Support apparatus, system and method
US9216122B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/2608
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A therapeutic support device includes a bladder having one or more independently inflatable compartments, each including a plurality of inflatable cells. When inflated, each inflatable cell forms a contact node that may support a user or another object disposed thereon. The inflatable compartments can be alternately inflated and deflated such that contact pressure can be applied to and relieved from corresponding portions of the user's body in an alternating manner.
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