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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7039972 | Inflatable device with recessed fluid controller and modified adjustment device The application is related to inflatable devices, and, more specifically, to an inflatable device with a recessed fluid controller and improved adjustment device. In one embodiment, the application is directed to an inflatable device comprising a substantially fluid... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6385803 | Method and apparatus for supporting an element to be support, in particular the body of a patient, the apparatus having a support device independent from the control device The invention relates to a method and apparatus for supporting an element to be supported, in particular the body of a patient. The apparatus comprises a support device 20 essentially comprising only at least one closed or controlled-release chamber 21 to... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6269497 | Waterbed mattress system for recreational vehicles A waterbed mattress system for recreational vehicles and, in particular, to a waterbed system for a recreational vehicle having a cabin or sleeping area or space or flat or truck bed which includes a waterbed mattress which can be filled from a source of ... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6094758 | Waterbed mattress system for boats A waterbed mattress system for boats and, in particular, to a waterbed system for a boat having a cabin at least partially below a deck which includes a waterbed mattress which can be filled from a body of water surrounding the boat through the hull of th... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6079068 | Method and apparatus for supporting an element to be supported, in particular the body of a patient, the apparatus having a support device independent from the control device The invention relates to a method and apparatus for supporting an element to be supported, in particular the body of a patient. The apparatus comprises a support device 20 essentially comprising only at least one closed or controlled-release chamber 21 to... | 06/27/2000 |
| 5901392 | Constant-pressure waterbed structure A constant-pressure waterbed is provided, which can provide a constant air pressure to a sole air-pressure frame that surrounds a water-filled mattress so as to allow the water in the water-filled mattress to be always suitably compressed to provide the d... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5850644 | Temperature and pressure control means for water bed A temperature and pressure control system for a water bed is provided and includes a temperature control circuit and a pressure control circuit. The temperature control circuitry consists of two temperature detecting elements for detecting an ambient air ... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5842241 | Water jet massaging waterbed mattress A water jet massaging mattress is provided including a mattress having an interior formed of a soft material and having a solid rectangular configuration. Such interior is defined by a planar top face, a planar bottom face, and a periphery formed therebet... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5603131 | Water filled mattress with water circulating pump A water filled mattress including a top sheet of flexible material that is capable of having a bottom sheet of flexible material joined by heat sealing. The top and bottom sheet are joined at their peripheries and form a waterproof enclosure. The waterpro... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5309585 | Drain fitting for waterbed mattresses A waterbed structure including a frame with a horizontal rectangular mattress-supporting platform and vertical retaining boards about the perimeter of the platform; a water-filled mattress of soft flexible sheet material having a horizontal bottom wall su... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5226186 | Waterbed mattress with draining system A waterbed mattress has a watertight envelope having a top, a bottom and sides. The envelope defines a cavity for water. First and second valves are disposed in the envelope to selectively allow fluid communication between the cavity and the exterior of t... | 07/13/1993 |
| 5203808 | Water bed with compact built-in drain pump A water bed having a built-in drain pipe. The water bed includes a water tight bladder penetrated by a pump assembly connected to the bladder by a bell shaped insert. The pump assembly includes an inlet port and an outlet port and a jet pump connected bet... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5136739 | Water bed with built-in drain pump A water bed having a built-in drain pipe. The water bed includes a water tight bladder which has an inlet port and an outlet port formed therein. A jet pump is connected between the inlet port and the outlet port and located in the interior of the water t... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5090075 | Waterbed draining system including vacuum relief valve A waterbed draining system utilizes a vacuum relief valve operatively associated with a waterbed mattress bladder, or alternatively with the drain hose or water pump, to automatically provide air flow into the bladder upon the vacuum pressure within the b... | 02/25/1992 |
| 5020176 | Control system for fluid-filled beds A system for automatically controlling the pressure maintained in a plurality of fluid-filled cylinders supporting a sleep surface in order to maintain a desired degree of firmness/softness. In one mode, the system permits the user to set the desired leve... | 06/04/1991 |
| 4974272 | Warm and cool water bed A warm and cool sick bed is provided including a water mattress supported from a bed frame. The water mattress containing water that can circulate with that contained in a water chamber settled at the lower section of the bed by means of water pipes, and ... | 12/04/1990 |
| 4907307 | Support structure A support structure for use with a fluid medium and including a base for disposition in a given position; first and second buoys both buoyant in the fluid medium, the first buoy adapted for support by the fluid medium in another position displaced from th... | 03/13/1990 |
| 4832094 | Electric waterbed pump An electric waterbed pump is presented comprising an electric pump having outlet and inlet tubes, a cord for attaching the pump to electricity, and a stabilizing base capable of holding the apparatus in an essentially upright position as the waterbed defl... | 05/23/1989 |
| 4635620 | Method for improved water therapy An apparatus and method of water therapy in which a person is buoyantly supported in a prone position on a top membrane of a waterbed mattress containing heated water. A water pump recirculates the water, which is drawn out of the mattress through outlets... | 01/13/1987 |
| 4332044 | Assembly for filling and emptying a water bed An assembly is described for filling a water bed mattress or pumping the contents therefrom. The assembly includes a siphon pump which is attached directly to the mattress outlet and may be secured to an integrally formed storage chamber in the mattress a... | 06/01/1982 |
| 4297755 | Non-planar waterbed A bed frame, such as for hospital use, includes a part that may be upwardly inclined. A series of transverse slings suspend a series of individual elongated bag elements. The individual bag elements, when filled with water, merge to form a comfortable and... | 11/03/1981 |
| 4242766 | Heat transfer bed assemblies This invention provides a bed assembly having a thermally absorbent mattress such as a water-bed in thermal conductive relationship with a thermal-panel mattress bin arrangement receiving the mattress. Thermal energy transfer bath for cooling and heating ... | 01/06/1981 |
| 4114215 | Unitary accessory control for a waterbed A unitary accessory control for a waterbed fixed to the waterbed frame. Within the unitary accessory control are such accessories as a pump for filling (emptying) the waterbed, a heater, a vibrator, a sound system and a mechanism to control the environmen... | 09/19/1978 |
| 4100635 | Water bed construction Improved water bed construction where, in one embodiment, two spaced inflatable members are positioned along the two lateral edges within a water bed frame with a separate water filled mattress being positional thereover with the conventional safety or wa... | 07/18/1978 |
