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Air fluidized bladders for a bed
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In this article, a preferred embodiment mattress (1010) for a bed is provided to support a patient, which includes a plurality of air fluidized bladders (1022), each bladder includes a fluidized zone (1028) having fluidizable material positioned therein.Abstract:
A preferred embodiment mattress (1010) for a bed is provided to support a patient. The mattress (1010) includes a plurality of air fluidized bladders (1022). Each bladder (1022) includes a fluidized zone (1028) having fluidizable material positioned therein. Each bladder (1028) further includes at least one diffuser (1036, 1038) configured to provide air to the fluidized zone (1028) to fluidize the material.read more
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