Patent ID: 6128795
Filing Date: 2000-10-10
Classification: A01K,A47C,A47G,A61F,Y10S

Abstract:
A thermal regulating cushioning device comprising:a flexible, deformable outer membrane being adapted to sealably receive a liquid material therein;a foam core being encased within and in intimate contact with, but not bonded to said flexible, deformable outer membrane wherein said foam core has a dimension substantially coincident with said outer membrane;a liquid material being sealably contained within said flexible, deformable outer membrane and saturating said foam core, said liquid material being at least partially circulatable through said foam core wherein the cooperation of said saturated foam core and said sealable flexible membrane provide a substantially uniform, thermal regulating medium and structural support such that said cushioning device is readily, uniformly deformable when a load is applied thereto;a thermal regulating unit cooperating with the liquid material to either heat or cool the liquid material.