Portable Patents (Class 297/423.39)
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Patent number: 9723930Abstract: An apparatus and method usable for foot care and the storage of foot care products. The apparatus has two pivoting portions that when closed serve as a container for foot care products. When opened, one portion of the apparatus may be inserted under either a bed mattress or cushion to help support the other side of the apparatus as a user performs foot care on the second side of the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2015Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Creekside Creative, LLCInventors: William Theodore Burch, Kenrick James DuRapau
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Patent number: 8997275Abstract: An article of furniture 10 comprises a box frame 12 defining a void 14 and having a first opening 18 and an opposed, second opening 20. A lid arrangement 22 is associated with the first opening 18 of the frame 12 for closing the first opening 18. The article of furniture 10 includes a tub member 24 for closing the second opening 20. The tub member 24 comprises a dished portion 28. The tub member 24 is reversibly connectable to the box frame 12 so that, in a first orientation, at least the dished portion 28 is received within the void 14 of the box frame 12 to form an assembly of reduced volume for transportation or storage purposes and, in a reversed, second orientation, the dished portion 28 of the tub member 24 extends away from the void 14 to form an assembly of increased volume defined by a combination of the void 14 defined by the frame 12 and the dished portion 28 of the tub member 24 in its second orientation.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2009Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: King Furniture Pty LtdInventors: Steven Leonard Higgs, David Russell King
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Publication number: 20150084394Abstract: A portable seat cushion with an enclosed leg rest (14) and footrest (16) that slides out from its interior in a telescoping manner. The attached leg rest (14) and footrest (16) elevate a user's extremities by way of the user's weight sitting upon the seat cushion. No supporting external bracing is required to keep the legs and feet horizontal, or nearly horizontal and above the ground (24). The leg rest and footrest can be adjusted by sliding the two components forward or back as needed. The assembly can be used only as a seat cushion (22) or in the extended position (24) as an elevated rest, similar to a recliner. The assembly is lightweight and compact for movement from one seat to another.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2013Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventor: KEITH DWAYNE HEMPSTEAD
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Patent number: 8905483Abstract: A portable footrest device is provided, the footrest having a first and a second support portion, each of the first and second support portions having a first and second connector elements configured for releasable connection to a structure; and a first and a second foot portion coupled to said first and second support portions, wherein said first and second foot portions are configured to couple and decouple. A method for utilizing an enclosed space to rest a user's feet on a footrest, the foot rest having a foot portion is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Compass Designs LLCInventor: Ryan Block
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Patent number: 8833518Abstract: The technology described herein provides a portable, foldable two-legged stool having a support legs assembly having two parallel support legs secured in a support frame having at least one horizontal brace and a seat assembly hingedly connected to a top of each of the support legs with a pivotal hinge assembly such that the stool is foldable for transport and is extendable for use as a two-legged stool when a rear edge of the seat assembly is placed against a generally vertical planar surface. This technology also provides a third leg assembly for selective use by an operator to add a third leg when no vertical planar surface is available upon which to support the rear edge of the seat assembly stool.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2008Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Inventor: William David Holcombe
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Publication number: 20140197672Abstract: A portable cushion and foot rest allows mass transit passengers, especially those in economy class, to rest their feet on an adjustable step. The cushion and foot rest adds comfort to passenger's “bottoms” as well as rests their feet for long flights. The cushion and foot rest folds easily for easy carry-on and stays in position by the weight of the passenger sitting on it. The cushion and foot rest can alleviate aches, pain and leg and foot cramping.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2013Publication date: July 17, 2014Inventor: Leona Natalie Faust
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Patent number: 8757723Abstract: A portable cushion and foot rest allows mass transit passengers, especially those in economy class, to rest their feet on an adjustable step. The cushion and foot rest adds comfort to passenger's “bottoms” as well as rests their feet for long flights. The cushion and foot rest folds easily for easy carry-on and stays in position by the weight of the passenger sitting on it. The cushion and foot rest can alleviate aches, pain and leg and foot cramping.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2013Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Inventor: Leona Natalie Faust
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Patent number: 8740303Abstract: A chair including a seat member for supporting a user, a backrest member mounted on the seat member, an adjustable platform attached to the backrest member in which the adjustable platform is selectively adjustable to provide a desired contour for supporting the back of a user seated within the chair, and a multipoint adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the adjustable platform along multiple locations of the platform to provide a desired contour for supporting the back of a user seated within the chair. The chair may be custom fitted to a specific user where the curvature of a user's back (e.g., in the spinal region) is measured relative to an idealized curvature, and the multi-point adjustment mechanism of the chair may be dialed in to improve the user's posture as the user uses the chair.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Inventors: Michael V. Halliday, Steven R. Halliday
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Publication number: 20140077569Abstract: The invention is a telescopic pole with a locking mechanism to be utilized as a footrest in hot tubs. The invention works by extending said pole in length to reach from one wall to the opposite wall of a hot tub by engaging said locking mechanism said pole is locked to said length +½? said locked pole is then wedged into place between said hot tub walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventor: Daniel Gordon Wilson
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Patent number: 8628143Abstract: A corner-braced foot prop including a shelf and an angled support post resting on a base surface to support a load in an elevated position. The shelf includes a clearance hole through which the post is positioned and gripped by the clearance hole when the shelf rotates with respect to the post. The foot prop utilizes surrounding walls for lateral support while providing increasing stability when loaded by downward force.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2010Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Inventor: Kristin Wald
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Patent number: 8616652Abstract: The articulating foot-elevating support includes a base into which a hydraulically actuated cylinder of telescoping sections arises therefrom to support a foot-shaped footrest thereon. The articulating foot-elevating support is designed for a specific use of aiding an end user in tying shoes onto his/her feet. The footrest can articulate about a pivot point atop the topmost telescoping section in a manner consistent with that of an ankle of a foot. The footrest includes an imprint of a foot thereon, which is a visual aid to an end user as to placement and orientation of a foot to be placed thereon. The hydraulically actuated cylinder includes multiple telescoping sections that enable the footrest elevation to be raised and lowered. The foot-shaped footrest may include a heel stop that prevents a foot from sliding off of the foot-shaped footrest when in use.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2011Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Inventor: Mario Wells
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Patent number: 8414079Abstract: A support stool is provided. The support stool includes a pivotable top plate and a first support beam pivotably affixed to a bottom surface of the top plate. A first support block and a second support block are affixed to the bottom surface of the top plate. First and second footplates are coupled to corresponding ends of the first support beam and a second support beam, wherein the first and second support blocks are spaced apart from opposing side surfaces of the first and second support beams. The support stool includes a first holding member extending through the first footplate and the first holding member extends partially into a surface of the first support block.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2011Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Inventor: Andrew R. Zenoff
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Patent number: 8408652Abstract: An adjustable footrest includes a pair of side members connected edge to edge by a plurality of hinges. A plurality of padded semi-circular apertures, located along the connected edges between the hinges, allows a user to rest his feet and legs in an elevated position, as required by certain medical conditions. The level of elevation is incrementally adjusted by widening or narrowing and subsequently locking the apex angle. An additional means of incremental elevation adjustment includes a plurality of telescoping legs and floor pads.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Inventor: Frank L. Mobley, Sr.
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Patent number: 8403419Abstract: A bench is used to support and provide access to a skate in an elevated position relative to a floor surface. The bench includes a seat portion having a sitting surface provided thereon, and a leg structure mounted to the seat portion and adapted to support the seat portion relative to the floor surface. A support portion is connected to the seat portion and provided with a through-slotted support surface adapted to receive and support a skate. The support surface includes at least one through-slot formed longitudinally thereof and dimensioned to receive a depending structure provided on a sole of the skate.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2011Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Inventors: David R. Damrow, Randy J. Damrow
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Patent number: 8322791Abstract: A footrest for supporting the feet of a user above a floor is disclosed. The footrest comprises a platform having an upper surface for accommodating the feet of the user and a pair of planar portions extending downwardly from said generally flat portion. The platform is coupled to at least one support arm for supporting a portion of the platform in an elevated position relative to the floor. The at least one support arm having a first end dynamically coupled to a fulcrum whereby the support arm is biased towards a first position and moveable towards a second position responsive to a force being applied in use to the upper surface of the platform by the feet of the user.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2009Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Inventor: Nathan Jay Port
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Patent number: 8317268Abstract: A portable footrest for elevating the feet of an individual when seated on a toilet includes an elongated carrying case and two collapsible rectangular box like support members. The footrest also includes a cross member for positioning the support members in a temporarily fixed spaced relationship. Each of the support members includes four rectangular or square shaped elements pivotally connected to one another and wherein one of the side of one of the elements is releaseably connected to an opposite side of another of the elements and each of the support members is positionable in a flat linear end-to-end relationship with two interior elements and two end elements for storage in the carry case. A block on three of the elements prevent the elements from rotating more than about 90° when forming a rectangular box like support. Further, a releaseable latch fastens the outer edges of the elements to form a box like structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Inventor: Solaiman B. S. A. Alkhattaf
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Patent number: 8308243Abstract: An accessory for a chair having two or more front legs, for use in cooperation with at least one of the front legs of the chair and for providing a good platform for a person's foot or feet while sitting in the chair working on motor skills, the accessory comprising one or more board items comprising one or more board-like items, including planks, of various thicknesses having on or in each item at least one restraining device having one or more chair-leg contacting surfaces that will prevent a child, while sitting in the chair, from moving the board-like item out of its functional place with his feet. The chair accessory is used with a chair including a child's chair to provide a foot rest when the chair occupant's legs are too short to allow the occupant's feet to reach the floor to provide stability necessary to permit more advanced fine motor development.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2012Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Inventor: Jan Renee Stoffer
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Patent number: 8201891Abstract: A leg rest and exercise apparatus constructed of an elongated planar member having concave depressions in one end thereof for receiving the legs of a user. The opposite end of the planar member has an irregular surface, preferably a plurality of protrusions, for engaging a support surface to prevent the apparatus from sliding during use.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2009Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Inventor: Flamey Damian
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Publication number: 20120048318Abstract: A leg support device suitable for use with a walker and a method for attaching the leg support device to the walker are disclosed. A leg support device includes a leg support configured to support a leg of a patient and has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The leg support device further includes a first handle that is attached to the first side of the leg support, extends in a vertically upward direction, and has a first releasable connector. The leg support device further includes a second handle that is attached to the second side of the leg support, extends in a vertically upward direction, and has a second releasable connector. The leg support device further includes at least one crossbar strap that is attached to one of the first side and the second side of the leg support, extends in a vertically downward direction, and has a third releasable connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: Todd Zendzian, Mary Beth Zendzian
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Patent number: 8123300Abstract: Disclosed is a chair accessory comprising one or more board-like items, including planks, of various thicknesses having on or in each item at least one restraining device having one or more chair-leg contacting surfaces that will prevent a child, while sitting in the chair, from moving the board-like item out of its functional place with his feet. The chair accessory is used with a chair including a child's chair to provide a foot rest when the chair occupant's legs are too short to allow the occupant's feet to reach the floor to provide stability necessary to permit more advanced fine motor development.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2010Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Inventor: Jan Renee Stoffer
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Patent number: 7963611Abstract: A wheelchair leg support includes a pad having an inclined upper portion for supporting an upper leg and a lower portion extending angularly downward from the upper portion for supporting a user's leg and preventing a user's lower legs or feet from passing beneath a moving wheelchair avoiding injury. The lower portion includes a relief or cut-out to cradle the lower leg to resist the leg from slipping off the leg support and for comfort of the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2010Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Inventor: Margaret E. Kwiatkowski
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Patent number: 7891306Abstract: A stool includes a seat board, a plurality of legs, and a connecting board. The plurality of legs is attached to the seat board so as to protrude from the seat board in a downward direction, and to support the seat board such that the seat board is horizontally held. The connecting board is disposed such that one surface thereof faces a bottom surface of the seat board. The connecting board is surrounded by and secured to the plurality of legs.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2007Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Kawai Gakki SeisakushoInventor: Mitsuo Yamashita
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Publication number: 20100244535Abstract: A leg rest and exercise apparatus constructed of an elongated planar member having concave depressions in one end thereof for receiving the legs of a user. The opposite end of the planar member has an irregular surface, preferably a plurality of protrusions, for engaging a support surface to prevent the apparatus from sliding during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventor: Flamey Damian
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Patent number: 7780239Abstract: A wheelchair leg support includes a pad having an inclined upper portion for supporting an upper leg and a lower portion extending angularly downward from the upper portion for supporting a user's leg and preventing a user's lower legs or feet from passing beneath a moving wheelchair avoiding injury. The lower portion includes a relief or cut-out to cradle the lower leg to resist the leg from slipping off the leg support and for comfort of the user.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2009Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Inventor: Margaret E. Kwiatkowski
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Patent number: 7669920Abstract: A modular a lower body support device is shown herein. An adjustable frame supports the bodyweight of a user such that the knee of the user rests within a knee frame, the shin of the user rests within a bend frame, and the ankle of the user rests within an ankle frame; a knee pad insert is removably attachable to the frame, and a skid plate insert is removably attachable to the knee pad insert; straps and slots are used to fasten the user to the frame; the user may sit on an integrated seat while kneeling, or may wear the device while ambulatory.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2008Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Inventors: Scott J. Petersen, Carl D. Hipp
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Patent number: 7614639Abstract: A modular standing frame is described herein. The modular standing frame has a chair module adapted to raise and lower a user between sitting and standing postures without inducing shear between the user and the seat and seat back of the chair module. The chair module may be selectively coupled to one of a glider module adapted to provide walking-type exercise to a standing user, a workstation module that provides a work surface for a sitting or standing user, and a mobility module that allows the standing frame to be moved about by a user much like a wheel chair.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2005Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Invacare CorporationInventors: Alan L. Tholkes, Wesley Ovre, Gabriel Routh, Jeffrey Schmidt, Michael Lokken, Duffy Trotter, Tamera Trotter, legal representative
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Publication number: 20090224591Abstract: An Accessory Footrest Attachment is disclosed. The footrest attachment is designed to give children and others having legs that are shorter than normal adult legs a rest for their feet. The attachment has at least two configurations—one for installation on a conventional vehicle seat and one for installation on a typical residential chair. In either configuration, the footrest attachment preferably has a flip-up footplate so that the device can be made compact for storage when not in use. Furthermore, the attachment includes an associated stabilizing mat that is designed to be captured between the seated user and the seat, and that would keep the footrest attachment in an upright and stable condition. The footrest attachment and associated stabilizing mat is height-adjustable to account for variance in user and chair sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventor: Peter Langhorn
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Patent number: 7464991Abstract: An inflatable two-chambered rectangular ottoman with attached shoulder strap and pocket is an inflatable bladder constructed from polyvinyl-chloride material with heat sealing for assembly. The two chambers allow for flexibility in firmness of support and height either as a footrest with one chamber inflated or as an ottoman with varying levels of support dependent upon which side the ottoman rests on the floor. Additional support is provided in the ottoman by additional ribbing on each side also made from polyvinyl-chloride material. The ottoman has a velour surface on five sides. The sixth side is two-layered non-velour polyvinyl-chloride material with an opening on one of the shorter sides to form a pocket. Attached to the inner layer of the non-velour PVC side are the two ends of the attached adjustable carrying strap. The strap can be placed inside the pocket when in use on the floor.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2007Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Inventor: Karen Michelle Tinsley-Kim
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Patent number: 7448688Abstract: Disclosed is a footrest for a handrail. The footrest includes an attachment portion configured to receive the handrail. The footrest further includes a vertical offset portion and a foot receiving portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Inventor: Daniel Farah
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Publication number: 20070246991Abstract: Disclosed is a footrest for a handrail. The footrest includes an attachment portion configured to receive the handrail. The footrest further includes a vertical offset portion and a foot receiving portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2007Publication date: October 25, 2007Inventor: Dan Farah
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Patent number: 7048331Abstract: A universal heavy duty, light weight, portable, foldable chair according to the present disclosure comprises a frame 1 comprising four shaped supports 11a, 12a, 13a, 14a held together and in position at the center by a hollowed cylinder hinge 15a. The seat comprises of two cloths 16a and 16b. There exists one piece of cloth 18a and 18b at each side of the chair to act as stabilizer for the frame and the chair as a whole. Cloth 21a will be connected to the two piece cloth assembly 22a at one end and have a locking mechanism 23a at the other to lock with one end of 21b. Cloth 21b will be connected to the two piece cloth assembly 22b at one end and have a corresponding locking mechanism 23b to fit the mechanism 23a at the end of the cloth 21a.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2004Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Inventor: Razmik Saakyan
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Patent number: 7017708Abstract: This device will allow the user access to a platform and also use the device as an additional step. It will be easy to move and easy to stow. Unlike a footstool it can be easily stowed under cabinets or chairs. A hole in the center section, which is the step, allows the user to easily move it from location to location. Hinges on the sides of the steps allow the step to be raised and lowered at will and a stop mechanism is provided to allow the step to be raised and stay in position.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2004Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Inventor: Darla Lynn
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Publication number: 20040255384Abstract: A leg support apparatus is herein provided for use in the health care industry for the treatment and rehabilitation of persons having leg injuries. The apparatus includes a vertical support member having a base and a clamp which is slideably positionable on the vertical support member. The clamp is pivotably coupled to at least one cradle having a sling member. The sling member is independently pivotally coupled to the cradle permitting the sling member to tilt in an arc up and down, depending of the need of the patient. The adjustability of the vertical support assembly further provides for greater positioning thereby increasing the general comfort of the patient while providing for the patient's medical needs.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2003Publication date: December 23, 2004Inventor: Donald Chandler
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Publication number: 20040036331Abstract: A footrest for a child safety seat (20) includes a support (10) for supporting the lower side of an adherent child safety seat (20) and a footstep (13) that is attached to the support (10). The footstep (13) is adjustable in order to adapt to the length of the legs of the child (21) that is seated in the child safety seat (20). The footrest is equipped with an anchor (12) that is intended to be received in a space (24) between the upper side of an adherent seat (22) and the lower side of an adherent backrest (23) in a vehicle where the footrest is mounted.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2003Publication date: February 26, 2004Inventor: Lars Jonasson
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Patent number: 6681410Abstract: A toilet footrest to enable a toilet user to raise his or her feet to an elevation above floor level to facilitate defecation. The footrest comprises a vertical member and horizontal members placed at horizontally opposed locations along the vertical member. The toilet footrest with bar may be used with or without a base and may also comprise holes having the same cross-sectional area and shape as the horizontal members and placed at horizontally opposed locations along the length of the vertical member. The base of the toilet footrest with bar may also be “U”-shaped to permit easy storage at the base of the toilet. This embodiment permits the user to vary the location of the horizontal members along the vertical member thereby permitting the user to vary the elevation of his/her feet.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2002Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Inventor: Abbas M. Husain
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Patent number: 6629734Abstract: Apparatus including a generally flat sheet with a plurality of score lines formed thereon, the score lines defining a contour of a resting surface, a plurality of legs and a plurality of web portions all contiguous with each other. The sheet may be folded about the score lines to form a stool placeable upon a supporting surface, wherein the resting surface is distanced from the supporting surface and the legs extend from the resting surface to the supporting surface, and adjacent web portions are fastened to each other.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2001Date of Patent: October 7, 2003Inventor: Gil Maoz