WO2000035319A1 - Dispositif de reglage du support lombaire et de la sensation de confort - Google Patents

Dispositif de reglage du support lombaire et de la sensation de confort Download PDF

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WO2000035319A1
WO2000035319A1 PCT/AU1999/001099 AU9901099W WO0035319A1 WO 2000035319 A1 WO2000035319 A1 WO 2000035319A1 AU 9901099 W AU9901099 W AU 9901099W WO 0035319 A1 WO0035319 A1 WO 0035319A1
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mattresses
comfort
lumbar support
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Kerry O'brien
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Brien Kerry O
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Priority to AU30269/00A priority patent/AU759509B2/en
Publication of WO2000035319A1 publication Critical patent/WO2000035319A1/fr
Priority to US09/877,739 priority patent/US20020112292A1/en

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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
    • A47C7/00—Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
    • A47C7/36—Support for the head or the back
    • A47C7/40—Support for the head or the back for the back
    • A47C7/46—Support for the head or the back for the back with special, e.g. adjustable, lumbar region support profile; "Ackerblom" profile chairs
    • A47C7/467—Support for the head or the back for the back with special, e.g. adjustable, lumbar region support profile; "Ackerblom" profile chairs adjustable by fluid means

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  • This invention relates to an adjustable lumbar support and comfort feel adjustment device and more particularly relates to an adjustable lumbar support and comfort feel device adapted for insertion into a mattress or a seat back.
  • Existing spring mattresses typically have an array of springs interconnected with each other and covered with a combination of foam and upholstery. Consumers have varying requirements for mattresses in terms of whether the mattresses are hard or soft or somewhere in between in terms of comfort and support in the lumbar area. Such variation is provided either by the spring stiffness, the density of the foam and thickness of the upholstery in the mattresses, or a combination of these. However not all mattresses suit all people in terms of their posture. When they are lying on a mattress, the lumbar area in the back region of each person is susceptible to not having the proper support and desired comfort feel required.
  • an adjustable lumbar support and comfort feel device adapted for insertion in either a seat back or for mounting on a spring mattress.
  • the device is relatively easy to operate and provides adjustment to suit the lumbar regions and comfort feel of individual users.
  • an adjustable lumbar support and comfort feel device comprising:
  • Adjustment means for providing inflating of the pad or bag like structure such that air is pumped into structure inflating pocketed sections.
  • the adjustment of the device is provided by a hand operated pump or battery or electrically powered pump with air line attached which compresses air into pad and causes inflation of the device.
  • An inlet/outlet valve is incorporated in the inflation nipple to allow adjustment, to hold the pad in the desired support or comfort feel degree of inflation and deflation as required by the user.
  • a mattress having an adjustable lumbar support and comfort feel device fitted thereto, said mattress having a pad or bag like structure defined by a series of ribbed pockets placed between the secondary and tertiary layers or top layer of upholstery referred to as a quilted top. Between the secondary and tertiary levels the device is placed in a fabric envelope which is held in place on the underside of the quilted top.
  • adjustment of the device is provided by a hand operated pump or battery or electric powered pump to vary the amount of air to inflate said pad or bag like structure.
  • the outward bending of the air filled pockets adjust to support the lumbar area, and as more air inflates the pockets the surface becomes harder and by deflation becomes softer.
  • a chair having an adjustable lumbar support and comfort feel device fitted in the back supporting portion of the chair.
  • Said device having a pad like structure sealed at the perimeter plus area for inflation nipple and internal seams starting at the left hand side.
  • the adjustment of the device is provided by a hand operated pump or battery or electrically powered pump with air line attached which compresses air into pad and causes it to inflate the device.
  • An inlet outlet valve may be incorporated in the inflation nipple to allow adjustment, to hold the pad in the desired support or comfort feel degree of inflation required by the user.
  • Figure 1/5 is a plan view of an adjustable lumbar support and comfort feel device deflated or before inflation plus area for inflation nipple and internal seams starting from the left hand side
  • Figure 2/5 is a Isometric view of the adjustable lumbar support and comfort feel device of Figure 1 ,
  • Figure 3A/5 is a elevation or side view of the adjustable lumbar support comfort feel device of Figure 1 ,
  • Figure 3B/5 is a plan view of the adjustable lumbar support and comfort feel device of Figure 1 ,
  • Figure 4/5 is a isometric view of the adjustable lumbar support and comfort feel device of Figure 1 shown fitted to a spring mattress,
  • Figure 5/5 is a isometric view of an office chair with the adjustable lumbar support and comfort feel device of the present invention fitted to the back of the chair
  • FIG. 1/5 Shown in Figure 1/5 is an adjustable lumbar support and comfort feel device which is adapted to be used in conjunction with a mattress, typically a spring mattress, which is conveniently replicated for lumbar support and comfort feel adjustment for that side of the mattress which is used
  • the device Fig.1/5 a pad or bag like structure of rectaganol shape, sealed at the perimeter plus area for inflation nipple and internal seams starting from the left hand side.
  • the pad or bag is made of flexible material.
  • the device is attached to the underside of the tertiary layer or top layer of upholstery referred to as a quilted top
  • the device is placed in a fabric envelope which is held in place on the underside of the quilted top

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un dispositif de réglage du support lombaire et de la sensation de confort fixé ou inséré dans un siège ou un matelas à ressort interne et d'autres formes de matelas. Le réglage est effectué par gonflage et dégonflage de l'air entrant et sortant de poches à travers un embout de gonflage et assure le support de la région lombaire. Le dossier peut être réglé sur mou ou dur selon le choix de l'utilisateur.
PCT/AU1999/001099 1998-12-14 1999-12-09 Dispositif de reglage du support lombaire et de la sensation de confort WO2000035319A1 (fr)

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NZ512677A NZ512677A (en) 1998-12-14 1999-12-09 Lumbar support
AU30269/00A AU759509B2 (en) 1998-12-14 1999-12-09 Lumbar support and comfort feel adjustment device
US09/877,739 US20020112292A1 (en) 1998-12-14 2001-06-08 Lumbar support and comfort feel adjustment device

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AUPP7703 1998-12-14
AUPP7703A AUPP770398A0 (en) 1998-12-14 1998-12-14 Air lumbar adjuster

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DE3125588A1 (de) * 1981-06-30 1983-01-13 Daimler-Benz Ag, 7000 Stuttgart "im rueckenlehnenbereich eines kraftwagensitzes verdeckt angeordnetes kissen"
FR2509162A1 (fr) * 1981-07-08 1983-01-14 Robin Paul Coussin correcteur
DE3300851A1 (de) * 1983-01-13 1984-07-19 Werner 7000 Stuttgart Maier Medizinisch-orthopaedisches stuetzpolster
GB2140294A (en) * 1983-05-25 1984-11-28 Ford Motor Co Inflatable lumbar support cushion
FR2549366A1 (fr) * 1983-07-20 1985-01-25 Air Lumiere Brancard d'urgence pour le transport des traumatises du rachis
WO1985000512A1 (fr) * 1983-07-22 1985-02-14 Grm Heinz Gert Dispositif exerçant une pression
EP0244212A2 (fr) * 1986-05-02 1987-11-04 Restair Products Inc. Matelas à air
US4840425A (en) * 1987-04-21 1989-06-20 Tush Cush, Inc. Varying support cushioned seating assembly and method
US5070559A (en) * 1991-01-08 1991-12-10 New Era Marketing, Ltd. Adjustable spinal support
EP0677261A1 (fr) * 1994-03-15 1995-10-18 LEDRAPLASTIC S.p.A. Coussin lombaire correctif gonflable
AU5288498A (en) * 1997-02-05 1998-08-13 Gaye Matz Air pressure lumber support mattress

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AU3026900A (en) 2000-07-03

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