201 |
Human-bearing inflatable device |
US11087495 |
2005-03-24 |
US20060252601A1 |
2006-11-09 |
Aaron Baum |
An inflatable device serving in one or more roles as furniture and/or equipment for exercise, recreation, and/or therapeutic equipment, or in some combination of these functions is disclosed. The device consists of an inflatable base (2) with one or more cavities or holes, with rounded inflatable spheroid(s) (1) in said cavities or holes. The device may optionally include a system of straps (3 and 4) or a form-fitting covering around the base, which may serve to correct an asymmetry in said base. The device may include a weighted base (11). The device may also include means for generating lights, sound, and/or video (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, and/or 13) responsive to the actions of users on or around the device. |
202 |
Inflatable furniture assembly |
US11320652 |
2005-12-30 |
US07131701B1 |
2006-11-07 |
Chou-Lian Yang |
An inflatable furniture assembly of has a plurality of inflatable cushions, inflation valves, covers, and connecting elements. The inflatable furniture assembly is formed from the plurality of inflatable cushions; each inflatable cushion has an inflation valve and can be covered by a cover to form a unit with an improved appearance. The cover comprises at least one opening corresponding to the inflation valve so that each unit can be inflated. Each unit has at least one connecting element that comprises self-adhesive tape or connecting rod so the units can be combined with the self-adhesive tape to form the inflatable furniture assembly. |
203 |
Specialized seating apparatus |
US11100096 |
2005-04-05 |
US07114783B2 |
2006-10-03 |
Robert L. Warren; Ryan J. Matzinger |
The present invention provides a seating apparatus having an adjustable level of firmness. The seating apparatus comprises a base, an inflatable element arranged on the base, and a cover covering the inflatable element. Access means in communication with the inflatable element are provided, enabling inflation of the inflatable element for providing an adjustable firmness in the seating area. The inflatable element may comprise a ring having a center opening. The base may comprise a ring having a center opening coinciding with the center opening of the inflatable element. The cover may comprise a section of permeable material over the center opening. A fan may be affixed within the center opening for providing airflow through the center opening. |
204 |
Adaptive pneumatic sitting and reclining cushion for vehicles and aircraft |
US10520029 |
2003-03-27 |
US20060162081A1 |
2006-07-27 |
Laszio Kerekes; Tina Moor |
The inventive sitting and reclining cushion is divided into a seat cushion and a back cushion, which are configured in an essentially identical manner. A sleeve (4) consisting of a textile material with low elasticity contains a plurality of tubular pockets (5) consisting of an identical material and joined longitudinally to said sleeve by means of seams (6). Each pocket (5) is likewise connected to its neighbour or neighbours by means of seams (6). Each pocket (5) contains a pouch (7), which consists of an elastic plastic and comprises a valve (8), and can be filled with compressed air. As a result, the pockets (5) modify their shape, thus tensioning the sleeve (4) and forming the actual sitting or reclining surface. The optimised shape of the cushion structure can be adapted to individual requirements for comfort by means of different air pressures in the pouches (7). |
205 |
Stacked cushions |
US10784127 |
2004-02-20 |
US07076822B2 |
2006-07-18 |
Tony M. Pearce |
Stacked cushions, cushioning elements thereof, materials and processes for making the same are disclosed. |
206 |
Inflatable furniture having a storage compartment |
US10328120 |
2002-12-23 |
US07008020B2 |
2006-03-07 |
Irving S. Becker; Laura E. Becker; Marcy B. Kwiatkowski; Kevin C. Kwiatkowski; Lori B. Leif; Fredric I. Leif; Jody B. Zohn |
According to some embodiments, an inflatable furniture structure is provided. The inflatable furniture structure may include, for example, at least one inflatable compartment and a least one storage compartment having a transparent surface. |
207 |
Ball and frame exercising apparatus |
US11130999 |
2005-05-17 |
US20050261114A1 |
2005-11-24 |
Charles Heitzman; Christopher Pepe |
A resilient exercising ball is confined within a frame which defines a space around the ball so that the ball has limited universal movement. The ball is normally centered within the frame by elastic members or cords having end portions attached to the frame. The ball stretches the cords until the ball is supported by a base surface or floor, and the ball rolls horizontally within the space in response to movement of the person's body. The frame may be in the form of a rigid tubular chair with arm rests or in a circular configuration with a flexible ball support pad connected to the frame by elastic cords. The frame may also have a V-shaped configuration and be formed by releasably connected tubular sections having interfitting end portions. |
208 |
Specialized seating apparatus |
US11100096 |
2005-04-05 |
US20050253443A1 |
2005-11-17 |
Robert Warren; Ryan Matzinger |
The present invention provides a seating apparatus having an adjustable level of firmness. The seating apparatus comprises a base, an inflatable element arranged on the base, and a cover covering the inflatable element. Access means in communication with the inflatable element are provided, enabling inflation of the inflatable element for providing an adjustable firmness in the seating area. The inflatable element may comprise a ring having a center opening. The base may comprise a ring having a center opening coinciding with the center opening of the inflatable element. The cover may comprise a section of permeable material over the center opening. A fan may be affixed within the center opening for providing airflow through the center opening. |
209 |
Chair padding with air cushion |
US10762131 |
2004-01-20 |
US20050168045A1 |
2005-08-04 |
Tun-Jen Ku |
A padding device mounted in each of seat and backrest of a chair is disclosed. The device comprises a support board and a pad assembly secured between the support board and a supporting framework or a vertically stationary upright backrest support attached to the supporting framework, the pad assembly including a pad formed of foam rubber, an airtight cloth enclosed the pad and the support board, and a valve projected from the cloth for communicating air within the pad and external air. Air within the pad is adapted to increase or decrease by adjusting the valve responsive to sitting by a person. In another configuration the seat and the backrest are integrally formed. The temporarily deformed pad assembly can provide the buttocks and the back of a seated person with a degree of comfort by sharing weight of the person by both air within the pad and the pad. |
210 |
Body support, comfort device |
US11090514 |
2005-03-25 |
US20050166326A1 |
2005-08-04 |
Robert Chaffee |
The invention relates to a body support and comfort device. The device comprises an inflatable bladder having a shape and size to substantially cover at least one support surface of a body support device so as to conform to and provide a comfort and support layer to the body support device. The body support and comfort device also includes at least one comfort layer shaped and arranged to substantially cover a surface of the inflatable bladder that is to interact with a user. According to one embodiment, a self-sealing valve is coupled to a port of the inflatable bladder, and is constructed and arranged to enable all of inflation, deflation, and comfort of the surface comfort device. |
211 |
Self inflating pneumatic seat cushion apparatus and method |
US10718916 |
2003-11-21 |
US06912748B2 |
2005-07-05 |
James R. VanSickle |
A self inflating pneumatic seat cushion, especially for automobile seats, has foam filled bladders and bolsters. A pneumatic pumping chamber intakes air through an inlet and distributes air to the cushion bladders and bolsters through outlet tubes. The motion of a seat occupant against the pneumatic pumping chamber bladder operates to let air in through the inlet and distribute it through the outlet tubes. A collapsible seat has an exhaust valve for compressing the bladders in a stowed position. The exhaust valve may have an adjustable pressure release. |
212 |
Multi-layer cushion and cover |
US10425726 |
2003-04-29 |
US06901617B2 |
2005-06-07 |
Anthony Eric Sprouse, II; David Kenneth Parsons |
A multi-layer cushion having a shaped base on which is positioned a resilient, cushioning layer. The shaped base is constructed from a supportive foam and has front and lateral bolsters. The cushioning layer is an inflatable air cell cushion having a flexible base and an array of individual air cells arranged in rows across the flexible base. Rows of cells around the perimeter of the air cell cushion are configured to provide comfortable transition areas between the bolsters and the air cell cushion. The cushion includes a cover that has a lower compartment for the foam base and an upper compartment for the air cell layer. The cover functions to keep the air cell layer in place on the foam layer. |
213 |
Method to capture and support a 3-D contour |
US10965666 |
2004-10-14 |
US20050116380A1 |
2005-06-02 |
Tony Tadin |
A method and system for a 3-D (three-dimensional) capture system including a flexible housing defining a substantially airtight reservoir therein, a volume of particles disposed in the reservoir, a volume of a gas and/or a liquid disposed in the reservoir; and a valve system in communication with the reservoir for selectively permitting the removal of at least the volume of the gas and/or the liquid therefrom. The captured 3-D impression is selectively erasable. |
214 |
Multiple position air mattress system |
US10744874 |
2003-12-23 |
US06886204B2 |
2005-05-03 |
Victor M. Kasatshko; Nicholas J. Webb |
A multiple position air mattress system for achieving various support positions includes a first mattress, a second mattress, and a bellows unit attached to the second mattress. The bellows unit is extendable for either elevating the second mattress or providing a support for an individual. A pump unit is adapted to be fluidly connected to and for providing pressurized air to the first mattress, the second mattress and the bellows unit. The multiple position air mattress can assume a prone bed position with the mattresses longitudinally adjacent each other and the bellows unit deflated, a recessed lounge position with the mattresses longitudinally adjacent each other and the bellows unit inflated and atop the second mattress, an adjustable lounge position with the mattresses longitudinally adjacent each other and the bellows unit inflated under the second mattress, and a chair position with the first mattress under the second mattress, and the mattresses and bellows unit inflated. |
215 |
Method for making a cushion |
US10783396 |
2004-02-20 |
US20050017396A1 |
2005-01-27 |
Tony Pearce; Terry Pearce |
A method for making a cushioning element including forcing molten gel through an extrusion die, and cutting the gel as it exits the die. |
216 |
Inflatable product |
US10788781 |
2004-02-27 |
US20040226101A1 |
2004-11-18 |
Hua-Hsiang
Lin; Yaw-Yuan
Hsu; Richard
Saputo |
This invention is an inflatable product that includes a plurality of chambers at least two of which are adjoining, with at least one unidirectional valve connecting any pair of adjoining chambers, an inlet port, and an exhaust port. |
217 |
Fluid filled support with a portable pressure adjusting device |
US10162279 |
2002-06-04 |
US06789283B2 |
2004-09-14 |
Shahzad Pirzada |
The invention relates to a fluid filled support comprising a plurality of chambers in fluid communication with each other at least one fluid conduit interconnecting at least two of the plurality of chambers together. There is also at least one connection head coupled to the at least one fluid conduit. There is also at least one portable pump which is connectable to the connection head. This portable pump is for inserting additional fluid into the fluid conduit wherein the fluid then flows into the plurality of chambers. There is also a portable pressure relief device which is connectable to the connection head. This device comprises a pressure gauge for determining a pressure of fluid inside the fluid filled support. The pressure gauge also includes an adjustable pressure relief valve which is adjustable to relieve fluid from the support wherein the at least one portable pump and the at least one portable pressure relief device are used to adjust pressure in the system. With this design, the portable pump and the portable pressure relief device are coupled together in a single portable pressure adjusting device. |
218 |
Body supporting, serial inflating seat |
US10075210 |
2002-02-12 |
US06782573B2 |
2004-08-31 |
Ib R. Odderson |
A sequentially or serial inflating seat cushion comprising at least three transversely aligned inflatable air bladders connected to a pump and timer. The air bladders are inflated sequentially, from front to back, over a period of approximately eleven seconds and simultaneously deflated to slowly pump blood upward in the legs thereby reducing blood pooling. Connected to the pump is a valve that keeps the air bladders inflated a selective amount of time. The cycle is then repeated continuously. Located adjacent to the back air bladder is a transversely aligned, non-inflating seat section which continuously supports the user's ischial tuberocities to prevent slippage over the seat. An alternate embodiment offers a split seat option with six inflatable bladders. |
219 |
Multiple position air mattress system |
US10744874 |
2003-12-23 |
US20040143906A1 |
2004-07-29 |
Victor
M.
Kasatshko; Nicholas
J.
Webb |
A multiple position air mattress system for achieving various support positions includes a first mattress, a second mattress, and a bellows unit attached to the second mattress. The bellows unit is extendable for either elevating the second mattress or providing a support for an individual. A pump unit is adapted to be fluidly connected to and for providing pressurized air to the first mattress, the second mattress and the bellows unit. The multiple position air mattress can assume a prone bed position with the mattresses longitudinally adjacent each other and the bellows unit deflated, a recessed lounge position with the mattresses longitudinally adjacent each other and the bellows unit inflated and atop the second mattress, an adjustable lounge position with the mattresses longitudinally adjacent each other and the bellows unit inflated under the second mattress, and a chair position with the first mattress under the second mattress, and the mattresses and bellows unit inflated. |
220 |
Inflatable chair |
US10158138 |
2002-05-31 |
US06702635B2 |
2004-03-09 |
Dominique Soares |
An inflatable chair including an annular body 2 forming a toroidal chamber 3 which has a top axial end 8 and a bottom axial end 9 and can be filled with air, two plane walls 10, 11 perpendicular to the axis of revolution 4 of the annular body 2, a central chamber 12 coaxial with the annular body 2 formed by an interior portion 6 of the annular body 2 and said two plane walls 10, 11 fixed to the interior portion 6 of the annular body 2, characterized in that the plane walls 10, 11 are at an axial distance from the top and bottom axial ends 8, 9 of the annular body 2 in order to leave free spaces 13, 14 in the vicinity of the top and bottom axial ends 8, 9 of the annular body 2. |