Title:
ADJUSTABLE BODY SUPPORT SYSTEM
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2005027817
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A system for adjustably positioning at least two body zones of a person relative to a base surface on which the person is resting, the system comprising at least two adjustable sections, each adjustable section having a non remote, individually adjustable mechanism for adjusting the elevation of the section. In one embodiment, each of the at least two adjustable sections comprises an inflatable/deflatable bladder positioned between an upper non-adjustable cushioned element and a lower non-adjustable cushioned element, wherein the non-remote, individually adjustable mechanism comprises a valve mounted on an outer surface of the inflatable/deflatable bladder.
Inventors:
WILKINSON WILLIAM T (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2004/030462
Publication Date:
April 20, 2006
Filing Date:
September 16, 2004
Export Citation:
Assignee:
WILKINSON WILLIAM T (US)
International Classes:
A47C20/00; A47C20/02; A47G9/10; A47G9/00; (IPC1-7): A61G15/00
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