Dynamic support apparatus and system
AssigneeDEKA Products Limited Partnership
InventorsDavid E. Altobelli, N. Christopher Perry
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Abstract
A dynamic support apparatus having a frame, a dynamic interface, a temperature control mechanism, and a control system. The dynamic interface is capable of changing its geometry and is disposed on the top surface of the frame. The control system is operably connected to the dynamic interface and controls the changing geometry of the dynamic interface. There is also a temperature control mechanism disposed on the top surface of the frame for maintaining a comfortable temperature and moisture environment between the apparatus and the user's body.
Claims14
A pneumatic actuator for a medical device comprising:
- at least one bladder having an inlet connectable to an inflation device;
- and
- a lateral stabilization system having a base plate and a cover plate pivotally coupled by a linkage, the base plate being secured to the medical device and the cover plate having a contoured surface for contacting a user,
- wherein the bladder is disposed between the base plate and the cover plate and connected thereto.
An actuator for a medical device comprising:
- at least one bladder having an inlet connectable to an inflation device;
- and
- a lateral stabilization system coupled to the at least one bladder, the lateral stabilization system having a base plate and a cover plate pivotally coupled by a linkage, the base plate being secured to the medical device and the cover plate having a contoured surface for contacting a user;
- wherein the lateral stabilization system allows expansion of the at least one bladder in a first direction while substantially inhibiting movement of the at least one bladder in a second direction.
An actuator for a medical device comprising:
- at least one bladder having an inlet connectable to an inflation device;
- and
- a lateral stabilization system disposed within the at least one bladder, the lateral stabilization system including a plurality of struts internal to the bladder that are flat when the bladder is deflated;
- wherein the internal struts of the lateral stabilization system allow expansion of the at least one bladder in a first direction while substantially inhibiting movement of the at least one bladder in a second direction.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.