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Rotary plate valve having seal anti-herniation structure

US11684169B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2020
Grant dateJun 27, 2023
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2040

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  • 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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