Patent ID: 6591456
Filing Date: 2003-07-15
Classification: A47C,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A cushioning device comprising:a cushioning member comprising a deformable bladder member at least partially defining a fluid chamber therein and a flowable fluid enclosed in said fluid chamber in a fluid-tight manner, said bladder member and said flowable fluid each being capable of providing a cushioning effect in response to a deforming force; and a support element formed separately from said bladder member and positioned with respect to said bladder member to modify the cushioning effect of at least one of said bladder member and said flowable fluid; wherein one of said bladder member and said support element is adapted to mount said cushioning member at least partially around a finger-manipulable article; whereby said deformable bladder member, said flowable fluid, and said support element are capable of providing a comprehensive cushioning effect for the fingers of the user.