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Liquid support for human bodies
Assignee: WBX PARTNERS A CA LP
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Filing: 1970-07-27
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Granted: 1971-06-15
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Expires: 1990-07-27
Abstract
Abstract An article of furniture comprising a flexible bladder which is substantially filled with a liquid. A supporting framework is provided for holding the liquid filled bladder in such manner that a body resting upon the bladder is floatably supported by the liquid. Heating means is provided for maintaining a temperature of the liquid at a temperature on the order of the Temperature of the human body. In some embodiments, solid particles, such as styrofoam, are disposed in the bladder to dampen shock waves in the liquid and to provide additional support for a body resting upon the bladder.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles P Hall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 15:26
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C21/00; A47C21/04; A47C21/048; A47C27/00; A47C27/08; A47C27/085; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S5/00; Y10S5/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
In a support of the sofa type for floatably supporting a plurality of adult human bodies, a bladder formed of a flexible substantially inelastic material, said bladder having an upper wall of sufficient size for receiving a plurality of adult human bodies in sitting and reclining positions, a body of liquid enclosed within and filling said bladder so there is substantially no air in said bladder, a rigid framework providing lateral support for the body of liquid in said bladder, whereby said body of liquid and said upper wall are adapted for floatably supporting the adult human bodies on the upper surface of said wall in such manner that said wall accommodates the contours of said bodies without contacting the bottom wall of said bladder, and means for heating the body of liquid in said bladder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
In a support of the sofa type for floatably supporting a plurality of adult human bodies, a bladder formed of a flexible substantially inelastic material, said bladder having an upper wall of sufficient size for receiving a plurality of adult human bodies in sitting and reclining positions, a body of liquid enclosed within and filling said bladder so there is substantially no air in said bladder, a rigid framework providing lateral support for the body of liquid in said bladder, whereby said body of liquid and said upper wall are adapted for floatably supporting the adult human bodies on the upper surface of said wall in such manner that said wall accommodates the contours of said bodies without contacting the bottom wall of said bladder, and means for heating the body of liquid in said bladder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A support of the sofa type as claim 1 together with particles of solid matter disposed within said bladder, said particles serving to provide additional support for said bodies and to dampen shock waves in said liquid to minimize the disturbanCes to one body by the movements of another on the support.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
125 words
In a support of the sofa type for floatably supporting a plurality of adult human bodies, a bladder formed of a flexible substantially inelastic material, said bladder having an upper wall of sufficient size for receiving a plurality of adult human bodies in sitting and reclining positions, a body of liquid enclosed within and filling said bladder so there is substantially no air in said bladder, a rigid framework providing lateral support for the body of liquid in said bladder, whereby said body of liquid and said upper wall are adapted for floatably supporting the adult human bodies on the upper surface of said wall in such manner that said wall accommodates the contours of said bodies without contacting the bottom wall of said bladder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
125 words
In a support of the sofa type for floatably supporting a plurality of adult human bodies, a bladder formed of a flexible substantially inelastic material, said bladder having an upper wall of sufficient size for receiving a plurality of adult human bodies in sitting and reclining positions, a body of liquid enclosed within and filling said bladder so there is substantially no air in said bladder, a rigid framework providing lateral support for the body of liquid in said bladder, whereby said body of liquid and said upper wall are adapted for floatably supporting the adult human bodies on the upper surface of said wall in such manner that said wall accommodates the contours of said bodies without contacting the bottom wall of said bladder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
135 words
In a support for floatingly supporting a plurality of adult human bodies: a bladder of flexible substantially inelastic material defining a single closed chamber, said bladder having an upper wall of sufficient size to support a plurality of adult human bodies; a body of liquid enclosed within and filling said bladder so there is substantially no air therein; a rigid circumscribing framework, separable from said bladder exteriorly engaging the sides of said bladder and preventing lateral distortion thereof; means supporting the bottom of said bladder to confine the same within said framework; the height of said bladder being sufficient that an adult human body on said upper wall causes the same to conform to all lower surface portions of the body to floatingly support the same a substantial distance above the bottom of said bladder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
135 words
In a support for floatingly supporting a plurality of adult human bodies: a bladder of flexible substantially inelastic material defining a single closed chamber, said bladder having an upper wall of sufficient size to support a plurality of adult human bodies; a body of liquid enclosed within and filling said bladder so there is substantially no air therein; a rigid circumscribing framework, separable from said bladder exteriorly engaging the sides of said bladder and preventing lateral distortion thereof; means supporting the bottom of said bladder to confine the same within said framework; the height of said bladder being sufficient that an adult human body on said upper wall causes the same to conform to all lower surface portions of the body to floatingly support the same a substantial distance above the bottom of said bladder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
148 words
In a support for floatingly supporting a plurality of adult human bodies: a bladder of flexible substantially inelastic material defining a single closed chamber, said bladder having an upper wall of sufficient size to support a plurality of adult human bodies; a body of liquid enclosed within and filling said bladder so there is substantially no air therein; a rigid circumscribing frame work, separable from said bladder exteriorly engaging the sides of said bladder and preventing lateral distortion thereof; means supporting the bottom said bladder to confine the same within said framework; the height of said bladder being sufficient that an adult human body on said upper wall causes the same to conform to all lower surface portions of the body to floatingly support the same a substantial distance above the bottom of said bladder; and heating means for maintaining said body of liquid at a desired temperature.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
148 words
In a support for floatingly supporting a plurality of adult human bodies: a bladder of flexible substantially inelastic material defining a single closed chamber, said bladder having an upper wall of sufficient size to support a plurality of adult human bodies; a body of liquid enclosed within and filling said bladder so there is substantially no air therein; a rigid circumscribing frame work, separable from said bladder exteriorly engaging the sides of said bladder and preventing lateral distortion thereof; means supporting the bottom said bladder to confine the same within said framework; the height of said bladder being sufficient that an adult human body on said upper wall causes the same to conform to all lower surface portions of the body to floatingly support the same a substantial distance above the bottom of said bladder; and heating means for maintaining said body of liquid at a desired temperature.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-14 | 1974-12-14 | 1975-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-14 | 1978-12-14 | 1979-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-14 | 1982-12-14 | 1983-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |