Cushion system and device
OwnerDavid L. Preissinventor
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Abstract
The system and device of the instant invention utilize a cushion section to distribute a load from a load bearing strap to a contact region of a user's body. The cushion section utilizes a fluid container or gel-pack. Preferably, the gel-pack is configured to selectively and detachably couple to the strap. Accordingly, the device has a supporting frame for supporting the gel-pack and two attaching sections with clips for selectively and detachably coupling the device to the strap. The device can be configured to couple to any number of straps, including restraining and supporting straps, but is preferably configured to couple to the shoulder strap of a backpack, a tote bag, a brief case, a piece of luggage, a golf bag a purse or other portable object.
Claims40
A system comprising:
- a. at least one strap member, the strap member being elongated in an elongation direction and configured for bearing a load;
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- b. a cushion member comprising two attaching sections configured to selectively attach to the strap member in the elongated direction for distributing the load onto a portion of a user's body, wherein the cushion member is configured to be detachably securable to the at least one strap member through a plurality of clips.
A device comprising:
- a. a cushion section, wherein the cushion section comprises a gel-pack comprising a fluid encapsulated within a flexible membrane and the cushion section further comprises a frame structure for supporting the flexible membrane;
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- b. means for selectively and detachably securing the cushion section to a strap, wherein the means for selectively an detachably securing the cushion section to the strap comprising two attaching sections.
A method of making a cushion device comprising:
- a. forming a gel-pack with a securing edge;
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- b. forming a frame comprising a framing region configured to receive the securing edge of the gel-pack;
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- c. framing the gel-pack within the frame such that the securing edge of the gel-pack is secured to the framing region.
A device comprising:
- a. a container for holding a cushion material;
- b. a frame structure;
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- c. means for selectively and detachably securing the container to a strap, wherein the means for selectively and detachably securing the container comprises two attaching sections coupled to the frame structure.
A device comprising:
- a. a cushion;
- b. a frame structure for supporting the cushion;
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- c. means for selective and detachably securing the cushion to a strap, wherein the means for selectively and detachably securing the cushion comprises a first clip and a second clip.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.