CPC A47C 21/04 (2013.01) [A47C 31/008 (2013.01); A61B 5/01 (2013.01); A61B 5/02055 (2013.01); A61B 5/11 (2013.01); A61B 5/14546 (2013.01); A61B 5/14551 (2013.01); A61B 5/369 (2021.01); A61B 5/021 (2013.01); A61B 5/024 (2013.01); A61B 2560/0242 (2013.01)] | 12 Claims |
1. An article for temperature-conditioning a surface comprising:
a first layer having a plurality of shapes that define gaps in the first layer, wherein the first layer has an exterior surface and an interior surface;
wherein the plurality of shapes are openings that extend through the exterior surface and the interior surface of the first layer;
a second layer having a corresponding plurality of shapes that define gaps in the second layer, wherein the second layer has an exterior surface and an interior surface, and wherein the second layer is permanently affixed to the first layer along a periphery of the article and a periphery of each of the plurality of shapes;
wherein the corresponding plurality of shapes are openings that extend through the exterior surface and the interior surface of the second layer;
at least one interior chamber defined between the interior surface of the first layer and the interior surface of the second layer;
at least one fluid supply line for delivering a fluid to the at least one interior chamber;
at least one fluid return line for removing the fluid from the at least one interior chamber; and
at least one control unit attached to the at least one fluid supply line and the at least one fluid return line, wherein the at least one control unit is operable to selectively cool or heat the fluid;
wherein the at least one control unit includes a fluid purification system;
wherein the at least one interior chamber is constructed and configured to retain the fluid without leaking;
wherein the fluid does not flow through the plurality of shapes;
wherein the interior surface of the first layer and the interior surface of the second layer are comprised of at least one layer of a waterproof material;
wherein the article includes a first panel extending from a first edge of the article and a second panel extending from an opposite edge of the article; and
wherein the first panel and the second panel are operable to fold to secure attachment of the article to a mattress.
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