Modular body support system
US5101527A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 1990 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S5/923
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A modular body support system for a prone, supine or side lying person having a plurality of individual functional portions for reacting with body tissues to establish comfort to the person as well as lessen the chances of tissue breakdown and ulcerations. The functional portions having construction such as to prevent shear loading which may cause such tissue breakdown. In addition, the system includes an oversize cover of material to reduce the coefficient of friction and conform easily to the contours of the system as defined by body pressures thereon.
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