A61G5/1045

Dynamic support apparatus

A dynamic support apparatus. The dynamic support apparatus includes a cushion, at least one actuator wherein the at least one actuator defines an interior volume and wherein the interior volume may be configured to be at least partially filled with a fluid, and a support disposed in the interior volume wherein the support configured to support an occupant when the interior volume is not filled with the fluid such that the support is sufficient to support the occupant.

DYNAMIC-DIRECTIONAL SEAT PAD
20190254434 · 2019-08-22 ·

A dynamic-directional seat pad which contains an inflating element (1), wherein a plan view of the inflatable element (1) contains a back side (4), concave sides (2) and a concave front side (3).

Methods for controlling and monitoring inflatable perfusion enhancement apparatuses and associated systems

Introduced here are methods, apparatuses, and systems for mitigating the contact pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object, such as a chair, bed, or table. A pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers whose pressure can be individually varied. When placed between a patient and a contact surface, a controller can vary the contact pressure on the human body by controllably inflating one or more chambers, deflating one or more chambers, or any combination thereof. By monitoring the pressure in each chamber over time, the controller can also gain an enhanced understanding of movement(s) performed by the human body when positioned on the pressure-mitigation apparatus.

Memory foam cushion body and memory foam seat cushion
11980297 · 2024-05-14 ·

The present disclosure provides a memory foam cushion body and a memory foam seat cushion. The memory foam cushion body includes a memory foam main body and supporting silicone. The memory foam main body is provided with an upper surface and a lower surface. The supporting silicone is arranged on the upper surface of the memory foam main body; the supporting silicone is provided with a through hole penetrating through an upper surface and a lower surface of the supporting silicone; and an air layer is formed between the upper surface of the supporting silicone, an inner wall of the through hole, and the upper surface of the memory foam main body.

Travel Seat
20190216273 · 2019-07-18 ·

The travel seat is meant to assist those with some form of disability that hinders the use of standard size restroom commodes use. The Travel Seat can also be used by anyone without a walker. It can either give height to the commode itself or be used with a walking assistant, such as walkers by clamping or snapping onto the bars of the walker and acting as portable bathroom commode that sits on or above the toilet, depending on user. It is supported with support bars beneath it.

PEINDIVIDUALLY-CONTOURED SEAT CUSHION, SHAPE CAPTURING, AND FABRICATING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SEAT CUSHION
20190183256 · 2019-06-20 ·

The present invention discloses a method and a system of computer-assisted assessment of seat cushion design. The method includes capturing a first set of data and a second set of data from a surface of a seat cushion through a sensor module. Further, the method includes designing a three-dimensional seat cushion for the user based on the first set of data and the second set of data. The first set of data includes heat graphs related to seating posture of the user and position of tailbone of the user in the seating posture. Further, the second set of data includes body weight of the user in the seating position.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR POSITIONING A SEATED PATIENT
20190175425 · 2019-06-13 · ·

An apparatus is configured for use with a chair having a supporting surface, and includes a bottom member having a cushioning member, the bottom member adapted to be placed above the supporting surface. The bottom member has a rear edge adapted to be placed proximate a rear of the chair and a front edge opposite the rear edge. The apparatus further includes a top member having a bottom surface positioned in confronting relation to the bottom member and a top surface opposite the bottom surface. The top member and the bottom member are connected to each other along at least one of the front and rear edges, and at least a portion of the top member is slidable with respect to the bottom member. The apparatus further includes a second cushioning member connected to a rear end of the apparatus and adapted to extend upward from the rear end.

Contouring device

The invention relates to a contouring device for a seat base, backrest, or mattress. The device comprises a substrate having a first surface and an opposing second surface, the first and second surfaces each comprising a plurality of pockets adapted to receive one or more inserts therein. Inserts of various sizes and shapes can be placed within selected pockets of the device to provide a contoured surface that suits the needs of the user of the device. For example, the device can be adapted to provide contours that encourage a user to adopt a preferred posture when seated or lying down.

Device for supporting a person, method for influencing the shape of a support for such, and related pillow, chair, mattress, and bed

A support device has a main support surface for a person's body, including an auxiliary device influencing the main support surface shape. The auxiliary device includes: a group of supports supporting the main support surface, positioned on the side of the main support surface facing away from the body-supporting side, the supports each including a sub-support surface; an adjuster for each sub-support surface influencing the height of each sub-support surface. The device also includes a monitor for each sub-support surface monitoring the height of the respective sub-support surface; and a programmable control unit controlling the adjuster. The supports include an elastically bendable plate connected to the adjuster. The bending plate is connected to the sub-support surface to influence its height depending on the extent of bending imposed by the adjuster. The adjuster includes an electromotor on the concave side of the bending plate.

Cushion with pressure-relieving bilobate aperture
12011098 · 2024-06-18 ·

A cushion assembly for supporting a sitting or reclining person includes a cushion formed with a cushion aperture. The person may suspend a part of their body within the void space of the cushion aperture to avoid contact pressure between the cushion assembly and the suspended body part. An optional cushion insert may be positioned in the cushion aperture. The cushion insert is formed with a bilobate insert aperture and an insert ridge projecting into the insert aperture has a first insert aperture lobe extending away from a first side of the insert ridge and a second insert aperture lobe extending away from a second side of the insert ridge. The cushion insert modifies a size and perimeter shape of the void space in the cushion aperture.