# US 8,783,781 B1 · Inflatable reclining chair > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,783,781 B1 - Document ID: US8783781B1 - Status: Granted - Kind: B1 - Application number: 13/364,648 - Filed: 2012-02-02 - Granted: 2014-07-22 - Earliest claimed: 2012-02-02 - Applicants: Pamela McClure; Tanya K. McClure - Inventors: Pamela McClure; Tanya K. McClure - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8783781B1 ## CPC - A47C 4/54: Inflatable chairs - A47C 1/0244: {by fluid means} - A47C 7/506: {of adjustable type} - A47C: CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS ## Abstract An inflatable reclining chair which provides therapeutic support while in a seated or lying position is capable of being inflated by an air compressor and a valve assembly. The recliner may be placed upon a floor or ground surface and includes conventional chair features such as armrests, a back rest, and a head rest to allow the user to relax in comfort while in a reclined state. The device further includes an inflatable footrest and an internal recline air bladder which allows a user to select a desired back rest angle. In this manner, the user may select a variety of resting configurations. Finally, the recliner may be deflated completely and stored in a carrying case along with the air compressor, for convenient transportation. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An inflatable reclining chair assembly comprising: an inflatable structure including a seat, a foot rest and a recline bladder isolated from each other; a control panel attached to said inflatable structure, comprising: a recline inflate switch, a chair inflate switch, and a foot rest inflate switch selectively adjusting a position of said recline bladder, said seat and said foot rest respectively; and a vent exhaust in fluid communication with said recline bladder, said seat and said foot rest respectively; a valve module attached said inflatable structure and in communication with said control panel, comprising: a pneumatic distribution manifold; a foot rest valve, a chair valve, and a recline valve in fluid communication with said pneumatic distribution manifold respectively and in electrical communication with said recline inflate switch, said chair inflate switch and said foot rest inflate switch; and, a RF receiver module in wireless communication with a remote controller as well as said foot rest valve, said chair valve and said recline valve respectively; an air compressor located adjacent to said inflatable structure and having an air supply hose connected to said valve module; and, a plurality of air distribution hoses independently conveying compressed air from said valve module to said foot rest and said recline bladder respectively; wherein said valve module is in pneumatic and electrical communication with said air compressor and said control panel respectively; and, wherein each of said seat, said foot rest and said recline bladder are selectively and independently inflated. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The inflatable reclining chair assembly of claim 1, wherein said inflatable structure further comprises: a back rest, a head rest, and first and second arm rests in fluid communication with each other as well as being isolated from said foot rest and said recline bladder respectively. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The inflatable reclining chair assembly of claim 1, wherein said inflatable structure further comprises: a storage pouch integrated into a forward-facing surface of said seat portion, said foot rest being contained within said storage pouch when said foot rest portion is completely deflated. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The inflatable reclining chair assembly of claim 2, wherein said inflatable reclining chair assembly further comprises: a plurality of air ports located along an interior wall portion of said inflatable structure and thereby enabling air to freely pass between said seat, said back rest, said head rest, and said first and second arm rests; wherein said air ports are connected to said air distribution hoses and said foot rest and said recline bladder respectively. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The inflatable reclining chair assembly of claim 1, further comprising: a carrying case capable of entirely receiving said inflatable structure therein, when said inflatable structure is deflated. ### Claim 6 An inflatable reclining chair assembly comprising: an inflatable structure including a seat, a foot rest and a recline bladder isolated from each other; a control panel attached to said inflatable structure, comprising: a recline inflate switch, a chair inflate switch, and a foot rest inflate switch selectively adjusting a position of said recline bladder, said seat and said foot rest respectively; and a vent exhaust in fluid communication with said recline bladder, said seat and said foot rest respectively; a valve module located within said inflatable structure and in communication with said control panel, comprising: a pneumatic distribution manifold; a foot rest valve, a chair valve, and a recline valve in fluid communication with said pneumatic distribution manifold respectively and in electrical communication with said recline inflate switch, said chair inflate switch and said foot rest inflate switch; and, a RF receiver module in communication with a remote controller as well as said foot rest valve, said chair valve and said recline valve respectively; an air compressor located exterior of said inflatable structure and having an air supply hose connected to said valve module; and, a plurality of air distribution hoses independently conveying compressed air from said valve module to said foot rest and said recline bladder respectively; wherein said valve module is in pneumatic and electrical communication with said air compressor and said control panel respectively; and, wherein each of said seat, said foot rest and said recline bladder are selectively and independently inflated. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The inflatable reclining chair assembly of claim 6, wherein said inflatable structure further comprises: a back rest, a head rest, and first and second arm rests in fluid communication with each other as well as being isolated from said foot rest and said recline bladder respectively. ### Claim 8 (depends on 6) The inflatable reclining chair assembly of claim 6, wherein said inflatable structure further comprises: a storage pouch integrated into a forward-facing surface of said seat portion, said foot rest being contained within said storage pouch when said foot rest portion is completely deflated. ### Claim 9 (depends on 7) The inflatable reclining chair assembly of claim 7, wherein said inflatable reclining chair assembly further comprises: a plurality of air ports located along an interior wall portion of said inflatable structure and thereby enabling air to freely pass between said seat, said back rest, said head rest, and said first and second arm rests; wherein said air ports are connected to said air distribution hoses and said foot rest and said recline bladder respectively. ### Claim 10 (depends on 6) The inflatable reclining chair assembly of claim 6, further comprising: a carrying case capable of entirely receiving said inflatable structure therein, when said inflatable structure is deflated. ### Claim 11 A method of utilizing an inflatable reclining chair assembly, said method comprising the chronological steps of: providing an inflatable structure including a seat, a foot rest and a recline bladder isolated from each other; providing and attaching a control panel to said inflatable structure, said control panel comprising a recline inflate switch, a chair inflate switch, a foot rest inflate switch selectively adjusting a position of said recline bladder, said seat and said foot rest respectively and, a vent exhaust in fluid communication with said recline bladder, said seat and said foot rest respectively; providing and locating a valve module within said inflatable structure such that said valve module is in communication with said control panel; providing and locating an air compressor exterior of said inflatable structure; providing and connecting an air supply hose to said air compressor and said valve module; and, providing a plurality of air distribution hoses independently conveying compressed air from said internal valve module to said foot rest and said recline bladder respectively; wherein said valve module is in pneumatic communication with said air compressor via a pneumatic distribution manifold in fluid communication with a foot rest valve, a chair valve, and a recline valve; wherein said valve module is in electrical communication with said recline inflate switch, said chair inflate switch and said foot rest inflate switch; wherein said valve module comprises a RF receiver module in wireless communication with a remote controller as well as said foot rest valve, said chair valve and said recline valve; and, wherein each of said seat, said foot rest and said recline bladder are selectively and independently inflated.