Patent ID: 7644724
Filing Date: 2010-01-12
Classification: A47C,A61G,F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A valve and electromechanical device assembly configured for use with an inflatable device that includes an inflatable bladder, the assembly comprising: a self-sealing valve fluidly coupled to the inflatable bladder, the self sealing valve comprising a valve housing having a wall defining an opening through which a fluid is provided, wherein the self sealing valve further comprises a valve seat and a diaphragm assembly that positions a diaphragm adjacent to the valve seat, the diaphragm assembly configured to move at least a portion of the diaphragm at least partially away from the valve seat under bias of a fluid provided on a first side of the diaphragm assembly, and that is configured to close the diaphragm assembly and maintain a seal with the diaphragm against the valve seat under bias of a fluid on a second side of the diaphragm assembly; an electromechanical device comprising an actuator arm, the actuator arm having a first position in which the actuator arm acts on the diaphragm assembly to urge the at least the portion of the diaphragm at least partially away from the valve seat so as to open the self-sealing valve, and having a second position in which the actuator arm does not act upon the self sealing valve; and a fluid moving device positioned so as to provide the fluid to the first side of the diaphragm assembly, wherein the self sealing valve, the electromechanical device and the fluid moving device are each located, at least in part, within a profile of the inflatable bladder.