초록 ▼

The present invention is directed to an alternating pressure pad comprising at least two sets of inflatable cells, each set being alternately inflated and deflated, wherein at least one cell in each cell set has further means, such as, for example, circumferential internal membranes or external stra

The present invention is directed to an alternating pressure pad comprising at least two sets of inflatable cells, each set being alternately inflated and deflated, wherein at least one cell in each cell set has further means, such as, for example, circumferential internal membranes or external straps, to accelerate the deflation of the at least one cell.

대표청구항 ▼

1. An alternating pressure pad comprising:at least two sets of alternately inflatable cells, at least one cell in each cell set comprising at least one force applying member wherein, during deflation of the cell subsequent to inflation, the force applying member accelerates said deflation; and secur

1. An alternating pressure pad comprising:at least two sets of alternately inflatable cells, at least one cell in each cell set comprising at least one force applying member wherein, during deflation of the cell subsequent to inflation, the force applying member accelerates said deflation; and securement means for securing the pad onto a support, the securement means comprising a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion, the first attachment portion being connectable to the pad and the second attachment portion being connectable to a support supporting the pad and an energy absorption member, the energy absorption member connecting the first and second attachment portions together.