Inflatable support cushion to make getting up from seated furniture easier.
An inflatable air cushion with a bracket for seat attachment addresses the challenge of getting up from a seated position by automatically inflating to assist standing, offering enhanced support and stability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-12
AI Technical Summary
Elderly or disabled individuals face difficulty in getting up from a seated position due to lack of strength.
An inflatable air cushion with a bracket for attachment to a seat, which inflates automatically to assist in positioning for standing up, optionally equipped with a sensor to stop inflation at the desired height.
Facilitates easier standing up by providing support and stability, enhancing user positioning and preventing displacement during inflation.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] Getting up from a seat is often difficult for elderly or disabled people, as they lack the strength to lift themselves. This innovative device consists of at least one inflatable air cushion, each equipped with a bracket for attaching it to a seat. The air cushion inflates automatically, helping the user into a better position and making it easier to stand up.
[0002] The brackets allow for stable attachment of the air cushions to standard seating, making it easier to position them. The air cushions preferably have a non-slip surface to prevent them from shifting during inflation. The automatic pump can optionally be equipped with a sensor that stops the inflation process once the desired height is reached.
[0003] They show Fig. Figure 1 shows the support cushion according to the invention, consisting of the air cushions 1, which are placed on a seating surface 3 with the help of the air cushion holder 4 and can be inflated via an air pump 2. Reference symbol list 1 air cushion 2 air pump 3 seating options 4 air cushion holders
Claims
[1] Inflatable support cushion, characterized by that this includes at least one air cushion which can be inflated by a pump unit, wherein the cushion is positioned under a seated person and, when inflated, generates an upward force which facilitates standing up. [2] Inflatable support cushion according to claim 1, characterized by that the pump unit is electrically operated and can be activated via remote control. [3] Inflatable support cushion according to claims 1 and 2, characterized by that the pump unit can be activated via remote control. [4] Inflatable support cushion according to claims 1 and 2, characterized by that a pressure regulating valve is provided to control the inflation speed. [5] Inflatable support cushion according to claims 1, 2, 3 and 4, characterized by that the underside is non-slip and the top is ergonomically shaped. [6] Inflatable support cushion according to claims 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, characterized by that the energy source is a battery. [7] Inflatable support cushion according to claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, characterized by that the air cushion is equipped with a holder for positioning on seating surfaces.