Method of forming and sealing a fluid structure having a plurality of opposing upper and lower fluid nodes and a plurality of fluid channels
US6547911B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C27/10
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method of forming and sealing a fluid or air structure which includes a plurality of opposing fluid nodes and a plurality of fluid channels which are respectively and integrally connected to the plurality of opposing fluid nodes, where the opposing fluid nodes form an upper matrix surface and a lower matrix surface that are both supportive and pliable with minimal surface tension and can be used in many applications, such as seating devices, sleeping devices, massage and therapeutic devices, etc.
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