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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 24, 2016
Filed:
Oct. 03, 2011
Gualtiero G. Giori, Fort Myers, FL (US);
Janine Giori, Fort Myers, FL (US);
Gualtiero G. Giori, Fort Myers, FL (US);
Janine Giori, Fort Myers, FL (US);
Other;
Abstract
A pressure control and feedback system for an adjustable foam support includes a vacuum pump for drawing air from a hermetically sealed foam core to reduce the firmness of the core. A valve opens to permit and closes to block the passage of air into and out of the core. A remotely operated controller generates control signals to selectively start and stop operation of the pump, and selectively open and close the valve, which provides a selected level of pneumatic pressure and corresponding firmness in the core. A pressure sensor detects the pressure and firmness of the core and generates representative feedback signals. An indicator device responsive to the feedback signals indicates the sensed firmness of the core. Software calibrates the system and provides the system with intelligent operation.