Inflatable product

Abstract

This invention is an inflatable product that includes a plurality of chambers at least two of which are adjoining, with at least one unidirectional valve connecting any pair of adjoining chambers, an inlet port, and an exhaust port.

We claim:  
     
         1 . An inflatable product comprising: 
 a. a plurality of chambers;    b. at least two of said chambers adjoining one another in whole or in part;    c. at least one unidirectional valve connecting any pair of adjoining chambers;    d. an inlet port through which fluid can be introduced into said inflatable product; and    e. an exhaust port through which fluid can exit said inflatable product.    
     
     
         2 . The inflatable product of  claim 1  wherein said unidirectional valve is a spring loaded unidirectional valve.  
     
     
         3 . The inflatable product of  claim 1  wherein any pair of adjoining chambers are joined together at an adjoining surface.  
     
     
         4 . The inflatable product of  claim 1  having an inlet port further comprised of an unidirectional valve.  
     
     
         5 . The inflatable product of  claim 1  wherein the inlet port further permits the exhausting of fluid from the chamber.  
     
     
         6 . The inflatable product of claims  1 ,  2 ,  3 ,  4  or  5  further comprising a means for introducing fluid into said inflatable product.  
     
     
         7 . The inflatable product of  claim 6  wherein said means for introducing fluid is mechanical, electrical, or electro-mechanical.  
     
     
         8 . The inflatable product of  claim 6  wherein said means for introducing fluid is assisted by the use of mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, hand or foot power.  
     
     
         9 . The product of  claim 1  wherein the fluid is air.  
     
     
         10 . The product of  claim 1  wherein the fluid is liquid.  
     
     
         11 . The product of  claim 1  wherein the product is an air mattress.