Adjustable Air Chamber Lumbar and Pillow Lift Device

Abstract

The present invention is an adjustable air chamber lumbar and pillow lift device. The present invention has an air chamber and an air hose. The air chamber is a cavity that holds air that enters via the air hose. The air chamber has an outer layer and a bed-facing surface. The air hose has an air pump and a chamber connection. The air chamber is adjustable in size. This allows the air chamber to expand upwards to three inches tall to provide lumbar lift support or create pillow lift. The air chamber is a thin vinyl non-porous material that retains air that is pumped within, retaining the expanded shape of the air chamber.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to an adjustable air chamber lumbar (lift) and pillow (lift) device. More specifically, the present invention can expand in size to lift at the head creating a pillow lift and/or to create a lumbar lift at the lumber area of the user under the mattress between it and the adjustable bed unit.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Beds and mattresses are designed in all shapes and sizes designed to create a comfortable laying or seated experience for the user. As technology evolves, bed features have evolved to allow the bed support to lift up and down to create various seated and laying structural positions. Many of these bed systems contain various electronics and mechanical devices to create these desired support angles, costing the user large amounts of money to obtain proper head or lumbar lift. Further, the customer is limited to the design that the manufacturer has created for the bed and mattress and cannot adjust certain angles unless accommodated by the bed design. The present invention is designed to provide a simple add-on feature for a bed or mattress that provides pillow lift and lumbar support lift without complex lift motors and mechanical components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a right-side view of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a view of the present invention indicating the direction of section cut 5.

FIG. 5 is a right-side sectional view of the present invention taken along line 5-5 in FIG. 4.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the deflated state.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

The present invention is an adjustable air chamber lumbar-area lift and pillow-area lift device. In reference to FIG. 1, the present invention comprises an air chamber 1 and an air hose 2. The air chamber 1 is a cavity that holds air that enters via the air hose 2. The air chamber 1 comprises an outer layer 11 a bed-facing surface 12 and a seam 13. The air hose 2 comprises an air pump 21 and a chamber connection 22. The air chamber 1 is adjustable in size. As a result, the air chamber 1 can expand upwards to three inches tall to provide lumbar support lift and/or create pillow lift. The air chamber 1 is a thin vinyl non-porous material. Consequently, this allows the air chamber 1 to retain air that is pumped within, retaining the expanded shape of the air chamber 1. The air hose 2 being terminally connected to the air chamber 1. Accordingly, the air hose 2 is less likely to interfere with the air chamber 1 when placed on an external object such as a bed or mattress.

In reference to FIG. 7, the air chamber 1 is a deflated state 3 when not retaining air. Thus, the air chamber 1 does not interfere with the mattress or pillow tilt angle when not in use. The air chamber 1 has an inflated state 4 when retaining air. So, the air chamber 1 creates an ovular cross-sectional shape as shown in FIG. 5, provides a curved shape for comfortable lumbar lift support or pillow lift. The outer layer 11 encompasses the outer surface of the air chamber 1. The outer layer 11 is designed with a canvas material. As a result, the outer layer 11 provides a cushioned barrier between the air chamber 1 and any external objects contacting the air chamber 1. The seam 13 traverses around the central perimeter of the outer layer 11. The seam 13 has a rectangular cross-sectional shape of sewn canvas material to ensure air does not escape the air chamber 1. The bed-facing surface 12 is positioned along the flat side of the semi-circular cross section of the air chamber 1. Consequently, the bed-facing surface 12 ensures the flat side of the air chamber 1 contacts the object underneath the present invention.

In reference to FIG. 2, the bed-facing surface 12 further comprises a hook and loop strip 121 and a hose connection 122. The hook and loop strip 121 traverses the entire lengthwise side of the bed-facing surface 12. Accordingly, the hook and loop strip 121 ensures the air chamber 1 properly attaches to an external object when needed. The hook and loop strip 121 is centrally positioned on the bed-facing surface 12. Thus, the hook and loop strip 121 provides a securing force evenly along the air chamber 1. The hose connection 122 is terminally positioned along the bed-facing surface 12. So, the hose connection 122 does not interfere with the securing force of the hook and loop strip 121.

Further, the hose connection 122 extends outwards from the bed-facing surface 12 as seen in FIG. 3. As a result, the hose connection 122 is easily accessible. The hose connection 122 is releasably coupled to the air hose 2. Consequently, the air hose 2 easily attaches and detaches from the hose connection 122. The hose connection 122 creates a valve for the air chamber 1. Accordingly, air can travel through the air hose 2 through the hose connection 122 and into the air chamber 1 where the air is sealed within the air chamber 1. The hook and loop strip 121 secures the air chamber 1 to an external object. Thus, the hook and loop strip 121 creates a connection between the air chamber 1 and an external object.

In reference to FIG. 4, the air hose 2 has a long hollow cylindrical shape. So, the air hose 2 allows air to pass through the two open terminal ends of the air hose 2. The air hose 2 is a flexible, non-porous material. As a result, the air hose 2 can bend and twist to accommodate various setup positions. The air pump 21 is terminally positioned along the air hose 2. Consequently, the air pump 21 sends air through the air hose 2 at one end. The chamber connection 22 is terminally positioned along the air hose 2. Accordingly, the chamber connection 22 provides a connection point for the air hose 2.

Further, the chamber connection 22 is positioned along the air hose 2 opposite the air pump 21 as seen in FIG. 3. Thus, the chamber connection 22 does not interfere with the air pump 21. The chamber connection 22 is releasably connected to the air chamber 1. So, the chamber connection 22 quickly attaches and detaches to the air chamber 1 via the hose connection 122. The air pump 21 provides the air hose 2 with air that travels to the air chamber 1. As a result, the air travels from the air pump 21 through the air hose 2 and into the air chamber 1, inflating the air chamber 1. The air pump 21 further comprises a control module 211 and battery 212.

Furthermore, the air pump 21 is a cylindrical shape. The control module 211 is integrated into the air pump 21. Consequently, the control module 211 is easily accessible within the air pump 21, as seen in FIG. 6. The control module 211 controls the flow rate of air entering the air chamber 1. Accordingly, the control module 211 dictates the amount of power sent to the air pump 21, and thus the amount of air being pumped into the air chamber 1. The control module 211 controls the flow rate of air exiting the air chamber 1. Thus, the control module 211 reverses the air flow direction for the air pump 21, drawing air out of the air chamber 1, that allows for a customizable air chamber 1 size.

In reference to FIG. 6, the battery 212 is positioned within the air pump 21. So, the battery 212 is not exposed to external elements outside of the air pump 21. The battery 212 is electrically connected to the control module 211. As a result, the battery 212 provides electrical power to the control module 211. The control module 211 being electrically connected to the air pump 21. Thus, the control module 211 regulates the amount of electrical power sent to the air pump 21.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

Claims

1. An adjustable air chamber lumbar and/or pillow lift device comprising:

an air chamber;

an air hose;

the air chamber comprising an outer layer, a bed facing surface, and a seam;

the air hose comprising an air pump and a chamber connection;

the air chamber being adjustable in size;

the air chamber being a thin vinyl non-porous material; and

the air hose being terminally connected to the air chamber.

2. The adjustable air chamber lumbar and/or pillow lift device as claimed in claim 1 comprising:

the air chamber being a deflated state when not retaining air;

the air chamber having an inflated state when retaining air;

the outer layer encompassing the outer surface of the air chamber;

the seam traversing around the central perimeter of the outer layer; and

the bed-facing surface being positioned along the flat side of the semi-circular cross section of the air chamber.

3. The adjustable air chamber lumbar and/or pillow lift device as claimed in claim 2 comprising:

the bed-facing surface further comprising a hook and loop strip and a hose connection;

the hook and loop strip traversing the entire lengthwise side of the bed-facing surface;

the hook and loop strip being centrally positioned on the bed-facing surface; and

the hose connection being terminally positioned along the bed-facing surface.

4. The adjustable air chamber lumbar and/or pillow lift device as claimed in claim 3 comprising:

the hose connection extending outwards from the bed-facing surface;

the hose connection being releasably coupled to the air hose;

the hose connection creating a valve for the air chamber; and

the hook and loop strip securing the air chamber to an external object.

5. The adjustable air chamber lumbar and/or pillow lift device as claimed in claim 1 comprising:

the air hose having a long hollow cylindrical shape;

the air hose being a flexible, non-porous material;

the air pump being terminally positioned along the air hose; and

the chamber connection being terminally positioned along the air hose.

6. The adjustable air chamber lumbar and/or pillow lift device as claimed in claim 5 comprising:

the chamber connection being positioned along the air hose opposite the air pump;

the chamber connection being releasably connected to the air chamber;

the air pump providing the air hose with air that travels to the air chamber; and

the air pump further comprising a control module and battery.

7. The adjustable air chamber lumbar and/or pillow lift device as claimed in claim 6 comprising:

the air pump being a cylindrical shape;

the control module being integrated into the air pump;

the control module controlling the flow rate of air entering the air chamber; and

the control module controlling the flow rate of air exiting the air chamber.

8. The adjustable air chamber lumbar and/or pillow lift device as claimed in claim 6 comprising:

the battery being positioned within the air pump;

the battery being electrically connected to the control module; and

the control module being electrically connected to the air pump.

9. An adjustable air chamber lumbar and/or pillow lift device comprising:

an air chamber;

an air hose;

the air chamber comprising an outer layer, a bed facing surface and a seam;

the air hose comprising an air pump and a chamber connection;

the air chamber being adjustable in size;

the air chamber being a thin vinyl non-porous material;

the air hose being terminally connected to the air chamber;

the air chamber being a deflated state when not retaining air;

the air chamber having an inflated state shape when retaining air;

the outer layer encompassing the outer surface of the air chamber;

the seam traversing around the central perimeter of the outer layer; and

the bed facing surface being positioned along the flat side of the semi-circular cross section of the air chamber.

10. The adjustable air chamber lumbar and/or pillow lift device as claimed in claim 9 comprising:

the bed-facing surface further comprising a hook and loop strip and a hose connection;

the hook and loop strip traversing the entire lengthwise side of the bed-facing surface;

the hook and loop strip being centrally positioned on the bed-facing surface; and

the hose connection being terminally positioned along the bed-facing surface.

11. The adjustable air chamber lumbar and/or pillow lift device as claimed in claim 10 comprising:

the hose connection extending outwards from the bed-facing surface;

the hose connection being releasably coupled to the air hose;

the hose connection creating a valve for the air chamber; and

the hook and loop strip securing the air chamber to an external object.

12. The adjustable air chamber lumbar and/or pillow lift device as claimed in claim 9 comprising:

the air hose having a long hollow cylindrical shape;

the air hose being a flexible, non-porous material;

the air pump being terminally positioned along the air hose; and

the chamber connection being terminally positioned along the air hose.

13. The adjustable air chamber lumbar and/or pillow lift device as claimed in claim 12 comprising:

the chamber connection being positioned along the air hose opposite the air pump;

the chamber connection being releasably connected to the air chamber;

the air pump providing the air hose with air that travels to the air chamber; and

the air pump further comprising a control module and battery.

14. The adjustable air chamber lumbar and/or pillow lift device as claimed in claim 13 comprising:

the air pump being a cylindrical shape;

the control module being integrated into the air pump;

the control module controlling the flow rate of air entering the air chamber; and

the control module controlling the flow rate of air exiting the air chamber.

15. The adjustable air chamber lumbar and/or pillow lift device as claimed in claim 13 comprising:

the battery being positioned within the air pump;

the battery being electrically connected to the control module; and

the control module being electrically connected to the air pump.

16. An adjustable air chamber lumbar and/or pillow lift device comprising:

an air chamber;

an air hose;

the air chamber comprising an outer layer, a bed facing surface, and a seam;

the air hose comprising an air pump and a chamber connection;

the air chamber being adjustable in size;

the air chamber being a thin vinyl non-porous material;

the air hose being terminally connected to the air chamber;

the air chamber being a deflated state when not retaining air;

the air chamber having an inflated state when retaining air;

the outer layer encompassing the outer surface of the air chamber;

the seam traversing around the central perimeter of the outer layer; and

the bed facing surface being positioned along the flat side of the semi-circular cross section of the air chamber.

17. The adjustable air chamber lumbar and/or pillow lift device as claimed in claim 16 comprising:

the bed-facing surface further comprising a hook and loop strip and a hose connection;

the hook and loop strip traversing the entire lengthwise side of the bed-facing surface;

the hook and loop strip being centrally positioned on the bed-facing surface; and

the hose connection being terminally positioned along the bed-facing surface.

18. The adjustable air chamber lumbar and/or pillow lift device as claimed in claim 17 comprising:

the hose connection extending outwards from the bed-facing surface;

the hose connection being releasably coupled to the air hose;

the hose connection creating a valve for the air chamber; and

the hook and loop strip securing the air chamber to an external object.

19. The adjustable air chamber lumbar and/or pillow lift device as claimed in claim 16 comprising:

the air hose having a long hollow cylindrical shape;

the air hose being a flexible, non-porous material;

the air pump being terminally positioned along the air hose; and

the chamber connection being terminally positioned along the air hose.

20. The adjustable air chamber lumbar and/or pillow lift device as claimed in claim 19 comprising:

the chamber connection being positioned along the air hose opposite the air pump;

the chamber connection being releasably connected to the air chamber;

the air pump providing the air hose with air that travels to the air chamber;

the air pump further comprising a control module and battery;

the air pump being a cylindrical shape;

the control module being integrated into the air pump;

the control module controlling the flow rate of air entering the air chamber;

the control module controlling the flow rate of air exiting the air chamber;

the battery being positioned within the air pump;

the battery being electrically connected to the control module; and

the control module being electrically connected to the air pump.