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Title:
CONFIGURABLE INFLATABLE SUPPORT DEVICES
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2003005861
Kind Code:
A9
Abstract:
A configurable, adjustable inflatable device including one or more inflatable bladders (42) and a shape-defining membrane (44) that combines with the inflatable bladders (42) such that an overall shape of the configurable inflatable device is at least partially controlled by the shape-defining membrane, and wherein the overall shape of the configurable inflatable device is substantially different from an inflated shape of inflatable bladders alone. The configurable adjustable inflatable device may include a covering layer (66) that may partially or completely surround the inflatable bladders and may attach to the membrane (44) or the inflatable bladders (66). The level of inflation of the inflatable bladders (66) may also be controlled, further adding to the adjustability of the inflatable device.

Inventors:
CHAFFEE ROBERT (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2002/021756
Publication Date:
November 13, 2003
Filing Date:
July 10, 2002
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Assignee:
CHAFFEE ROBERT (US)
International Classes:
A47C1/16; A47C7/38; A47C27/10; A47C9/10; A47C15/00; A47C27/08; A47G9/06; A47G9/10; B63B7/08; B63B35/613; B63C9/02; B68G7/12; A47G9/00; (IPC1-7): A47C27/08; A47C27/10
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