Mattress overlay control system with rotary valves and graphical user interface for percussion and vibration, turn assist and microclimate management
US10856668B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/20
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A mattress overlay apparatus is provided for use with a mattress. The mattress overlay apparatus includes an overlay configured for placement atop the mattress and having a plurality of inflatable bladders, a blower, and first and second rotary plate valves pneumatically coupled to the plurality of bladders and the blower. The first and second rotary plate valves are arranged in series between the plurality of bladders and the blower. The first and second rotary plate valves and the blower are operated to provide the overlay with percussion and vibration (P&V), left and right turn assist, and microclimate management (MCM) functionality.
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