System For a Pillow or Mattress

Abstract

A system for use by a person when sleeping in an ambient environment. The system comprises a cushion layer made from a substantially air impermeable material and for use by the person. The system further comprises a first air channel disposed within the cushion layer and in communication with the ambient environment. The system further comprises an air pump disposed outside the cushion layer and in communication with the first air channel to supply the person with fresh air.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A system for use by a person when sleeping in an ambient environment comprising: a cushion layer made from a substantially air impermeable material and for use by the person; a first air channel disposed within said cushion layer and in communication with the ambient environment; and an air pump disposed outside said cushion layer and in communication with said first air channel to supply the person with fresh air. 
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said cushion layer comprises a top cushion element and a bottom cushion element disposed below said top cushion element; said first air channel is disposed within said top cushion element. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2 , further comprising a second air channel disposed within said bottom cushion element; said second air channel is disposed in said bottom cushion and in communication with the ambient environment. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein said first air channel comprises a plurality of air channel portions. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 4 , wherein said second air channel comprises a plurality of air channel portions. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 5 , wherein said plurality of air channel portions of said first air channel comprises a plurality of laterally spaced air channel portions and a plurality of longitudinally spaced air channel portions. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 6 , wherein said plurality of air channel portions of said second air channel comprises a plurality of laterally spaced air channel portions and a plurality of longitudinally spaced air channel portions. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 2 , further comprising a layer of pocket spring elements disposed between said lower cushion element and said upper cushion element. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 2 , further comprising a scent infuser disposed outside said cushion layer and adapted to add a scent to said fresh air supplied by said air pump. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 9 , further comprising a filter engaged with said air pump to supply filtered air to said air pump. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said cushion layer is made from high density foam. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said air pump is an electric air pump. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 1 , where said cushion layer is used in a pillow. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said cushion layer is used in a mattress. 
     
     
         15 . A system for use by a person to sleep in an ambient environment comprising: a cushion layer for use by the person; an air pump disposed outside said cushion layer and adapted to deliver air to said cushion layer to supply the sleeper with said air; and a scent infuser adapted to add a scent to said air before said air enters said cushion layer. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein said cushion layer comprises a first air channel disposed within said cushion layer and in communication with the ambient environment; said air pump being adapted to deliver air to said first air channel of said cushion layer to supply the sleeper with said air.