Abstract: The present invention concerns a spring core (1, 1a, 12, 13, 17, 18) that may be used in e.g. bed mattresses, chairs or sofas. The spring core (1, 1a, 12, 13, 17, 18) comprises springs placed inside pocket (3). The pockets (3) are placed in a number of rows, which rows of pockets (3) are placed side by side. The spring core (1, 1a, 12, 13, 17, 18) is held in a compressed state by means of at least one cord (5). The at least one cord (5) is formed into braids (6) at opposite outer ends (7) of each row of pockets (3). Further, the at least one cord (4) forms a number of loops (8) on at least one side of each row of pockets (3). By pulling at one free end (10) of the at least one cord (5) the braids (6) and loops (8) are dissolved, allowing the spring core (1) to return to the non-compressed state.

Abstract: A hook-ended steel wire netting includes a first cross rail having a row of first sockets on its outer portion in a line along an axial direction; a second cross rail having a row of second sockets on its outer portion in a line along an axial direction; one or more longitudinal steel wires, both ends of which are hooks, a first end hook of each steel wire encloses a part of the outer portion of one of the cross rails and is secured by being inserted into one of the first sockets, and a second end hook of each steel wire encloses a part of the outer portion of one of the cross rails and is secured by being inserted into one of the second sockets.

Abstract: A bed including user adaptable sleep support structure is disclosed, the support structure having a frame and a plurality of flexible support straps anchored between side members of the frame in selected spaced relationships relative to one another, a number of unsupported areas of different widths thus being defined between selected adjacent straps. Adjusting buckles are located at each of the support straps accommodating individual length adjustment of each strap. The support straps together provide the sole body weight support in the support structure.

Abstract: A section of a bed has a mattress support grid comprising a plurality of intersecting wire segments. The intersecting were segments define an opening. A handle is engageable with the opening.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cushion device utilized for a bed, sofa, chair, or seat for a vehicle. The cushion device comprises an outer supporting member (20) having a shock absorbing space (10) and a cushion plate (30) to be elastically installed on the outer supporting member (20). The cushion device of the present invention comfortably accommodates a human body, and has long life.

Abstract: An insulating composition consisting of Bi, Sr, RE, Cu, O or of Tl, Ba, RE, Cu, O (wherein; RE is an element selected from a group consisting of Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu and Y) aligns properly with a crystal face of an oxide superconductor because its crystal structure is the same as or similar to that of the oxide superconductor. An insulating composition in which a part of Bi is replaced by Pb is further near the oxide superconductor its construction, and the modulation structure in this insulating composition is mitigated or disappears.

Abstract: The body support can be used as a part of the reclining surface in a patient's couch intended for use in radiation therapy. It consists of a H-shaped frame with two parallel lateral beams linked together by a central transverse beam. The supporting surfaces divided by the central transverse beam are provided with transparent string tensioning which is secured exclusively to the two lateral beams. The external edges of the body support parallel to the central beam are free of radiation-attenuating frame elements so that uninterrupted dynamic radiation treatment is possible when the direction of radiation is changed from one side of the supporting surface to the other one.

Abstract: A therapeutic bed comprises a plurality of elongated tubular wires connected to a pair of bed frames for forming a bed floor to massage or treat various regions of the human body lying prone thereon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a body supporting network suitable for use with a load supporting system. The network includes at least first and second pluralities of elongate support members securable with the system for supporting a load. The first and second support members respectively extend in first and second directions to provide potential load receiving intersections where the first support members cross the second support members. The network includes adjustment means to vary network pressure response at each intersection and to permit changes in network contour. The network includes interconnecting means for connecting the elongate members at the intersections to maintain network integrity when the network is subjected to the load.

Abstract: A chair and method of manufacture is disclosed to provide a seat and backrest formed of a plurality of blocks strung on a single piece of rope between a pair of opposed side panels. Each side panel includes a backrest portion extending generally vertically, a seat support portion extending at an angle with respect to the backrest support portion and generally horizontal with respect to the ground, and a pair of legs extending from the seat support portion toward the ground. The blocks are strung in a series of generally parallel rows disposed between the side panels. In particular, each row includes a plurality of blocks suspended from the rope in a manner to permit the blocks to move freely along the rope and to provide a flexible support surface in a direction generally perpendicular to the length of backbone of the person resting in the chair.

Abstract: A spring deck for seating structures consisting of a wire fabric sheet adapted to be applied to cover an open seating frame, and consisting of a pair of normally straight side spring wires secured at spaced intervals along their lengths to the side legs of the frame, and closely spaced, normally straight spring cross wires extending between and connected at their ends to the side wires.