Systems, methods, and devices for fluidizing a fluidizable medium
US10314753B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/0391
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for fluidizing a fluidizable medium includes a person support structure, fluid supply, sensor, and controller. The person support structure includes a chamber containing a fluidizable medium and a plenum in fluid communication with the chamber. The fluid supply is in fluid communication with the plenum. The sensor is configured to sense a pressure of fluid in the plenum. The controller is configured to control the operation of the fluid supply as a function of the fluid pressure within the plenum to achieve a desirable level of fluidization of the fluidizable medium.
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