Adjustable automobile air cushion apparatus
View Patent ↗Described in this invention is an inflatable cushion apparatus for a vehicle, which may be applied in multiple embodiments. One such apparatus is a cushioned strap that may be used with or in place of a standard seat belt shoulder strap. A strap may also be employed across the lap strap. A second embodiment may be used a vehicle seat cushioned. Disposed within both embodiments is an inflatable tube within channels created by seams, which may be inflated and deflated to accommodate the comfort of the user.
1. An inflatable air cushion, comprising:
a strap comprising seaming constructed to create channels between said seaming,
a clip for connecting said strap to a standard automobile seat belt,
inflatable tubing disposed within said channels, wherein said inflatable tubing comprises an inflation valve and a deflation valve, wherein said inflation valve prevents the escape of air while said inflatable tubing is being inflated and said deflation valve prevents air from escaping said inflatable tubing while said cushion is in use, and
an air compressor in fluid communication with said inflation valve for filling said inflatable tubing with air, wherein said air compressor automatically inflates and deflates said inflatable tubing,
wherein said channels comprise a single, continuous channel and said inflatable tubing comprises a single, continuous length of inflatable tubing disposed in said channel.
2. The air cushion of claim 1 , wherein said channels are disposed within said cushion such that said inflatable tubing may be inserted into said channels.
3. The air cushion of claim 1 , wherein said clip further engages said strap with a standard automobile seat belt buckle.
4. The inflatable cushion of claim 1 , wherein said inflatable tubing comprises a material that expands at a uniform rate throughout the length of said inflatable tubing.
5. The inflatable cushion of claim 1 , wherein said strap further comprises at least one opening for permitting insertion of said inflatable tubing into said channels.
6. The inflatable cushion of claim 5 , wherein said at least one opening comprises a means for securing said at least one opening.
7. The inflatable cushion of claim 6 , wherein said means for securing the opening comprises at least one of a zipper, button, snap, and lace.
8. The inflatable cushion of claim 1 , wherein said channels comprise a single, continuous channel and said inflatable tubing comprises a single, continuous length of inflatable tubing disposed in said channel.
9. An inflatable air cushion, consisting of:
seaming on a strap constructed to create channels between said seaming,
a clip for connecting said strap to a standard automobile seat belt,
inflatable tubing disposed within said channels, wherein said channels form a single, continuous channel and said inflatable tubing consists of a single, continuous length of inflatable tubing disposed in said channel and an inflation valve and a deflation valve, wherein said inflation valve prevents the escape of air while said inflatable tubing is being inflated and said deflation valve prevents air from escaping said inflatable tubing while said cushion is in use, and
an air compressor in fluid communication with said inflation valve for filling said inflatable tubing with air, wherein said air compressor automatically inflates and deflates said inflatable tubing.