Patent ID: 7624462
Filing Date: 2009-12-01
Classification: A47C,F16F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A support system for mattresses, cushions, upholstery, and seat backs comprising: A. a plurality of separate and independent load bearing, cushioning, and supporting elements each comprising: B. said plurality of separate and independent load bearing, cushioning, and supporting elements being positioned in juxtaposed, spaced, adjacent parallel relationship to each other with the longitudinally extending central passageway of each element being aligned to be substantially parallel to each other element; and C. said plurality of separate and independent load bearing, cushioning, and supporting elements being cooperatively associated with each other for supporting loads placed thereon which exert a compressive force thereto, with the loads being applied substantially coaxially to the central axis of each element for causing the entire length of each hollow profile to be longitudinally compressed in a manner which causes the plurality of indentations formed on each of said load bearing, cushioning, and supporting elements to be deformed in the predictable and repeatable manner; whereby a support system is achieved which is capable of providing cushioning, shock absorbing, and load bearing capabilities.