Abstract
A cell structure for a mattress or support where parallel cells are connected together substantially at their middle plane in series so that at least 5 tubes are sealed together in the series. In certain embodiments, feed cells are provided transverse the cell structure and the feed cells are sealed to the cell structure and include punches to allow fluid pressure form the feed cells to introduce into the cell structure. A rail cell is provide outwards of the feed cells and in certain aspects, the rail cell and alternating ones or groupings of the cells in the cell structure are provided with different pressure sources.
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What is claimed is:
A cell structure for a mattress or support where parallel cells are connected together substantially at their middle plane in series so that at least 5 tubes are sealed together in the series. In certain embodiments, feed cells are provided transverse the cell structure and the feed cells are sealed to the cell structure and include punches to allow fluid pressure form the feed cells to introduce into the cell structure. A rail cell is provide outwards of the feed cells and in certain aspects, the rail cell and alternating ones or groupings of the cells in the cell structure are provided with different pressure sources.
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Filed
02/25/2026Published
07/02/2026Granted
Not AvailableIPC Codes(2)
A61G 7/057:Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor
A47C 27/10:with two or more independently-fillable chambers