Patent ID: 6537639
Filing Date: 2003-03-25
Classification: A43B,Y10T

Abstract:
A buffer air cushion assembly comprising:a) a first cushion formed from two layers of material and including a plurality of separate first air chambers defined by a plurality of first recesses formed in at least one layer of material, a first hollow passageway providing fluid communication between the first air chambers for inflating same, and the first hollow passageway including a sealable first inlet for receiving an inflation fluid; b) a second air cushion disposed within the first air cushion, the second air cushion including a plurality of separate second air chambers defined by a plurality of second recesses formed in the second air cushion, a second hollow passageway providing fluid communication between the second air chambers for inflating same, and the second hollow air passageway including a sealable second inlet for receiving an inflation fluid; and c) the first air chambers being in vertical overlapping alignment with the second air chambers whereby when the first and second air chambers are inflated, each corresponding aligned pair of first and second air chambers provide support for buffering and absorbing shock.