| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 005655300 | Inflatable (e.g., air containing) | 42 |
| 20080250568 | Inflatable pad assembly - An inflatable pad assembly includes a base member having a top surface and a bottom surface, and an inflatable pad having opposite lateral layers, and a looped surrounding layer interconnecting the lateral layers, cooperating with the lateral layers to define an inflatable space, and connected to the base member. The looped surrounding layer has an outer leaning face that cooperates with the top surface of the base member to define a supporting area adapted to support a human body. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080271251 | Pneumatic Cushion for Sitting, Leaning or Lying Upon - The inventive cushions ( | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080289110 | Inflatable travel aid - An inflatable travel aid having an inflatable arrangement having a hole for supporting at least a periphery of a face of a user and an additional through hole for the inflatable arrangement, the hole for supporting at least the periphery of the face of the user intersecting with the additional through hole, and a least one inflation device configured to provide air to the inflatable arrangement, the inflation device also configured to remove air from the inflatable arrangement. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080313814 | Inflatable chair cushion - An inflatable chair cushion comprises an inflatable bag and a compressor for inflating and deflating said inflatable bag having a switch controlled by a user, so that said user is assisted in getting up and sitting down. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090019642 | ANTIDECUBITAL UNDERLAY PAD AND BED PAD DESIGN COMPRISING AN ANTIDECUBITAL UNDERLAY PAD - An antidecubital underlay pad ( | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090144906 | Air cell unit and cushion - The air cells are attached detachably to the base members. By this, it is possible to set up the size or the arrangement of the air cells. For example, in a hospital, it is possible to change easily and inexpensively the air cells on a bed according to the patient's height, the body shape, the state, or the condition of affected part. Thus, it is exceedingly advantageous for dispersing the pressure added to the body. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20100132121 | SUPPORT CUSHION FOR FAST INFLATION AND DEFLATION - A support cushion for fast inflation and deflation comprises an air pouch and an air valve located on the air pouch. The air valve includes a valve base, a valve cover, a valve pillar and a locking member. The valve base has at least one air vent leading to the air pouch. The valve cover is coupled on the valve base to form an accommodating trough to accommodate the valve pillar. The valve pillar has a first opening and a second opening communicated with each other. The valve pillar also has a first position relative to the valve base to allow air to pass and a second position to block the airflow. The locking member can receive a turning force to drive the valve pillar to switch between the first and second positions. Operation is simpler and faster switch can be achieved, and leakage of air can be avoided. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100139003 | DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING A USER'S BODY - The invention provides a variety of devices for supporting at least a portion of a user's body. In some embodiments, the invention provides a support device which includes a bladder capable of containing a fluid and a post adjacent the bladder. The bladder may form a rolling diaphragm portion with the post such that when a force is applied to the bladder, the rolling diaphragm portion of the bladder rolls along the post decreasing the volume of the bladder. In some embodiments, the invention provides a post which includes a reduced cross-sectional area in comparison to an adjacent region of the post such that the resistance of the rolling diaphragm portion of the bladder to rolling movement along the post due to the applies force decreases as the bladder rolls along the reduced cross-sectional area region. In some embodiments, the support device includes a plurality of bladders and/or a plurality of posts. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100146708 | Stretch Assisting Cushion - A stretch assist cushion includes an upper member with an upper surface serving as a sitting surface in contact with the user's hip directly or through a covering member covering the upper member, the upper member made of an elastic material; and a lower member located below the upper member and with lower surface serving as a bottom surface in contact with a floor directly or through a covering member covering the lower member, the lower member made of a material harder than the material of the upper member. When the cushion is positioned such that the bottom surface is in contact with the floor, the sitting surface has a predetermined tilt angle relative to the floor, and the lower member determines a predetermined distance between the floor and the lowest point of the sitting surface that has the predetermined tilt angle. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100180382 | SkyRest Child+ travel pillow - A travel pillow designed specifically for commercial airline travel is disclosed. The unique feature of this travel pillow is that it is designed to provide support for the legs of children and adults. It essentially allows a child to stretch out their legs directly out front and horizontal to their seat so there is no need to lie across accompanied travelers. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100186170 | Positioning system - A positioning system for a body comprises a flexible bag of a gas-impermeable material/including a valve to permit evacuation of the interior thereof, the bag containing a flowable granular material and at least one bolster. The body can be at least part of a human form, such as a patient. Systems are generally provided for specific body regions such as the hip or thorax, and for the whole body. The bolster is larger than the grains of the granular material. A size dimension of the bolster is therefore preferably at least 5 times the- size dimension of the granular material, although it sill usually be one or more orders of magnitude larger. Various forms of bolster are possible. A bolster that includes a generally flat section and an upstanding section extending therefrom can be used to locate a shoulder region of the patient in a reproducible yet comfortable form. A bolster that is generally cylindrical in shape can be used to support various areas of a patient such as the neck or knee. The granular material can consist of polystyrene spheres. The bag is preferably of a nylon material; such as a nylon material coated with a polyurethane-based coating. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100313359 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATIC PILLOW ADJUSTMENT - An adjustable head support apparatus includes an adjustable head support member including one or more inflatable members; and an encasement layer configured to encase the one or more inflatable members. The adjustable head support apparatus further includes a measurement unit configured to provide measurements relating to a pressure of the one or more inflatable members; an analysis unit configured to determine goal characteristics of the adjustable head support member for a person using the measurements relating to the pressure of the one or more inflatable members; and a control unit configured to control adjustments to pressure of the one or more inflatable members using the determined goal characteristics. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110131731 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING INFLATABLE APPAREL - This application relates to inflatable apparel. In particular, this application discusses systems and methods for providing apparel that is both selectively inflatable and adapted for use as a pillow. The inflatable apparel may include any clothing or object that is adapted to be worn by a person and is selectively inflatable so as to act a cushion for the person wearing the apparel or of another. The inflatable apparel comprises an apparel item, such as a necktie, and an inflatable bladder. In some cases, the necktie is made to receive and retain the bladder in an inflated position or a deflated position. The bladder extends through at least a portion of the necktie. Additionally, when inflated, the bladder provides a pillow or cushion for use by the individual wearing the inflated necktie, or for use by an individual other than the person wearing the necktie. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110145994 | MULTI-ADJUSTABLE PILLOW - A pillow having a first pillow and a second smaller pillow attached to a face of the main pillow by an attachment member that is of sufficient length and flexibility to allow the second pillow to be positioned in an infinite number of parallel and/or skewed orientations relative to the first pillow. A third pillow, also smaller than the first pillow, can be attached to the first pillow on a face opposite the second pillow by another attachment member that is of sufficient length and flexibility to allow the second pillow to be positioned relative to the first pillow and second pillow in an infinite number of parallel and/or skewed orientations. The invention provides a fully formed pillow and a pillow cover. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110197366 | Method and Apparatus for Relieving Shear Induced by and Occupant Support - A bed comprises a frame | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110252568 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BODY SUPPORT - A body support system for relieving contact pressure on a joint in a body, according to various aspects of the present invention, may be configured to elevate a chest portion of the body with a chest support that may be configured to form a taper disposed between a top portion and a bottom portion such that the weight of the body compresses the chest support, which may result in the chest support assuming a substantially inverted arc shape. The compressed edges of the arc may be occupied by the joint. The chest support may further be adjustable for positioning substantially between a collarbone portion of the body and a xiphoid process portion of the body when the body is in a side rest position. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110258782 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A SELF DEFLATING CUSHION - Systems and methods for providing a self deflating cushion whereby a volume of air within the cushion is controllably released to a surface of the cushion thereby providing a cooling effect to the seated anatomy of a user. The cushion further provides a variety of internal, open cell cushioning materials that store and release air during use of the cushion. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110277247 | LOCALIZED PATIENT SUPPORT - A localized patient support comprises a base, an annular ring supported above the base and defining a cavity, and a gel pad having a plurality of sections located in the cavity. In some embodiments, the localized patient support includes a plurality of inflatable bladders located in the cavity between the base and the gel pad. At least some of the sections of the gel pad are vertically movable substantially independently of adjacent sections of the gel pad due to inflation or deflation of at least one of a corresponding bladder of the plurality of inflatable bladders. In some embodiments, the base and the annular ring comprise foam elements. In some embodiments, a cover is provided and has a stretchable anti-shear portion over situated above the gel pad. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110314609 | PNEUMATIC SEAT CUSHION SYSTEM - A pneumatic seat cushion system ( | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120030878 | Positioning Apparatus For Preventing Decubitus Ulcers - An apparatus and method for preventing and/or inhibiting decubitus ulcers including a pad having first and second interconnected sections which form an open region there between. The first pad section includes a first chamber and the second pad section includes a second chamber. The first and second chambers are independently and selectively inflatable and deflatable to change the shape of the pad. The pad has an upper surface adapted to engage a user, the upper surface including a device for removably securing the pad to a user. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120060294 | THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT DEVICE ALLOWING CAPILLARY BLOOD FLOW - A therapeutic device that reduces localized subcutaneous pressure while allowing capillary flow in a medical setting is disclosed. The therapeutic device comprises one or more rows of first pressure-focusing points, one or more rows of second pressure-focusing points disposed between and/or adjacent to the one or more rows of first pressure-focusing points in an alternating arrangement, and at least one inflatable bladder that is configured to place at least one row of the one or more rows of first pressure-focusing points and the one or more rows of second pressure-focusing points in contact with an area on a patient's body when the bladder is inflated and to remove the at least one row of the one or more rows of first pressure-focusing points and the one or more rows of second pressure-focusing points from contact with the area on the patient's body when the bladder is deflated such that pressure can be applied to the area on the patient's body with the one or more rows of first pressure-focusing points and the one or more rows of second pressure-focusing points in an alternating manner. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120090095 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FABRICATING CELLULAR CUSHIONS - A cellular cushion includes a base, a plurality of hollow cells, and a sealing layer. The base includes at least a first layer and a second layer. The plurality of hollow cells are coupled to the base and extend outwardly from the base. Moreover, the plurality of cells are coupled together in flow communication. The sealing layer is coupled to at least one of the base first and second layers. At least one of the sealing layer and the base defines a plurality of lock pockets, wherein each of the lock pockets is positioned between adjacent hollow cells for selectively controlling flow communication independently to each of the plurality of hollow cells within the cellular cushion. At least one of the plurality of hollow cells has a height of at least about 4.5 inches. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120144594 | Inflatable Body Contour Support Cushion - An inflatable body contour support cushion comprises a bladder comprising a flexible material. Said bladder is configured to retain a quantity of material to maintain said bladder in a flaccid state in which the material flows freely within said bladder. Said bladder is further configured to support a body contour by filling the space between the body contour and a surface against which the body contour is resting. A valve mechanism is configured to enable addition and removal of the material from said bladder in which a user can adjust a level of the support. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120222219 | REST-SUPPORTING DEVICE - A rest-supporting device has an inflatable supporting part which is of a generally cuboidal configuration and to which straps serving for fastening to a body of a user are attached. The supporting part is formed by an outer covering and at least one inflatable cushion accommodated in the interior of the covering. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120233783 | Full Body Elevator - A full body elevator includes an inflatable upper body elevator having a sloped backrest panel and a generally flat, horizontal butt rest panel extending from the backrest panel; and an inflatable lower body elevator having a leg portion with a leg support panel sloping from the butt rest panel and a foot portion with a foot support panel selectively inflatable and extendable with respect to the leg portion. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20130000045 | SUPPORT APPARATUS WITH GEL LAYER - Apparatuses for supporting at least a portion of the body thereon, including a mattress or a mattress topper, include a polyurethane gel layer overlying at least one support layers in a foam material. The gel layer has a hardness of 4.5 kPa±1.5 kPa and a hysteresis of about 40%±10%. The gel layer faces a user, such that the gel layer confers objective and subjective comfort at the same time. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130219626 | CUSHION AND SELF-ADJUSTING VALVE - A cushion with a support pad comprising a plurality of compressible suspension elements with a cover top and bottom joined together to form an impervious barrier, and a valve in fluid communication with the plurality of compressible suspension elements that allows the controlled expulsion of air until a user positioned on the cushion is optimally immersed in the cushion. When the user is removed from the cushion, the valve allows ingress of air into the cushion. In one aspect, the valve comprises an expansion valve controls air flow out of and into the cushion. In one aspect, the valve comprises a labyrinth seal that dampens air flow and pressure spikes. The valve comprises a pressure responsive compression spring that controls the expulsion of air from the cushion and, consequently, adjusting the immersion depth of the seated user. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140026324 | Framed Air Pillow for Upright Support Sitting, and Comfort Sleeping pillow System - The following invention is related to a framed air pillow system, using air pressure to provide stability and support for the body. It is also said to help maintaining aligned posture and comfort when sitting in an upright position. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140041125 | TRI-CELL LUMBER SUPPORT TRAVEL PILLOW - The present invention relates to a portable self-contained inflatable pillow comprising two or three separate cells attached laterally to each other. Each cell has its own hermetically sealed nipple for individual inflation. The cell inflation can be via mechanical means using a hand pump or orally. The pillow can be used for lumbar support, leg support or as a foot rest, and can be deflated entirely for flat packing. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140053339 | CONFIGURABLE INFLATABLE SUPPORT DEVICES - A configurable, adjustable inflatable device including one or more inflatable bladders and a shape-defining member that combines with the inflatable bladders such that an overall shape of the configurable inflatable device is at least partially controlled by the shape-defining member. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140215721 | DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING A USER'S BODY - The invention provides a variety of devices for supporting at least a portion of a user's body. In some embodiments, the invention provides a support device which includes a bladder capable of containing a fluid and a post adjacent the bladder. The bladder may form a rolling diaphragm portion with the post such that when a force is applied to the bladder, the rolling diaphragm portion of the bladder rolls along the post decreasing the volume of the bladder. In some embodiments, the invention provides a post which includes a reduced cross-sectional area in comparison to an adjacent region of the post such that the resistance of the rolling diaphragm portion of the bladder to rolling movement along the post due to the applies force decreases as the bladder rolls along the reduced cross-sectional area region. In some embodiments, the support device includes a plurality of bladders and/or a plurality of posts. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140345058 | Pressure Monitoring and Management Cushion System And Method Of Use - A system and method of use directed to a pressure monitoring and management system for a subject in the seated or laying position is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention relates to a system and method of use for monitoring and managing the pressure distribution and alleviation of pressure of a subject in the seated or laying position for the avoidance of skin and tissue breakdown also known as decubitus ulcers or pressure sores. In one embodiment, the system is comprised of a control member, an air supply member, and bladder members. In another embodiment, the system is also comprised of a user interface member and pressure sensor members. In yet another embodiment, the system is also comprised of moisture sensor members. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150113736 | Air Mattresses Having Internal Diagonal Support Structures - This disclosure relates generally to inflatable mattresses in the form of beds, chairs, couches, or other gas-inflatable structures. The mattress has an internal support structure with one or more diagonal structural support elements comprised of rigid or flexible cords or cables that are coupled to the top, bottom, and/or sides of the air mattress. The support elements provide increased top-to-bottom, side and/or corner rigidity when subject to top loading. The mattress may also include an integral handle structure so as to allow a user to readily lift and/or transport the air mattress when inflated. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150135444 | DISCONTINUOUS AIR DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR INFLATABLE STATIC MEDICAL DEVICE - An air delivery system that includes an inflatable cushion device adapted to support at least a portion of a body of a user. The air delivery device includes a supply conduit in fluid communication with both an interior region of the inflatable cushion device and a controller. Using a pressure sensor, the controller is adapted to relatively continuously measure a static air pressure level of the interior region and compare the measured static air pressure level to a target air pressure level. Further, the controller is adapted to intermittently operate an air pump. Moreover, the controller may operate the air pump when measured static air pressure is below the target static air pressure level, and deactivate operation of the air pump, which may include maintaining the air pump in an un-operated condition when the measured static air pressure is within the target static air pressure level. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150143636 | CUSHIONING DEVICE AND METHOD OF CUSHIONING A BODY - Disclosed herein is a cushioning device that includes a plurality of fluid cells each containing fluid for supporting a load. The cushioning device further includes a manifold system interconnecting the plurality of fluid cells, a first reservoir, and a second reservoir connected to the first reservoir in series. The first and second reservoirs are connected with a pressure relief valve allowing fluid to escape from the first reservoir to the second reservoir when the pressure in the first reservoir exceeds a threshold and a check valve allowing fluid to flow back from the second reservoir to the first reservoir. Further disclosed is a method of cushioning a body with a cushioning device. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150335167 | SUPPORT DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING A BODY, IN PARTICULAR A HUMAN BODY - Support device for supporting a body or a part of a body, in particular of a human body, comprising at least one deformable element with a first face and a second face opposite each other and provided with at least one detection means for detecting deformations of said deformable element, in which the detection means comprises: a substrate sheet ( | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150342360 | RESILIENT CORES WITH CONVECTION BARRIERS PARTICULARLY FOR INFLATABLE BODIES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Resilient cores preferably for inflatable bodies having resilient slabs that define a plurality of generally columnar holes or resilient arrays of generally columnar solids, methods for making such slabs and arrays, and articles incorporating the same wherein the cores further includes thermal transmission mitigation means for improving a core's resistance to heat transfer beyond the core's innate insulative properties. Non-exclusive and non-exhaustive examples of such thermal transmission mitigation means in slab core embodiments include consideration to hole or bore geometric cross section, frequency, pattern and orientation, the introduction of a thermal barrier at or within at least some holes or bores, and/or slab material selection/treatment. Non-exclusive and non-exhaustive examples of such thermal transmission mitigation means in array core embodiments include consideration to the geometric cross section, frequency (density), pattern and orientation of the solids, the introduction of thermal barriers within inter-solid spaces and/or solid material selection/treatment. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160022520 | Dynamic Support Apparatus - A dynamic support apparatus. The dynamic support apparatus includes a cushion, at least one actuator wherein the at least one actuator defines an interior volume and wherein the interior volume may be configured to be at least partially filled with a fluid, and a support disposed in the interior volume wherein the support configured to support an occupant when the interior volume is not filled with the fluid such that the support is sufficient to support the occupant. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160037939 | ACTIVE MULTICOMPARTMENTAL PRESSURE REDISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - An interconnected multicompartmental pressure redistribution system that is able to precisely identify contact pressure points and address excess pressure on the body by redistributing the pressure in real time. Sensors that are part of a matrix of fluid substance-filled interactive pixels communicate with a microcontroller that may also be in wireless communication with a smart device. The microcontroller controls the individual fluid flow regulators located between the interactive pixels. This causes specific flow regulators to open, allowing the fluid substance to flow from one interactive pixel to another, redistributing pressure, as needed. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160067126 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OFF-LOADING OF THE BODY IN THE PRONE POSITION AND FOR PATIENT TURNING AND REPOSITIONING - The present invention relates to a system and method for support and off-loading. The system includes an inner bladder filled with a flowable composition. An outer bladder filled with a flowable composition is positioned adjacent to the inner bladder. The composition of the inner bladder has greater flow characteristics than the composition of the outer bladder. The inner bladder micro-contours to the received body part and the outer bladder macro-contours to the inner bladder after the inner bladder is micro-contoured to the received body part. Alternatively, the system provides a pair of ultra low pressure plenums and a positioner. The patient body size and size and corresponding surface area of the positioner control the amount of gas which is displaced evenly against the walls of the ultra low pressure plenums. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160106225 | CUSHION HAVING EMBEDDED AUTOMATICALLY-CHARGING AIR TUBES AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The present invention relates to a cushion having embedded automatically-charging air tubes and a method for manufacturing same, and more specifically, to a cushion having embedded automatically-charging air tubes usable as cushioning material in bedding including beds and pillows, and various seats, and to a method for manufacturing the cushion having embedded automatically-charging air tubes. The present invention intends to provide the cushion having embedded automatically-charging air tubes and the method for manufacturing same, by arranging air tubes uniformly spaced apart inside a cavity of a mold for manufacturing a cushion, and foam-molding by injecting a cushion material inside the cavity in the mold, so that the cushion material surrounds the air tubes while integrally adhering to the outer surface of the air tubes. As a result, air can be automatically charged inside the air tubes and cushioning force with high elasticity can be provided, while enabling even distribution of a load by integrally forming the air tubes and the cushion material. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160128490 | AUTOMATIC INFLATABLE CUSHION - An automatic inflatable cushion includes a cushion body, at least two airbags installed in the cushion body and capable of adjusting height and saturation independently, and an elastic member having fine pores filled in each airbag, and a manual switch valve installed on an outer surface of each airbag, so that when the manual switch valve is pressed towards the inside from both sides, the elastic member in the airbag is expanded and inflated naturally to improve the convenience of adjusting the height and saturation of the cushion. | 05-12-2016 |
