GB2406058A - Air assisted mobility device - Google Patents

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GB2406058A
GB2406058A GB0322092A GB0322092A GB2406058A GB 2406058 A GB2406058 A GB 2406058A GB 0322092 A GB0322092 A GB 0322092A GB 0322092 A GB0322092 A GB 0322092A GB 2406058 A GB2406058 A GB 2406058A
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Eirona Regina Gauci
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/04—Devices for stretching or reducing fractured limbs; Devices for distractions; Splints
    • A61F5/05—Devices for stretching or reducing fractured limbs; Devices for distractions; Splints for immobilising
    • A61F5/058—Splints
    • A61F5/05833—Splints rigidified by vacuum evacuation

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Abstract

An air assisting device which allows movement of air between internal pockets to aid mobility of a wearer. The device may be of the form of a vest to fit the upper body or shaped so as to surround a foot, or otherwise shaped to fit a required body part. The device may be used by a person recovering from injury or damage to the body which restricts movement.

Description

GB 0322092.8
DESCRIPTION: AIR ASSISTED MOBILITY DEVICE/S.
THIS INVENTION RELATES TO AIR ASSISTANCE FOR MOBILITY OF
BODY/PARTS OF.
USUALLY INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE BODY RESTRICTS MOVEMENT, ESPECIALLY IF INITIAL TREATMENT WAS IMMOBILITY.
WITH THIS PRESENT INVENTION AIR TRANSFERENCE, BETWEEN AIR POCKETS, ASSISTS MOVEMENT/MOBILITY BY THE MOTION OF DISPLACEMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF AIR BETWEEN CHAMBERS.
FIGURE ONE CROSS SECTION SHOWS THE FORMATION WHICH CAN VARY
IN THICKNESS/DEPTH, ACCORDING TO THE PURPOSE OF EACH USAGE AND CONNECTION REQUIRED.
FIGURE TWO SHOWS A FULLER BODY SHAPE FOR UPPER BODY
MOVEMENT AND THE POSSIBILITY OF CHANGES THAT CAN BE MADE TO IT
FOR VARYING NEEDS, "F" CHANGES IN SIZE OR CONNECTS TO "E" . FIGURE THREE SHOWS A SPECIFIC SHAPE I.E. A FOOT - AS REQUIRED FOR AN AWKWARD AREA OF THE BODY. THIS TOO CAN HAVE "F" CONNECTED TO "G" FOR LONGER LEG IF REQUIRED.
AIR STOPPERS "D" CLOSE TO PREVENT PASSIVE AIR ESCAPE, BUT CAN
ALLOW NECESSARY AIR ESCAPE OR AIR INPUT USING INDEPENDENT AIR
CONNECTORS "C" - WHICH CAN ALSO CONNECT SECTIONS/PANELS TOGETHER.

Claims (2)

  1. GB 0322092.8 CLAIMS: 1. AN AIR ASSISTING DEVICE WHICH WITH THE MOVEMENT OF
    THE AIR FROM POCKETS TO POCKETS AIDS MOBILITY.
  2. 2. An air assisting device of claim 1, wherein when required shape is formed it is fitted to the body assisting movement in that region, by the motion of the displacement and replacement of the air.
    2. MEANS OF CONNECTING SECTIONS OR PANELS TOGETHER ALLOW
    DIFFERENT SHAPES TO BE FORMED TO SUIT DIFFERENT BODY
    PARTS/SHAPES.
    3. WHEN REQUIRED SHAPE IS FORMED, IT IS FITTED TO THE BODY ASSISTING MOVEMENT IN THAT REGION, BY THE MOTION OF THE DISPLACEMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF THE AIR.
    Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows CLAIMS: AMENDED 1. An air assisting device for aiding the mobility of a wearer, the device comprising at least one panel/section, the panels/sections being capable of being connected together to form a number of different shapes to suit different body parts/shapes, the panels/sections being provided with a plurality of interior pockets which, when in use, assists the mobility of the wearer as a result of movement redistributing internal air between the interior pockets/chambers of the device.
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Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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US5067189A (en) * 1990-04-11 1991-11-26 Weedling Robert E Air chamber type patient mover air pallet with multiple control features
EP0736278A1 (en) * 1995-04-07 1996-10-09 Dielectrics Industries, Inc. Inflatable cushion
US5785669A (en) * 1995-04-12 1998-07-28 Proctor; Richard I. Back supporting and exercising cushion
WO2000015159A1 (en) * 1998-09-10 2000-03-23 Bowers Shan L Back support and method of use thereof
US20010007928A1 (en) * 1998-03-12 2001-07-12 Hansen Craig N. Body pulsating apparatus

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5067189A (en) * 1990-04-11 1991-11-26 Weedling Robert E Air chamber type patient mover air pallet with multiple control features
EP0736278A1 (en) * 1995-04-07 1996-10-09 Dielectrics Industries, Inc. Inflatable cushion
US5785669A (en) * 1995-04-12 1998-07-28 Proctor; Richard I. Back supporting and exercising cushion
US20010007928A1 (en) * 1998-03-12 2001-07-12 Hansen Craig N. Body pulsating apparatus
WO2000015159A1 (en) * 1998-09-10 2000-03-23 Bowers Shan L Back support and method of use thereof

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