An air-based turning and storage aid
The reversible positioning and mobilization cushion system addresses the challenge of safe and comfortable repositioning and mobilization of bedridden individuals by using a breathable fabric topper, air chamber, and pillowcase pad, enhancing safety and comfort without bed rails.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing turning aids for bedridden individuals do not adequately address the need for safe and comfortable repositioning and mobilization without the use of bed rails, particularly in preventing prolonged pressure on the pelvis in a 30° position.
A reversible positioning and mobilization cushion system comprising a breathable polyester fabric mattress topper, an air chamber with a 45-degree angled tube and valve, and a pillowcase body pad, allowing for weight-shifted body turning and central pelvis positioning for safe sleeping and easy mobilization.
Enables safe and comfortable repositioning and mobilization of bedridden individuals without bed rails, reducing pressure on the pelvis and facilitating easy weight-shifted body turning and central positioning for improved comfort and safety.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] Reversible positioning and mobilization cushion with gliding function for independent repositioning of bedridden people.
[0002] The invention relates to a turning aid consisting of 3 components.
[0003] An approximately 140 × 50 cm breathable, non-slip polyester fabric, for use as a mattress topper.
[0004] An air chamber approximately 30 × 40 cm, made of PU film, with an approximately 60 cm long flat tube attached to the middle, lying at a 45 degree angle to the edge of the bed.
[0005] At its end is a valve that can be operated from the bed to regulate the airflow.
[0006] A pillowcase for the air chamber that also serves as a body pad, preventing the air chamber from shifting away from the body. Approximate dimensions: 90 x 30 cm. Top side made of antistatic fabric. Bottom side made of breathable, non-slip polyester fabric.
[0007] The object of the invention is, firstly, to protect bedridden people from being placed in a 30° position by a caregiver for as long as possible.
[0008] With the pelvis lying on the air chamber, the body can be turned from one side to the other by simply shifting one's weight.
[0009] The non-slip properties of the fabric allow the pelvis to be moved from the edge of the mattress towards the center. This is necessary to enable safe sleeping without bed rails.
[0010] With the pelvis positioned centrally on the air chamber, the body can be mobilized easily and comfortably. Explanation of symbols 1 Breathable non-slip polyester cloth 2 air chambers made of PU film 3 Pillowcase, body pad, underside gliding material 4 hose connectors 5 flat hose 6 ventilation valve 7 seams
Claims
[1] An air cushion, characterized by that it consists of a flexible, airtight film (Pu or PVC). [2] An air cushion according to claim 1, characterized by It consists of 3 components: 1 air chamber, 1 sliding sheet, 1 underside cover (gliding material), and 1 top cover (antistatic fabric). [3] An air cushion according to claims 1 and 2, characterized by that the air hose is a flat hose.