Patent ID: 7794022
Filing Date: 2010-09-14
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
1. A body support structure comprising: a support frame having at least first and second opposite side portions and defining an opening therebetween; and a molded elastomeric member connected to said first and second side portions and suspended over said opening, said molded elastomeric member comprising a plurality of nodes and a mechanical structure, said mechanical structure comprising a plurality of first connectors connecting said nodes in a first direction, wherein said plurality of first connectors are sequentially positioned in and along only said first direction, and a plurality of second connectors connecting said nodes in a second direction, wherein said plurality of second connectors are sequentially positioned in and along only said second direction, wherein said first and second pluralities of connectors provide said molded elastomeric member with different load bearing characteristics in said first and second directions, wherein said first direction and said second direction are perpendicular.