Inflatable device forming mattresses and cushions
OwnerRobert B. Chaffeeinventor
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Abstract
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.
Claims19
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An inflatable mattress comprising:
- an inflatable bladder;
- a compartment located within a profile of the inflatable mattress, the compartment housing a self-sealing valve and an electrically operated valve actuator;
- the self-sealing valve including a diaphragm, the self-sealing valve fluidly coupling the compartment to the inflatable bladder, the self-sealing valve being configured to control a flow of fluid into the inflatable bladder and out of the inflatable bladder;
- the electrically operated valve actuator being responsive to a controller and being configured to open the self-sealing valve;
- a fluid moving device being responsive to the controller and fluidly coupled to the inflatable bladder through the compartment and the self-sealing valve, the fluid controller being configured to provide fluid to the inflatable bladder;
- the controller configured to operate the electrically operated valve actuator and the fluid moving device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.