Inflatable furniture having independent air chambers and method

摘要

An article of inflatable furniture (100) having independent air chambers and method for supporting body weight and typically used in the domestic environment includes a plurality of air pressurized subchambers particularly positioned within an outer enclosing chamber (102) for modify the shape of the outer enclosing chamber to obtain a cushioned, roll-up effect in the article of furniture. The article of inflatable furniture (100) includes a bottom layer (110) and a pressurized outer enclosing chamber (102) sealed to the bottom layer. A seating surface (118) is formed on the outer enclosing chamber (102) for supporting the body weight of a person. A pair of independent, air pressurized subchambers are sealed to the bottom layer and extend upward into the outer enclosing chamber. The subchambers serve to increase the pressure within the outer enclosing chamber and to modify the shape of the outer enclosing chamber. A first alternative embodiment teaches the construction as applied to an inflatable sofa while a second alternative embodiment teaches the construction as applied to an inflatable mattress. <IMAGE>