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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8162402 | Vehicular seats A vehicular seat has a pad including a foamed elastic material and a skin member covering a surface of the pad. A groove is formed at the surface of the pad, and the groove is inclined to a line orthogonal to the surface of the pad. ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8162403 | Seat having a web stacked in a widthwise direction of the seat A seat which can obtain a favorable sitting feeling using a fibrous structure is provided. A seat 1 is provided with a cushion body 11 comprising fibrous structures 4a to 4d and a seat frame 15 supporting the cushion ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8147001 | Method of absorbing energy in an aircraft passenger seat assembly An aircraft seat assembly configured in accordance with an example embodiment of the invention offers a light weight and comfortable seat cushioning system that also provides energy-absorption and enhanced passenger maneuverability in extreme conditions such as may ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8104840 | Attachable and detachable type seat pad and method of fabricating the same, and seat using attachable and detachable type seat pad Seat pads of the present invention are sewn by hollow weave, and includes skins having single sheets of woven cloth integrally continuously having single layer portions and laminated layers portions in a shape of a hollow bag, and cushioning members enclosed at inne... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8029067 | Cushion body, seat, and method of manufacturing the same A cushion body which has a force to support a large load and both a soft touch feeling and can maintain an undulation shape of a groove portion and the like provided on a contact surface with a seat occupant favorable, a seat using the same, and a manufacturing meth... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8020937 | Layered technology for energy management of vehicle seating A vehicle seat assembly having a cushion composite attachable to a vehicle. The cushion composite has a structural layer of an expanded polymer and a cushion layer adjacent the structural layer. A trim material covers the cushion composite. The structural layer is p... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7967389 | Vehicle seat assembly having layered seating system A vehicle seat cushion composite is provided with a structural layer adapted to be mounted within a vehicle to provide support to an occupant. The structural layer has at least two edge regions provided proximate two edges of the structural layer and an inner region... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7874624 | Cushion body, seat, and method of manufacturing the same A cushion body 11 is formed by stacking a first sheet-like fibrous structure 4a and a second sheet-like fibrous structure 4b where webs 2 are stacked such that their extending direction conforms with a thickness direction T ... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7841667 | Seating support system A seating product, such as a chair, has a frame. The frame defines the seating area and back area of the seating product. A series flexible straps extend across the seating area and back area. In a similar fashion, a series of spring supports extend over the flexibl... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7837271 | Vehicle seat assembly having layered seating system A vehicle seat cushion composite is provided with a structural layer adapted to be mounted within a vehicle to provide support to an occupant. The structural layer has at least two edge regions provided proximate two edges of the structural layer and an inner region... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7717520 | Aircraft passenger seat cushions An aircraft seat assembly configured in accordance with an example embodiment of the invention offers a light weight and comfortable seat cushioning system that also provides energy-absorption and enhanced passenger maneuverability in extreme conditions such as may ... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7431394 | Slipcover with integrated padded and decorative component Slipcovers are provided for covering a variety of seating structures. The slipcovers can include a fabric sheet, multi-layered components, extensions, anchors, relaxation mechanisms, and holders, and can be configured to cover all or a portion of a seating structure... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7416249 | Light-weight snowmobile seat A snowmobile seat configured to be disposed over a track tunnel of a snowmobile includes a base section including closed-cell foam configured to be disposed over the track tunnel of the snowmobile. A seat section including open-cell foam is disposed over at least a ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7377585 | Slipcover with integrated padded and decorative component Slipcovers are provided for covering a variety of seating structures. The slipcovers can include a fabric sheet, multi-layered components, extensions, anchors, relaxation mechanisms, and holders, and can be configured to cover all or a portion of a seating structure... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7278691 | Article of furniture having a recessed surface for a cushion An article of furniture having a removable seat or back cushion. The design includes a frame having a recessed cushion support surface that creates a rim that defines a pocket that allows a seat or back cushion having first and second portions to be securely attache... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7275793 | Seat A seat includes a seat frame, and a cushion material supported by the seat frame and having a three-dimensional knitted fabric which is formed by joining, with connecting threads, a pair of ground knit fabrics which are disposed so as to be separated from one anothe... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7258399 | Slipcover with integrated padded and decorative component Slipcovers are provided for covering a variety of seating structures. The slipcovers can include a fabric sheet, multi-layered components, extensions, anchors, relaxation mechanisms, and holders, and can be configured to cover all or a portion of a seating structure... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7254852 | Cushioning device A cushioning device as in a pillow that has a main-body foam which a plurality of projections extend off a surface of the main-body. The projections are arranged in different support characteristic groupings such as rows of different volume or sized projections (e.g... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7222379 | Pillow kit with removable interior cores The pillow kit cover member, which includes substantially identical top and bottom portions, each of which includes inner and outer layers. The top and bottom portions are secured around the peripheries thereof, except for one side, which includes a zipper or simila... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7191480 | Mattress or cushion structure An apparatus is configured to support at least a portion of a body thereon. The apparatus includes a base portion and a three dimensional engineered material, the three dimensional engineered material and the base cooperate to provide support for the body. ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7178868 | Gardening chair A gardening chair 10 is provided for supporting a user 12 thereon. The gardening chair 10 is provided with a base support member 14, and a seat 52 aligned with and coupled to upper portions of the base support member for supporting... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7140679 | Light-weight snowmobile seat A snowmobile seat with a substantially rigid foam base disposed over a track tunnel of a snowmobile. A flexible seat section is disposed over at least a portion of the rigid base. The flexible seat section is formed of an open cell foam that is different than the su... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7134718 | Vehicle seat An upper end portion of a seat backrest and a lower end portion of a head rest are superposed together. A rear end portion of an upper portion cushion member and a lower end portion of the seat backrest are superposed together. These superposed portions are sewn tog... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7053344 | Self regulating flexible heater A self-regulating flexible heater for automobiles and other vehicles which is comprised of a breathable substrate (10) to which is applied a coating (14) of a conductive material and a coating (12) of positive temperature coefficient material. | 05/30/2006 |
| 7032264 | Pillow having sloping partition There is disclosed a pillow characterized in that a plurality of sections are formed inside the pillow casing by providing a pair of partitions which slope in such a manner as to open upward between the top cloth and the bottom cloth of the pillow casing, so that st... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6997516 | Convertible seat with contoured-front for localized body heat dispersion and pressure reduction A seat (chair, stool, etc.) has a seat base with a contoured front that is recessed in the middle. The recess extends towards a seating center and/or in a downward direction, creating an open area for a seated person. The open area is located under the body part aro... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6942299 | Padded vandalism resistant disposable vehicular seating insert system A vandalism resistant seating insert for mounting to a vehicle seat assembly having at least one vehicle seat frame having a ledge which defines a central opening. The seating insert has a rigid spine having a front surface and a periphery, a back plate having a rea... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6932432 | Seat structure A seat structure includes a seat frame having two side frames and front and rear frames, a planar elastic member stretched between the front and rear frames, a three-dimensional net overlaid on the planar elastic member, two covering materials sewn to opposite side ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6928677 | Therapeutic pillow A pillow includes a pillow base having a top, bottom, front, rear and opposite sides. The base includes first and second compartments defining areas which extend between the opposite sides. A quantity of fill material is disposed within the first compartment. A supp... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6851755 | Padding for seats, in particular vehicle seats Padding for seats, in particular vehicle seats, has a padded body predetermining the contour of the padded surface, which can be changed. In order to adjust the padded surface contour to support the body of a seated person in an individual and orthopaedically correc... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6848156 | Method of making a motorcycle seatback A method of making a motorcycle backrest which has a back support cushion with a handhold aperture, and a support arm for mounting the backrest on a motorcycle saddle or frame uses a mold with a cavity and central post. A rigid frame is encapsulated in a rigid resin... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6817674 | Seat structure The object of the present invention is to suppress rebound of a human body by making a reaction force small due to a large damping ratio. A bulging portion 11 is formed at a seat cushioning member 14 which is a tension structure. This structure has a s... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6672671 | Padding system A padding system for use in a vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a seat providing a pad comprising foam and having a border area. The system may also include at least one reinforcing section embedded in the border area of the foam. A method of manu... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6598251 | Body support system A body support system is provided having improved static and dynamic mechanical response characteristics and improved thermal regulation. The body support system can be of a modular construction to provide mechanical response characteristics suited to a p... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6585317 | Light-weight snowmobile seat A snowmobile seat a flexible seat section disposed over a substantially rigid base that is disposed over an upper surface of a track tunnel of a snowmobile. The rigid base is formed of a closed cell foam with cell walls and cell voids such that the base s... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6546578 | Seat cushion for vehicle seats A seat cushion for vehicle seats is disclosed. The seat cushion includes a seating surface and a core including a plurality of cylindrical tubular sections generally extending perpendicular to the seating surface.... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6457777 | Seat cushion pad A seat cushion pad composed of polyurethane foam having a skin layer and a core layer, the polyurethane foam is molded by pouring a polyurethane foam raw material composition into a mould, the seating portion of the seat cushion pad has a one layer struct... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6425637 | Cushion construction for furniture A chair includes a base, a back, and a seat with at least one of the back and seat including a cushion made from a non-woven fibrous material. A method includes steps of cutting a blank from a sheet of non-woven fibrous material, forming the blank into a ... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6386630 | Light-weight snowmobile seat A snowmobile seat includes first and second fasteners to mount a base section on a snowmobile. The first and second fasteners may include hook-and-loop type fasteners and snap type fasteners coupled between the base section and the snowmobile. The hook-an... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6382728 | Back support for folding seat According to one aspect of the folding chair of the present invention, a seat back support integrally formed with the front legs of the folding chair is bent forward at a particular angle, at a particular height above the seating surface, to provide comfo... | 05/07/2002 |
