Beds – Support means for discrete portion of user – useable with bed... – For head or neck
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-25
2008-09-16
Trettel, Michael (Department: 3673)
Beds
Support means for discrete portion of user, useable with bed...
For head or neck
C005S654000, C005S655300, C005S655900, C005S710000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07424760
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a body support and comfort device. The device comprises an inflatable bladder having a shape and size to substantially cover at least one support surface of a body support device so as to conform to and provide a comfort and support layer to the body support device. The body support and comfort device also includes at least one comfort layer shaped and arranged to substantially cover a surface of the inflatable bladder that is to interact with a user. According to one embodiment, a self-sealing valve is coupled to a port of the inflatable bladder, and is constructed and arranged to enable all of inflation, deflation, and comfort of the surface comfort device.
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