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Differential air pressure systems

US8464716B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2010
Grant dateJun 18, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/0396
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Described herein are various embodiments of differential air pressure systems and methods of using such systems. The differential air pressure system may comprise a chamber configured to receive a portion of a user's lower body and to create an air pressure differential upon the user's body. The differential air pressure system may further comprise a user seal that seal the pressure chamber to the user's body. The height of the user seal may be adjusted to accommodate users with various body heights.

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