Variable size air mattress

Abstract

A variable size air mattress that has at least a first plenum, a second plenum side-by side with said first plenum, a first inflation / deflation valve for the air mattress communicating with said first plenum, and a second inflation / deflation valve communicating with said second plenum, to allow inflation for only the first plenum when said first inflation / deflation valve is open but said second inflation / deflation valve is closed, or when both said first and second inflation / deflation valves are open, communicating with said first plenum and said second plenum so that when inflated the air mattress is a larger size of a double bed mattress, a queen bed mattress, or a king bed mattress, depending on the size of said first and second plenums. The air mattress may further include a third plenum, such that said second and third plenums are on either side of said first plenum.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a variable size air mattress that is consistent with a standard size acceptance by the general public, such that sheet, duvets, bed skirts, comforters, blankets and pillows fit. In the U.S. the standard sizes are known as twin, double, queen and king beds. These same names are often referred to in other countries such as U.K., Japan, China, and Germany, but in fact the sizes vary a bit from country to country. The variable size air mattress can be manufactured to cover each country's sizes.[0002]The variable size air mattress is designed with multiple plenums, especially from 2 to 4 plenums and most preferably 3 plenums. One plenum can be a twin bed size and another plenum(s) can be sized to make a double, queen or king size. With this concept, if there are 2 plenums you will have up to one openable and closeable valve per plenum to control whether you use one or both plenums. This same concept can be applied to a 3 or 4 p...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention relates to an air mattress with multiple plenums that can be inflated to different sizes. By using a single inflation / deflation valve or separate valves for each plenum, the air mattress can be inflated to a twin bed size, double bed size, queen bed size, or king bed size depending on the size of the second plenum. The valve system described allows for separate inflation of the second plenum to create a full-size or queen-size air mattress. An extra plenum can be added to create a pillow for the twin bed size. The inflation valves can be separate or combined, and open / close valves can be used to control the flow of air from the twin plenum to the side plenums. This invention allows for flexibility in air mattress size and provides a more comfortable and customizable sleeping experience.

Problems solved by technology

They come in a single size and are designed to fit the interior of a car, or sleeping bag size, or in-home bedroom size, but are not adaptable to cover multiple size situations.

The air mattress is not designed to be a deflated for any longer than it takes to transport the patient.

Further the mattress is not designed for long term use.

Lastly it clearly is not sized to fit any standard bed sizes such that sheets, duvets, bed skirts, comforters, blankets and pillows fit the air mattress.

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