Cushioning and support system
AssigneeInconceivable Ventures, Inc.
InventorsChris Knudsen, Peter Lemon, Joe Nilson, Lavon Bennett
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Abstract
In some embodiments, a support structures can be formed from a support structure matrix comprising a plurality of layers and a plurality of spring structures embedded within the plurality of layers of the support structure matrix. The plurality of spring structures have a plurality of different durometers. The plurality of spring structures can be configured to deform and return to its original shape after deformation. The orientation and structure of the spring structures can vary depending on a desired durometer and/or function within the support structure.
Claims30
A support structure comprising:
- a support structure matrix comprising a plurality of layers;
- and
- a plurality of spring structures embedded within the plurality of layers of the support structure matrix, the plurality of spring structures have a plurality of different durometers;
- wherein the plurality of spring structures are configured to deform and return to its original shape after deformation,
- wherein the plurality of layers comprise at least a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer, wherein the spring structures embedded in the first layer have a different durometer than the spring structures embedded in the second layer and third layer, and the spring structures embedded in the second layer have a different durometer than the spring structures embedded in the third layer.
A support structure comprising:
- a support structure matrix comprising a plurality of layers;
- and
- a plurality of spring structures embedded within the plurality of layers of the support structure matrix, the plurality of spring structures have a plurality of different durometers;
- wherein the plurality of spring structures are configured to deform and return to its original shape after deformation,
- wherein at least some of the spring structures are vertically stacked to form a stacked spring system, and
- wherein the stacked spring system comprises spring structures that have different wall thicknesses.
A support structure comprising:
- a support structure matrix comprising a plurality of layers;
- and
- a plurality of spring structures embedded within the plurality of layers of the support structure matrix, the plurality of spring structures have a plurality of different durometers;
- wherein the plurality of spring structures are configured to deform and return to its original shape after deformation,
- wherein at least some of the spring structures are vertically stacked to form a stacked spring system, and
- wherein the stacked spring system comprises spring structures that have different sized radiuses.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.