US3308489A - Cushion for resting legs high - Google Patents

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US3308489A
US3308489A US419867A US41986764A US3308489A US 3308489 A US3308489 A US 3308489A US 419867 A US419867 A US 419867A US 41986764 A US41986764 A US 41986764A US 3308489 A US3308489 A US 3308489A
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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
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/05—Parts, details or accessories of beds
    • A61G7/065—Rests specially adapted therefor
    • A61G7/075—Rests specially adapted therefor for the limbs
    • A61G7/0755—Rests specially adapted therefor for the limbs for the legs or feet
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C20/00—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like
    • A47C20/02—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like of detachable or loose type
    • A47C20/021—Foot or leg supports
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C27/00—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
    • A47C27/08—Fluid mattresses or cushions
    • A47C27/081—Fluid mattresses or cushions of pneumatic type
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C27/00—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
    • A47C27/08—Fluid mattresses or cushions
    • A47C27/10—Fluid mattresses or cushions with two or more independently-fillable chambers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G9/00—Bed-covers; Counterpanes; Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs; Sleeping bags; Pillows
    • A47G9/10—Pillows
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G9/00—Bed-covers; Counterpanes; Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs; Sleeping bags; Pillows
    • A47G2009/003—Bed-covers; Counterpanes; Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs; Sleeping bags; Pillows with inflatable members

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  • the square part of the cushion has a height of about 17 cm. (6% inches). This is equal to the height difference between the point where vena cava enters the right auricle and the veins in the legs While the patient is lying on his back, this difference being independent of the patients stature.
  • the cushion may be manufactured of rubber or plastics in usual way and be inflatable. According to the invention the cushion is divided into several compartrnents by vertical walls standing across. Thus the pressure of the cushion surface against the leg may be varied and adjusted to the local necessities.
  • the drawing shows an example of the described cush-
  • the relevant cushion consists of rubber or plastics.
  • the square part 1 is of adequate size for resting the heel and the whole shank.
  • the height is about 17 cm. (6% inches).
  • the one side of the cushion facing the ham is oblique and wedge-shaped 2, adjoining to the square part 1.
  • the knee joint can rest in a semi bent position to guarantee a complete relaxation of leg muscles.
  • By vertical walls, standing across 3, compartments are made, each of them having a valve for inflation 4. If the cushion is not charged the walls of the compartments are slightly curved outward.
  • the pressure may be regulated ad libitum and therefore the pressure of the surface against the patients leg may be varied.
  • all the demands of modern nursing are satisfied as the cushion is easily washable and inflatable and can easily be stored when not in use.
  • the cushion may also be stuffed and be furnished on its surface with an elastic cover (foam rubber or something alike).
  • an elastic cover foam rubber or something alike.
  • the width of the cushion generally will be made adequate for resting two legs, it may be possible to manufacture cushions in a suitable width for resting high only one leg.
  • a cushion adapted for use in the treatment of thrombophlebitis comprising at least one compartment of sufficient height to maintain the heel and shank of a reclining person at a raised level and in a substantially horizontal position, and an additional, substantially Wedge-shaped compartment fully to support the ham in inclined position, each of the said compartments being separately inflatable, said Wedge-shaped compartment along the line where it joins said first-mentioned compartment being adapted to support and rest the knee joint in a semi bent position to assure complete relaxation of leg muscles, whereby the backflow of blood through the veins will be at its maximum.
  • a cushion adapted for use in the treatment of thrombophlebitis comprising a plurality of separately inflatable pneumatic compartments connected to form a structure of suificient height to support the heel and shank of a reclining person at a raised level and in a substantially horizontal position, each of said pneumatic compartments having means for varying the air pressure therein to accommodate to the pressure desired on the localized area of the leg to relieve the pressure on the veins, and a separately inflatable, substantially wedgeshaped compartment connected at one end of the said structure, and adapted fully to support the ham in inclined position.

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US3503084A (en) * 1968-10-18 1970-03-31 Better Sleep Inc Inflatable cushion
US3644949A (en) * 1970-06-17 1972-02-29 Jack Diamond Multiple inflatable pillow
US4060863A (en) * 1975-10-21 1977-12-06 Concraig Holdings Limited Cushions or pillows
US4270235A (en) * 1978-11-08 1981-06-02 Gutmann Gordon L Arm support pillow
US4867140A (en) * 1986-05-19 1989-09-19 Hovis Donald B Fluid-actuated medical support
US5173979A (en) * 1992-04-20 1992-12-29 Nennhaus H Peter Inflatable leg and foot supporting cushion with removable padding
US5497519A (en) * 1994-06-28 1996-03-12 Mintz; Alan I. Orthopedic body pillow
US5497520A (en) * 1994-07-11 1996-03-12 Kunz; Richard D. Inflatable leg and foot support
US5809597A (en) * 1997-01-30 1998-09-22 Shaw; Terry W. Inflatable body support
US6151739A (en) * 1995-01-03 2000-11-28 Hill-Rom, Inc. Heel pressure management apparatus and method
US6349438B1 (en) 2000-04-24 2002-02-26 Gerald Coleman Hydraulically actuated variable height leg pillow support apparatus
US6478380B2 (en) 2001-03-29 2002-11-12 Justin Ehrlich Portable leg and foot rest
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US20070101505A1 (en) * 2005-11-09 2007-05-10 Oprandi Arthur V Mattress pad
US20070136949A1 (en) * 2005-12-19 2007-06-21 Sandy Richards Patient support having an extendable foot section
US20090223524A1 (en) * 2008-03-04 2009-09-10 Daivs Iii Thomas W Leg and feet elevator
US20100229298A1 (en) * 2009-03-13 2010-09-16 Woodlark Circle, Inc. Transfer mattress with inflatable foot rest
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GB378414A (en) * 1931-05-05 1932-08-05 Aimable Victor Mellano Improvements in or relating to seats, cushions or the like
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US3498605A (en) * 1965-10-19 1970-03-03 Franz Buttner Exercising mat having a leg supporting portion
US3503084A (en) * 1968-10-18 1970-03-31 Better Sleep Inc Inflatable cushion
US3644949A (en) * 1970-06-17 1972-02-29 Jack Diamond Multiple inflatable pillow
US4060863A (en) * 1975-10-21 1977-12-06 Concraig Holdings Limited Cushions or pillows
US4270235A (en) * 1978-11-08 1981-06-02 Gutmann Gordon L Arm support pillow
US4867140A (en) * 1986-05-19 1989-09-19 Hovis Donald B Fluid-actuated medical support
US5173979A (en) * 1992-04-20 1992-12-29 Nennhaus H Peter Inflatable leg and foot supporting cushion with removable padding
US5497519A (en) * 1994-06-28 1996-03-12 Mintz; Alan I. Orthopedic body pillow
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US6351863B1 (en) 1995-01-03 2002-03-05 Hill-Rom Services, Inc. Heel pressure management apparatus and method
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US5809597A (en) * 1997-01-30 1998-09-22 Shaw; Terry W. Inflatable body support
US6349438B1 (en) 2000-04-24 2002-02-26 Gerald Coleman Hydraulically actuated variable height leg pillow support apparatus
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US20100229298A1 (en) * 2009-03-13 2010-09-16 Woodlark Circle, Inc. Transfer mattress with inflatable foot rest
US8161571B1 (en) * 2010-08-18 2012-04-24 Cathy Beaupain Inflatable nursing bib
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US9044368B2 (en) 2013-08-09 2015-06-02 Fairburn Medical Products, LLC Configurable air diffusion body supports
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CH417884A (de) 1966-07-31
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