| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 005655900 | With substantial foam component | 18 |
| 20080209640 | PORTABLE PAD WITH MEMORY FOAM INSERT - A portable diaper changing pad with a memory foam insert. The diaper changing pad comprises a mat with a panel having a body of memory foam as a cushion. The memory foam insert preferably comprises a raised head rest section. In one embodiment, the diaper changing pad further comprises two side section panels which may be folded over the middle panel. When the side section panels are folded over the middle panel, the diaper changing pad may be rolled and securely closed for easy storage and portability. The diaper changing pad preferably has a terry cloth cover. Other preferred embodiments include a nonskid bottom surface, a storage bag, and accessories, such as toys. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080289111 | 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 elements. Each suspension element has a displaceable load-bearing surface, a first end wall, a second end wall, and an optional bottom wall, with load-bearing surface and recited walls defining an inner chamber. The material thickness of the load-bearing surface generally is greater than the material thickness of the end walls whereby the end walls deflect outwardly toward the load-bearing surfaces of adjacent support elements under load. The load-bearing surface can have a substantially arch-shaped, elliptical or rectangular cross-section and may be constructed from different materials to make a composite suspension element. The bottom wall of the suspension element may have a small vent opening of a predetermined size to allow a controlled release of air from the inner chamber under load to enhance the viscous feel of the cushion. The cushion also includes a cover enclosing the array of suspension elements. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090100603 | Foam spring for pillows, cushions, mattresses or the like and method for manufacturing such a foam spring - A foam spring for use in pillows, cushions, mattresses or the like, the foam spring having a tubular resilient body-made of foam with holes extending inwardly from an outside surface to an inside surface, wherein the tubular body-comprises at least one tubular foam layer and at least one reinforcing layer applied to said foam layer over at least a part of the axial length of the spring. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090165210 | HNC comfy - A cushion pad for use when submerged in the water of a bathtub, or the like, comprising of flexibility, and waterproof. A user may rest his or her head against the comfy pad. A first pad supports the head and a second pad supports the neck, and the third pad supports the chin. The support pads are attachable and detachable with respect to conformed desired orthopedic support relationship between the head, and the neck and the chin to hold its contour texture in and out of water. Suction cups are attached on the back of the first cushion in place to adhere to the back of the wall and tub, or the like. The second and third cushions adhere in place to rest on the head sink and on the ophthalmoscope. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090188047 | Body support system for a variety of purposes - The invention is a bodily support system comprised of three dimensional forms designed to place the human body in various positions in order to facilitate a number of physical activities. The forms | 07-30-2009 |
| 20100071136 | FOAM STRUCTURE SPACING SUPPORTS FOR MATTRESS CORES, UPHOLSTERY, AND PILLOWS - Elastic compressible and flexible spacing supports out of foam or similarily compressible material is described for the filling of mattress cores, upholstery and pillows which are connected to one another as rib- or tube-like structures arranged in rows standing uprightly or lying horizontally and fixed at least on one side to an elastically resilient deck plate or cover. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100139004 | FASTENING ASSEMBLY AND CUSHION HAVING FASTENING ASSEMBLY - A fastening assembly and a cushion having the same are provided. The fastening assembly includes a first strip and a second strip. The first strip has a first surface protrudingly provided with a plurality of hooks, and a second surface to which the second strip is bonded. The fastening assembly further includes a first protective layer and a second protective layer, both comprising a magnetic substance. The first protective layer is disposed lengthwise along both lateral sides of the first surface of the first strip so as to form sidewalls respectively and embed some of the hooks. The second protective layer is attached to the first protective layer so as to cover the hooks on the first surface of the first strip. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20110072587 | FOAM CUSHION HAVING REDUCED CROSS-SECTION AREA FOAM PROFILES FORMING HOLLOW PORTION(S) FOR DEFORMATION - Cushions are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a cushion is comprised of a plurality of foam profiles each having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a geometry of reduced cross-section area from the top surface to the bottom surface in a vertical projection. The plurality of foam profiles are arranged such that the top surfaces of the plurality of foam profiles are disposed in or substantially in a first plane. In this manner, hollow portions can be formed between adjacent foam profiles. At least one sheet of material is affixed to at least one of the top surface and the bottom surface of the plurality of foam profiles. When a compression force is imposed on the cushion, the hollow portions allow the foam profiles to adapt to deformation. Further, by providing the hollow portions, the cushion can more easily be rolled or wrapped for transport or storage. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110083277 | FOAM PAD - A foam pad includes a plurality of pad sections for supporting body portions of a user in a use condition. Two of the pad sections are end sections constituted of a foam material having a predetermined density, and another of the pad sections is a middle section constituted of a foam material having a density different from the predetermined density. The middle section is interlocked with one of the pad sections and located between the end sections in the use condition for supporting at least one of the body portions of the user to a different extent than the end sections. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110083278 | BREAST SUPPORT PILLOW - A breast support pillow includes a wedge-shaped rectangular even flat surface pad thicker at a top end with an inclined upper surface and being of sufficient length to support a torso and a head of an individual/woman. The pad has a double cup recess within the upper surface at about mid-point of the length of the pad to receive the different sizes of inserts in order to different breasts' sized of the woman in a comfortable manner therein. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110162148 | LONG LIFE COMPRESSED CUSHION AND/OR MATTRESS WITH COVER - A method for reducing a cushion footprint for long-term storage may include inserting a foam core into a plastic cover, subsequently applying a vacuum to the plastic cover, and, while under the vacuum effect, sealing the plastic cover, and its contents. A device providing the vacuum effect may include a surface having protruding sections connected to non-protruding sections via tapered sections. A cushion may include an at least | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110289689 | VISCO-ELASTIC BODY SUPPORT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A pillow assembly including a foam core having a top surface, side surface, and bottom surface, and an outer layer covering the top surface and side surface and leaving the bottom surface substantially exposed. The foam core has a higher hardness and a higher density than the outer layer. The foam core and the outer layer comprise reticulated or non-reticulated visco-elastic foam. The outer layer covers a majority of the foam core and has a substantially constant thickness across the top surface. The foam core includes a front side and a back side, both of which are covered by the outer layer and left and right sides of the foam core, which are exposed. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120084924 | PILLOWS - A pillow comprising a plurality of resiliently deformable members connected in series and in an endless manner to form a head bearing surface and a support surface for supporting the head bearing surface. In this pillow, nicknamed Contracks Pillow, each of the head bearing surface and the support surface comprises a plurality of the resiliently deformable members and the members are reconfigurable like a track. This pillow arrangement mitigates the shortcomings of premature permanent deformation of conventional pillows having a constant head bearing portion. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120186025 | Back Support - A back support that provides lumbar support, mid-back support, lateral back support, and arm supports to compensate for a lack of strength in one's core muscles, such as after pregnancy or abdominal surgery. The arm supports are shaped to provide a surface to resist downward force of one's arms while allowing the arms to stay close to the body, as when holding or feeding a baby. The back support encourages proper spinal alignment by providing appropriate areas of support, including a protrusion on the top of the back support that serves as a physical cue to a user when their body is fully upright and centered. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120304389 | Multi-Purpose Furniture - Multi-purpose furniture that can be re-deployed as play-themed structures useable by children is disclosed. The multi-purpose furniture, in one version, includes slab-like cushion elements (e.g., foam cushions). An ornamental graphic having the appearance of vertical wooden logs typical of a fort, large stones typical of a castle wall, or some other graphic is disposed directly on the surface of the foam (if foam is used), or a material encasing the foam (e.g., a woven or nonwoven fabric). These cushion elements may then be connected with one another to assume different configurations, e.g., a comfortable chair, or a structure having the appearance of a fort or other themed context. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20140059776 | ADJUSTABLE MATTRESS TOPPER - An adjustable body support system for accommodating the needed or desired support of multiple users. The system comprises an enclosure for housing a first support member and a second support member in respective first and second chambers. The first support member has a first foam layer secured to a second foam layer, wherein the first and second foam layers have different support characteristics. The second support member has a third foam layer secured to a fourth foam layer, wherein the third and fourth foam layers have different support characteristics. The first and second support members are removable from and securable in the first and second chambers, respectively. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140157518 | LONG LIFE COMPRESSED CUSHION AND/OR MATTRESS WITH COVER - A method for reducing a cushion footprint for long-term storage may include inserting a foam core into a plastic cover, subsequently applying a vacuum to the plastic cover, and, while under the vacuum effect, sealing the plastic cover, and its contents. A device providing the vacuum effect may include a surface having protruding sections connected to non-protruding sections via tapered sections. A cushion may include an at least 20 density high resiliency foam core, and a fabric cover that includes (a) a combination of polyester and spandex and/or lycra, (b) nylon to which a thin water resistant material coating is applied, and/or (c) polyester fabric including raised anti-slip polyvinyl chloride dots, other portions of the polyester fabric at which the dots are not positioned having applied thereto a polyvinyl chloride coating. The device may compress the foam core while housed in a fabric cover, housed in the plastic cover. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20150305513 | CONVERTIBLE FURNITURE WITH SELECTIVELY EXPANDABLE MATTRESS CUSHION SECTION(S) - A cushion, mattress or mattress section for a convertible furniture article defines a plurality of apertures, such as slits or slots or recesses, extending into or through the cushion or mattress section that are cut in a direction at an angle to the first length of the mattress section. The cushion or mattress section expands from its first length to a second length that is longer than the first length upon applying a stretching force to the cushion or mattress section and thereby positioning the mattress section into the open or sleeping configuration. Expansion is due to resilience of the material forming the mattress or mattress section in combination with opening of the apertures. The sleeping surface of the mattress or mattress section may remain substantially planar in both the open (sleeping) position and closed (seating) position. | 10-29-2015 |
