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GB2380935A - Inflatable mattress system and method of use thereof - Google Patents

Inflatable mattress system and method of use thereof

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Publication number
GB2380935A
GB2380935A GB0301324A GB0301324A GB2380935A GB 2380935 A GB2380935 A GB 2380935A GB 0301324 A GB0301324 A GB 0301324A GB 0301324 A GB0301324 A GB 0301324A GB 2380935 A GB2380935 A GB 2380935A
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Prior art keywords
cells
pressure
processing means
mattress system
deflation
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GB0301324A
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GB0301324D0 (en
Inventor
Neil Wherrett
Andrew Robinson
Stephen Owens
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PARK HOUSE HEALTHCARE Ltd
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PARK HOUSE HEALTHCARE Ltd
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Publication of GB0301324D0 publication Critical patent/GB0301324D0/en
Publication of GB2380935A publication Critical patent/GB2380935A/en
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C27/00—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
    • A47C27/08—Fluid mattresses
    • A47C27/081—Fluid mattresses of pneumatic type
    • A47C27/083—Fluid mattresses of pneumatic type with pressure control, e.g. with pressure sensors
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C27/00—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
    • A47C27/08—Fluid mattresses
    • A47C27/081—Fluid mattresses of pneumatic type
    • A47C27/082—Fluid mattresses of pneumatic type with non-manual inflation, e.g. with electric pumps
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C27/00—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
    • A47C27/08—Fluid mattresses
    • A47C27/10—Fluid mattresses with two or more independently-fillable chambers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/05—Parts, details or accessories of beds
    • A61G7/057—Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor
    • A61G7/05769—Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor with inflatable chambers
    • A61G7/05776—Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor with inflatable chambers with at least two groups of alternately inflated chambers

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Nursing (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Mattresses And Other Support Structures For Chairs And Beds (AREA)
  • Invalid Beds And Related Equipment (AREA)

Abstract

There is provided an inflatable mattress system and method of use thereof. The mattress system includes a number of inflatable cells containing air, the air pressure therein being controlled by a pump which allows inflation and/or deflation of the cells. Solenoid valves communicate with the cells to monitor fluid flow and detect pressure feedback therefrom. Processing means are provided for controlling the inflation and/or deflation of one or more of the cells in a pre-determined configuration, via the pump. The processing means adjusts and/or sets the pressure in the cells in response to variations in pressure readings measured by the solenoid valves over pre-determined time intervals, relative to expected or pre-defined pressure readings stored in memory provided in or connected to the processing means. The processing means further limits the adjustment or setting of the pressure in the cells between pre-defined pressure ranges.
GB0301324A 2000-08-24 2001-08-24 Inflatable mattress system and method of use thereof Withdrawn GB2380935A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0020832A GB0020832D0 (en) 2000-08-24 2000-08-24 Inflatable mattress system
PCT/GB2001/003819 WO2002015835A1 (en) 2000-08-24 2001-08-24 Inflatable mattress system and method of use thereof

Publications (2)

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GB0301324D0 GB0301324D0 (en) 2003-02-19
GB2380935A true GB2380935A (en) 2003-04-23

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GB0020832A Ceased GB0020832D0 (en) 2000-08-24 2000-08-24 Inflatable mattress system
GB0301324A Withdrawn GB2380935A (en) 2000-08-24 2001-08-24 Inflatable mattress system and method of use thereof

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AU (1) AU2001286033A1 (en)
GB (2) GB0020832D0 (en)
WO (1) WO2002015835A1 (en)

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US8413278B2 (en) 2006-04-04 2013-04-09 Robert B. Chaffee Method and apparatus for monitoring and controlling pressure in an inflatable device
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US5103519A (en) * 1988-05-09 1992-04-14 Hasty Charles E Air support bed with patient movement overlay
US5918336A (en) * 1997-07-14 1999-07-06 Apex Medical Corp. Structure of alternately inflated/deflated air bed
WO2000003625A2 (en) * 1998-07-14 2000-01-27 Maricevic Zdravko Universal mattress for sitting, laying, decubitus prevention and curing
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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US8225444B2 (en) 2001-07-10 2012-07-24 Chaffee Robert B Inflatable device forming mattresses and cushions
US8162009B2 (en) 2006-04-04 2012-04-24 Chaffee Robert B Method and apparatus for monitoring and controlling pressure in an inflatable device
US8413278B2 (en) 2006-04-04 2013-04-09 Robert B. Chaffee Method and apparatus for monitoring and controlling pressure in an inflatable device
US8839474B2 (en) 2006-04-04 2014-09-23 Robert B. Chaffee Method and apparatus for monitoring and controlling pressure in an inflatable device
US9289073B2 (en) 2006-04-04 2016-03-22 Robert B. Chaffee Method and apparatus for monitoring and controlling pressure in an inflatable device
GB2609597A (en) * 2021-06-11 2023-02-15 Cloud Cair Ltd A pressure relief mattress

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GB0301324D0 (en) 2003-02-19
WO2002015835A1 (en) 2002-02-28
GB0020832D0 (en) 2000-10-11
AU2001286033A1 (en) 2002-03-04

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