Abstract: A shaped body having at least one spring and at least one foam section. The uppermost section of the foam section is attached to the uppermost section of the at least one spring, and the lowest section of the foam section is attached to the lowest section of the at least one spring. The shaped body may be a viscoelastic foam and may include a temperature-regulating device arranged in thermal contact with the foam section and a control device for the temperature-regulating device adapted to adjust the firmness of the foam section by alteration of temperature. The shaped body is used as a bed or mattress for promoting sleep in one application or as a cushion.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a single layer including a plurality of unit cells. Each unit cell includes a first bowling pin structure interlocked with a second bowling pin structure arranged in an opposite orientation to the first bowling pin structure. The first bowling pin structure has a first sidewall, a first wide end, and an opposing first narrow or equal size end. Likewise, the second bowling pin structure has a second sidewall, a second wide end. Each of the bowling pin structures has a center axis along a longitudinal axis of the single layer structure. The first and second sidewalls are configured to have a 3D “S” shape along the longitudinal or vertical axis such that each of the first wide end and the second wide end has a convex shape and each of the first narrow or equal size end and the second narrow or equal size end has a concave shape.

Abstract: Treatment mats having a mat material with openings extending into the mat material. The openings contain stones and may additionally include a matrix material. Methods of treatment include positioning an individual proximate the treatment mat.

Abstract: A mattress includes a top face, a bottom face, a pair of opposing sides defining a mattress width there between, a first microcoil support foam layer and a second microcoil support foam layer. The first microcoil support foam layer includes a plurality of first pockets and a plurality of first protrusions, and the second microcoil support foam layer includes a plurality of second pockets and a plurality of second protrusions. A plurality of separate microcoil cells are formed as lines of microcoils having a width of a single microcoil and a length containing sufficient number of microcoils such that the line of microcoils spans the mattress width. Each one of the microcoil cells is disposed between a given second protrusion and first pocket or a given first protrusion and second pocket.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention relates to a method and system of receiving information of a user's support facility comfort requirements; using a software application to determine a proper support facility firmness configuration to match the user's requirement; selecting foam springs with the proper user required firmness as determined by the software application; and configuring the selected foam springs within the support facility to match the user's firmness requirements.

Abstract: The mattress assemblies have an array of springs extending from a sheet. Each spring in the array may be manufactured by choosing a position for the spring, cutting a profile of the sheet spring in the sheet, peeling back or bending the profile or tab of the sheet, and shaping the profile to form the sheet spring. The array of springs may be formed from creating a plurality of such springs along rows and columns. In certain embodiments, multiple sheets may be stacked to form the sheet spring array.

Abstract: A spring assembly includes telescopically adjustable inner and outer members biased in an extension direction by a coil spring. A preload member is provided to apply a compression preload to the coil spring. The preload member can eliminate stickiness and the popping sound that are drawbacks of the prior art, and the fabric sleeve also provides general noise reduction when the spring assembly changes length.

Abstract: Impact attenuating/spring systems may include first and second body portions and at least one spring member at least partially included between the body portions. The spring member(s) may substantially enclose and/or be pivotally engaged with the body portion(s). The components of the impact attenuating and spring element may be arranged such that when a force is applied to the body portion(s), the spring member(s) will exert a counter force to urge the impact attenuating and spring element back toward its original orientation. The spring members may include one or more polymeric element that stretches under a tensile force. The impact attenuating and spring elements may be included in a piece of footwear or other device in a manner such that a user or a retailer (or others) can select an appropriate spring member (or portion thereof), e.g., depending on characteristics of the user or the intended use.

Abstract: An elastomeric load bearing surface with different load support characteristics in different directions. In one embodiment, the surface includes an elastomeric membrane that is oriented in only a single direction, for example, by compression or stretching. In another embodiment, the surface includes mechanical structures, such as connectors, variations in thickness and apertures, that vary the load support characteristics in different directions. In another aspect, the present invention provides a multilayer load bearing surface in which the layers cooperate to provide a controlled force/deflection profile that is variable in different regions of the surface. In one embodiment, the upper layer includes a plurality of loosely connected nodes and a lower layer having a plurality of resilient elements that separately support each node.

Abstract: A load bearing assembly includes a molded plastic retainer that supports a load bearing surface over an opening defined by a frame. The molded plastic retainer includes a first portion attached to the frame, a second portion attached to the load bearing surface, and at least one elastic connector integrally molded with the retainer. The elastic connector is oriented such that it includes a crystalline structure having a greater degree of alignment in one direction than in other directions.

Abstract: The invention describes a coated spring for mattresses that comprises a helical compression spring and a wrapping in the form of a bag containing the spring, wherein the bag containing the spring is injected with a polymeric reaction mixture, which after reacting or curing produces a polymeric foam, preferably of flexible polyurethane up to a desired volume in order to cause the spring to change its flexion or compression properties, as well as the method for its manufacturing and its use in the manufacturing of mattresses of different kinds.

Abstract: A vibration damper comprises a vibration dampening structure and a load bearing plate disposed on the vibration dampening structure. The vibration dampening structure includes a slip resistant layer and at least one foam layer disposed between the slip resistant layer and the load bearing plate. A resilient mounting layer is disposed on the load bearing plate. The vibration damper may act directly between an underlying support surface and equipment or may act between the underlying support surface and a sheet of flooring.

Abstract: A cushioning assembly (i.e., for bedding, chairs, sofas, couches among other surfaces which require or benefit from cushioning) which includes a plurality of springs and fiber bundles. The plurality of springs are disposed at predetermined locations. The fiber bundles are cooperatively associated with the plurality of springs. The fiber bundles are disposed into association with the plurality of springs. Subsequently, they are integrated through a heating process with the plurality of springs and each other.

Abstract: A spring system in particular for upholstery and/or mattresses of push-carriage seats, furniture for sitting on or lying on or the like, having a plurality of successively spaced-apart slats (20), in particular resilient slats, and having supporting bodies (21) for supporting the slats directly or indirectly on a carrying structure. The bearing points or bearing regions (27) of the slats (20), in which the slats (20) are supported by the supporting bodies (21), are arranged exclusively between the slat ends (31, 32).

Abstract: The system is based on the combination of two parts (1 and 1?) of differing densities with complementary tilted protuberances (2 and 2?), coupled to form a single unit. These protuberances vary in shape, length and thickness so that systems of differing rigidity can be obtained, thus achieving cushioning in virtue of the said protuberances (2 and 2?), enabling the path of the force applied to be defined, thus achieving optimum cushioning force. The system is applicable to both pressure cushioning systems (mattresses, pillows, seats, etc.) and impact cushioning systems (footwear, wheels, helmets, etc.).

Abstract: A portable lift cushion to provide aid in lifting a user may include a handle to allow the user to carry the portable lift cushion, a first housing section to house a portion of the portable lift cushion, a second housing section to house personal items of the user, a biasing device to compress within the first housing section when the user sits on the first housing section and expands within the first housing section when the user is no longer sitting on the first housing section. The biasing device may include a flexible support bar, and the flexible support bar may be substantially V shaped. The first housing section may include padding on an exterior surface of the first housing section, and the second housing section may include a sealing device to provide access to the interior of the second housing section. The first housing section may be formed from flexible material, and the flexible support bar may include a spring.

Abstract: Impact attenuating/spring systems may include first and second body portions and at least one spring member at least partially included between the body portions. The spring member(s) may substantially enclose and/or be pivotally engaged with the body portion(s). The components of the impact attenuating and spring element may be arranged such that when a force is applied to the body portion(s), the spring member(s) will exert a counter force to urge the impact attenuating and spring element back toward its original orientation. The spring members may include one or more polymeric element that stretches under a tensile force. The impact attenuating and spring elements may be included in a piece of footwear or other device in a manner such that a user or a retailer (or others) can select an appropriate spring member (or portion thereof), e.g., depending on characteristics of the user or the intended use.

Abstract: The invention provides a top plate for a unitary suspension device for a multi-element type bed base made with a plurality of unitary suspension devices disposed in rows and columns on a support platform, the top plate being quadrangular in shape and including in its central region fastener members for fastening to the top end of a suspension structure of a unitary device, wherein the corners of the top face of the plate are raised and define a horizontal plane situated above the face, and wherein the top plate presents around its central region a first convex surface forming a dome. Advantageously, the top face of the top plate presents in the vicinity of each of its corners a second convex surface tangential to the horizontal plane and connected to the dome via demarcation lines.

Abstract: A stressable fabric that includes a plurality of layers of multiple materials. A top layer is formed from a generally non-elastic material. Suitable materials for the top layer are fibers, cables, woven material, or any other material that will bend when stress is applied, but that will not stretch. The top layer is attached to a motion axis defining layer made from a plurality of non-compressible blocks. The non-compressible blocks may be rectangular, oval, or other shapes depending on the requirements of a specific application. The shape of the non-compressible blocks defines the directions in which the stressable fabric can easily move. The non-compressible blocks of the motion axis defining layer are separated by a compressible interstitial element. The degree of compressibility of the compressible interstitial element is also varied according to the product design requirements.

Abstract: A knee pad having a foam packet with a top and bottom layer of rubberized foam and a leak-resistant middle layer of polyurethane gel with pressure relief capabilities. The foam packet is enclosed within a bag with a top skin next to the knees that is a stretch nylon laminated to neoprene, so the knees will always be pressing against the foam packet, and a bottom skin that is a tear resistant material.

Abstract: Composite material spring modules have a fiber reinforced composite material spring body with attachment fittings integrally formed about the spring body. The attachment fittings are molded of a flexible material which dynamically responds to changes in the shape of the spring body upon deflection. Integral formation of the fittings with the spring body provides a unified single piece module which is readily attachable to any structure where spring support is desired. In one embodiment, a mounting foot is configured for mounting of the spring module directly to a planar surface of a supporting frame member by a fastener, or alternatively configured to engage with a frame member without use of a fastener. The composite material spring modules exhibit the properties of stiffness and return to uncompressed state from total depth deflection without set.

Abstract: A seat device comprises a cushion frame mounted on a floor; a support member for supporting a seat pad; and torsion bars for elastically supporting the support member on the cushion frame, including a torque bar section and an arm section, wherein the torsion bars are provided at the front and rear positions of the seat or at the left and right positions thereof by at least one pair, and each arm section of the at least one pair of torsion bars be provided so as to form a parallel link mechanism.

Abstract: A low profile composite material bedding foundation system and methods of manufacture and assembly uses spring modules made of molded composite materials and supported by inner frame members. The low-profile of the spring modules, and the composite material spring property of return to uncompressed state from total depth deflection without set, greatly decreases the height of the bedding foundation in which the spring modules are attached directly to foundation frame members. The small size and simple geometry of the spring modules is especially suited for flexible arrangement and automated assembly of low-profile foundations.

Abstract: A mono-air-cell body made of a flexible elastic material and having a hollow interior and no less than one connecting tube for connecting different mono-air-cell bodies together one after another, for making up a shock-absorbing cushion. Each mono-air-cell body can have any shape in its top plan view. Each connecting tube can be a male one having at least one round circumferential groove or a female one having at least one round circumferential ridge so that the male and the female connecting tubes can be joined together, thereby connecting two mono-air-cell bodies together. The shock-absorbing cushion can be composed to have a shape of a band, a plane, a sphere or any three-dimensional shape.

Abstract: A motor-vehicle seat is disclosed with a spring core resting on a subframe and surrounded by a topframe, each topframe portion pointed in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle being supported relative to the subframe via a stay preventing floating movements and limiting lateral compression movements. In order to allow retrofitting and to prevent reactions on the topframe under compression movements the stay consists respectively of a foam block which is fixed to the subframe and which is inserted between two springs stretched from the subframe to the topframe and at least partially surrounds these positively.

Abstract: A frame for an automobile seat or a domestic seat comprises a base frame; a pad which consists of a series of parallel cords and a series of parallel cross-wires, and is suspended over the base frame; spring elements having torsion parts secured to the cords of the pad; and an edge frame mounted above the base frame on limbs of said spring elements which extend upwardly and outwardly from the side edge regions of the pad and are secured at their upper ends to said edge frame. The spring elements have lengths which may be anchored on said pad or on said base frame, and spring elements of both forms may be employed.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided an improved, simulated tufted cushion and method of making the same which involves simultaneously forming the tufts with simulated buttons and creases between tufts in a single operation in a heated press.