Thoracic air bladder assembly
US9981577B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C7/46
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A seat air bladder assembly is provided with at least one central air bladder region having a support surface. At least one pair of lateral air bladder regions extend from opposed sides of the at least one central bladder region. The at least one pair of lateral air bladder regions are oriented at a non-zero angle to incline laterally and support a thoracic region of a seat occupant. A seat assembly is provided with a seat back with a contact surface with a thoracic region. An air bladder assembly is oriented within the thoracic region of the seat back with a support surface that is reclined relative to the contact surface to provide support, and wedge-shaped so that during inflation the air bladder assembly inflates in an upward and forward direction relative to the seat back.
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