Did You Know...
...Chester Carlson was a patent agent who tired of having to make multiple copies of patent applications using the only duplication method available at the time: carbon paper. In 1959 he came up with a new copying system and took it to IBM for evaluation. The "experts" at IBM determined potential sales to be only 5,000 units because people wouldn't want to use a bulky machine when they had carbon paper. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, the company founded on the system is Xerox.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7624462 | Load bearing or cushioning elements and method of manufacture By providing an elongated profile which incorporates a plurality of indentations formed therein, a load bearing/cushioning/supporting element is realized. By employing this construction, the element accommodates large strain under force, and shows good resiliency an... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7461424 | Method and apparatus for a pillow including foam pieces of various sizes The present subject matter includes a pillow having a variety of foam pieces, including foam pieces of different sizes and irregular shapes. ... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7428764 | Discrete orthoganol support system A low-profile multilayer cushion assembly which can be used to support the human body under various conditions. The cushion assembly generally includes a top layer of supportive material having a relatively high compression modulus, a middle layer of woven material,... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7424760 | Body support, comfort device The invention relates to a body support and comfort device. The device comprises an inflatable bladder having a shape and size to substantially cover at least one support surface of a body support device so as to conform to and provide a comfort and support layer to... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7415742 | Comfort pillow In some embodiments, a pillow including a viscoelastic sleeve defining a cavity and filler material positioned within the cavity is disclosed. In other embodiments the pillow includes a sleeve in which is received viscoelastic filler material, or includes a viscoela... | 08/26/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7370842 | Support structure with self-adapting support surface for receiving any type of body An exemplary support structure has an auto-adaptable surface. The exemplary support structure comprises a base; an assembly of distinct, adjacent contacts; and an assembly of platforms of a common level forming a common tier, each platform being linked to the base b... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7363667 | Multi-purpose textured pad A multi-purpose textured pad. There is: a first flexible planar member, second flexible planar member; a first compressible padding material; a second compressible padding material; an array of elongated texture devices disposed in a layer above the top surface of t... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7356863 | 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... | 04/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7334385 | Automated tucking process for covering a penetrable core material A process for covering a rigid, penetrable core article with covering material and automatically tucking the material into a surface of the article with an automatically reciprocating plunger. ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7320819 | Sealing strip A sealing strip is intended to seal a gap between two parts which are movable relative to each other. The sealing strip has a surface which is intended to adhere to one of the two parts and which has an adhesive layer. Before it is adhered to the one part, the adhes... | 01/22/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7293310 | Pillow for expected mothers A bifurcated pillow for use by expectant mothers so they can comfortably lie on their sides. The pillow supports an expectant mother's abdomen and legs and has soft flaps that engage the rear of the woman's legs so the pillow will remain in position. ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7255917 | Reticulated open cell filling material Flexible filtering filling material consisting of pieces that are 100% open cell reticulated polyurethane foam. The pieces filter out the damp warm condition within the filling, haltering the proliferation of microorganisms, giving the product a more sanitary and lo... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7240384 | Method of repositioning immobile patient in bed using patient positioning aid The patient positioning aid assists a caregiver in rotating and positioning immobile patients. Such patients require periodic movement to prevent the development of ulcers. Conventional methods use rolled blankets or pillows to support such patients. Such improvizat... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7222380 | Tear resistant gels, composites, and cushion articles SEEPS gel and gel foam molded shape articles for use in medical and sport health care, such use include therapeutic hand exercising grips, dental floss, crutch cushions, cervical pillows, bed wedge pillows, leg rest, cushions, mattress, bed pads, elbow padding, derm... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7216686 | Cornice system A modular cornice system includes at least one substantially rigid face section and at least one substantially rigid return section having a connector configured to couple the return section and the face section. The system further includes at least one retainer on ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7188381 | Prayer cushion A portable prayer cushion comprises a top surface partitioned to a front portion and a rear portion, the front portion including first and second loop lines each having a foremost. A first imaginary line through the first foremost point toward the rear portion is su... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7188382 | Ankle bolster This device is made to protect the bony surfaces of a foot from prolonged pressure and ultimate skin breakdown. It consists of a cylinder of dense foam that is fitted to encompass the lower leg of a user from the knee to the ankle. When in place on the leg a of a us... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7162756 | Bed cover with isolated chambers capable of being moved apart A bed cover (1) with isolated or quilted chambers (3) running parallel to one edge (2) of the bed cover and filled with a heat-insulating material, which is useable in both summer and winter based on different positioning thereof. For this, the ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7146661 | Knockdown, portable, non-intimidating, and stable pen for comfortably, conformingly, supportingly, and entertainingly accommodating an infant therein A knockdown, portable, non-intimidating, and stable pen for comfortably, conformingly, supportingly, and entertainingly accommodating an infant therein. The pen includes a basket, cushioning, and a stabilizer. The basket accommodates the infant therein. The cushioni... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7127759 | Pillow for preventing snoring The invention relates to a pillow system for preventing snoring. For that purpose, the pillow system is provided with an adjustable pillow (2) that is placed on top of a basis element (1) made of a high-density foam product. On top, a flap (3) m... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7121767 | Rugged foam buoyancy modules and method of manufacture A buoyancy module comprises a multi-layer outer protective shell that has an exterior surface and an interior surface. A first layer of foam buoyancy material is located adjacent to the interior surface. A second layer of foam buoyancy material that includes macrosp... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7100229 | Shear reducing mattress system A foam mattress system having transverse support ribs is provided for reduction of shear stress between a person's skin and the surface of the mattress system. The mattress system may include a mattress to be used independent of other mattresses or springs, or a mat... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7100227 | Anti-snoring pillow An anti-snoring pillow having a top pillow, a bottom pillow, and a covering is provided. The bottom pillow has a top surface angled with respect to a bottom surface. The top surface of the bottom pillow has a head-receiving cavity defined therein. The covering has a... | 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 |
| 7051389 | Comfort pillow A pillow including a viscoelastic sleeve defining a cavity and filler material positioned within the cavity. ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7043786 | Pillow and pillow cover A fast-drying pillow and accompanying pillow cover. The fast-drying pillow is preferably manufactured of a fast-drying material such as nylon. The pillow includes a component for receiving a suspension device to enable the pillow to be suspended for air drying. The ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7024714 | Celled seat cushion A seat cushion includes a flexible base having a pandurate shape symmetrical and foldable along the centerline thereof. An undulant pattern of cells is disposed on one side of the base and extend outwardly from each side of the centerline to a base perimeter with ea... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7024712 | Posture correcting device A seat pad is provided with a lower pad member and a upper pad member that is attached to the lower pad member by an adhesive. A pair of projections is formed at the front portion of the seat pad. A concave is defined between the projections. The upper surface of th... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7000277 | Spring mattress based on foam material A spring mattress that uses a multiplicity of elastic springs, spatially distributed according to a predetermined pattern, with highly variable configurations, obtained by shaping through cutting and pouring operations on a starting slab of foam material of a proper... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6997517 | Ventilated snowmobile seat A snowmobile seat having a ventilation system for allowing moisture that enters the cushion portion of the seat to be wicked away through a base section that is disposed between the tunnel of the snowmobile and the cushion. The base section provides ventilation spac... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6996864 | Cushion for a wheelchair A cushion for a wheelchair, including a matrix of cushion modules, wherein each cushion module includes a cushion element that has a phase change material included in its filler material that sits above an additional cushion element of a larger volume of filler mate... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6968585 | Antidecubitus heel pad The present invention provides a heel pad for reducing the likelihood of decubitus ulcers on a patient's heels when the patient is lying on a mattress, the heel pad including, a cushion adapted to rest on the mattress beneath the calves of the patient, wherein the c... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6952852 | Mattress structure A mattress (900) provides a user with three-dimensional firmness zoning, the mattress (900) cooperating with a mattress shell (720). The mattress (900) includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced, transversely extending resilient blocks... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6952906 | Packaged furniture assembly and method thereof for compressible furniture The present invention provides a chair having a removable outer cover. The chair has an air permeable bladder which houses compressible filler material. The compressible filler material allows the chair to be selectively compressed between various compressed states.... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6951035 | Protective cushion A protective cushion includes an outer shell enclosing a pad comprising high-density foam. The cushion provides protection to a user's knees, such as while praying or meditating. The outer shell of the cushion is water-resistant, stain-resistant, and able to withsta... | 10/04/2005 |
