WO1999051899A1 - Self-inflating cushion and valve therefor - Google Patents
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- WO1999051899A1 WO1999051899A1 PCT/AU1999/000253 AU9900253W WO9951899A1 WO 1999051899 A1 WO1999051899 A1 WO 1999051899A1 AU 9900253 W AU9900253 W AU 9900253W WO 9951899 A1 WO9951899 A1 WO 9951899A1
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- valve
- actuator
- support device
- air
- valve member
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
- F16K15/00—Check valves
- F16K15/20—Check valves specially designed for inflatable bodies, e.g. tyres
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
- A47C7/00—Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
- A47C7/36—Support for the head or the back
- A47C7/40—Support for the head or the back for the back
- A47C7/46—Support for the head or the back for the back with special, e.g. adjustable, lumbar region support profile; "Ackerblom" profile chairs
- A47C7/467—Support for the head or the back for the back with special, e.g. adjustable, lumbar region support profile; "Ackerblom" profile chairs adjustable by fluid means
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Mattresses And Other Support Structures For Chairs And Beds (AREA)
- Lock And Its Accessories (AREA)
- Self-Closing Valves And Venting Or Aerating Valves (AREA)
- Check Valves (AREA)
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Priority Applications (7)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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EP99913005A EP1071899A4 (en) | 1998-04-06 | 1999-04-06 | Self-inflating cushion and valve therefor |
JP2000542593A JP4646402B2 (en) | 1998-04-06 | 1999-04-06 | Self-expanding device and self-expanding device valve |
NZ505375A NZ505375A (en) | 1998-04-06 | 1999-04-06 | Self-inflating cushion with compressible material within an envelope and a valve to allow air into the envelope |
US09/582,305 US6592184B1 (en) | 1998-04-06 | 1999-04-06 | Self-inflating cushion and valve therefor |
AU31308/99A AU747909B2 (en) | 1998-04-06 | 1999-04-06 | Self-inflating cushion and valve therefor |
GB0024296A GB2354306B (en) | 1998-04-06 | 1999-04-06 | Self-inflating devices and valve therefor |
CA002317594A CA2317594C (en) | 1998-04-06 | 1999-04-06 | Self-inflating cushion and valve therefor |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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AUPP2842 | 1998-04-06 | ||
AUPP2842A AUPP284298A0 (en) | 1998-04-06 | 1998-04-06 | Self-inflating cushion and valve therefor |
Publications (1)
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WO1999051899A1 true WO1999051899A1 (en) | 1999-10-14 |
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Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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PCT/AU1999/000253 WO1999051899A1 (en) | 1998-04-06 | 1999-04-06 | Self-inflating cushion and valve therefor |
Country Status (9)
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US (1) | US6592184B1 (en) |
EP (1) | EP1071899A4 (en) |
JP (1) | JP4646402B2 (en) |
CN (1) | CN1133836C (en) |
AU (1) | AUPP284298A0 (en) |
CA (1) | CA2317594C (en) |
GB (1) | GB2354306B (en) |
NZ (1) | NZ505375A (en) |
WO (1) | WO1999051899A1 (en) |
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GB2214071A (en) * | 1987-12-24 | 1989-08-31 | Mazor Ltd | Cushion |
US5033133A (en) * | 1990-09-13 | 1991-07-23 | Nissen Sports Academy, Inc. | Seat cushion |
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1998
- 1998-04-06 AU AUPP2842A patent/AUPP284298A0/en not_active Abandoned
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1999
- 1999-04-06 CA CA002317594A patent/CA2317594C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1999-04-06 WO PCT/AU1999/000253 patent/WO1999051899A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1999-04-06 US US09/582,305 patent/US6592184B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1999-04-06 CN CNB998048291A patent/CN1133836C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1999-04-06 GB GB0024296A patent/GB2354306B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1999-04-06 EP EP99913005A patent/EP1071899A4/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1999-04-06 NZ NZ505375A patent/NZ505375A/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1999-04-06 JP JP2000542593A patent/JP4646402B2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
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GB1416327A (en) * | 1972-01-19 | 1975-12-03 | Andreasson B E | Air valves |
US3864766A (en) * | 1973-10-01 | 1975-02-11 | Ancra Corp | Self-adjusting contour pillow |
FR2379001A1 (en) * | 1977-01-28 | 1978-08-25 | Angeviniere Sa | Inflation valve for multi-compartment inflatable dinghy - has body housed in threaded bush which is fixed in place by sealing washer and lock nut |
AU1807183A (en) * | 1982-08-19 | 1984-02-23 | Itw Ateco Gmbh | Fill/discharge valve for hollow inflatable bodies |
US5079785A (en) * | 1986-09-26 | 1992-01-14 | Garcia Luis A | Automated inflatable ring cushion device |
GB2214071A (en) * | 1987-12-24 | 1989-08-31 | Mazor Ltd | Cushion |
US5033133A (en) * | 1990-09-13 | 1991-07-23 | Nissen Sports Academy, Inc. | Seat cushion |
US5117517A (en) * | 1991-08-13 | 1992-06-02 | Su Ping Hung | Self inflating camping mattress |
WO1997019622A1 (en) * | 1995-11-27 | 1997-06-05 | Colin Segal | Compressible body support device with means for inflation by air |
WO1998003810A1 (en) * | 1996-07-19 | 1998-01-29 | Chaffee Robert B | Valve for inflatable objects |
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Cited By (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
WO2001041592A1 (en) * | 1999-12-08 | 2001-06-14 | Eyal Yunkatz | A self-inflating brassiere padding made of a spongy material |
EP2230970A1 (en) * | 2007-12-20 | 2010-09-29 | Comfort Concepts Pty Limited | Seating systems incorporating self-inflating adjustable supports |
EP2230970A4 (en) * | 2007-12-20 | 2014-01-15 | Comfort Concepts Pty Ltd | Seating systems incorporating self-inflating adjustable supports |
AU2008341014B2 (en) * | 2007-12-20 | 2016-05-19 | Comfort Concepts Pty Limited | Seating systems incorporating self-inflating adjustable supports |
EP2836099A4 (en) * | 2012-04-11 | 2015-12-16 | Ipx Pty Ltd | Inflatable cushion |
GR1009435B (en) * | 2017-05-25 | 2019-01-15 | Ανθιμος Νικολαου Δημητριαδης | Self-inflated body-supporting means |
GR20170100239A (en) * | 2017-05-25 | 2019-02-25 | Ανθιμος Νικολαου Δημητριαδης | Self-inflated body-supporting means |
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Publication number | Publication date |
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CN1133836C (en) | 2004-01-07 |
JP2002510783A (en) | 2002-04-09 |
GB0024296D0 (en) | 2000-11-15 |
GB2354306A (en) | 2001-03-21 |
AUPP284298A0 (en) | 1998-04-30 |
NZ505375A (en) | 2003-03-28 |
EP1071899A4 (en) | 2001-06-20 |
CA2317594A1 (en) | 1999-10-14 |
JP4646402B2 (en) | 2011-03-09 |
EP1071899A1 (en) | 2001-01-31 |
CA2317594C (en) | 2008-08-05 |
CN1296557A (en) | 2001-05-23 |
GB2354306B (en) | 2002-11-06 |
US6592184B1 (en) | 2003-07-15 |
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