SUPPORT CUSHIONS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF SAME

摘要

A support cushion for providing individualized heating and cooling to a user resting on the support cushion is provided. The support cushion includes a body supporting portion, a plurality of thermoelectric elements positioned and configured to selectively provide heating or cooling of the body supporting portion, and a heat dissipating portion that is comprised of a thermally-absorbent material and is operably connected to the thermoelectric elements. Methods of controlling a surface temperature of a support cushion are also provided.

主权项

1. A support cushion, comprising:
a body supporting portion having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface; a plurality of thermoelectric elements positioned and configured to selectively provide heating or cooling at the first surface of the body supporting portion; and a heat dissipating portion comprised of a thermally-absorbent material and operably connected to the thermoelectric elements.