EP1200035A4 - Multiple bladder partial body or full body support massage system including a method of control - Google Patents
Multiple bladder partial body or full body support massage system including a method of controlInfo
- Publication number
- EP1200035A4 EP1200035A4 EP00944810A EP00944810A EP1200035A4 EP 1200035 A4 EP1200035 A4 EP 1200035A4 EP 00944810 A EP00944810 A EP 00944810A EP 00944810 A EP00944810 A EP 00944810A EP 1200035 A4 EP1200035 A4 EP 1200035A4
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- system including
- control
- chambers
- massage system
- support massage
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Withdrawn
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H9/00—Pneumatic or hydraulic massage
- A61H9/005—Pneumatic massage
- A61H9/0078—Pneumatic massage with intermittent or alternately inflated bladders or cuffs
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
- B60N2/90—Details or parts not otherwise provided for
- B60N2/914—Hydro-pneumatic adjustments of the shape
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
- B60N2/90—Details or parts not otherwise provided for
- B60N2/976—Details or parts not otherwise provided for massaging systems
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
- A61H2201/01—Constructive details
- A61H2201/0119—Support for the device
- A61H2201/0138—Support for the device incorporated in furniture
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
- A61H2201/01—Constructive details
- A61H2201/0119—Support for the device
- A61H2201/0138—Support for the device incorporated in furniture
- A61H2201/0142—Beds
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
- A61H2201/01—Constructive details
- A61H2201/0119—Support for the device
- A61H2201/0138—Support for the device incorporated in furniture
- A61H2201/0149—Seat or chair
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
- A61H2201/50—Control means thereof
- A61H2201/5007—Control means thereof computer controlled
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Aviation & Aerospace Engineering (AREA)
- Transportation (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Epidemiology (AREA)
- Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
- Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
- Rehabilitation Therapy (AREA)
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Public Health (AREA)
- Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
- Massaging Devices (AREA)
- Percussion Or Vibration Massage (AREA)
Abstract
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US14109499P | 1999-06-25 | 1999-06-25 | |
US141094P | 1999-06-25 | ||
PCT/US2000/017280 WO2001000132A2 (en) | 1999-06-25 | 2000-06-23 | Multiple bladder partial body or full body support massage system including a method of control |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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EP1200035A2 EP1200035A2 (en) | 2002-05-02 |
EP1200035A4 true EP1200035A4 (en) | 2004-05-19 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP00944810A Withdrawn EP1200035A4 (en) | 1999-06-25 | 2000-06-23 | Multiple bladder partial body or full body support massage system including a method of control |
Country Status (2)
Country | Link |
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EP (1) | EP1200035A4 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2001000132A2 (en) |
Families Citing this family (20)
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CN100353927C (en) * | 2002-09-10 | 2007-12-12 | 河全镐 | Pelvis remedial seated device and control method thereof |
EP1447070A1 (en) * | 2003-02-11 | 2004-08-18 | Johnson Controls Seating Cap S.r.l. | Seat with massaging apparatus and process for performing a massage |
TWI250871B (en) * | 2003-12-22 | 2006-03-11 | Matsushita Electric Works Ltd | Massage chair |
GB2412969B (en) * | 2004-03-26 | 2007-05-09 | Eleksen Ltd | Pressure sensing |
DE112006000116B4 (en) * | 2005-01-18 | 2011-02-17 | W.E.T. Automotive Systems Ag | Device for conducting air for conditioning a body support device |
DE102010054492A1 (en) | 2010-12-14 | 2012-06-21 | Faurecia Autositze Gmbh | Massage device for use in backrest of vehicle seat to e.g. avoid distortions of back of user, has airbag device formed with inflatable chambers and filled with air through single air line, where chambers are connected to channels |
FR2994073B1 (en) * | 2012-08-02 | 2015-06-19 | Faurecia Sieges Automobile | CUSHION COMPRISING A COMFORT IMPROVEMENT DEVICE |
CN103655147B (en) * | 2012-09-26 | 2015-09-16 | 广东肇庆爱龙威机电有限公司 | Massage system and control device thereof and method |
DE102013107811A1 (en) * | 2013-07-22 | 2015-01-22 | Visiotex GmbH | seating system |
DE102015105371A1 (en) * | 2015-04-09 | 2016-10-13 | Kongsberg Automotive Ab | Massage device for a vehicle seat |
CN105383342A (en) * | 2015-12-15 | 2016-03-09 | 谷家菊 | Chair for automobile |
JP6577420B2 (en) * | 2016-06-23 | 2019-09-18 | アイシン精機株式会社 | Pneumatic control device for vehicle seat and pneumatic control method for vehicle seat |
US10363852B2 (en) | 2016-09-15 | 2019-07-30 | Ford Global Technologies, Llc | Apparatus and method for customizing a vehicle seat |
US11504293B2 (en) | 2016-11-08 | 2022-11-22 | Lear Corporation | Seat assembly having massage bladders with reduced pressure sensor count |
CN106580650A (en) * | 2017-01-23 | 2017-04-26 | 惠州金桔家具有限公司 | Expansion pad massage device |
EP3768123A4 (en) * | 2018-03-22 | 2021-12-29 | Bussert Medical, Inc. | Therapeutic seat cushion equipped for pressure monitoring and inflation system for same |
DE102019126174A1 (en) * | 2019-09-27 | 2021-04-01 | Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft | Massage device with integrated contour adjustment elements |
CN112957185B (en) * | 2021-02-01 | 2022-02-22 | 吉林大学 | Rehabilitation wheelchair with lower limb massage function |
EP4053409A1 (en) | 2021-03-04 | 2022-09-07 | Fico Cables Lda | Integrated pump valve unit |
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Citations (3)
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US4655505A (en) * | 1984-12-13 | 1987-04-07 | Nhk Spring Co., Ltd. | Pneumatically controlled seat for vehicle |
US5127708A (en) * | 1989-07-14 | 1992-07-07 | Nissan Motor Company Limited | Seat with fatigue lessening device |
DE4331663C1 (en) * | 1993-09-17 | 1995-03-09 | Daimler Benz Ag | Seat which can be adjusted in terms of position and contour, in particular motor vehicle seat |
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US4981131A (en) | 1988-03-14 | 1991-01-01 | Hazard Rowland G | Passive motion back support |
US5135282A (en) | 1989-08-18 | 1992-08-04 | Man Nutzfahrzeuge Aktiengesellschaft | Motor vehicle seat back |
US5587933A (en) | 1994-07-19 | 1996-12-24 | Bcam International, Inc. | Support enhancing device and associated method |
TW363415U (en) * | 1995-06-14 | 1999-07-01 | Fuji Iryoki Kk | Chair type massage machine using airbags |
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2000
- 2000-06-23 WO PCT/US2000/017280 patent/WO2001000132A2/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 2000-06-23 EP EP00944810A patent/EP1200035A4/en not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (3)
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US4655505A (en) * | 1984-12-13 | 1987-04-07 | Nhk Spring Co., Ltd. | Pneumatically controlled seat for vehicle |
US5127708A (en) * | 1989-07-14 | 1992-07-07 | Nissan Motor Company Limited | Seat with fatigue lessening device |
DE4331663C1 (en) * | 1993-09-17 | 1995-03-09 | Daimler Benz Ag | Seat which can be adjusted in terms of position and contour, in particular motor vehicle seat |
Non-Patent Citations (1)
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Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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WO2001000132A3 (en) | 2001-07-12 |
WO2001000132A2 (en) | 2001-01-04 |
EP1200035A2 (en) | 2002-05-02 |
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