Abstract
A therapeutic support devise includes a bladder having one or more independently inflatable compartments, each including a plurality of inflatable cells. When inflated, each inflatable cell forms a contact node that may support a user or another object disposed thereon. The inflatable compartments can be alternately inflated and deflated such that contact pressure can be applied to an and relieved from corresponding portions of the user's body in an alternating manner.
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What is claimed is:
A therapeutic support devise includes a bladder having one or more independently inflatable compartments, each including a plurality of inflatable cells. When inflated, each inflatable cell forms a contact node that may support a user or another object disposed thereon. The inflatable compartments can be alternately inflated and deflated such that contact pressure can be applied to an and relieved from corresponding portions of the user's body in an alternating manner.
Timeline
Filed
03/31/2026Published
08/06/2026Granted
Not AvailableIPC Codes(6)
A61G 7/057:Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor
A47C 21/04:Devices for ventilating, cooling or heating
A47C 27/08:Fluid mattresses