公开(公告)号：US20060179579A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-17

申请号：US11355679

申请日：2006-02-15

申请人： Bruce Phillips ,  John Vrzalik ,  Jeffrey Parker ,  Kenneth Smith ,  Juan Gonzalez ,  Kevin Bendele ,  Michael Oliva ,  Paul Slimpin ,  Cesar Lina ,  Peter Stacy ,  Mark Beard ,  Godfrey Charles Alexander Robson

发明人： Bruce Phillips ,  John Vrzalik ,  Jeffrey Parker ,  Kenneth Smith ,  Juan Gonzalez ,  Kevin Bendele ,  Michael Oliva ,  Paul Slimpin ,  Cesar Lina ,  Peter Stacy ,  Mark Beard ,  Godfrey Charles Alexander Robson

IPC分类号： A47C27/10

CPC分类号： A61G7/05769 ,  A61G2203/40 ,  A61G2203/42 ,  A61G2203/46 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G16H40/63

摘要： A system and method for maintaining an air inflation mattress configuration sufficient for patient support and comfort. Infrared illumination levels are measured within individual or groups of inflated mattress chambers. A staggered approach to illumination monitoring of chambers or sections to eliminate crosstalk between the infrared sensors is carried out. Distributed microprocessor controllers established in a network configuration utilizing controller network protocols reduces the wiring and connections necessary for the assembled system. Various mattress cushion construction techniques, such as sewing and or RF welding methods, are used for the creation of individual chambers utilizing specific types of IR translucent, transparent or reflective materials. The construction of the cushions and bladders in the system includes the use of various types of fabrics with low to high air loss qualities as required. The overall mattress assembly, including the control systems and the methodologies associated with such control systems, provide a unique approach to the maintenance of a consistently comfortable patient support surface. The use of a handheld unit for both programming the system and downloading information about the operation of the system is also anticipated. The specific cushion construction designs associated with the head, body, and foot cushion components of the mattress are tailored to operate specifically with the control capabilities (sensors and air flow regulators) of the invention.

摘要翻译： 一种用于维持充气床垫配置的系统和方法，足以使患者支撑和舒适。 在充气床垫室的个别或组内测量红外照明水平。 执行了用于消除红外传感器之间的串扰的室或部分的照明监视的交错方法。 使用控制器网络协议在网络配置中建立的分布式微处理器控制器减少组装系统所需的接线和连接。 使用诸如缝纫和/或RF焊接方法的各种床垫构造技术用于利用特定类型的IR半透明，透明或反射材料来创建各个室。 系统中的垫子和囊的构造包括根据需要使用具有低至高空气损失特性的各种类型的织物。 包括控制系统和与这种控制系统相关联的方法的整体床垫组件为维持一贯舒适的患者支撑表面提供了独特的方法。 还预期使用手持设备来编程系统和下载关于系统的操作的信息。 与床垫的头部，身体和脚垫部件相关联的具体缓冲结构设计被定制为具有本发明的控制能力（传感器和空气流量调节器）的特定操作。