Patent ID: 8931837
Filing Date: 2015-01-13
Classification: A47C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A thoracic back support for a user sitting in a seat comprising: a resilient substrate comprising a top surface, wherein a groove is formed along the longitudinal axis of the top surface of the resilient substrate extending into the resilient substrate, wherein the groove comprises a length and a shape that is capable of receiving multiple spinous processes of the user, and wherein the groove has a width and depth such that pressure on the multiple spinous processes of the user is reduced when the user's back is resting against the thoracic back support; wherein the resilient substrate comprises a top portion, a central portion, and a bottom portion, wherein the top portion has a lateral top surface width greater than the lateral top surface width of the central portion; and wherein the resilient substrate comprises a material having an indentation force deflection of less than about 30, and wherein the groove is formed in the material having an indentation force deflection of less than about 30.