Sleep comfort system

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of sleep improvement technology, including, but not limited to the use of such technology in the hospitality industry. Specifically, the invention relates to a sleep system including a set of textile products that, based on their composition, construction, and relative positioning with one other, can improve the quality and comfort of the sleep environment, including over an extended period of time. The invention further relates to a sleep system that can be incorporated with existing mattresses and/or decorative bedding. Additionally, the invention includes methods of improving the sleep environment using the inventive sleep system.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 ) A sleep system consisting essentially of a mattress topper component, a fitted sheet component, a flat sheet component, and a warmth/insulating layer component,
 wherein a sleep chamber is formed between the fitted sheet component and the flat sheet component,   wherein the sleep chamber is occupied by at least one human, and   wherein the humidity within the sleep chamber is at or below 65% relative humidity.   
     
     
         2 ) The sleep system of  claim 1 , wherein the humidity within the sleep chamber is maintained at or below 65% relative humidity for at least four hours. 
     
     
         3 ) A sleep system consisting essentially of a mattress topper component, a fitted sheet component, a flat sheet component, and a warmth/insulating layer component,
 wherein a sleep chamber is formed between the fitted sheet component and the flat sheet component,   wherein the sleep chamber is occupied by at least one human, and   wherein the temperature within the sleep chamber is at or below average human body temperature.   
     
     
         4 ) The sleep system of  claim 3 , wherein the temperature within the sleep chamber is maintained at or below average human body temperature for at least four hours. 
     
     
         5 ) The sleep system of  claim 1 , wherein the temperature of the sleep chamber is at or below average human body temperature. 
     
     
         6 ) A sleep system comprising a mattress topper component, a fitted sheet component, a flat sheet component, and a warmth/insulating layer component,
 wherein a sleep chamber is formed between the fitted sheet component and the flat sheet component;   wherein the sleep chamber is occupied by at least one human;   wherein the humidity within the sleep chamber is at or below 65% relative humidity; and   wherein the temperature within the sleep chamber is at or below average human body temperature.   
     
     
         7 ) A sleep system consisting essentially of a mattress topper component, a fitted sheet component, a flat sheet component, a warmth/insulating layer component, and one or more pillowcase components,
 wherein a sleep chamber is formed between the fitted sheet component and the flat sheet component;   wherein the sleep chamber is occupied by at least one human; and   wherein the humidity within the sleep chamber is at or below 65% relative humidity.   
     
     
         8 ) The sleep system of  claim 7 , wherein the humidity within the sleep chamber is maintained at or below 65% relative humidity for at least four hours. 
     
     
         9 ) A sleep system consisting essentially of a mattress topper component, a fitted sheet component, a flat sheet component, a warmth/insulating layer component, and one or more pillowcase components,
 wherein a sleep chamber is formed between the fitted sheet component and the flat sheet component;   wherein the sleep chamber is occupied by at least one human; and   wherein the temperature within the sleep chamber is at or below average human body temperature.   
     
     
         10 ) The sleep system of  claim 9 , wherein the temperature within the sleep chamber is maintained at or below average human body temperature for at least four hours. 
     
     
         11 ) The sleep system of  claim 7 , wherein the temperature of the sleep chamber is at or below average human body temperature. 
     
     
         12 ) A sleep system comprising a mattress topper component, a fitted sheet component, a flat sheet component, a warmth/insulating layer component, and one or more pillowcase components,
 wherein a sleep chamber is formed between the fitted sheet component and the flat sheet component;   wherein the sleep chamber is occupied by at least one human;   wherein the humidity within the sleep chamber is at or below 65% relative humidity; and   wherein the temperature within the sleep chamber is at or below average human body temperature.   
     
     
         13 ) A sleep system consisting essentially of a mattress topper component, a fitted sheet component, a warmth/insulating layer component, and, optionally, one or more pillowcase components,
 wherein a sleep chamber is formed between the fitted sheet component and the flat sheet component;   wherein the sleep chamber is occupied by at least one human; and   wherein the humidity within the sleep chamber is at or below 65% relative humidity.   
     
     
         14 ) The sleep system of  claim 13 , wherein the humidity within the sleep chamber is maintained at or below 65% relative humidity for at least four hours. 
     
     
         15 ) A sleep system consisting essentially of a mattress topper component, a fitted sheet component, a warmth/insulating layer component, and, optionally, one or more pillowcase components,
 wherein a sleep chamber is formed between the fitted sheet component and the flat sheet component;   wherein the sleep chamber is occupied by at least one human; and   wherein the temperature within the sleep chamber is at or below average human body temperature.   
     
     
         16 ) The sleep system of  claim 15 , wherein the temperature within the sleep chamber is maintained at or below average human body temperature for at least four hours. 
     
     
         17 ) The sleep system of  claim 13 , wherein the temperature of the sleep chamber is at or below average human body temperature. 
     
     
         18 ) A sleep system comprising a mattress topper component, a fitted sheet component, a warmth/insulating layer component, and, optionally, one or more pillowcase components,
 wherein a sleep chamber is formed between the fitted sheet component and the flat sheet component;   wherein the sleep chamber is occupied by at least one human;   wherein the humidity within the sleep chamber is at or below 65% relative humidity; and   wherein the temperature within the sleep chamber is at or below average human body temperature.   
     
     
         19 ) A sleep system of  claim 9  wherein the fitted sheet component, the flat sheet component, and/or optionally the one or more pillowcase component of the sleep system comprise a blend of cotton fibers, fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin, or fibers of synthetics that perform similar to cellulosic fibers. 
     
     
         20 ) A sleep system of  claim 19  wherein the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are selected from the group consisting of rayon, rayon made from the fibers of the beech tree, Modal®, Viscose®, rayon made from the fibers of eucalyptus trees, Tencel,® Lyocell®, and Cupro,® and bamboo. 
     
     
         21 ) A sleep system of  claim 18  wherein the fitted sheet component and/or the one or more pillowcase component of the sleep system comprise a blend of cotton fibers, fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin, or fibers of synthetics that perform similar to cellulosic fibers. 
     
     
         22 ) A sleep system of  claim 21  wherein the fibers of regenerated cellulosic origin are selected from the group consisting of rayon, rayon made from the fibers of the beech tree, Modal®, Viscose®, rayon made from the fibers of eucalyptus trees, Tencel,® Lyocell®, and Cupro,® and bamboo. 
     
     
         23 ) A method of improving the sleep environment comprising adding a sleep system consisting of a mattress topper component, a fitted sheet component, a flat sheet component, a warmth/insulating layer component, and, optionally, one or more pillowcase components, to an existing mattress, wherein all components of said sleep system promote water vapor absorption, heat dissipation, and/or air circulation. 
     
     
         24 ) A method of improving the sleep environment comprising adding a sleep system consisting of a mattress topper component, a fitted sheet component, a warmth/insulating layer component, and, optionally, one or more pillowcase components, to an existing mattress, wherein all components of said sleep system promote water vapor absorption, heat dissipation, and/or air circulation. 
     
     
         25 ) A method of providing substantially the same the sleep environment to two or more disparate mattresses comprising adding a sleep system to said mattresses, wherein said sleep system comprises a mattress topper component, a fitted sheet component, a flat sheet component, a warmth/insulating layer component, and, optionally, one or more pillowcase components, and wherein all components of said sleep system promote water vapor absorption, heat dissipation, and/or air circulation. 
     
     
         26 ) A method of providing substantially the same the sleep environment to two or more disparate mattresses comprising adding a sleep system to said mattresses, wherein said sleep system comprises a mattress topper component, a fitted sheet component, a warmth/insulating layer component, and, optionally, one or more pillowcase components, and wherein all components of said sleep system promote water vapor absorption, heat dissipation, and/or air circulation.