WO2000035319A1 - Dispositif de reglage du support lombaire et de la sensation de confort - Google Patents
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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
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- lumbar support
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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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- Mattresses And Other Support Structures For Chairs And Beds (AREA)
Abstract
Priority Applications (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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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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WO2000035319A1 true WO2000035319A1 (fr) | 2000-06-22 |
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PCT/AU1999/001099 WO2000035319A1 (fr) | 1998-12-14 | 1999-12-09 | Dispositif de reglage du support lombaire et de la sensation de confort |
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US (1) | US20020112292A1 (fr) |
AU (2) | AUPP770398A0 (fr) |
NZ (1) | NZ512677A (fr) |
WO (1) | WO2000035319A1 (fr) |
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US7013515B1 (en) | 2004-02-27 | 2006-03-21 | Price J Wesner | Body impression-resistant mattress assembly |
US7886385B2 (en) * | 2009-05-19 | 2011-02-15 | Eclipse International | Mattress with quilted zoned topper |
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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 |
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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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JPS6366962U (fr) * | 1986-10-21 | 1988-05-06 | ||
US6357066B1 (en) * | 2000-02-16 | 2002-03-19 | Carla Terzian Pierce | Patient support device |
US6317912B1 (en) * | 2000-03-08 | 2001-11-20 | Kurtis F. Graebe | Bed mattress with air cells and spring pockets |
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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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AU759509B2 (en) | 2003-04-17 |
NZ512677A (en) | 2003-07-25 |
AUPP770398A0 (en) | 1999-01-14 |
US20020112292A1 (en) | 2002-08-22 |
AU3026900A (en) | 2000-07-03 |
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