Patent ID: 6047423
Filing Date: 2000-04-11
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
A fluid-filled mattress with auxiliary support, comprising:a fluid-filled mattress having upper and lower walls, opposing side walls and opposing end walls, forming an enclosed chamber;an operable pump fluidly connected to said chamber to selectively pump fluid into said chamber;a first bladder disposed within said chamber and extending substantially from said lower wall to the said upper wall; anda block of resilient compressible material which returns to an expanded condition mounted within said first bladder;said first bladder filled with compressible fluid to a predetermined pressure, to provide auxiliary support for an object resting on said upper wall of the mattress above said first bladder;said first bladder including a one-way check valve provided therein permitting fluid flow into said first bladder and preventing fluid flow out of said first bladder.