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Scholarly Articals/Sources

Element A

1. Paruthi S, Brooks LJ, D’Ambrosio C, Hall WA, Kotagal S, Lloyd RM, Malow BA, Maski K, Nichols C, Quan SF, Rosen CL, Troester MM, Wise MS. Recommended amount of sleep for pediatric populations: a consensus statement of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. J Clin Sleep Med 2016, from https://aasm.org/resources/pdf/pediatricsleepdurationconsensus.pdf

2. Richter, R. (2015, October 08). Among teens, sleep deprivation an epidemic. Retrieved September 11, 2022, from https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2015/10/among-teens-sleep-deprivation-an-epidemic.html#:~:text=By%20the%20early%201990s%2C%20Carskadon,fall%20asleep%20before%2011%20p.m.

3. NCBI - WWW Error Blocked Diagnostic. (n.d.). Retrieved September 12, 2022, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6491889/

4. Climate Change in Illinois – Illinois State Climatologist. (n.d.). Retrieved September 12, 2022, from https://stateclimatologist.web.illinois.edu/climate-change-in-illinois/

5. Zheng, G., Li, K., & Wang, Y. (2019). The Effects of High-Temperature Weather on Human Sleep Quality and Appetite. International journal of environmental research and public health, 16(2), 270.https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16020270

6. Obradovich, N., Migliorini, R., Mednick, S. C., & Fowler, J. H. (2017). Nighttime temperature and human sleep loss in a changing climate. Science advances, 3(5), e1601555. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.1601555

7. Okamoto-Mizuno, K., & Mizuno, K. (2012). Effects of thermal environment on sleep and circadian rhythm. Journal of physiological anthropology, 31(1), 14. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3427038/

8. Harding, E. C., Franks, N. P., & Wisden, W. (2019). The Temperature Dependence of Sleep. Frontiers in neuroscience, 13, 336. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6491889/

9. Silver, N. (2019, December 13). Best temperature to sleep: Research and sleep tips. Healthline. Retrieved September 12, 2022, from https://www.healthline.com/health/sleep/best-temperature-to-sleep

10. Venkata, S. (2012, June). Average sleep need (left graph) and percentage of REM sleep (right ... Average Sleep Need. Retrieved September 12, 2022, from https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Average-sleep-need-left-graph-and-percentage-of-REM-sleep-right-graph-at-different_fig4_255767647

11.Munoz , A. (2022, September 3). Sleep Survey . other. Retrieved September 3, 2022, from https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesmJHRtA2uHUOYUi9sOpGF8k-cu-DIAuw14m7vOCGXFwItaA/viewform.

12.Casper Editorial Team. (2022, April 1). Sleeping hot: Everything you need to know. Casper Blog. Retrieved September 15, 2022, from https://casper.com/blog/sleeping-hot/

13. American Academy of Sleep Medicine Board of Directors, Watson, N. F., Morgenthaler, T., Chervin, R., Carden, K., Kirsch, D., Kristo, D., Malhotra, R., Martin, J., Ramar, K., Rosen, I., Weaver, T., & Wise, M. (2015). Confronting Drowsy Driving: The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Perspective. Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 11(11), 1335–1336. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4623133/#B3

14. Youngblood, T. (2022, June 27). Why do I get so hot when I sleep? sleepme™. Retrieved September 15, 2022, from https://sleep.me/post/why-do-i-get-hot-when-i-sleep 

Element B

1. Ediger, G. W. (2016, August 25). Spiral tower fan. Retrieved from https://patents.google.com/patent/JP2016153653A/en?q=Tower+Fan&oq=Tower+Fan

2. Ede, M. (2005). US8652041B2 - systems and methods for assessing equipment operator fatigue and using fatigue-risk-informed safety-performance-based systems and methods to replace or supplement prescriptive work-rest regulations. Google Patents. Retrieved September 13, 2022, from https://patents.google.com/patent/US8652041B2/en?q=martin%2Bmoore&oq=martin%2Bmoore

3. Industries , D. (2004). Body temperature regulation system. Google Patents. Retrieved September 13, 2022, from https://patents.google.com/patent/JP4483511B2/en?q=temperature%2Bfor%2Bsleep&oq=temperature%2Bfor%2Bsleep

4. Brykalski, M. J., Clark, J. C., & Comiskey, B. D. (2020, July 16). Thermally conditioned bed assembly. US9603459B2. Retrieved from https://patents.google.com/patent/US9603459B2/en?q=cold+regulated&oq=cold+regulated

5. Parish, O. (2015, June 3). EP2877062B1 - thermoelectric personal comfort controlled bedding system and method for operating the same. Google Patents. Retrieved September 13, 2022, from https://patents.google.com/patent/EP2877062B1/en

6. Clark, J. C. (2012, May 31). US8732874B2 - heated and cooled bed assembly. Google Patents. Retrieved September 21, 2022, from https://patents.google.com/patent/US8732874B2/en

7. Fujiwara, Y. (2009). Hyperthermia apparatus and Control Program. Google Patents. Retrieved September 20, 2022, from https://patents.google.com/patent/JP2010201001A/en?q=allow%2Bsleep%2Blast%2Blonger&oq=allow%2Bsleep%2Bto%2Blast%2Blonger

8. Molblly. (n.d.). Amazon.com: Queen Mattresses,molblly 10 inch premium cooling-gel memory ... Queen Cooling Mattress . Retrieved September 16, 2022, from https://www.amazon.com/Mattress-Molblly-Cooling-Gel-Supportive-Breathable/dp/B084P3XNM9

9. Dreo. (n.d.). Dreo Cruiser Pro Tower Fan 90° Oscillating Fans with Remote, Quiet Cooling,12 Modes. Amazon. Retrieved September 19, 2022, from https://www.amazon.com/Dreo-Oscillating-Space-Saving-Portable-Bladeless/dp/B08P5NNNL5/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

10. Igennus. (n.d.). Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Neurobalance, high absorption zinc ... Neurobalance High Absorption Zinc . Retrieved September 19, 2022, from https://www.amazon.com/Neurobalance-Magnesium-Vitamin-Supplement-Children/product-reviews/B00F5UXZVQ

11. Elegear. (n.d.). Elegear Cooling Throw Blanket. Amazon. Retrieved September 19, 2022, from https://www.amazon.com/Elegear-Cooling-Japanese-Hypoallergic-Machine-Washable/product-reviews/B07RTVQHVK/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_show_all_btm?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews

12. Nutra Champs Store. (2021, June 3). Amazon.com: (2-pack) melatonin gummies for adults | extra strength ... Amazon. Retrieved September 20, 2022, from https://www.amazon.com/Melatonin-Strength-Vitamins-Strawberry-Supplement/dp/B096L4RWM6

13. Whalen, L. (2022, July 22). The 11 best products for insomnia. Healthline. Retrieved September 21, 2022, from https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sleep/products-for-insomnia#meditation-and-bath-soaks

14. Qutool. (2019, June 18). Cooling Bed Pillows for Sleeping Adjustable Gel Shredded Memory Foam Pillows. Amazon. Retrieved September 20, 2022, from https://www.amazon.com/2-Pack-Cooling-Pillows-Sleeping -Hypoallergenic/dp/B07T7W7VR3/ref=sr _1_4?keywords=cooling% 2Bpillow&qid=1663612223&s=home-garden&sr=1-4&th=1

Element C

  1. Grunstein , R. (2021, September 27). Too hot to sleep? Here's why. The Conversation. Retrieved October 3, 2022, from https://theconversation.com/too-hot-to-sleep-heres-why-11492 

  2. MAKO . (2022, January 12). Why choosing the right material is important for your product. MAKO Design + Invent. Retrieved October 3, 2022, from https://www.makodesign.com/blog/2019/08/15/why-choosing-the-right-material-is-important-for-your-product/ 

  3. Salines, G. (2022). Product survey. Google. Retrieved October 4, 2022, from https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVt-WmxOXZlbOTtGa0Y8qLKRUemscbLLdzHBkLVJJtywl1TA/viewform 

  4. 24, P. on P. F., Cyan, BYM, A. X., & Oso. (2022, March 11). How does ergonomics affect the design of a product? To Ergonomics. Retrieved October 4, 2022, from https://toergonomics.com/how-does-ergonomics-affect-the-design-of-a-product/#:~:text=Ergonomic%20design%20ensures%20that%20products,systems%20to%20the%20user%27s%20needs. 

  5. Agrawal, A. J. (2016, January 25). How much do consumers care about product safety when buying products? Forbes. Retrieved October 3, 2022, from https://www.forbes.com/sites/ajagrawal/2016/01/25/how-much-do-consumers-care-about-product-safety-when-buying-products/?sh=5be6379d5f9f  

  6. How to anticipate, identify and meet your customer's needs. Conductor. (n.d.). Retrieved October 3, 2022, from https://www.conductor.com/learning-center/customer-needs/

  7. Montague, M. (2022, January 14). Role of aesthetics in product design: Product development. BOLTGROUP. Retrieved October 4, 2022, from https://boltgroup.com/aesthetics-in-product-design/ 

  8. ProcessMiner. (2018, December 26). Variability reduction: Why is it so important to manufacturers? Medium. Retrieved October 3, 2022, from https://medium.com/@learn_22460/variability-reduction-why-is-it-so-important-to-manufacturers-b68b2d331561#:~:text=Variability%20in%20a%20manufacturing%20process,in%20manufacturing%20systems%20is%20unavoidable.  

  9. Mecmesin. (n.d.). Tensile testing standards: Mecmesin: Tensile tester. Mecmesin | Tensile tester. Retrieved October 7, 2022, from https://www.tensiletester.com/tensile-testing-standards 

  10. Youngblood, T. (2022, September 10). How to stay cool at night: 13 tips. sleepme™. Retrieved October 7, 2022, from https://sleep.me/post/how-to-stay-cool-at-night 

  11. How to find your ideal sleeping temperature. Mediflow USA. (n.d.). Retrieved October 7, 2022, from https://www.mediflow.com/blogs/mediflow/ideal-sleeping-temperature 

  12. Shelley WilckenShelley Wilcken Eclipse.shelley.wilcken@eclipsegroup.co.uk, Linde, G. V. D., & Wilcken, S. (2020, March 3). Colour psychology: Increase sales with one simple change. Eclipse. Retrieved October 14, 2022, from https://www.eclipsegroup.co.uk/79954-2/  

  13. Cagle, C. (2022, July 8). Average height and weight chart for Teen boys and girls charts. Hood MWR. Retrieved October 16, 2022, from https://www.hoodmwr.com/average-height-to-weight-chart-for-teens/  

  14. Size and weight (of products) does matter! St. Onge Company. (2021, November 23). Retrieved October 16, 2022, from https://www.stonge.com/dc-size-matters/  

  15. The best temperature for sleep: Advice & tips. Sleep Foundation. (2022, September 29). Retrieved October 17, 2022, from https://www.sleepfoundation.org/bedroom-environment/best-temperature-for-sleep#:~:text=This%20may%20vary%20by%20a,core%20temperature%20in%20the%20evening.  

  16. Hindawi. (n.d.). Table 3: A review on pineapple leaves fibre and its composites. Table 3 | A Review on Pineapple Leaves Fibre and Its Composites. Retrieved October 18, 2022, from https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ijps/2015/950567/tab3/

Element D

  1. O'Brien, S. M. (2022, July 14). Will a new cooling device benefit patients with insomnia? Clinical Advisor. Retrieved October 24, 2022, from https://www.clinicaladvisor.com/home/the-waiting-room/will-a-new-cooling-device-benefit-patients-with-insomnia/ 

  2. Celebrity Angels. (2021, March 9). Keeping your feet warm: Why warm feet are good for mind and body. Celebrity Angels. Retrieved October 24, 2022, from https://www.celebrityangels.co.uk/keeping-your-feet-warm-why-warm-feet-are-good-for-mind-and-body/#:~:text=Our%20feet%20play%20a%20vital,to%20flow%20out%20of%20them 

  3. Gordon, W. (2013, June 24). Know your body's quick-cooling spots. Lifehacker. Retrieved October 24, 2022, from https://lifehacker.com/know-your-bodys-quick-cooling-spots-5571072 

  4. Blog, B. (2021, April 11). Ear temperature measurement. Braun Healthcare US. Retrieved October 24, 2022, from https://www.braunhealthcare.com/us_en/blog/ear-temperature-measurement/ 

  5. Caridei, M. (2022). Top 3 designs. Google. Retrieved October 24, 2022, from https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe252xU0fbLMwsg1zjUZVytNjqDmoaFnboKihfIXI6zidfi5A/viewform 

  6. Best Fabrics for Hot Weather: Breathable Summer Fabrics. (2022, May 6). Mulberrys Garment Care. https://www.mulberryscleaners.com/blog/stay-cool-9-best-fabrics-summer/

  7. What’s Inside an Ice Pack? (n.d.). Retrieved October 27, 2022, from https://www.poison.org/articles/whats-inside-ice-packs-201

Element E

  1. Caridei, M. (2022). Top 3 designs. Google. Retrieved October 24, 2022, from https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe252xU0fbLMwsg1zjUZVytNjqDmoaFnboKihfIXI6zidfi5A/viewform  

  2. Salines, G. (2022). Product survey. Google. Retrieved October 4, 2022, from https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVt-WmxOXZlbOTtGa0Y8qLKRUemscbLLdzHBkLVJJtywl1TA/viewform

Element F

  1. Molblly. (n.d.). Amazon.com: Queen Mattresses,molly 10 inch premium cooling-gel memory ... Queen Cooling Mattress . Retrieved September 16, 2022, from https://www.amazon.com/Mattress-Molblly-Cooling-Gel-Supportive-Breathable/dp/B084P3XNM9  

  2.  Dreo. (n.d.). Dreo Cruiser Pro Tower Fan 90° Oscillating Fans with Remote, Quiet Cooling,12 Modes. Amazon. Retrieved September 19, 2022, from https://www.amazon.com/Dreo-Oscillating-Space-Saving-Portable-Bladeless/dp/B08P5NNNL5/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

  3.  Igennus. (n.d.). Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Neurobalance, high absorption zinc ... Neurobalance High Absorption Zinc . Retrieved September 19, 2022, from https://www.amazon.com/Neurobalance-Magnesium-Vitamin-Supplement-Children/product-reviews/B00F5UXZVQ 

  4.  Elegear. (n.d.). Elegear Cooling Throw Blanket. Amazon. Retrieved September 19, 2022, from https://www.amazon.com/Elegear-Cooling-Japanese-Hypoallergic-Machine-Washable/product-reviews/B07RTVQHVK/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_show_all_btm?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews

  5. Qutool. (2019, June 18). Cooling Bed Pillows for Sleeping Adjustable Gel Shredded Memory Foam Pillows. Amazon. Retrieved September 20, 2022, from https://www.amazon.com/2-Pack-Cooling-Pillows-Sleeping -Hypoallergenic/dp/B07T7W7VR3/ref=sr _1_4?keywords=cooling% 2Bpillow&qid=1663612223&s=home-garden&sr=1-4&th=1

  6. Mashnitski, Aleksandr. “Is It Illegal to Remove Mattress, Pillow Tags?” FindLaw, 19 Jan. 2014, www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/law-and-life/is-it-illegal-to-remove-mattress-pillow-tags/. Accessed 14 Mar. 2023.

  7. Obispo, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis, and Presidio Graduate School. “Ask Pablo: How Bad Is Memory Foam?” Treehugger, www.treehugger.com/ask-pablo-how-bad-is-memory-foam-4857709.

  8. “The Best Cooling Pillows of 2022 – Pillows That Stay Cold for Hot Sleepers.” Sleep Foundation, 12 Oct. 2021, www.sleepfoundation.org/best-pillows/best-cooling-pillow.

  9. “Product Survey.” Google Docs, docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVt-WmxOXZlbOTtGa0Y8qLKRUemscbLLdzHBkLVJJtywl1TA/viewform. Accessed 14 Mar. 2023.

  10. Stankiewicz, Kevin. “Too Many Ice Packs from Mail-Order Delivery? Here’s How to Dispose of Them.” The Columbus Dispatch, www.dispatch.com/story/news/environment/2018/06/29/too-many-ice-packs-from/985251007/.

  11. “The Benefits of Bamboo Fabric and Silk Pillow Cases.” Lune Living, luneliving.com/blogs/news/the-benefits-of-bamboo-fabric-and-silk-pillow-cases#:~:text=Bamboo%20takes%20in%20more%20carbon. Accessed 14 Mar. 2023.

Element G

  1. Why is the other side of the pillow always cooler? Wonderopolis. (n.d.). Retrieved February 14, 2023, from https://wonderopolis.org/wonder/why-is-the-other-side-of-the-pillow-always-cooler 

  2. Locke, S. (2014, November 5). The surprising reason why you get Cold when you sleep. Vox. Retrieved February 14, 2023, from https://www.vox.com/2014/11/5/7157163/sleep-cold-temperature#:~:text=Your%20core%20temperature%2C%20typically%20at,as%20the%20night%20goes%20on  

  3. Best memory foam pillow of 2023. Sleep Foundation. (2023, January 11). Retrieved February 14, 2023, from https://www.sleepfoundation.org/best-pillows/best-memory-foam-pillow 

  4. Huissen, Rick. “Using Gel Packs for Refrigerated Transport.” De Ridder Packaging, 24 Feb. 2020, deridderpackaging.com/en/knowledgebase/all-about-gel-packs-for-transport/#:~:text=The%20regular%20gel%20packs%20are. Accessed 22 Feb. 2023. 

Amazon.com: Taupe pillow cases queen / standard size, soft 100% cotton ... (n.d.). Retrieved March 7, 2023, from https://www.amazon.com/Thread-Cotton-Pillow-Standard-Pillowcase/dp/B07JPFWHK5

Element H

  1. Why is the other side of the pillow always cooler? Wonderopolis. (n.d.). Retrieved February 14, 2023, from https://wonderopolis.org/wonder/why-is-the-other-side-of-the-pillow-always-cooler 

  2. Locke, S. (2014, November 5). The surprising reason why you get Cold when you sleep. Vox. Retrieved February 14, 2023, from https://www.vox.com/2014/11/5/7157163/sleep-cold-temperature#:~:text=Your%20core%20temperature%2C%20typically%20at,as%20the%20night%20goes%20on  

  3. Best memory foam pillow of 2023. Sleep Foundation. (2023, January 11). Retrieved February 14, 2023, from https://www.sleepfoundation.org/best-pillows/best-memory-foam-pillow 

  4. Huissen, Rick. “Using Gel Packs for Refrigerated Transport.” De Ridder Packaging, 24 Feb. 2020, deridderpackaging.com/en/knowledgebase/all-about-gel-packs-for-transport/#:~:text=The%20regular%20gel%20packs%20are. Accessed 22 Feb. 2023. 

Amazon.com: Taupe pillow cases queen / standard size, soft 100% cotton ... (n.d.). Retrieved March 7, 2023, from https://www.amazon.com/Thread-Cotton-Pillow-Standard-Pillowcase/dp/B07JPFWHK5

Element I

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