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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8015641 | Cushion and method for manufacturing the same A cushion unit includes shell having a first cushion retaining portion and a second cushion retaining portion that are demarcated by a hinge-seam including a fastener portion. The fastener portion is secured to an inboard surface of the shell. According to an embodi... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8011042 | Organizational device An organizational device for use with a group of children comprising a substantially-rectangular flexible mat having opposed first and second ends, a length, and a width. In a preferred embodiment, the substantially-rectangular flexible mat has a first plurality of ... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8011044 | Pressure relieving body support A body support is provided utilizing a cushion formed in rectangular segments in which the segments alternately pivot to change pressure points on the surface of the user's skin. The body support can be used as a wheelchair seat cushion to prevent non-ambulatory pat... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8011043 | Molded seat cushion with internal shape matching ischial structures A cushion 302 comprising a molded foam base 302 with an array of individual suspension elements 306 at the ischial area of the cushion. In one aspect the array of suspension elements is in a recess 307 in the top of the base and in anothe... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7966679 | Stretch assisting cushion A stretch assist cushion includes an upper member with an upper surface serving as a sitting surface in contact with the user's hip directly or through a covering member covering the upper member, the upper member made of an elastic material; and a lower member loca... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7891033 | Adjustable seat cushion assembly According to one embodiment of the present invention, a seat cushion assembly is provided that includes a base cushion and a plurality of inserts. A recess is defined within the base cushion which is adapted to house the inserts. Each of the inserts can be selective... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7681264 | Shape matching cushion A cushion comprising an array of individual suspension elements arranged in a pattern wherein one embodiment the longitudinal axis of each suspension element in the array is positioned at a right angle or parallel to the longitudinal axes of the adjacent suspension ... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7526824 | Seat cushion A seat cushion is disclosed for use as a display surface and as a temperature regulated seating surface, the seating cushion comprising a first flexible sheet having a first outer periphery; a second flexible sheet having a second outer periphery; and a first connec... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7444700 | Seat cushion with integral cover attachment A seat cushion is provided having a foam cushion body with a perimeter section. A cover is disposed over the body and has a border that extends around the periphery of the cushion body and juxtaposed with the perimeter section of the cushion body. An insert is posit... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7424761 | Shape matching cushion A cushion comprising an array of individual suspension elements arranged in a pattern wherein one embodiment the longitudinal axis of each suspension element in the array is positioned at a right angle or parallel to the longitudinal axes of the adjacent suspension ... | 09/16/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7395566 | Method of reinforcing and adjusting a contoured seat cushion A flexible seat cushion, such as a wheelchair cushion, has an upper surface with a support contour for establishing relatively less pressure on skin adjacent to the bony prominences of the person's pelvic area and relatively more pressure on skin covering adjacent t... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7373678 | Seat cushion with adjustable contour and method of adjusting the contour of a seat cushion A flexible support structure of a seat cushion, such as a wheelchair cushion, has an upper surface with a support contour having relief areas for establishing relatively less pressure on skin adjacent to bony prominences of a user's pelvis and having a support area ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7367072 | Method and apparatus for elevating a pillow A device for elevating a sleeper's pillow to allow an arm to be comfortably placed between the pillow and mattress includes an elliptical padded disc having a predetermined thickness. The disc is preferably encapsulated with a removable cover allowing both the disc ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7357452 | Recline adjustment apparatus A recline adjustment apparatus locatable on a vehicle seat to control a recline angle of a rearwardly-facing child car seat relative to the vehicle seat. The apparatus includes a cover to be placed on the vehicle seat. The apparatus further includes a recline adjust... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7353550 | Retainer system for adjustable beds The invention is directed to a mattress retainer system for adjustable beds which includes a mattress-retention bracket housed within a pocket of a mattress accessible in an upward direction through an opening along a bottom edge of the mattress. The pocket is forme... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7353553 | Inner spring seat system A seat assembly and method of fabricating the seat assembly including a cushion (20) of a resilient foam having a lower face (22), and a frame (24) having a plurality of flexible bands (30) extending in a bowed path between opposite sides... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350251 | Cellular cushion A cellular cushion includes a base and a plurality of hollow cells. The base includes at least a first layer and a second layer. The hollow cells are coupled to the base and extend outwardly from the base within at least one region. Each of the cells within each reg... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7350772 | Foldable foam-based divider device A foldable foam-based divider device includes a plurality of panels, each panel including a middle foam plate and front and back semi-rigid paper plates mounted on and sandwiching the middle foam plate, the middle foam plate further including at least one outwardly ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7346948 | Basic bed lounge A basic version of the Bed Lounge™ includes a removable, inter-changeable, and washable fabric slip cover enclosing a foam, fiber, filled-pillow, layered padding over a flat light-weight inner body/frame structure, forming a layered composite that is exceptionally... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7347498 | Seating device A solid frame orthotic seating device for use in a sling seat that is supported by solid rails, such as a wheelchair. The solid frame orthotic seating device comprises a solid, rigid, non-collapsing, and durable interior skeletal frame with an elevated anterior wedg... | 03/25/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7343636 | Combination cheering aid and seat cushion A combination cheering aid and a seat cushion has a first elongate polygonal clapper. The first polygonal clapper has two ends, a lower end, and an upper end. The lower end has a hand hold cavity therein for insertion of user fingers. An anchor is connected to the f... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7334278 | Molded polyurethane foam product, seat pad for vehicle, and method for molding polyurethane foam product At least two urethane stock solutions capable of forming polyurethane foam segments having different physical characteristics are charged into a mold and foamed under a predetermined molding pressure P to mold a one-piece polyurethane product including at least two ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7325266 | Therapeutic cushions and pillows and methods of their manufacture and use A cushion or pillow device may comprise first and second tubular members joined at respective lateral portions to define valleys between the tubular members. The tubular members may comprise an outer covering and an inner portion comprising a pliable filler. The out... | 02/05/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7322057 | Travel pillowcase, pillow system and kit A travel pillowcase, pillow system and kit. The travel pillowcase includes a first sheet of a water resistant fabric and a second sheet of a substantially flexible water resistant fabric disposed in substantially parallel relation to the first sheet. A substantial p... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7305728 | Plumbers support pillow Two identical support cushions are flexibly joined to provide ergonomic support to a person having to perform physical activities in a supine position, often in confined spaces, such as a plumber lying on his back under a sink inside a cabinet with the lower part of... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7270376 | Enhanced process for making seating elements and products thereby including those specially designed for children By combining a wedged cushion and specialized method for aligning a user's ischial tuberosities—which increases relative lordosis in the lumbar spine and pelvis venous outflow from the lower extremities, in a sitting position by decreasing venous obstruction and e... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7264309 | Method and apparatus for attaching sensors to a seat assembly A vehicle seat assembly includes a sensor assembly that is used to provide data for an occupant classification system. The data is used to determine such characteristics as seat occupant weight and position. These characteristics are used to control deployment of a ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7255396 | Ergonomic thigh support and method of uniformly distributing pressure on the thigh surface of a seated person A pad for supporting a thigh of a person sitting on a seat in a position that alleviates pressure applied to the lower surface of the thigh and thus for improving blood circulation through the leg without numbness or similar phenomena associated with long-time sitti... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7232183 | Comfort zone golf cart pad A padded seat for use with golf carts. The padded seat is preferably rectangularly shaped and has a pair of holes on each end to allow for placement of the padded seat over the seat and arms of the cart. ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7225486 | Therapeutic seat cushion A therapeutic seat cushion for supporting a person remaining in a sitting position for a prolonged period of time, wherein the cushion is a generally rectangular body having a hollow interior with a plurality of generally radially extending partitions extending acro... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7216388 | Contoured seat cushion and method for offloading pressure from skeletal bone prominences and encouraging proper postural alignment A support contour of a cushion, such as a wheelchair cushion, defines relief areas at locations adjacent to skin covering the ischial tuberosities, the greater trochanters and the coccyx and sacrum of a person sitting on the support contour. Support areas of the sup... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7207627 | Seat cushion with gripping member A seat cushion is provided including an integral gripping member that prevents the cushion from sliding during use. The gripping member attaches to the cushion by a connecting strap which therefore allows the gripping member to be selectively placed in contact with ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204551 | Cushion having protective shroud A cushion intended for outdoor use includes a pouch or pocket for receiving and preferably concealing the protective shroud. The shroud, when removed from pocket, covers all or substantially all of the cushion. If the cushion is associated with a supporting frame, t... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7159259 | Gelatinous elastomer compositions and articles Novel gelatinous compositions and articles are formed from an intimate melt blend admixture of one or more of a selected block SEEPS copolymers in combination with one or more polymers of poly(styrene-butadiene-styrene), poly(styrene-butadiene)n, poly(sty... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7146666 | Seat cushion and method for carrying pressure-distributing medium in a seat cushion A seat cushion includes a cushion base, a pressure-distributing medium, and a cover. The base supports the pressure-distributing medium. The cover has a pocket for receiving the pressure-distributing medium and covers the base and the pressure-distributing medium th... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7140056 | Inflatable pillow for a chair or tub An inflatable beach pillow with a pocket to slip over a beach chair and having both water and air compartments is furnished with suction for supporting the pillow from the side of a tub so that it will serve as a combination chair pillow and tub pillow. The suction ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7140057 | Reinforced and adjustable contoured seat cushion and method of reinforcing and adjusting the contoured seat cushion A flexible seat cushion, such as a wheelchair cushion, has an upper surface with a support contour for establishing relatively less pressure on skin adjacent to the bony prominences of the person's pelvic area and relatively more pressure on skin covering adjacent t... | 11/28/2006 |
