SafeAwake, LLC makes U.S.-made fire-safety notification devices that recognize a residential smoke alarm and wake sleeping people through an intermittent bed shaker, low-frequency sounder and flashing light. Developed through a Small Business Innovation Research award for deaf and hard-of-hearing communities, its technology was validated in sleep studies at Johns Hopkins-affiliated laboratories and is also designed for people of all hearing abilities. The Columbia, Maryland company’s device carries UL 217 and UL 1971 approval and includes battery backup for power outages.
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SensGardSensGard makes lightweight, non-electronic hearing protection built around patented Zwislocki Ear Muffler (ZEM) acoustic-chamber technology, redirecting harmful sound while preserving speech and awareness. The company’s work grew from auditory scientist Dr. Jozef Zwislocki’s research at Harvard, with the SG-31 later receiving the 2009 Frost & Sullivan North American Product Innovation Award. SensGard products are made in the USA as a compact alternative to foam plugs and bulky earmuffs.EAST ROCHESTER, NY
Incredible Scents, IncIncredible Scents, Inc. makes Silent Snooz® nasal snoring aids, including unscented and scented versions designed to promote freer breathing at night. Made in the USA and reusable for 30 nights, the product received U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance and European CE certification, with clinical testing reporting significantly reduced snoring for more than 85% of participants.GLEN HEAD, NY
KimbaKimba began with founder Ben Fuxbruner’s personal search for relief from PTSD, nightmares, and severe sleep disruption. The company is developing a personalized sleep-support device that responds to a sleeper’s patterns with precisely timed scent, offering an alternative to passive aromatherapy for adults who have trouble falling or staying asleep.NEW YORK, NY
Lasso Products, IncCreated by a lifelong oversleeper and designer, Lasso Products makes an alarm clock that requires users to leave bed and tap a small physical device with their iPhone to silence the alarm. The Ohio-shipped product pairs that device with an iPhone app designed to keep mornings simple, with no battery to recharge and no recurring app subscription.