Adjustable mattress/cushion for use with a bed or chair

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EP 1 192 883 A3

(12)	EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION

(88)	Date of publication A3:
	05.11.2003 Bulletin 2003/45

(43)	Date of publication A2:
	03.04.2002 Bulletin 2002/14

(21)	Application number: 01308191.4

(22)	Date of filing: 26.09.2001

(51)	International Patent Classification (IPC)⁷: A47C 20/04

(84)	Designated Contracting States:
	AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR
	Designated Extension States:
	AL LT LV MK RO SI

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Priority:

28.09.2000 GB 0023828

(71)	Applicant: Adam Hart Healthcare Limited
	Airdrie ML6 9SE (GB)

(72)	Inventor:
	Connarty, Jess Clelland North Lanarkshire ML1 5NA (GB)

(74)	Representative: Kennedy, David Anthony et al
	Kennedys Patent Agency Limited, Floor 5, Queens House, 29 St Vincent Place Glasgow G1 2DT Glasgow G1 2DT (GB)

(54)	Adjustable mattress/cushion for use with a bed or chair

(57) An adjustable mattress (1) has an integral lifting mechanism(2). The mattress (1) is effectively divided into an upper section (3) and lower section (4) via a hinge mechanism (5) which allows the upper section (3) to be raised away from the lower section (4). Typically the lifting mechanism (2) is comprised of a moveable arm (8) and a load bearing structure (9) which supports the upper section (3) of the mattress (1). The mattress (1) may be foam filled or sprung and may be suitable for a single or double bed.

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