Patent ID: 6875241
Filing Date: 2005-04-05
Classification: A43B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A variable resistance cell device configured to provide a variable resistance response to a load factor, the device comprising: a) an enclosure with first and second chambers; b) an orifice, operatively disposed between the first and second chambers, and sized to provide resistance against fluid flow therethrough; c) a variable viscosity fluid, disposed in the enclosure and displacable between the first and second chambers though the orifice in response to the load factor; and d) the variable viscosity fluid having a viscosity that is variable corresponding to the load factor to vary an ability of the variable viscosity fluid to flow through the orifice; and e) the enclosure being compressible between: f) a block, disposed in the enclosure, dividing the enclosure into the first and second chambers and forming the orifice between the block and the enclosure; and g) a cup, formed around the first chamber, to receive the block therein in the second position.