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Inflatable decubitis mat with vent structures controlled by heat sensors

  • US 7,278,179 B2
  • Filed: 10/22/2003
  • Issued: 10/09/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/23/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A mat comprising:

  • an array of individual, air filled bladdersa means responsive to body heat for adjusting contact pressure individually in the bladders, the heat responsive means including;

    a heat sensor and vent structure mounted on an exposed surface of each bladder, said heat sensor adapted to alter the volume of air escaping through said vent structure.

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