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Cushion immersion sensor

US9901499B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2014
Grant dateFeb 27, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G2203/40
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sensor for attachment to an inflatable air cell cushion designed to detect optimal immersion of the cushion user into the in the inflatable cushion. The immersion depth of a user positioned on the cushion is determined by sensing air pressure in the cushion. The sensor accurately reads changes in pressure as air exits the cushion to allow an algorithm to determine optimal internal cushion pressure for a user.

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