Inflatable device with recessed fluid controller and modified adjustment device

Abstract

An inflatable device, comprising a substantially fluid impermeable bladder, a fluid controller coupled to the bladder and including an electrically powered pump is disclosed. In one embodiment, the pump is positioned at least partially within a profile of the bladder, and the fluid controller is adapted to permit air to exit the bladder through the fluid controller and to be provided to the bladder through the fluid controller.

1 . An inflatable device, comprising: 
 a substantially fluid impermeable bladder;    a fluid controller coupled to the bladder and including an electrically powered pump, the pump being disposed at least partially within a profile of the bladder; and    the fluid controller being adapted to permit air to exit the bladder through the fluid controller and to be provided to the bladder through the fluid controller.    
     
     
         2 . The inflatable device of  claim 1 , wherein the fluid controller further comprises a valve having at least an open position and a closed position.  
     
     
         3 . The inflatable device of  claim 2 , wherein the fluid controller further comprises a control capable of adjusting the position of the valve.  
     
     
         4 . The inflatable device of  claim 1 , wherein the fluid controller further comprises a switch for selectively energizing the pump.  
     
     
         5 . The inflatable device of  claim 1 , wherein the fluid controller is permanently connected to the bladder.  
     
     
         6 . An inflatable device, comprising: 
 an inflatable bladder;    a fluid controller including an electrically powered pump, the fluid controller being at least partially positioned within a profile of the bladder, at least a portion of the fluid controller that is positioned within the profile of the bladder being accessible from the exterior of the bladder, and the fluid controller being adapted to permit exhaustion of air from the bladder through the fluid controller; and    wherein the fluid controller is permanently connected to the bladder.    
     
     
         7 . The inflatable device of  claim 6 , wherein the fluid controller further comprises a valve having at least an open position and a closed position.  
     
     
         8 . The inflatable device of  claim 7 , wherein the fluid controller further comprises an external manual control capable of adjusting the position of the valve.  
     
     
         9 . The inflatable device of  claim 6 , wherein the fluid controller further comprises a switch for selectively energizing the pump.  
     
     
         10 . An inflatable device, comprising: 
 a substantially fluid impermeable bladder; and    a housing including an electrically powered pump, the pump being disposed at least partially within a profile of the bladder, and the housing being coupled to the inflatable bladder, the pump being adapted to permit air to exit the bladder through the pump and to be provided to the bladder through the pump.    
     
     
         11 . The inflatable device of  claim 10 , wherein the housing further comprises a valve having at least an open and a closed position.  
     
     
         12 . The inflatable device of  claim 11 , further comprising a control capable of adjusting the position of the valve.  
     
     
         13 . The inflatable device of  claim 10 , further comprising a switch for selectively energizing the pump.  
     
     
         14 . The inflatable device of  claim 10 , wherein the pump is permanently attached to the housing.  
     
     
         15 . The inflatable device of  claim 10 , wherein the housing is permanently attached to the bladder.