Patent · US Expired

Air support device

US5373595A · kind A · utility

87Cited by
60References
51Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 12, 1993
Grant dateDec 20, 1994
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G7/05769
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention relates to a portable air support device having a plurality of air inflatable cells, arranged within a conveniently dissembled air support bag. The portable device comprises a novel air distribution manifold, control console and air distribution valve assembly to inflate a novel air flow quilt which provides an upward flow of air to a patient reclining thereon, to provide comfort and promote patient healing.

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