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Support element for human body and method for its realisation

US9132874B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

SELLE ROYAL S.P.A. · IT

Inventors

Felix Sam · Padova, IT
Barbara Bigolin · Possagno, IT
Claudio Checchin · Cittadella, IT

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 9, 2012
Grant date	Sep 15, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 19, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB29L2031/3094
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A support element (e.g., a seat, a saddle or a handgrip) for the human body including a layer made from soft and yieldable material and at least one surface insert with different characteristics in terms of appearance and/or comfort, in which said surface insert includes a visible surface to be in contact with the user, wherein said visible surface has a smaller size than said layer and wherein said surface insert includes at least one portion embedded in said layer. A process for making the support element is also presented.

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