Patent ID: 6327724
Filing Date: 2001-12-11
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
An inflatable positioning assembly comprising an inflatable pillow consisting of a top panel and a bottom panel, said top and bottom panels having peripheral regions secured in face-to-face engagement with one another to define an inflatable portion therebetween, at least one of said top and bottom panels extending from the inflatable and defining at least one non-inflatable flap and means for selectively directing air into and out of said inflatable portion of said inflatable positioning assembly, the means for directing air into the inflatable portion comprising a tube extending from the inflatable portion, a valve connected to the tube, the valve having an outlet and a valving member for selectively opening and closing the outlet, a tubular adaptor having a first end with a threaded nut releasably connectable to the outlet of the valve for placing the tubular adaptor in communication with the outlet of the valve, the tubular adaptor further having a second end releasably connectable to a supply of compressed air.