IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0349301
(2009-01-06)
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등록번호 |
US-8225444
(2012-07-24)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
5 인용 특허 :
117 |
초록
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The invention relates to an inflatable device comprising an electromechanical device and a self-sealing valve, and in particular, to any inflatable device that includes the assembly. In some embodiments, at least a portion of a fluid controller is coupled to and supported by an inflatable bladder of
The invention relates to an inflatable device comprising an electromechanical device and a self-sealing valve, and in particular, to any inflatable device that includes the assembly. In some embodiments, at least a portion of a fluid controller is coupled to and supported by an inflatable bladder of an inflatable device. The fluid controller may be located in a compartment, and the compartment may be within the profile of the bladder. The inflatable device may be a single bladder mattress or a dual bladder mattress. The inflatable device may include a heater or an articulation device. The inflatable device may be multi-positional device or have a storage compartment. The inflatable device may be configurable using one or more members such as a membrane or fasteners.
대표청구항
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1. An inflatable mattress comprising: a plurality of inflatable bladders;a compartment located within a profile of the inflatable mattress, the compartment housing a plurality of valves each including a diaphragm and each valve fluidly coupled to an associated one of the plurality of inflatable blad
1. An inflatable mattress comprising: a plurality of inflatable bladders;a compartment located within a profile of the inflatable mattress, the compartment housing a plurality of valves each including a diaphragm and each valve fluidly coupled to an associated one of the plurality of inflatable bladders, respectively, wherein each of the plurality of valves is configured to control a flow of fluid into and out of a respective bladder with which it is associated;an electrically operated valve actuator located in the compartment and configured to open each of the plurality of valves, respectively; anda fluid moving device fluidly coupled to each of the plurality of inflatable bladders via an associated one of the plurality of valves and configured to provide fluid to each of the plurality of inflatable bladders. 2. The inflatable mattress of claim 1, further comprising a hose configured to fluidly couple the fluid moving device to the compartment, wherein the fluid moving device is remotely located from the compartment. 3. The inflatable mattress of claim 2, wherein the fluid moving device is enclosed in sound insulating material. 4. The inflatable mattress of claim 2, wherein the fluid moving device is located beneath the inflatable mattress. 5. The inflatable mattress of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of valve covers each associated with one of the plurality of valves, respectively. 6. The inflatable mattress of claim 5, wherein the electrically operated valve actuator is configured to open each of the plurality of valve covers. 7. The inflatable mattress of claim 6, wherein the fluid moving device is configured to pressurize the compartment with fluid, and wherein each of the plurality of valves is configured to open with the compartment pressurized when a valve cover associated with the valve is opened. 8. The inflatable mattress of claim 1, further comprising a control panel coupled to at least one of the electrically operated valve actuator and the fluid moving device, the control panel configured to allow a user to control inflation and deflation of the plurality of inflatable bladders. 9. The inflatable mattress of claim 7, wherein the inflatable mattress is configured to be used with a bed frame that includes the control panel. 10. The inflatable mattress of claim 1, wherein the compartment includes a barrier configured to fluidly isolate an interior of the compartment from ambient. 11. The inflatable mattress of claim 10, wherein the barrier is configured to couple to the fluid moving device. 12. The inflatable mattress of claim 1, wherein the compartment is formed by a barrier in combination with a bladder wall of at least one of the plurality of inflatable bladders. 13. The inflatable mattress of claim 1, wherein the electrically operated valve actuator is configured to displace each diaphragm to open each of the plurality of valves. 14. The inflatable mattress of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the electrically-operated valve actuator moves in an arcuate-shaped path. 15. The inflatable mattress of claim 1, wherein the electrically operated valve actuator includes at least one of a solenoid and a motor. 16. The inflatable mattress of claim 1, wherein the electrically operated valve actuator is configured to open each of the plurality of valves to allow independent control of the fluid pressure in the plurality of inflatable bladders, respectively. 17. The inflatable mattress of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of valves includes an actuator arm, respectively, configured to bias open an associated one of the plurality of valves. 18. The inflatable mattress of claim 1, wherein the fluid moving device is configured to pressurize the compartment with fluid, and wherein each of the plurality of valves remains closed with the compartment pressurized until opened by the electrically operated valve actuator. 19. The inflatable mattress of claim 18, wherein, when open, each of the plurality of valves is configured to release fluid from the associated one of the plurality of inflatable bladders, respectively, provided that the fluid moving device is not providing a positive pressure to the compartment. 20. The inflatable mattress of claim 1, wherein the electrically operated valve actuator is adapted to selectively open the plurality of valves in coordination with the pump. 21. The inflatable mattress of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of valves is a self sealing valve. 22. The inflatable mattress of claim 1, wherein the plurality of inflatable bladders include a first bladder and a second bladder, wherein the first bladder is filled with fluid when the electrically operated valve actuator is in a first actuated position with pressurized fluid provided to the compartment, and wherein the second bladder is filled with fluid when the electrically operated valve actuator is in a second actuated position with pressurized fluid provided to the compartment. 23. The inflatable mattress of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of valves is supported by the associated one of the plurality of inflatable bladders, respectively.
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