Fluid handling – Inflatable article – With pressure-responsive pressure-control means
Patent
1997-07-28
1999-05-18
Rivell, John
Fluid handling
Inflatable article
With pressure-responsive pressure-control means
137271, 13759616, 1375962, 5710, 5713, A47C27/08
Patent
active
059041722
ABSTRACT:
An improved valve enclosure assembly for use with an air inflatable mattress includes at least one air bladder, a pump fluidly coupled to the at least one air bladder for providing compressed air thereto, and a processor for providing commands to the improved valve enclosure assembly during an inflate/deflate cycle. The improved valve enclosure assembly is fluidly coupled intermediate the pump and the at least one air bladder for controlling the inflation of the at least one air bladder. An enclosure defines a substantially fluidly sealed air chamber and has at least one air inlet to the air chamber being fluidly coupled to the pump. A pressure monitor is operably coupled to the processor and is in fluid communication with the at least one bladder for continuously monitoring the pressure in the at least one bladder. A method of effecting a desired pressure in a bladder of an air inflatable mattress is also disclosed.
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Gifft James Edwin
Mahoney Paul James
Rivell John
Schoenfeld Meredith H.
Select Comfort Corporation
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