Inflatable pads with adjustable static hold downs
US7065815B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C31/105
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a mattress overlay being an inflatable body support formed from a pair of plastic sheets joined together to form a non-inflatable periphery. The non-inflatable periphery defines an air pressurizable chamber therebetween. The chamber provides an air cushion for supporting a person positioned thereatop that dissipates at least pressure to decrease the onset of pressure sores and ulcers. The periphery has a distal end, a proximal end, a first side and a second side. The improvement of the present invention relates to the corner strap system. There is at least one non-inflatable corner strap system that extends from at least one end of the periphery. A center section, at least two side sections positioned on opposite sides of the center section, and a hold down section having at least two elbow-shaped slits or perforations positioned between the center section and each side section form the first non-inflatable corner strap system. Each perforation and slit defines a hold down. Each hold down on each side of the center section is a distinct distance from the center section. The various combinations of hold downs can be used to secure the mattress ov…
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