Patent ID: 6415814
Filing Date: 2002-07-09
Classification: A61G,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A pressure control apparatus adapted for use in a bed that includes a pressurized air source coupled to an air manifold having at least one port and at least air sack configured to support a person thereon, the pressure control apparatus comprising:a valve inlet configured to receive pressurized air from the pressurized air source; a valve stem coupled to the valve inlet and configured to engage the port of the manifold to form an airtight connection with the manifold and receive the pressurized air from the pressurized air source via the manifold; a valve outlet configured to permit exit of said pressurized air to the at least one air sack; a valve in fluid communication between said valve inlet and said valve outlet and configured to regulate flow of said pressurized air between said valve inlet and said valve outlet; and a controller coupled to said valve and configured to control said valve to regulate flow of said pressurized air through said valve.