Power adjustable orthopedic pillow

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1991-08-12

1993-03-30

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

128DIG20, A61F 534

Patent

active

051974614

ABSTRACT:
This invention provides a pressure sensitive inflatable orthopedic pillow for therapy which comprises an inflatable bladder, an air switch in fluid communication with the bladder via a gas feedline, and an air supply which provides a constant stream of air to the air switch. The air switch includes an atmospheric pressure inlet, a connector tube through which overflow air is returned from the bladder to the air switch, and an exhaust outlet. The inflatable bladder is cyclically inflated and deflated without outside control means, the cycle beginning with inflation of the bladder by directing a stream of air provided by the air supply through the air switch into the bladder until the bladder is inflated. The cycle ends with deflation of the bladder by directing an overflow stream of air from the inflated bladder into return conduit to be returned to the air switch, whereupon the stream of air provided by the air supply is diverted into the exhaust outlet by the overflow stream of air and by air thereafter forced out of the bladder by negative air pressure. Alternatively, an electrically or mechanically controlled pressure sensor measures pressure within the inflatable bladder. Upon reaching a predetermined pressure level, the pressure sensor sends a signal to a valve, which reverses the stream of air, thereby allowing the bladder to deflate.

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