Patent ID: 8668977
Filing Date: 2014-03-11
Classification: A47C,B05D,B32B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A support structure comprising: a first layer of foam material including a first side with a plurality of protrusions and a plurality of channels, wherein the protrusions each include a first support surface substantially facing a first direction; a second layer of elastomeric gel material disposed within the plurality of channels and wherein the elastomeric gel material comprises a crosslinked gel material capable of retaining its shape, and forms a cured bond with the foam material of the plurality of protrusions and the plurality of channels, wherein the second layer includes a second support surface substantially facing the first direction and disposed laterally with respect to each first support surface, wherein the first support surface of each protrusion is positioned at a respective distance from the second support surface in the first direction; and a third layer extending over the first support surface of the protrusions and the second support surface of the second layer, wherein the second layer of elastomeric gel bonds the third layer to the first layer and the third layer includes a support surface substantially facing the first direction, wherein areas of the third layer are pulled down and bonded with the second support surface such that the support surface of the third layer forms a plurality of mounds that are each vertically aligned with a corresponding one of the protrusions of the first layer.