# US 12,213,595 B2 · Cushioning and support system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,213,595 B2 - Document ID: US12213595B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/950,981 - Filed: 2022-09-22 - Published: 2023-03-30 - Granted: 2025-02-04 - Earliest claimed: 2021-09-24 - Assignees: Inconceivable Ventures, Inc. - Applicants: Inconceivable Ventures, Inc. - Inventors: Chris Knudsen; Peter Lemon; Joe Nilson; Lavon Bennett - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12213595B2 ## CPC - A47C 27/06: Spring inlays or spring units therefor - A47C 27/085: {of liquid type, e.g. filled with water or gel} - A47C 27/065: {of special shape} - A47C 27/15: consisting of two or more layers (A47C27/16 takes precedence) - A47C: CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS ## 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. ## Claims ### Claim 1 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. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The support structure of claim 1, wherein at least some of the spring structures comprise a thermoplastic elastomeric gel. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The support structure of claim 2, wherein the thermoplastic elastomeric gel comprises styrenic block copolymers. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The support structure of claim 2, wherein the thermoplastic elastomeric gel comprises a rubber and/or a hydrogenated rubber. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The support structure of claim 1, wherein at least some of the spring structures are vertically stacked to form a stacked spring system. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The support structure of claim 5, wherein the stacked spring system comprises spring structures that have different wall thicknesses. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The support structure of claim 5, wherein the stacked spring system comprises spring structures that have different heights. ### Claim 8 (depends on 5) The support structure of claim 5, wherein the stacked spring system comprises spring structures that have different sized radiuses. ### Claim 9 (depends on 5) The support structure of claim 5, wherein the stacked spring system has a lowermost spring structure and an uppermost spring structure, and wherein the spring structures that have durometers that increase from the uppermost spring structure to the lowermost spring structure. ### Claim 10 (depends on 5) The support structure of claim 5, wherein the stacked spring system has a lowermost spring structure and an uppermost spring structure, and wherein the spring structures that have durometers that decrease from the uppermost spring structure to the lowermost spring structure. ### Claim 11 (depends on 5) The support structure of claim 5, wherein the spring structures comprise ring-shaped structures. ### Claim 12 (depends on 5) The support structure of claim 5, wherein the spring structures comprise geometric shapes other than ring-shaped structures. ### Claim 13 (depends on 5) The support structure of claim 5, wherein the spring structures form honeycombed-shaped structures. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The support structure of claim 1, wherein the plurality of spring structures in the first layer are spaced apart from one another and aligned with each other in the same horizontal plane of the first layer. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The support structure of claim 1, wherein the plurality of spring structures in the first layer are spaced apart from one another and positioned within different horizontal planes, such that some of the plurality of spring structures in the first layer are at a different height than others of the plurality of spring structures in the first layer. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The support structure of claim 1, wherein the plurality of spring structures comprise an elastomer, silicone, expanded metal, wood foam, bamboo foam, natural materials, or a combination thereof. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The support structure of claim 1, wherein at least some of the spring structures are stacked end-to-end so that they are vertically aligned but not coaxially aligned to form an end-to-end spring system. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The support structure of claim 1, wherein at least some of the spring structures comprise different materials and have different durometers. ### Claim 19 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. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The support structure of claim 19, wherein at least some of the spring structures comprise a thermoplastic elastomeric gel. ### Claim 21 (depends on 20) The support structure of claim 20, wherein the thermoplastic elastomeric gel comprises styrenic block copolymers. ### Claim 22 (depends on 20) The support structure of claim 20, wherein the thermoplastic elastomeric gel comprises a rubber and/or a hydrogenated rubber. ### Claim 23 (depends on 5) The support structure of claim 5, wherein the stacked spring system comprises spring structures that have different heights. ### Claim 24 (depends on 5) The support structure of claim 5, wherein the stacked spring system comprises spring structures that have different durometers. ### Claim 25 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. ### Claim 26 (depends on 25) The support structure of claim 25, wherein at least some of the spring structures comprise a thermoplastic elastomeric gel. ### Claim 27 (depends on 26) The support structure of claim 26, wherein the thermoplastic elastomeric gel comprises styrenic block copolymers. ### Claim 28 (depends on 26) The support structure of claim 26, wherein the thermoplastic elastomeric gel comprises a rubber and/or a hydrogenated rubber. ### Claim 29 (depends on 25) The support structure of claim 25, wherein the stacked spring system comprises spring structures that have different durometers. ### Claim 30 (depends on 29) The support structure of claim 29, wherein the stacked spring system has a lowermost spring structure and an uppermost spring structure, and wherein the spring structures that have durometers that increase from the uppermost spring structure to the lowermost spring structure.