Abstract: The present invention is a band including a band main body and a band coupling member which is attached to an end portion of the band main body and a band attachment section of an attachment target member corresponding to the end portion of the band main body, in which the band coupling member has a structure where a plurality of component pieces are arranged in a direction orthogonal to a longitudinal direction of the band main body and fixed to one another.

Abstract: A watch constituted by a case carried by a band, the case fastened on the band by a removable connection constituted by the interaction of two elements, a first element fastened on the band and a second element integral with the case. One of the elements is a hooking element while the other element is a locking element comprising a movable bolt biased by a resilient system, coupling it to the hooking element. The hooking element is constituted by a slider that interacts with a slide rail in the locking element, while the movable bolt comprises a locking projection engaged into a recessed profile on the slider. The movable bolt mounted in the locking element pivotingly around an axis is a class 1 lever including a first arm comprising the locking projection and a second arm biased by unlocking means.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing yellow, red or white gold jewelry items layer by layer by selective laser melting (SLM) of a 18K, 14K, 10K or 9K gold powder alloy. The alloy comprises: (A) 37.5% to 38.5% by weight or 41.7% to 42.5% by weight or 58.5% to 59.5% by weight or 75% to 76% by weight of gold; and (D) 0.01% to 5% by weight, preferably 0.01% to 3% by weight of at least one metalloid, which may be germanium, silicon, boron, tellurium, phosphorous and selenium.

Abstract: A portable weather protection system is provided comprising a shaft with a handle at a first end of the shaft and a ring-like collar encircling the shaft and freely sliding a majority of a length of the shaft. The system also comprises a plurality of spokes attached in a hinge-like manner to a second end of the shaft and extending radially outward. The system also comprises a plurality of arms extending radially from the collar, each of the plurality supporting one of the plurality of spokes via leveraging mechanisms. The system also comprises a circular-shaped canopy attached at its center to the second end immediately above points at which the plurality of spokes attach to the second end, the canopy further attached at its edges to first ends of the spokes opposite second ends attached to the shaft.

Abstract: Products and methods for producing products which comprise polyethylene and inorganic minerals for a single layer plastic bag.

Abstract: A protective enclosure for use with a portable electronic device includes a rigid shell and a cushion layer. The rigid shell is configured to removably cover at least a portion of the portable electronic device. The rigid shell includes openings and one of a tab and a groove on an external surface of the rigid shell. The cushion layer is removably disposable over the rigid shell and conforms to the external surface of the rigid shell to cushion the rigid shell. The cushion layer includes one of a groove and a tab that corresponds to and interfaces with the one of a tab and a groove of the rigid shell to retain the cushion layer to the rigid shell when the cushion layer is disposed over the rigid shell. The cushion layer further includes an opening that aligns with at least one of the openings of the rigid shell.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a contact lens package containing a contact lens in a compressed state. In one exemplary embodiment, the overall internal depth of the package is less than the natural sagittal depth of the contact lens. Different single-use contact lens package shapes and configurations may be used. In some embodiments, a spring disc is included in the packages to help present the contact lens to the user when the package is opened. The contact lens packages may be adhered or clipped to a card or other carrier sheet, and may be housed in a number of different secondary packages.

Abstract: A protective cover for an electronic device includes a first hardshell member, a second hardshell member, and a flexible hinge member. The first hardshell member removably attaches to a first portion of the electronic device to protect the first portion of the electronic device. The second hardshell member removably attaches to a second portion of the electronic device to protect the second portion of the electronic device. The flexible hinge member includes a flexible material and is attached to the first hardshell member and the second hardshell member such that the flexible hinge member aligns with a hinge of the electronic device. The flexible hinge member flexes to allow the second portion of the electronic device to remain articulable relative to the first portion of the electronic device when the protective cover is on the electronic device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a lighted purse that provides light inside the purse as soon as the Zipper is pulled open and the purse remains in lighted condition until it is fully unzipped. The lighted purse is further embodied with the LED lights such that there is a set of LEDs at each side of the purse. The lighted purse is provided with components: two sets of LED lights, two battery packs for LED, two sets wires: 5 inches long and 3 inches wide, a sensor placed at the zipper. Also the LEDs are placed on each side of the purse, connected to reversible zipper.

Abstract: A heating plate for a hair styling appliance, the heating plate having a length, a depth and a width. The heating plate includes a first continuous hair facing surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The heating plate includes at least one groove which run across the width of the heating plate, each groove extends from the second surface towards the first surface and allows the heating plate to flex.

Abstract: In a hair styling apparatus and method, a first arm has a heating element and a contact plate heatable by the heating element and having a hair-contact surface. At least one temperature sensor is configured to sense a temperature of the heating element. A controller is operable to determine whether the hair styling apparatus is in an opened position or a closed position and is communicatively coupled to the at least one temperature sensor. The controller is operable to control the temperature of the heating element by: when the hair styling apparatus is in its closed position, energizing the heating element when the sensed temperature falls below a first threshold temperature, and when the hair styling apparatus is in its opened position, energizing the heating element when the sensed temperature falls below a second threshold temperature. The second threshold temperature is higher than the first threshold temperature.

Abstract: A hair care appliance that includes a body, a fluid flow path extending from a fluid inlet into the appliance to a fluid outlet from the body, a heater for heating fluid in the fluid flow path, a pre-heater located upstream of the heater and a thermal safety device positioned between the pre-heater and the heater. The pre-heater may include a resistive element. The pre-heater may be electrically connected to the heater via a heater circuit. The thermal safety device may be electrically connected to the heater via the heater circuit. When the appliance is activated, fluid may flow from the fluid inlet through the pre-heater, past the thermal safety device, through the heater and on to the fluid outlet. The thermal safety device may extend orthogonal to a longitudinal axis A-A of the body.

Abstract: A hair care appliance including a motor for generating an airflow through the appliance, the motor comprising: a frame for supporting a rotor assembly, the frame including an outer wall; and a rotor assembly including a shaft and an impeller, the impeller including a plurality of blades. An impeller housing portion of the outer wall surrounds the impeller. An inner surface of the impeller housing portion includes at least one groove extending in an axial direction and positioned such that the at least one groove extends along at least the axial extent of the blades of the impeller.

Abstract: A handheld device comprising a motor for generating an airflow through the device, the motor including: a frame for supporting a rotor assembly and a stator assembly, the frame including an inner wall and an outer wall and a plurality of diffuser vanes extending between the inner wall and outer wall; a rotor assembly including a shaft, a magnet, a bearing assembly and an impeller; and a stator assembly including a bobbin, a stator core and a winding wound around the bobbin; the frame being formed of zinc and the impeller being formed of aluminium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an epilator comprising a pair of corresponding and separable epilator heads (2,3; 21,21 A) for trapping hair for removal. Each head (2,3; 21,21 A) has an exposed portion for allowing at least one or more parts of each head (2,3) to get in touch with a user's skin. Each head (2,3; 21,21 A) has a rotating body (17) having an axis of rotation and being adapted to be rotated by a driving unit (I), wherein the rotating body (17) is adapted to trap the hair for removal at the exposed portion, and wherein the axis of the rotating body (17) is essentially concave relative to the exposed portion of each head (2,3).

Abstract: A handheld device provides personal assistance for hygiene of the foot, toes, and toenails for persons unable to bend sufficiently at the waist to reach their feet. The handheld device includes a handle slat and a toe slat. The slats can rotate relative to each other using a hinge pin to extend to a length sufficient for a person to accomplish personal hygiene to the foot, toes, and toenails. The handle slat includes a handle to grasp the device. The toe slat includes an operating end having a thinner flat end to fit between toes and one or more corner balls to reach the interstitial space between and under the web connection of adjacent toes. A gauze applicator sock or tube covers the operating end to be used to perform actions for personal hygiene to the foot, toes, or toenails.

Abstract: This invention enables a physically impaired individual to trim his or her fingernails or toenails with a commercial nail clipper without holding and squeezing the clipper. The device includes a base which holds a small and/or large commercial nail clipper in a removable, reversible sleeve, a hand/foot rest to aid in placing and holding nails between the clipper cutting blades and a lever to be pressed to apply force to the clipper actuating arm and accomplish nail trimming. The primary purpose of the device is to assist individuals in trimming their own fingernails or toenails, especially those who have lost the dexterity in one or both hands or experience pain when squeezing a nail clipper. The invention may also be hand-held by an individual who needs assistance holding and operating a nail clipper.

Abstract: A nail clipping cylinder provides a layer of memory foam upon which the tip of the finger or thumb rests when inserted, a blade and one or more sensors which detect the presence of the finger or thumb, extend grippers to gently hold the tip of the finger or toe, detect the contours of the portion of the nail which is to be removed, and position the blade as necessary to trim and remove that portion. Preferably, this detection and positioning system is comprised of a fiber-optic camera, image recognition software, and a servomotor. The user may then press a button to activate the blade. The nail is safely trimmed and the clipping is retained by the cylinder for later disposal. The cylinder is manufactured entirely from recycled materials.

Abstract: A personal hygiene antiperspirant-deodorant applicator is provided having: a cap portion including a handle projecting outwardly from the cap; a base portion; and a solid balm composition having an elliptical cross-section attached to the base portion. In a first configuration the base portion is in a press-fit engagement with the cap portion such that the solid balm composition is covered by the cap portion, and in a second configuration the base portion is reversed and in a press-fit engagement with the cap portion such that the solid balm composition is exposed and cap portion provides a handle for manipulating the applicator.

Abstract: A modular cosmetics system and method of use is provided. In one embodiment, a modular cosmetic system is disclosed that includes a primary and a color component. The modular cosmetic system may also include a modifier. The primary, color, and modifier component may be combinable together in multiple ways to create every kind of makeup of any color and texture of a user's choosing.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator for applying a composition, the cosmetic applicator includes a molded applicator head. The applicator head comprises a molded support, at least two application elements made of a cosmetic product and wherein free ends or a portion of the at least two application elements protrudes above a level of the molded support. The support is produced by a first injection of a first material and the cosmetic product is loaded onto the support by a second injection for forming the at least two application elements. The applicator head may be used for applying cosmetic, makeup, or personal care composition to keratin materials chosen from the skin, the lips and the eyelashes, or hair of the human. The cosmetic or care product includes viscous cosmetics, powder cosmetics such as for mascara, lip stick, hair color, skin care and like products.

Abstract: A personal hygiene device includes a head with a mirror affixed to a base by a telescopic arm, which is collapsible into the base for storage. The device includes at least one light and the mirror includes a capacitive region for touch-sensitive operation of the light. The device is waterproof for use in a bathroom. The device is optionally enabled for short range wireless communication with external devices, such as a smart phone with a related mobile device application. Optical features include a camera for capturing still, video, or panoramic images, which may be transmitted using the application, and a loudspeaker for playing sound via the application.

Abstract: A wrinkle reducing pad is used to reduce wrinkles by applying tension to skin on a portion of the user's body, such as the face. An adhesive layer on the back of the wrinkle reducing pad is adhered to the skin, extending from a first point on the user's cheek, to a second point of the user's neck. A tension strap that is attached to one end of the adhesive pad is pulled to exert tension that tightly stretches the user's skin toward the neck. The tension strap is then removeably secured to the outer surface of the adhesive pad while maintaining the tension for a desired period of time. Since the adhesive pad adheres to the skin on the neck between the two points, it prevents wrinkles from forming there as a result of the tension applied by the tension strap.

Abstract: An apparatus for hauling which renders the user's hands free and eliminates fatigue. The instant apparatus additionally affords the user the ability to couple personal effects in a reduced profile towage system.

Abstract: The connector attaches pots to form an assembly. The connector includes a rigid part adapted to extend into the interior of a pot, a rigid exterior part adapted to extend between the pots and a moveable member, attached to the exterior part, having an unattached end spaced from the interior part. As the connector is mounted on a pot, the interior part is inserted into the pot interior and the upper portion of the pot pushes the unattached end of the moveable member away from the interior part. After the rim of the pot clears the unattached end of the moveable member, the end returns to its original position and lodges under the rim to secure the pot to the connector. A pot separating member extends downwardly between the pots and has one or more sets of outwardly extending arms which retain the pots in their upright orientation as the assembly is transported.

Abstract: To provide a rotary toothbrush including a ratchet mechanism that is capable of rotating if exceeding a predetermined frictional resistance during brushing forward movement and incapable of rotating during backward movement by the interaction between a semicircular protrusion portion on the bottom of a guide plate installed on the inside of a pair of right and left bearing plates of a handle part and a pawl formed on the vertex of a polygonal rotary shaft to which a brush member is attached, and also that, by installing the protrusion portion and the pawl in an opposite direction, becomes incapable of rotating during the forward movement and capable of rotating during the backward movement.

Abstract: An oral care implement that includes a handle and a head. The head may include a support structure and a monolithic cleaning unit coupled thereto. The monolithic cleaning unit may include a base portion coupled to the support structure and a plurality of bristles extending therefrom. At least one, or each, of the plurality of bristles may comprise a body having an outer surface and a rib extending from the outer surface. The rib may be longitudinally elongated in some embodiments and it may be helical in other embodiments. Furthermore, there may be more than one rib extending from the outer surface of the body. The monolithic cleaning unit may be formed of an elastomeric material.

Abstract: An oral care implement that includes a handle and a head. The head may include a support structure and a monolithic cleaning unit coupled thereto. The monolithic cleaning unit may include a base portion coupled to the support structure and a plurality of bristles extending therefrom. At least one, or each, of the plurality of bristles may comprise a body having an outer surface and a rib extending from the outer surface. The rib may be longitudinally elongated in some embodiments and it may be helical in other embodiments. Furthermore, there may be more than one rib extending from the outer surface of the body. The monolithic cleaning unit may be formed of an elastomeric material.

Abstract: The portable interdental toothbrush according to the present invention has a simple structure enabling mass production at a low cost, thereby allowing consumers to use at a low price, which promotes the dental and oral health for citizens.

Abstract: An oral care device is disclosed, which comprises a toothbrush having an elongated handle with bristles attached to an end thereof. The elongated handle includes a first portion and a second portion detachably connected with each other. Each of the first portion and the second portion has a cavity formed there-within. A resilient element, made of a resilient material, has a first edge disposed within the cavity of the first portion and a second edge disposed within the cavity of the second portion. The resilient element, in an in-operative configuration, is linearly disposed within the first portion and the second portion, thereby defining the operative configuration of the toothbrush. The resilient element in an operative configuration has at least a portion forming an arc, thereby defining an in-operative configuration of the toothbrush.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laboratory table assembly system capable of providing configuration diversity such that an upper surface of a table, which is used in a laboratory, is selectively adjoined and extended by another upper surface in the forward/rearward/leftward/rightward direction with regard to the existing upper surface of the table, while adjusting the height of the table in conformity with the working situation, and a shelf can be arranged on a part of the table.

Abstract: A portable deployable table is a device that may be easily mounted to and removed from a surface or structure. The device includes a housing with at least one telescopic arm fixed within the housing. A table frame and a planar table top are hingedly connected to the at least one telescopic arm and may be deployed after being extended from within the housing. The table frame and the planar table top are contained within the housing when the device is not in use. At least one adjustable mounting brace is connected to the exterior of the housing, allowing the housing to be mounted to a surface or structure and fixed in place. The housing may be closed via a housing lid that covers the interior of the housing.

Abstract: A flat pack table comprises a first straight bar, a second straight bar, a first U-shaped bar, a second U-shaped bar, and a rectangular table top. The flat pack table is arrangeable into a compact state in which the first U-shaped bar and second U-shaped bar are nested around the table top and the straight bars. The straight bars, the U-shaped bars, and the table top have an identical width. In the compact state, the table is insertable into a packing box having an inner width no greater than the width of the table components. The flat pack table takes up a packing area within the box that is over ninety percent of the total packing area of the box. After removing the table from the box, the table is assemblable into an end table. Compact packing of the table provides for optimal storing, shipping, and transporting of the table.

Abstract: A workstation including a first sidewall having a first edge and a second edge. A second sidewall having a first edge and a second edge is spaced apart from the first sidewall. The workstation further includes a desk configured to support the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The desk is a desk movable between a first height and a second height and has a planar upper surface. A panel angled relative to the upper surface of the desk is coupled to the first sidewall and the second sidewall. An opening is formed by the first sidewall, the second sidewall, the planar upper surface, and the panel. The first and second sidewalls are angled so that the first edge of the first sidewall and the first edge of the second sidewall are closer together than the second edge of the first sidewall and the second edge of the second sidewall.

Abstract: A furniture system for optimizing sound levels and acoustics in a learning environment. The system includes a plurality of pieces selected from a toy shelf, a bridge/tunnel structure, a sandwich board shelf unit, a tunnel with interior shelves, a toy box with leaning bendable posts, a bench/tunnel with combination seat, tunnel, and shelf, a listening center, a stealth chair/cave structure, stealth leaning surface/cave, a multifunctional zigzag chair, and a multipurpose chair/easel.

Abstract: A sliding-pivoting mechanism of a shelf includes a first pivot arm and a second pivot arm. The pivot arms are attached to side walls of a body and arranged parallel to each other at a distance from each other. A guide rail is fastened to second ends of the pivot arms in such a way that the guide rail can be pivoted parallel to the plane of the side walls and that the guide rail can be pivoted from a lower position to a raised, upper position. The mechanism also includes at least one running rail, which can be moved linearly in the guide rail and to which the shelf is fastened. The sliding-pivoting mechanism includes a locking mechanism for preventing a pivoting motion of the sliding-pivoting mechanism in a raised and a lowered end position. The locking mechanism is arranged on the guide rail and on one of the pivot arms and can be actuated by means of an activator fastened to the running rail.

Abstract: A modular outdoor cabinetry system that can be easily assembled from standardized, prefabricated parts, and can be modified or disassembled with ease. The system consists of corner posts and panels that can be assembled into cabinets of various sizes. The cabinets may be configured as standard cabinets having one or more opening doors or may be configured as specialty cabinets with different kits. A bar kit enables a cabinet to include a raised bar, a sink kit enables a cabinet to house a sink, a grill kit enables a cabinet to house a grill, a drawer kit enables a cabinet to include drawers, a refrigerator kit enables a cabinet to house a refrigerator and a trash can kit enables a cabinet to house a trash can. The cabinets are configured to enable the exterior of the cabinets to be changed in an easy manner.

Abstract: A locker system includes a body, a driving unit, and a computer unit. The body includes a casing, a separating plate, horizontal plates, vertical plates and covering plates. The separating plate is disposed inside the casing to form an accommodating space and a storage space. The horizontal plates and the vertical plates are disposed inside the accommodating space and cooperate with the casing to form accommodating subspaces. Each covering plate is pivoted to the casing. The driving unit connects to the horizontal plates and the vertical plates. The computer unit obtains the size of an object. When the size of the object exceeds a preset size, the computer unit sends a driving signal to the driving unit, and the driving unit controls at least one horizontal plate or at least one vertical plate to move into the storage space according to the driving signal to accommodate the object.

Abstract: Closed, a tray is received within a housing aperture. The tray is preferably mounted to the housing by way of a sliding carriage assembly. Levers are mounted to the tray and pivotable between latching and releasing configurations. Latched, the levers prevent removal of the tray from (the carriage and) the housing. When the tray is opened and the levers are in the releasing configuration, the tray is selectively removable from (the carriage and) the housing. On selective re-engagement with (the carriage and) the housing and movement to the closed configuration, lever surfaces are urged by aligning surfaces on (the carriage or) the housing to automatically pivot the levers towards the latching configuration.

Abstract: An ejector assembly for a movable furniture part, for example a drawer, composed of two ejector units that are interconnected by a synchronizing bar. The ejector units are provided for ejecting the movable furniture part in an opening direction of an item of furniture in relation to a furniture base unit of the item of furniture. The synchronizing bar synchronizes a switching function of the ejector units. At least one ejector unit is designed in such a manner that the synchronizing bar on a receptacle of the first ejector unit is slidable so far inward that said synchronizina bar may be introduced into a receptacle of an opposite second ejector unit. A positioning member for positioning the synchronizing bar in a functional position between the ejector units is provided.

Abstract: A storage unit includes an anchoring system. The storage unit includes a back wall and transversely spaced apart side walls providing peripheral walls of an interior compartment for storing articles. At least one retaining member is attached to an interior surface of the storage unit and the back wall includes at least one passage therethrough. The anchoring system including at least one anchoring strap member having a proximal end configured to be securely attached to a supporting wall or member adjacent the back wall of the storage unit. The anchoring strap member(s) extend through corresponding passage(s) and each includes a distal end configured for adjustable attachment to a respective retaining member.

Abstract: “CONSTRUCTIVE ARRANGEMENT IN A COMPONENT FOR BRACKETING AND FASTENING OF PROFILE HANDLE”, which bracket (1) to be fastened by screw on the top edge (T) of the front wall of the door or drawer (A) of the furniture, and provided with side recesses (3) which configure rails for fitting and sliding of the corresponding tines (4) existing in the inner region in the base of the profile type handle (P), and said bracket (1) is shaped rectangularly, elongated, with the fastening hole (2) positioned in its internal end and opposite to the end where one of the positioning tabs (5) is provided, and at the ends of the side recesses (3) are provided with directing ramps (7) for the introduction and fitting of the tine (4) of the profile (P), while the fastening hole (2) is provided with vertical fins (8) that configure anchoring elements of the fastening screw.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a pallet station (1). The pallet station (1) comprises a storage surface in the form of a shelf (5). The shelf (5) is received on support beams (4) arranged between transversal beams (3). Support rails (6) are attached to the shelf (5) by means of hook elements (14, 16). The hook elements (14, 16) used for attaching the support rails (6) are beam hooks (14) and/or net hooks (16).

Abstract: A storage rack with multiple shelves includes a mounting system, a base plate, and a plurality of shelf assemblies. The mounting system is integrated onto a top end of the base plate and secure the storage rack onto a door or a wall. The plurality of shelf assemblies is positioned parallel with a top edge of the base plate and vertically distributed along the base plate. The plurality of shelf assemblies is perpendicularly connected to a front surface of the base plate and provides a storage area for hats or other delicate items. The plurality of shelf assemblies is configured to be retractable and positioned atop the front surface of the base plate so that the plurality of shelf assemblies and the base plate can be stored as a flat unit to minimize storage space.

Abstract: A luxurious motorized outdoor pool chaise lounge and luxurious motorized outdoor pool seat recliner are provided. The lounge chair and the recliner are fully motorized and include many other luxurious features. The lounge and recliner may be reserved in advance and rented on a time-of-use basis.

Abstract: A stadium chair has a seat frame and a backrest frame pivotally coupled to the seat frame for rotation about an axis parallel to a rear portion of the seat frame. The backrest frame is capable of forward rotation about the axis toward the seat frame and rearward rotation about the axis away from the seat frame. A biasing element coupled to either the seat frame or the backrest frame causes forward biasing of the backrest frame toward a neutral position relative to the seat frame. The biasing element allows for limited rearward rotation of the backrest frame from the neutral position and allows for forward rotation of the backrest frame from the neutral position. The chair preferably is configured to receive optional rotatable armrests that may be installed or removed without the use of tools.

Abstract: The invention relates to a frame furniture comprising a furniture element (14) being plate-shaped at least in some areas and having an at least partially nearly horizontal extension and being arranged on a carrier frame (18) which has a leg element (20A, 20B) on both sides, respectively, regarding a vertical furniture median plane, the leg element (20A, 20B) consisting of a tubular element bent in such a way that the tubular element forms a front and rear furniture leg (22A, 22B, 24A, 24B). The tubular elements each have an elliptical or oval cross section having a long major axis and a short minor axis, wherein the major axis and the minor axis intersect with the vertical furniture median plane over the length of the particular tubular element at an angle less than 90° .

Abstract: A chair without combining components comprises a chair frame including two leg frames for combining a chair seat and two assembly posts; a rear transversal supporting rod installed at a back side between the two leg frames of the chair frame; each of two lateral side of the chair back having an insertion hole for receiving one of the two assembly posts and a buckling sleeve; wherein in assembly, the assembly post is inserted into the hollow portion of the buckling sleeve and then the buckling sleeve is inserted into the insertion hole of the chair back; after assembly, a top end of the buckling sleeve is between a top end of the assembly post and an inner upper wall of the insertion hole so as to suffer forces from the assembly post toward the inner upper wall of the insertion hole.

Abstract: A folding chair may include a frame that is configured to transition the folding chair between use and storage positions. A seat base may be pivotally coupled thereto at a first particular length from a front end and a receiving portion may be disposed in an upper surface. The receiving portion may include left and right lateral edges, front and rear longitudinal edges, and a depth. The padding material may be disposed in the receiving portion and may have a lateral dimension related to a distance between the front and the rear longitudinal edges, a longitudinal dimension related to a distance between the front and the rear longitudinal edges, and a thickness related to the depth. The padding layer may cover a majority of a top surface of the padding material and of the upper surface. The cover may retain the padding material and the padding layer relative to the seat base.

Abstract: An air bladder assembly for a seat comprising is provided. A central sacral bladder has a support surface defined by an enlarged width portion connected to an elongated tapered portion, wherein the tapered portion is defined by elongated lateral sides. A pair of side iliac bladders is provided so that one of the side bladders is positioned adjacent each of the elongated sides of the central bladder. A support surface of the central air bladder is not parallel to a support surface of the side air bladders when the air bladder assembly is inflated.