Abstract: The invention pertains to a cushioned mat, in particular bath mat, including a non-slip base material, a cushion layer secured to the non-slip base material, a surface layer arrangement secured to a surface of the cushion layer opposite to the non-slip base material. The surface layer arrangement includes a textile material layer and a flexible cable including a cushioned core and an outer sleeve formed form textile material, the flexible cable being braided with or tufted to the textile material layer. In embodiments the flexible cable is braided or woven to form ornamental patterns.

Abstract: Timers having various functionalities, form factors, and control systems are described. Timers may include single button controls, no-button controls, controls having buttons corresponding to each of several selectable durations. The timers may include task lights, pin lights, and/or lantern type lights. The timers may be powered by removable or permanent batteries, which may be rechargeable by way of, for example, a USB cord, or may be powered by AC or DC adaptor plugs.

Abstract: One aspect of an embodiment includes a cushion made up of a spacer mesh fabric core, an outer cover, made from a woven fabric and containing a cushioning material, the outer cover substantially enclosing the spacer mesh fabric core.

Abstract: One aspect of an embodiment includes a cushion made up of a spacer mesh fabric core, an upper cover, made from a spacer mesh fabric having a finer mesh than the core and a bottom cover. Embodiments find use in lounge chair covers, beach mats, portable loungers, chair cushions, pillows, and tote bags.

Abstract: A cushioned, absorbent article such as a mat including a layer of absorbent, quick-drying woven textile material, a layer of viscoelastic polyurethane foam material having an open cell structure, the layer of foam material being glued and sewed to the layer of woven textile material to form a textile and foam assembly and typically a rubberized base material, glued to a foam material side of the textile and foam assembly.