EP1279393A3 - Adjustable seat and backrest, particularly for wheelchairs - Google Patents

Adjustable seat and backrest, particularly for wheelchairs Download PDF

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EP1279393A3
EP1279393A3 EP02016618A EP02016618A EP1279393A3 EP 1279393 A3 EP1279393 A3 EP 1279393A3 EP 02016618 A EP02016618 A EP 02016618A EP 02016618 A EP02016618 A EP 02016618A EP 1279393 A3 EP1279393 A3 EP 1279393A3
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wheelchairs
body contour
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adjustable seat
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Stefan Hammerschmidt
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G5/00—Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs
    • A61G5/10—Parts, details or accessories
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G5/00—Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs
    • A61G5/10—Parts, details or accessories
    • A61G5/1043—Cushions specially adapted for wheelchairs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G5/00—Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs
    • A61G5/10—Parts, details or accessories
    • A61G5/1054—Large wheels, e.g. higher than the seat portion
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G5/00—Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs
    • A61G5/10—Parts, details or accessories
    • A61G5/1091—Cushions, seats or abduction devices
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/05—Parts, details or accessories of beds
    • A61G7/057—Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor
    • A61G7/05738—Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor with fluid-like particles, e.g. sand, mud, seeds, gel, beads
    • A61G7/05753—Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor with fluid-like particles, e.g. sand, mud, seeds, gel, beads air-evacuated, e.g. in order to adapt to the form of the patient

Abstract

Bei einer anpassbaren Sitz/Lehnfläche, insbesondere für Rollstühle mit einem an die Körperkontur des Benutzers anpassbaren und in seiner der Körperkontur entsprechend angepassten Form verbleibenden Stützpolsters schlägt die Erfindung vor, dass die Anordnung mindestens eines mehrfach anformbaren Stützpolsters in mindestens einer luftdichten, evakuierbaren Kammer, die be- und entlüftbar ist, zugunsten der wiederholten Anpassbarkeit des Stützpolsters an die Körperkontur und den Erhalt des angepassten Stützpolsters in der evakuierten Kammer.

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In the case of an adaptable seat / leaning surface, in particular for wheelchairs with a support cushion which can be adapted to the body contour of the user and which remains in its shape adapted to the body contour, the invention proposes that the arrangement of at least one multiply moldable support cushion in at least one airtight, evacuable chamber which can be aerated and vented in favor of the repeated adaptability of the support pad to the body contour and the maintenance of the adapted support pad in the evacuated chamber.
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EP02016618A 2001-07-26 2002-07-25 Adjustable seat and backrest, particularly for wheelchairs Withdrawn EP1279393A3 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE20112296U DE20112296U1 (en) 2001-07-26 2001-07-26 Reusable seat shell
DE20112296U 2001-07-26
DE10155067 2001-11-09
DE10155067A DE10155067C2 (en) 2001-07-26 2001-11-09 Adjustable seat and armrest, especially for wheelchairs

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EP1279393A2 EP1279393A2 (en) 2003-01-29
EP1279393A3 true EP1279393A3 (en) 2003-10-22

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GB2516458B (en) * 2013-07-23 2016-07-20 Direct Healthcare Services Ltd Support cushion
GB2577323B (en) * 2018-09-24 2022-08-10 The Helping Hand Company Ledbury Ltd Segmented foam cushion
US11389120B2 (en) 2019-05-30 2022-07-19 Hill-Rom Services, Inc. Mattress having selectable patient weight valve, inductive power, and a digital x-ray cassette

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US4493877A (en) * 1980-02-07 1985-01-15 Burnett John S Support member
FR2638965A1 (en) * 1988-11-15 1990-05-18 Lepinoy Ind Support cushion
US5121756A (en) * 1989-10-10 1992-06-16 Hartwell Medical Corporation Vacuum immobilizer support
DE4324508A1 (en) * 1993-07-21 1995-01-26 Alois Schnitzler Vacuum cushion with foam insert
US5839140A (en) * 1996-04-03 1998-11-24 Geomarine Systems, Inc. Inflatable wheelchair cushion and methods of manufacturing and use
US5881407A (en) * 1998-04-20 1999-03-16 Chu Pt; Shyuan Multiple chamber sequential inflation seat cushion
US5906205A (en) * 1998-07-28 1999-05-25 Hiebert; Eugene Lloyd Surgical positioning device

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DE3343935C2 (en) 1982-06-08 1986-11-06 Böhnensieker, Franz, 4834 Harsewinkel Device for producing a mixture of at least two fluids with a specific mixing ratio
DE19633318C1 (en) 1996-08-19 1998-01-08 Gerhard Wilhelm Dipl Ing Klemm Support device for human body or limbs, e.g. mattress, seat etc.

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4493877A (en) * 1980-02-07 1985-01-15 Burnett John S Support member
FR2638965A1 (en) * 1988-11-15 1990-05-18 Lepinoy Ind Support cushion
US5121756A (en) * 1989-10-10 1992-06-16 Hartwell Medical Corporation Vacuum immobilizer support
DE4324508A1 (en) * 1993-07-21 1995-01-26 Alois Schnitzler Vacuum cushion with foam insert
US5839140A (en) * 1996-04-03 1998-11-24 Geomarine Systems, Inc. Inflatable wheelchair cushion and methods of manufacturing and use
US5881407A (en) * 1998-04-20 1999-03-16 Chu Pt; Shyuan Multiple chamber sequential inflation seat cushion
US5906205A (en) * 1998-07-28 1999-05-25 Hiebert; Eugene Lloyd Surgical positioning device

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