Inventors:
Joseph A. Pellettiere - Centerville OH, US
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force - Washington DC
International Classification:
B64D 25/04, B60N 2/42, A47C 27/10, B64D 25/10
US Classification:
5654, 56553, 5713, 2972161, 244122 R
Abstract:
A semi-active seat cushion is disclosed that comprises a plurality of chambers for containing a pressurized fluid, wherein each chamber is connected to at least one other chamber by an orifice that provides a fluid connection; a supply conduit for supplying a pressurized fluid to each of the plurality of chambers; and at least one relief valve that permits rapid and controlled deflation of the plurality of chambers.