Valve assembly for cushion inflation

US11147725B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ROHO, INC. · US

Inventors

• Leane Darnold · Kirkwood, US
• Kevin C. Meier · Chesterfield, US
• Ross Peyton · O'Fallon, US
• Glenn Fournie · Smithton, US
• David Hopp · Donaueschingen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 6, 2017
• Grant date: Oct 19, 2021
• Expiry date: Feb 6, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T137/8326
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The present disclosure generally relates to a manifold valve assembly engaged to an inflatable apparatus, such as a cushion to prevent pressure ulcers, for example. The manifold valve assembly is also in communication with a processing device to determine an optimal immersion level for a user seated on the inflatable apparatus. Additionally the processing device, in communication with the manifold valve assembly may save optimal immersion or air pressure levels for comparison to future checks of cushion pressure and send that to a user interface at the processing device. The assembly and processing device may also save and dis play a history of pressure checks.