Inflatable article of furniture and method of using same

a technology of inflatable furniture and furniture, which is applied in the field of inflatable furniture, can solve the problems of inconvenient long periods of time for furniture to inflate, the inability to adjust the inflatability of inflatable furniture for general use, and the difficulty of inflatable mattresses and other inflatable furniture to experience several difficulties
US20050099054A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-05-12MCCARTHY BRENDAN J +2
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
MCCARTHY BRENDAN J
Publication Date
2005-05-12
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

An inflatable article of furniture (100) includes at least two inflatable mattresses (1, 2), a hinge (5), and at least one tube (3, 4) positioned external to the hinge. The hinge connects the two mattresses together and is adapted to permit rotation of at least one of the inflatable mattresses relative to the other. The tube(s) permits passage of an inflating substance between the first inflatable mattress and the second inflatable mattress such that both mattresses may be rapidly inflated in a single step upon introducing an inflating substance into one of the mattresses. The article of furniture may optionally include a backrest (8) and one or more armrests (9, 10) that are fixedly connected to one of the mattresses and integrally connected together to facilitate use of the article of furniture in several different configurations.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates generally to inflatable furniture, and more particularly, to inflatable furniture that is portable, storable, and transformable into various configurations. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The use of an inflatable mattress for sleeping under various circumstances is well known. For example, people use inflatable mattresses under sleeping bags while camping or for extra sleeping space for overnight guests. Inflatable flotation devices are also known for use by swimmers and sunbathers in swimming pools and lakes. However, inflatable furniture for general use has not been well received.

[0003] To date, inflatable mattresses and other inflatable furniture have experienced several difficulties. For example, such furniture often takes inconveniently long periods of time to inflate and, when deflated, the furniture does not store easily. Additionally, inflatable devices are typically unstable for use by seated adults who are ac...

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