and a thermoelectric device; the fluid transfer device selectively transferring fluids past or near the thermoelectric device, said thermoelectric device being configured to selectively heat or cool fluids transferred by the fluid transfer device; and at least one fluid opening positioned through the cushion member and placing the at least one fluid zone of the cushion member in fluid communication with the at least one fluid module; wherein fluid exiting the at least one fluid module enters the at least one fluid opening and is delivered through the at least one fluid zone and the air permeable topper member toward an occupant of the climate controlled bed.