Patent ID: 9032571
Filing Date: 2015-05-19
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
1. A multi-layered cushioning structure comprising: a cushioning pad, comprising: an array of a plurality of foam blocks, each defining a plurality of external surfaces thereof and each being provided with an internal closed cavity having a predetermined size and shape chosen to control the firmness of the block, each said internal closed cavity being spaced from the plurality of external surfaces including a top surface of corresponding said plurality of foam blocks; and means for maintaining said plurality of foam blocks as a unit so as to form the cushioning pad; a body contact mat topping the body cushioning pad and including a bi-dimensional latticed structure of spaced-apart studs made of an elastomeric gel material and linked together by flexible linking elements, a bottom surface of the body contact mat being integrated into the top surface of each said foam blocks of the cushioning pad, the body contact mat defining through holes extending between adjacent said flexible linking elements to ensure passage of air to the cushioning pad.