Inflatable seat cushion

The inflatable seat cushion with a controlled inflation system addresses the issue of prolonged pressure points by dynamically redistributing weight, enhancing comfort and preventing sores through a base, bladder, and control assembly design.

US20260157534A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-11EASE SEATING SYSTEMS INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
EASE SEATING SYSTEMS INC
Filing Date
2025-10-13
Publication Date
2026-06-11

AI Technical Summary

⚠Technical Problem

Existing seating solutions for individuals with mobility challenges, such as those confined to wheelchairs, often result in prolonged pressure on specific body parts, leading to discomfort, bedsores, and infections due to inadequate pressure point distribution, and are cumbersome and difficult to operate.

⚗Method used

An inflatable seat cushion with a cushion assembly and control assembly, featuring a base, bladder with chambers, and a control system that includes a pump and valve assemblies, allowing for controlled inflation and deflation of multiple chambers to redistribute pressure dynamically.

🎯Benefits of technology

The solution effectively redistributes pressure by alternating inflation and deflation of chambers, reducing discomfort and the risk of sores while being user-friendly and easy to operate.

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Abstract

An inflatable seat cushion comprising a cushion assembly and a control assembly. The cushion assembly has a base and a bladder. The base has a top surface and a bottom surface and a controller cavity. The bladder has a chamber and is positionable on the top surface of the base. The chamber has an inlet. The control assembly is within the controller cavity and has a housing, a pump and a first valve assembly. The pump is positioned within the housing and has an outlet. The first valve assembly has an actuator, an inlet, a vent outlet and a bladder outlet. The inlet coupled to the outlet of the pump. The actuator can place the inlet into communication with the bladder outlet and the vent outlet into communication with the bladder outlet. The bladder outlet of the first valve assembly is in communication with the inlet of the bladder.
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