Patent ID: 8566987
Filing Date: 2013-10-29
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
1. A seat cushion, comprising: a base member having a top surface and a bottom surface; support members having a top surface and a bottom surface, a front end and a rear end, the support members configured to form a channel centrally located between the support members and within the seat cushion, the channel configured to run from the rear end to the front edge, the channel having an intermediate section with forward and rearward sections opening in width from the intermediate section, the transition from intermediate to forward section corresponds to the location of an ischial tuberosity of a person while the person is seated on the seat cushion; and at least one reinforcing means located adjacent to the top surface or the bottom surface of the base member, the reinforcing means configured to be symmetric in shape and uniformly positioned with respect to the channel, the reinforcing means comprises an area starting with an area of greater width forward the intermediate channel section contouring inwardly and rearwardly to terminate in the rearward channel section, the base member having a greater surface area than the reinforcing means; wherein the anterior parts of the ischial tuberosity are capable of being centrally located within the seat cushion, and the bottom surfaces of the support members and at least the top surface of the base member and at least one reinforcing means being operatively interconnected to one another to permit the transmission of load forces from the support members to the base member and the reinforcing means.