Inflatable bed with cushion cells

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-12-31
IDEAL TIME CONSULTANTS
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[0006]It is another object of the present invention to provide an inflatable bed that molds to the cont

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While improvements in inflatable beds have given them a comfort level comparable with traditional mattresses, inflatable beds still do not offer many of the features of traditional mattresses.
Prior inflatable beds have not offered such a pressure sensitive surface.
Another disadvantage of prior inflat

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[0025]With particular reference to the drawings, the present invention is directed to an improved inflatable bed assembly 2 having a plurality of inflatable cushion cells 4 providing a pressure-sensitive surface for increased comfort.

[0026]As shown in FIG. 1, the inflatable bed has a top portion 6, bottom portion 8, and four side panels 14. The inflatable bed is a generally rectangular shape and can be of varying sizes. The side panels 14, top portion 6 and bottom portion 8 form a main air chamber 10. An inflation valve 12 in fluid communication with the main air chamber 10 is used to inflate the inflatable bed 2.

[0027]A plurality of inflatable cushion cells 4 are disposed on the top portion 6 of the inflatable bed. The cushion cells 4 may be formed on isolated areas of the top portion 6 of the inflatable bed or, as depicted, they may be arranged throughout a majority of the top. In the embodiment shown, the top 6 of the inflatable bed has a border 30 extending around the periphery....

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An inflatable bed assembly having a plurality of inflatable cushion cells disposed on the top of the inflatable bed. Each cushion cell has a vent fluidly interconnecting the interior volume of the cushion cell with a main air chamber of the bed. When the bed is inflated, the cushion cells inflate and form raised projections on the top of the bed. The cushion cells provide a pressure sensitive surface which molds to the user's body for increased comfort. The vents are sized to allow the cushion cells to inflate upon inflation of the main air chamber, partially deflate when pressure is applied, and re-inflate when the pressure is removed. The size of the vents dampens the rate that air passes through the vent. The controlled inflation and deflation of the cells softens the impact caused by application of a body thereon and simulates the dampened response of “memory-foam”.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 980,181, filed Oct. 16, 2007.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention pertains to the field of inflatable beds.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Inflatable beds are popular because they are portable and have a relatively low cost compared to beds with traditional mattresses. While improvements in inflatable beds have given them a comfort level comparable with traditional mattresses, inflatable beds still do not offer many of the features of traditional mattresses. For instance, traditional mattresses constructed out of memory foam have become very popular because they offer a pressure sensitive surface that molds to the contours of a user's body in a dampened manner, while still providing firm support. Prior inflatable beds have not offered such a pressure sensitive surface.[0004]Another disadvantage of prior inflatable beds is that they do not offer a comfortable landing for the use...

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IPC IPC(8): A47C27/10
CPCA47C27/087A47C27/081
Inventor LAU, VINCENT W.S.
Owner IDEAL TIME CONSULTANTS
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