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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181295 | Adjustable air mattress device An adjustable air mattress device comprising a main air mattress component having an inflatable inner cavity; a first torso elevation component disposed on a top surface of the main air mattress component at a front end having art inflatable inner cavity; a second t... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8151391 | Inflatable temperature control system An inflatable device has non-pressurized ducts and channels formed within the body of the inflatable device when inflated, wherein the inflation pressure of the inflatable device is maintained when the interior of the ducts and channels are exposed to atmospheric pr... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8127386 | Air mattress In an air mattress (1) including a plurality of levels of air mattress layers (5, 7) which are vertically stacked, in each of the levels of air mattress layers (5, 7), flexible hollow air cells (43, 23) each extending along the width of t... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8051516 | Clinical support pad The present disclosure includes methods, devices, and systems associated with clinical support. In one embodiment, a clinical support pad includes a plurality of support cells formed in a first film layer of material sufficiently impermeable to a fluid contained in ... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8051517 | Inflatable bed having air chambers inflatable individually by an electric air pump unit An inflatable bed includes a bedstead assembly, a mattress assembly, and an electrical air pump unit. The mattress assembly is disposed on and above the bedstead assembly, and includes a top sheet, a bottom sheet disposed under the top sheet, and a plurality of surr... | 11/08/2011 |
| 7921491 | Healthy bed for actively supporting a human spine curve A healthy bed for actively supporting a human spine curve mainly comprises a lower base, a plurality of mobilizing devices inside the lower base, a height sensor, a control device, and an inflating device; an upper mattress having an air cushion layer and a pluralit... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7913338 | Inflatable pad A pad (10) of interleaving linear cells (2) has loop straps (1) to hold the central section of the cells (2) linearly in parallel with the cell axis (11), whilst the opposite ends (3) of each cell (2) are secured a pr... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7849544 | Support device of the mattress type comprising a heterogeneous inflatable structure A mattress has at least one inflatable top layer made up of a plurality of adjacent elements that are individually inflatable by a pneumatic inflation and pressure regulation device and at least one bottom layer supporting the top layer. The bottom layer has a reces... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7814593 | Gradient bed A three dimensional matrix of air, other gas, or hydraulic fluid cells is proposed for the purpose of providing an ideal surface for load distribution. These cells will be arranged into layers stacked onto each other, with successive layers inflated to decreasing pr... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7810195 | Apparatus and method for rapidly deflating air cells with check valves for cardio pulmonary resuscitation A support surface includes a plurality of support surface air cells arranged in an array; and a CPR air cell in fluid communication with the support surface air cells via a plurality of inlet ports. The CPR air cell includes at least one outlet port. The outlet port... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7779496 | Air mattress for bed with step deck A bed comprises a bed frame and a bed deck supported by the bed frame. The bed deck comprises a step deck, including a lower deck, an upper deck, a side wall connecting the lower deck to the upper deck, and a recess defined by the lower deck and the side wall. The s... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7739763 | Inflatable bed having air chambers inflatable individually by an electric air pump unit An inflatable bed includes a bedstead assembly, a mattress assembly, and an electrical air pump unit. The mattress assembly is disposed on and above the bedstead assembly, and includes a top sheet, a bottom sheet disposed under the top sheet, and a plurality of surr... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7716766 | Therapeutic mattress A therapeutic mattress is provided having a base layer, first and second longitudinally extending side walls, and a patient support layer positioned on the base layer and between the foam sidewalls. In one embodiment, the patient support layer has a plurality of sep... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7574761 | Inflatable mattress and method for positioning a patient An inflatable mattress having an inflated torso support pad, a first leg extending out from a first portion of the inflated torso support pad, and a second leg spaced from the first leg and extending out from a second portion of the inflated torso support pad. The f... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7565709 | Double chambered air mattress A double chambered transfer mattress is provided capable of partial deflation that that includes a top inflatable mattress and a bottom inflatable mattress that are separated by a common wall from one another. A selectable inlet/outlet valve is arranged for airflow ... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7555797 | Inflatable bed adapted for use with a sofa An inflatable bed is adapted for use with a sofa, and includes an upper inflatable pad unit disposed on and connected to a lower inflatable pad body, and having a bridging unit that is misaligned from the lower inflatable pad body in a vertical direction and that ha... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7536739 | Therapeutic mattress A therapeutic mattress is provided including an encasing housing a base layer and a patient support layer in a cavity of the encasing. The base layer has a foam base member and foam side panels connected to the base member. The patient support layer is provided abov... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7536740 | Resting mattress An inflatable resting mattress designed for indoor and outdoor use, which allows a user to support his head within a facial aperture while lying in a prone position. The facial aperture includes several breathing tubes designed to allow a user to maintain normal bre... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7509698 | Therapeutic mattress A therapeutic mattress is providing including an encasing housing a base layer and a patient support layer in a cavity of the encasing. The base layer has a foam base member and foam side panels connected to the base member. The patient support layer is provided abo... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7509699 | Leveling camping pad An apparatus for placement under a sleeping bag useful in leveling or controlling the attitude of the sleeping bag includes a plurality of chambers, some of which extend along a longitudinal length of the leveling camping pad with respect to each other, and wherein ... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7444703 | Support for a human body, particularly a mattress The invention here provides a support, in particular a mattress or a part of a mattress, that preferably has a number of layers (11, 12) of elastic tubes (13). The tubes (13) of each layer (11 and 12) extend parallel to one another... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7441294 | Bedding or seating product having inflatable concentric air bladders A set of inflatable, tubular, and concentric tubes or air bladders are placed in a bedding or seating product and adjusted to meet the preferences of a user. The tubes are arranged concentrically with the innermost tube defining an aperture at the center of the prod... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7434283 | Discrete cell body support and method for using the same to provide dynamic massage A mattress or another type of support surface which allows for discrete manipulation of the pressure on a supported body. The present invention includes resilient fluid cells having a spring bias, grouped to allow adjustable dynamic control of the pressure exerted o... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7426766 | Tufted air mattress and method of making same A tufted air mattress including a first printed sheet and a second sheet. The first printed sheet is printed over a selected area with an ink containing a fluoropolymer. The portion of the printed sheet with the ink defines a coated area. The first printed sheet att... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7424760 | Body support, comfort device The invention relates to a body support and comfort device. The device comprises an inflatable bladder having a shape and size to substantially cover at least one support surface of a body support device so as to conform to and provide a comfort and support layer to... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7415738 | Patient transfer mattress having connectable segments A patient transfer mattress includes a plurality of inflatable segments each including holes in a bottom sheet to create a cushion of escaping air beneath the segment to facilitate sliding of the segment along an underlying surface. The segments include attachment m... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7409735 | Dynamic cellular person support surface A person support surface comprises a multitude of inflatable cells. The cells are inflated and deflated to adjust an interface pressure between the person support surface and a person supported by the surface. ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7406736 | Stand alone integrated cushion The present invention is directed to a stand alone integrated mattress. The system has a self-contained mattress unit, at least one inflatable bladder, at least one fluid source, at least one dispersion unit and at least one control unit. The self-contained mattress... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7406734 | Air inflation cushion with cells having helical edges An air inflation cushion with cells having helical edges comprises a lower sheet; an upper cushion portion adhered upon the lower sheet; the upper cushion portion including at least one air inflation cell; each air inflation cell having an approximate rectangular cr... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7398573 | Mattress assembly A mattress assembly is provided that includes an adjustable width. ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7389554 | Air sleep system with dual elevating air posturizing sleep surfaces A high-profile air sleep system having a pair of air posturizing sleep surfaces which may be individually inclined and air adjusted comprises an air posturing module having an outer module mattress case. A first case section extends medially along a length of said m... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7380300 | Air mattress with pillow top An air mattress includes a first inflatable compartment having a length and width, when inflated, sufficient to support a human body. The first compartment having a top, a bottom, and sides and is composed of at least two layers of vinyl, one layer of vinyl forming ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7380302 | Bolster system and method A bolster for resisting rolling of a person off of a mattress, comprising a lateral cushion adapted to be disposed proximate and parallel to an edge of the mattress, and a tensile portion having a means for attachment to said lateral cushion, providing a distributed... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7376995 | Double chambered air mattress A double chambered transfer mattress is provided capable of partial deflation that includes a top inflatable mattress and a bottom inflatable mattress that are separated by a common wall from one another. A selectable inlet/outlet valve is arranged for airflow commu... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7370380 | Mattress with removable top A mattress is constructed from a mattress body having an upper and a lower deck, which is preferably pervious to moisture and air. A removable panel, which includes a top layer of breathable fabric, a bottom layer of a fabric that forms a moisture barrier, and a bat... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367073 | Air mattress with pillow top An air mattress includes a first inflatable compartment having a length and width, when inflated, sufficient to support a human body. The first compartment is composed of at least two layers of vinyl, one layer of vinyl forming the top of the compartment and the sec... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7363663 | Mattress with automatic width adjustment A bed includes a frame with a support deck having a laterally slidable panel and a mattress supported by the deck and having a width adjustment portion. A controller causes a fluid supply to inflate the width adjustment portion when a deck width sensor detects an ex... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7360266 | Multiple position air mattress system A multiple position air mattress system for achieving various support positions includes a first mattress, a second mattress, and a bellows unit attached to the second mattress. The bellows unit is extendable for either elevating the second mattress or providing a s... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7356863 | Mattress pad A mattress pad positionable atop a rectangular mattress which better accommodates diverse weights and sizes of the human anatomy for enhanced comfort. The mattress pad includes a flexible bottom sheet having a size and shape substantially similar to that of a top su... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7353556 | Mattress assembly A mattress assembly is provided that includes an adjustable width. ... | 04/08/2008 |