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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8011041 | Devices for prevention of pressure ulcers A support surface, such as an underpad, for preventing pressure sores in a patient is a multi-layer textile assembly having a skin contact layer formed from a fabric of synthetic filament yarns woven to provide air permeability and moisture vapor permeability and ha... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7426767 | Waffle-cut foam mattress or cushion pad A resilient foam or fiber cushion or mattress pad having wave-shaped top and bottom surfaces with the two surfaces angled relative to one another and the valleys of the wave-shaped patterns intersecting to create ventilation holes or apertures through the pad. The p... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7406733 | Elastomeric fabric load bearing surface An elastomeric fabric load bearing surface having a non-linear force/deflection profile. In one embodiment, the load bearing surface includes multiple layers, at least one of which is an elastomeric fabric. The various layers cooperate with one another to define a n... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7344196 | U-shaped seat cushion having thermal transfer unit A padded seating cushion having a main section at the front end and a pair of arms extending rearwardly therefrom to define a generally U-shaped aperture open and extending to the rear of the cushion to support the user's ischial portions while alleviating direct pr... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7334280 | Ventilated mattress and method A ventilated mattress includes a top foam layer having a plurality of spaced apart holes which extend through the thickness of the top foam layer. The top foam layer rests upon a bottom foam layer which has an upward facing side which has a convoluted surface contai... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7322063 | Combination notebook computer support and cushion A cushioning and support device includes a unitary member having a predetermined size, a pair of cavities formed in a first surface of such unitary member for ergonomic engagement with at least one portion of a human body and a plurality of longitudinal grooves form... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7311685 | Fast drying, water permeable padding and immobilization apparatus and method thereof An immobilization apparatus incorporating a water permeable padding design that channels water away from the wearer and a method of preparing an immobilizing apparatus is described. In human or veterinary applications, the apparatus can be flushed with various solut... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7290300 | Polyester fiber cushion applications A non-woven, randomly oriented polyester fiber cushion is provided with conditioned air to regulate a temperature of the cushion assembly. The overlapping fibers form interstices through which the air is blown. The air flows through the fibers in a tortuous path. | 11/06/2007 |
| 7195660 | Pillow with air filter A travel pillow has one or more air filters and a body with a soft material coupled to the one or more air filters. The air filters can be powered by a power source located within the pillow. The one or more air filters can have an air intake and an air outflow in c... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7159258 | Replaceable bedding structure A replaceable bedding structure for double uses in winter and summer mainly includes a bottom cover which has an opening with a coupling section located on the periphery thereof. The upper cover has a connecting section corresponding to the coupling section and a pl... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7100980 | Vehicle seat assembly having a vehicle occupant sensing system with a biasing pad A vehicle occupant sensing system for a vehicle seat assembly that includes at least one emitter and at least one sensor operable to detect relative distance between the sensor and the emitter to thereby detect a condition of the vehicle seat assembly. The vehicle o... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7073223 | Flatulence filter seat cushion for absorbing odor and providing sound attenuation from an anal discharge of a seated individual The present invention 100 discloses a flatulence filter seat cushion for absorbing odor and providing sound attenuation from an anal discharge of a seated individual. The flatulence filter seat cushion is primarily comprised of an exterior cotton fabric casin... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7065849 | Method of producing waterproof foam mattresses Production process for waterproofed foam mattresses, starting from a foam material body (1) in which a plurality of passing through holes (2) are carried out in the bigger faces and some passing through holes (3) with a smaller diameter are carr... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6966088 | Cushion to support patient with bed sores A cushion to support patient with bed sores has a top sidewall, a bottom sidewall, an outer lateral sidewall and an inner lateral sidewall defining an aperture therewithin. An outer lateral sidewall periphery of the outer lateral sidewall is greater than an inner la... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6957465 | Mattress pad A mattress pad positionable atop a rectangular mattress which better accommodates diverse weights and sizes of the human anatomy for enhanced comfort. The mattress pad includes a flexible bottom sheet having a size and shape substantially similar to that of a top su... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6854143 | Permeable mattress The present invention discloses a permeable mattress, or permeable pillow, which includes a base (1). Cushioning support (3) are attached to the top of the base in a distributed manner, to support a mesh (4) which supports a person, or person's ... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6760937 | Personal cushion A personal cushion has a main body (100) with a bottom face and a covering layer (30) wrapped around the bottom face of the main body (100). The main body (100) is composed of a plastic layer (10) with multiple ventilating slots ( | 07/13/2004 |
| 6726285 | Cellular chair construction An improved method of constructing seating surfaces, provides greater comfort through superior surface adjustments for a variety of users. The seating structure provides greater airflow to contact areas of the occupant's body, and is more efficient and economical to... | 04/27/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6446290 | Device for ventilation of baby cot, cradle or bag for baby carriage An arrangement for ventilation of a cot, cradle, carrycot or perambulator carrycot, comprising a substantially flat bottom, closed side walls extending vertically upwards from the bottom, and a substantially open top, and also a head end and a foot end. A... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6402775 | High-efficiency cooling pads, mattresses, and sleeves Cooling pads, mattresses, and limb-comforming sleeves reduce a person's temperature by evaporative and/or conducting cooling. An open cell foam pad defines an internal air flow passages proceeding according to serpentine or other desired routing. The pad ... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6378150 | Cushion member, method and apparatus for manufacturing the same A cushion manufacturing apparatus comprises a plurality of nozzles for continuously discharging a softened thermoplastic resin, thereby looping a plurality of continuous filaments with the respective contact portions thereof bonded together, first guide p... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6272707 | Support pad A support pad includes a low density layer of an air and water permeable three-dimensional matrix composed of a mat of polymeric material. The layer preferably has a smooth and planar contour on the top face, and a "peak and valley" contour on the bottom ... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6256819 | Multi-section positioning wheelchair cushion A foam cushion suitable for use such as with a wheelchair provides a combination of general pressure relief and positioning control over legs of a patient possibly otherwise having reduced or impaired motor control skills. A desired leg position is achiev... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6182315 | Structure of three-layer venting mattress A 3-layer venting mattress structure comprised of a steel fiber layer sandwiched by net layers sewn on its periphery. Both upper and lower net layers are made of fiber or non-woven with interlaced mesh for venting purposes. The steel layer between the fib... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6171333 | Heating and cooling comforter A heating and cooling comforter for heating or cooling a user. The heating and cooling comforter includes an inner bladder comprising a pair of panels coupled together along the outer perimeter of the inner bladder to define an air space therebetween. Eac... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6154903 | Body rest structures A body rest structure includes a torso support for supporting the torso of a human body in a prone, elevated position which serves to induce a mild stretch of the user's thoracic and lumbar vertebrae. The torso support includes an upper chest and shoulder... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6131220 | Mat for nursing bed A mat for a nursing bed having a number of repeatedly flexing thermoplastics filaments aggregated to form a stereonetwork aggregation having through hole portions for cleaning pipes, ventilating pipes, deodorants, and the like, with notches formed therein... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6128797 | Face down tanning and massage pad A support cushion for face down tanning or massage. The cushion is composed of inflatable plastic or rubber material, or solid foam material, and has an elongated recess for accommodating a person's face. Ventilation apertures extend from each side of the... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6059365 | Orthopedic lounge chair A lounge chair having an adjustable upper support section for either prone or seated use, where the upper support section is provided with a face opening and attachment means to removably attach a face pad, an abdominal/torso pad and a lumbar/breast pad. ... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6055690 | Sleeping pad, beddings and bumpers to improve respiratory efficiency and environmental temperature of an infant and reduce the risks of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and asphyxiation Rebreathing carbon dioxide and overheating of the infant are contributing causes of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and asphyxiation. The characteristics of conventional crib mattresses, beddings and bumper pads contribute to rebreathing of carbon dio... | 05/02/2000 |
| 5991945 | Disposable pillow or cushion cover A disposable pillow or cushion cover is formed by an envelope of air and moisture impermeable material. The envelope encases the pillow or cushion and provides an impermeable resting surface upon which a user may rest the head or other body part on a clea... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5884351 | Anatomical support with moisture absorbing clay discs This invention relates to a pillow (1) and a mattress (6) the anatomical shape and rigidity of which help to combat pathological lordosis of the forward convex curvature particular to the cervical region and spondylitis in the dorsal region of the vertica... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5870785 | Mat, more specifically a mat for lying on A mat for a person to lie on has an air-permeable top layer (1), a bottom layer (2), and a middle layer (3) which includes an open three-dimensional knitted structure with mesh openings (5) in the top layer, which is of an open-mesh, air-permeable fabric.... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5826288 | Highly premeable infant mattress and pad An infant supporting mattress or pad, comprising in combination a liquid permeable fibrous pad core, and a high permeability cover extending about the pad core, and in contact therewith, to wick liquid passing through the cover away from the cover, the co... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5749111 | Gelatinous cushions with buckling columns A cushion that includes a cushioning element. The cushioning element has a number of substantially parallel elongate columns formed in a gelatinous cushioning media. The columns are configured so that when a force is applied to the cushioning element in a... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5727266 | Disposable pillow or cushion cover A disposable pillow or cushion cover is formed by an envelope of air and moisture impermeable material. The envelope encases the pillow or cushion and provides an impermeable resting surface upon which a user may rest the head or other body part on a clea... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5701621 | Liner for overlaying a mattress An improved pad or liner for overlaying a mattress, including at least one panel having a flexible thermoplastic elastomeric honeycomb core encased within a permeable fabric covering. The honeycomb core is formed of undulated strips of resilient thermopla... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5699571 | Infant bedding apparatus An infant bedding apparatus utilizes a mesh sleeping surface and a suspension device adapted to suspend the mesh sleeping surface above an existing sleeping surface of the bed thereby defining an air space between the existing sleeping surface and the mes... | 12/23/1997 |
| 5683811 | Pillows and other filled articles and in their filling materials Pillows and other filled articles are filled with bicomponent polyester fibers that have "spiral crimp" on account of a difference in chain-branched content of the polyester polymers of the components. Such bicomponent fibers are preferably novel "spiral ... | 11/04/1997 |
