Global Patent Index - EP 0712306 B1

EP 0712306 B1 19990421 - FLUIDITY OF PARTICLES IN AN ENCLOSURE

Title (en)

FLUIDITY OF PARTICLES IN AN ENCLOSURE

Title (de)

TEILCHENFLUSS IN EINER HÜLSE

Title (fr)

PROCEDE PERMETTANT D'INFLUER SUR LA FLUIDITE DE PARTICULES SOLIDES DANS UN ESPACE CLOS

Publication

EP 0712306 B1 19990421 (EN)

Application

EP 94926405 A 19940802

Priority

  • NL 9301359 A 19930804
  • NL 9302092 A 19931202
  • NL 9400180 W 19940802

Abstract (en)

[origin: WO9504514A1] Subject of the invention is how to influence fluidity of solid particles e.g. the behaviour of particles in a so called bean bag mattress. It comprises a bean bag mattress contained by a flexible support structure with inclined walls. Means are provided of regulating the amount of air in the bag. The mattress has been shown to offer relief to patients, bedridden for long periods and prevent the occurrence of bed sores.

IPC 1-7

A61G 7/057

IPC 8 full level

A61G 7/057 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A61G 7/05753 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

BE CH DE FR GB LI NL

DOCDB simple family (publication)

WO 9504514 A1 19950216; AU 7625394 A 19950228; DE 69418044 D1 19990527; EP 0712306 A1 19960522; EP 0712306 B1 19990421

DOCDB simple family (application)

NL 9400180 W 19940802; AU 7625394 A 19940802; DE 69418044 T 19940802; EP 94926405 A 19940802