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Cushioning elements with pressurizable cells

US11723476B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2022
Grant dateAug 15, 2023
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C27/18
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A cushioning element includes pressurizable cells. The pressurizable cells of the cushioning elements are grouped into a plurality of sets, with each set of pressurizable cells being independently pressurizable from every other set of pressurizable cells of the cushioning element. The pressurizable cells may extend across a widths of the cushioning element and be arranged in series along the length of the cushioning element. Such a cushioning element may be part of a cushion, such as a mattress, a mattress topper, or the like. Methods for manufacturing the cushioning elements are also disclosed.

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