Office chair with inflatable cellular insert

Abstract

A seat cushion for a chair having a contoured, padded base with an inflatable air cell pad positioned securely within the base and encased within a cover. The air cell pad is optimally located in the base so as to be positioned under the user's buttocks, particularly under the areas of high-pressure areas on the buttocks of a normally positioned user. The inflatable air cell pad is operatively connected to a pump device positioned on the chair for access by a seated user of the chair. The user can sit on the cushion and inflate or deflate the air cell pad for optimal support and comfort. In one aspect of the invention the pump comprises a bulb and valve combination.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority to provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 489,041, filed Jul. 22, 2003.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The invention relates generally to office furniture and more specifically to an office chair cushion that provides improved pressure distribution and reduced pressure at high pressure points. [0003] Generally speaking, persons who work in an office environment spend a considerable amount of time in a seated position, usually seated at a desk and often seated for extended periods of time working at a computer terminal. In any event sitting on a chair for long periods of time can result in discomfort in the buttocks, particularly at high pressure points such as the ischia and bony prominences. Although a number of office chairs are available having padding or the like, it would be beneficial to provide an office chair that includes a seat cushion that provides improved pressure distribution and red...

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Benefits of technology

[0004] One aspect of the invention provides a seat cushion for an office chair having a contoured, padded base with an inflatable air cell pad positioned securing within the base and encased within a cover. The air cell pad is optimally located in the base so as to be positioned under the user's buttocks, particularly under the high-pressure areas of the buttocks of a normally

Problems solved by technology

In any event sitting on a chair for long periods of time can result in discomfort in the buttocks, particularly at high pressure points such as the ischia and bony prominences.

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