Pressure sensor comprising a capacitive cell and support device comprising said sensor

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PATENT NO 8598893
APP PUB NO 20100308846A1
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12781426

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A sensor for detecting and measuring a load pressure applied to a support device comprises at least one capacitive cell including a flat condenser comprising at least one layer of a compressible insulating dielectric material interposed between two layers of conductive material. A support device capable of supporting the body of a person comprises at least one top layer composed of a plurality of air-filled inflatable cells communicating with inflation elements, characterized in that it comprises a sensor, of which said condenser is disposed under said top layer and connected to an electronic control and regulation device capable of controlling inflation or deflation elements.

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  • HILL-ROM INDUSTRIES SA

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Camus, Gilles Montpellier, FR 10 610

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