Patent Document

This application is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 11/649,124 filed on Jan. 3, 2007, now abandoned, which is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 11/314,399 filed on Dec. 20, 2005, now abandoned, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/847,260 filed on May 17, 2004, now abandoned, which is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 09/949,459 filed on Sep. 7, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,551,450, which is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 09/802,230 filed on Mar. 8, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,547,911, which is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 09/353,842 filed on Jul. 15, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,200,403, which is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 09/311,088 filed on May 13, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,212,719, which is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 08/948,763 filed on Oct. 10, 1997, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,907,878. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     The present invention generally relates to the field of bed systems. More particularly, the present invention relates to the field of adjustable air mattresses for beds. In particular, the present invention relates to the field of automatic and passively pressurized air massager cushioning devices or the like. Particularly, the present invention relates to a method of forming and sealing air structures used in seating devices, sleeping devices, massage and therapeutic devices, etc. In particular, the present invention relates to an air and sonic massaging apparatus for providing entertainment and a massaging effect with greater displacement on the body part of the individual positioned on the apparatus when patterned inflation and deflation of the apparatus occurs. Particularly, the present invention relates to a two layer improved air support apparatus with reduced complexity and cost utilizing preformed air structures. In particular, the present invention relates to an interactive media chair. 
     2. Description of the Prior Art 
     Air bed systems are well known in the art. Many of the prior art air bed systems include an air mattress and a box spring. The prior art air mattress construction have problems which can cause discomfort and disruption to the sleeping process. One of the prior art mattresses is a conventional air mattress which comprises simply a flexible enclosure filled with air. When depressed, the enclosure depresses slightly in the vicinity of the loading and also increases pressure in the remaining volume of the enclosure. The response is both resistive and bouncy, which are undesirable characteristics as far as the comfort of the user is concerned. 
     The following ten (10) prior art patents are found to be pertinent to the field of the present invention:
     1. U.S. Pat. No. 3,879,776 issued to Solen on Apr. 29, 1996 for “Variable Tension Fluid Mattress” (hereafter the “Solen Patent”);   2. U.S. Pat. No. 4,005,236 issued to Graebe on Jan. 25, 1977 for “Expandable Multicelled Cushioning Structure” (hereafter the “Graebe Patent”);   3. U.S. Pat. No. 4,120,061 issued to Clark on Oct. 17, 1978 for “Pneumatic Mattress With Valved Cylinders Of Variable Diameter” (hereafter the “Clark Patent”);   4. U.S. Pat. No. 4,454,615 issued to Whitney on Jun. 19, 1984 for “Air Pad With Integral Securement Straps” (hereafter the “Whitney Patent”);   5. U.S. Pat. No. 4,629,253 issued to Williams on Dec. 16, 1986 for “Seat Occupant-Activated Underseat Support Air-Cushion” (hereafter the “Williams Patent”);   6. U.S. Pat. No. 4,631,767 issued to Carr et al. on Dec. 30, 1986 for “Air Flotation Mattress” (hereafter the “Carr Patent”);   7. U.S. Pat. No. 4,827,546 issued to Cvetkovic on May 9, 1989 for “Fluid Mattress” (hereafter the “Cvetkovic Patent”);   8. U.S. Pat. No. 4,895,352 issued to Stumpf on Jan. 23, 1990 for “Mattress Or Cushion Spring Array” (hereafter the “Stumpf Patent”);   9. U.S. Pat. No. 4,967,431 issued to Hargest et al. on Nov. 6, 1990 for “Fluidized Bed With Modular Fluidizable Portion” (hereafter the “Hargest Patent”); and   10. U.S. Pat. No. 5,097,552 issued to Viesturs on Mar. 24, 1992 for “Inflatable Air Mattress With Straps To Attach It To A Conventional Mattress” (hereafter the “Viesturs Patent”).   

     The Solen Patent discloses a variable tension fluid mattress. It comprises a fluid chamber defined by an upper wall and a bottom wall which form a base. The fluid chamber can be compartmentalized by a longitudinal divider and cross dividers to provide individual zones of the fluid chamber. A plurality of pressure expandable pads are clamped to the upper wall by a disc which is secured to a hollow stem which communicates with the fluid chamber. A restraining chain is mounted within each pad and merely serves to limit the upward expansion of the pad regardless of the internal pressure. 
     The Graebe Patent discloses an expandable multicelled cushioning structure. It comprises a common base and a plurality of cells which are attached to the base, and are initially in a configuration so that the cells when formed are spaced apart but when later expanded by a pressurized fluid, will contact or be closely spaced to one another at their sidewalls. 
     The Clark Patent discloses a pneumatic mattress with valved cylinders of variable diameter. It comprises a plurality of valved cylinder cells held by a cover in a side-by-side relationship. Each cell comprises upper and lower cylindrical sections of equal diameter interconnected by a corrugated cylindrical section which has a smaller diameter. Each lower cylindrical section has an orifice which connects the interior of the cell with an air plenum that extends along the entire underside of the mattress. Each orifice registers with a valve that projects from the inner surface of the plenum opposite the cell orifice and is supported by a small, collapsible section of the cell in a normally open position, so that when a load is applied to the top of the cell it automatically closes the orifice against the registering valve. 
     The Whitney Patent discloses an air pad with integral securement straps. It comprises an upper layer and a lower layer which are joined together at a heat seal extending around the entire periphery of the pad. The pad is filled with air, water, a gel or the like. Securement straps are provided on the pad and fitted around and under the corners of a standard bed mattress to hold the pad in position on the mattress. 
     The Williams Patent discloses a seat occupant-activated underseat support air-cushion. It comprises a support base and an airtight expandable air cushion which rests on the support base. The top of the air-cushion is pressed upward against the bottom side of the vehicle seat cushion. A bellows type air pump is disposed within the air cushion and provides an outside air-intake. 
     The Carr Patent discloses an air flotation mattress. It comprises a lower inflatable chamber with a series of side-by-side air supply channels and an air-pervious upper wall. An inflatable compartment is overlaid on the chamber and forms a secondary air-pervious wall. A fan assembly is operatively coupled with the lower inflatable chamber to supply pressurized air. 
     The Cvetkovic Patent discloses a fluid mattress. It comprises side frames, a bottom support, and flexible and contractible bellows distributed over the bottom support. Connecting tubings are connected from the bellows to adjacent bellows to permit fluid flow therebetween. A top cover is extended over the bellows. Coil springs are mounted on top of the bellows to support the top cover. 
     The Stumpf Patent discloses a mattress or cushion spring array. It comprises a plurality of spring units. Each spring unit has a body, a top deformable end, and a bottom deformable end, where the ends are free for axial compression. The spring units are interconnected together by connecting fins which extend from the body of each spring unit. 
     The Hargest Patent discloses a fluidized bed with a modular fluidizable portion. A plurality of fluidizable cells are disposed and attached atop of an air permeable support. Each cell contains a discrete mass of fluidizable material which can be manually detachable and removable from the support for ease of cleaning and replacement. 
     The Viesturs Patent discloses an inflatable air mattress with straps to attach it to a conventional mattress. It comprises an upper air impervious flexible layer and a lower air impervious flexible layer. The peripheries of the first and second layers are joined together in an air impervious sealed relationship. 
     None of these prior art patents teach an air spring bedding system, resting or therapeutic structure to provide a matrix surface that is both supportive and pliable with minimal surface tension. It is desirable to have a very efficient and also very effective design and construction of an air spring bedding system for providing comfort and tranquillity to a user during his or her sleep by two different air support structures to create a matrix surface that is both supportive and pliable with minimal surface tension. 
     The following two (2) prior art patents were further found to be pertinent to the field of the present invention:
     1. U.S. Pat. No. 4,852,195 issued to Schulman on Aug. 1, 1989 for “Fluid Pressurized Cushion” (hereafter the “Schulman Patent”); and   2. U.S. Pat. No. 4,005,236 issued to Purdy et al on Oct. 28, 1997 for “Cushioning Mattress For Reducing Shear And Friction” (hereafter the “Purdy Patent”).   

     The Schulman Patent discloses a fluid pressurized cushion. It comprises a hollow air filled body support cushion which is formed from three interfitting matrices. Each matrix has a set of hollow cells, wherein the cells of each matrix are spaced apart to accommodate between them cells of each of the other matrices to define a body support surface made up of the tops of all of the cells. Each matrix has separate fluid ducts between its cells. A fluid pressurizing and control means such as air pumps is used to inflate and deflate the matrices in sequence to shift body support from one set of cells to another for promoting blood circulation and enhancing comfort. 
     The Purdy Patent discloses a cushioning mattress for reducing shear and friction. It comprises a top surface, a bottom surface, and a series of alternating tunnel billow compartments and loop billow compartments. Each of the tunnel billows comprises a separate piece of material affixed to the top or bottom surface along two parallel seams to define a wide-based closed billow or cell. Each of the loop billows comprises a separate piece of material affixed to the top or bottom surface along a single seam to define a narrow-based closed billow or cell. 
     It is further desirable to provide an air massager cushioning device or the like, which provides a matrix surface that is both supportive and pliable with minimal surface tension. It is also further desirable to provide an air massager cushioning device or the like that not only support a weight of an individual who sits or rests on the cushioning device but also provides a massaging effect on the body part of the individual positioned on the air massager cushioning device. 
     It is still further desirable to provide a method of forming and sealing an air structure having a plurality of air glands and a plurality of air ducts, where the air glands form a matrix surface that is both supportive and pliable with minimal surface tension and can be used with many applications, such as seating devices, sleeping devices, massage and therapeutic devices, etc. 
     It is again further desirable to provide a method of forming and sealing an air structure having a plurality of opposing air nodes and a plurality of air channels, where the opposing air nodes form an upper matrix surface and a lower matrix surface that are both supportive and pliable with minimal surface tension and can be used in many applications, such as seating devices, sleeping devices, massage and therapeutic devices, etc. 
     The following eight (8) prior art patents were further found to be pertinent to the field of the present invention:
     1. U.S. Pat. No. 4,064,376 issued to Yamada on Dec. 20, 1977 for “Sound Reproduction System And Device” (hereafter “the &#39;376 Yamada Patent”);   2. U.S. Pat. No. 4,354,067 issued to Yamada et al. on Oct. 12, 1982 for “Audio-Band Electromechanical Vibration Converter” (hereafter “the &#39;067 Yamada Patent”);   3. U.S. Pat. No. 4,506,379 issued to Komatsu on Mar. 19, 1985 for “Method And System For Discriminating Human Voice Signal” (hereafter “the &#39;379 Komatsu Patent”);   4. U.S. Pat. No. 4,750,208 issued to Yamada et al. on Jun. 7, 1988 for “Audio-Band Electromechanical Vibration Converter” (hereafter “the &#39;208 Yamada Patent”);   5. U.S. Pat. No. 5,442,710 issued to Komatsu on Aug. 15, 1995 for “Body-Felt Sound Unit And Vibration Transmitting Method Therefor” (hereafter “the &#39;710 Komatsu Patent”);   6. U.S. Pat. No. 5,536,984 issued to Stuart et al. on Jul. 16, 1996 for “Voice Coil Actuator” (hereafter the “Stuart Patent”);   7. U.S. Pat. No. 5,076,260 issued to Komatsu on Dec. 31, 1991 for “Sensible Body Vibration” (hereafter “the &#39;260 Komatsu Patent”); and   8. U.S. Pat. No. 5,951,500 issued to Cutler on Sep. 14, 1999 for “Audio Responsive Massage System” (hereafter the “Cutler Patent”).   

     The &#39;376 Yamada Patent discloses a sound reproduction system and device built into a furniture piece such as a chair. A transducer is vibrated by a sound signal of appropriate frequency. The vibrating shaft of the transducer is directly fitted to the framework of the chair. The sound signal is provided to an acoustic device including a speaker located near the chair. 
     The &#39;067 Yamada Patent discloses an audio-band electromechanical vibration converter. The converter includes a yoke having a magnetic pole and a magnetic gap formed therein which is displaceably housed by a damper in the casing to which a vibration plate is attached. A coil is also attached to the casing and placed in the magnetic gap. The casing gives an output of a mechanical vibration synchronized with a low band audio signal. The converter may be built into a furniture piece such as a chair. This is not a massage device so that the transducer does not generate vibrations. Rather, it is part of an audio system where the transducers generate low frequency audio band. 
     The &#39;379 Komatsu Patent discloses a method and system for discriminating human voice signal. It has a low-pass filter to produce audio signals having frequencies in the range of 0-150 Hz. 
     The &#39;208 Yamada Patent is a divisional of the &#39;067 Yamada Patent. Again, it is not a massage device but rather, an audio device. As in the &#39;067 Yamada Patent, the vibration transducers are mounted on a flat damper held within the converter casing and the casing is in turn imbedded in the vibration plate. The vibration is in response to a low frequency audio-band. 
     The &#39;710 Komatsu Patent discloses a body-felt sound unit and vibration transmitting method. The unit has a vibration transmitting member imbedded in a human body support member such as a chair or a bed, etc. and also has an electromechanical transducer attached to the vibration transmitting member. The transducer generates a vibration which is transmitted to the vibration transmitting member through a vibration receiving plate where the vibration receiving plate and the transducer are both arranged to be substantially perpendicular to the vibration transmitting member. While multiple transducers are used, they are connected to a same frequency source and generate the same vibrations. 
     The Stuart Patent discloses a voice coil actuator. It is unrelated to a massage device. 
     The &#39;260 Komatsu Patent discloses a sensible body vibration having a vibration unit mounted in a human body support such as a bed or a chair and adapted to generate mechanical vibrations upon receipt of a low frequency signal. The &#39;260 Komatsu Patent discloses an arrangement where a multiplicity of transducers are placed on the two opposite sides of a bed and the vibration transducers on the opposite sides of the bed may be connected with opposite polarities to impart a stronger vibration. However, the transducers on the opposite sides of a bed are not mounted on a same vibrating plate but rather, on two opposite vibrating plates. 
     The Cutler Patent discloses an audio responsive massage system. The system includes a pad for contacting a user and a plurality of vibrational transducers for vibrating the pad at variable intensity and associated vibration frequencies in response to a power signal. The feature of the Cutler Patent system is that the amplitude of the vibrations are controlled in response to the amplitude of the audio signal while the vibrators are operated at frequencies that are effective for massaging the user without regard to the audio frequency. While multiple pairs of transducers are mounted to the pad, there is no provision in the Cutler Patent to provide the two transducers in each respective pairs to vibrate distinctively to provide a vibration. 
     From the above patents, it appears that while various audio systems and massage devices are disclosed by the cited prior art patents, none of them have disclosed an air and sonic massaging apparatus for entertainment and providing a massaging effect with greater displacement on the body part of the individual positioned on the apparatus when patterned inflation and deflation of the apparatus occurs. 
     It is still further desirable to provide a two layer air support apparatus that contains functionality similar to the air spring bedding system, air massager cushioning device, massaging cuff apparatus and air and sonic apparatus with reduced complexity and cost. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention is a novel and unique air spring bedding system. It comprises a mattress matrix assembly and a box spring assembly. The mattress matrix assembly comprises first and second air support structures. The first air support structure comprises a base, a plurality of spaced apart alternating offset compressible and expandable members extending upwardly from the base, a plurality of alternating offset apertures respectively located adjacent to the plurality of alternating offset compressible and expandable members, and a plurality of connecting members formed with the base and interconnected to a pair of adjacent alternating offset compressible and expandable members for distributing air between the other compressible and expandable members. 
     The second air support structure comprises a base, a plurality of alternating offset compressible and expandable members, and a plurality of connecting members formed with the base and interconnected to a pair of adjacent alternating offset compressible and expandable members for distributing air between the other compressible and expandable members. The compressible and expandable members are respectively aligned with the plurality of apertures of the first air support structure. The second air support structure is assembled below the first air support structure such that the compressible and expandable members of the second air support structure are respectively inserted into the apertures of the first air support structure, where the base of the first air support structure abuts against the base of the second air support structure, and the compressible and expandable members of the first and second air support structures are arranged in a matrix arrangement (rows and columns). 
     In addition, the air spring bedding system further comprises means for supplying air under pressure to inflate the compressible and expandable members of the first and second support structures to a desired stiffness, such that the compressible and expandable members of the first and second air support structures are relatively close together and air is respectively transferable from the compressible and expandable members by the respective connecting members of the first and second air support structures. 
     The box spring assembly includes upper and lower airtight support structures. The upper support structure has an upper plenum and a plurality of spaced apart vertical hollow cylinders which extend downwardly from and communicate with the upper plenum. These hollow cylinders are arranged in a matrix arrangement (rows and columns). The lower support structure has a lower plenum and a plurality of spaced apart vertical hollow cylinders which extend upwardly from and communicate with the lower plenum. These hollow cylinders of the lower support structure are also arranged in a matrix arrangement (rows and column) which are offset from the cylinders of the upper support structure. 
     The hollow cylinders of the upper support structure are respectively inserted in-between the hollow cylinders of the lower support structure such that the hollow cylinders of the upper and lower support structures are respectively located adjacent to one another. In addition, the upper and lower support structures further include means for supplying air under pressure to the interiors of the upper and lower support structures. 
     It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved type of air spring bedding system wherein the construction of a bedding provides a resting or therapeutic structure formed by mushroom shaped air springs to create a matrix surface that is both supportive and pliable with minimal surface tension. Pressure exerted upwardly against the weight of a resting body by the first air support structure can be adjusted to be less than or greater than the pressure exerted upwardly by the second air support structure. The difference in pressure between the first and second air support structures creates portions of the mattress matrix assembly that are pliable with minimal surface tension between supportive portions. The stress produced is reduced because the pliable portions can conform to the complex curves of the human form and thus increase the area supported. Stress concentrations are reduced due to the increase in area supported, overall reduction in supportive pressures and minimized surface tension. 
     It is a further object of the present invention to provide a new and improved type of air spring bedding system so additional comfort is created by the mattress matrix assembly&#39;s ability to adjust the relative pressure over a large range to suit the various shapes and masses of resting bodies. The mushroom shaped air springs can be further customized to suit individuals by utilizing zoned construction fostered by both its fluid system and matrix design. Also inherent in the basic design is the ability to dynamically adapt to a variety of changing resting positions by the proper sizing of the same interconnection of the mushroom shaped air springs required for pressurization of a zone or the entire structure. 
     Alternatively, the present invention is an air massager cushioning device or the like that not only support a weight of an individual who sits or rests on the air massager cushioning device with minimal surface tension but also provides a massaging effect on the body part of the individual positioned on the cushioning device. One of the unique features of the present invention is that it can be applied to many applications, such as a seat topper apparatus having at least a head support section, a thoracic support section, a lumbar support section, and a buttock and thigh support section. Another example of an application for the present invention massager cushioning device is a lounge chair having at least a head support section, a thoracic support section, a lumbar support section, a buttock and thigh support section, a calf support section, and a foot support section. A further example of an application for the present invention massager cushioning device is a cuff apparatus for wrapping around a body part of an individual. 
     It is an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved type of air massager cushioning device wherein the construction of the cushioning device provides a resting or massaging effect structure formed by a plurality of air glands to create a matrix surface that is both supportive and pliable with minimal surface tension. Pressure exerted upwardly against the weight of a resting body by a first air support structure can be adjusted to be less than or greater than the pressure exerted upwardly by a second air support structure. The difference in pressure between the first and second air support structures creates portions of the cushioning matrix arrangement that are pliable with minimal surface tension between supportive portions. The stress produced is reduced because the pliable portions can conform to the complex curves of the human body and thus increase the area supported. Stress concentrations are reduced due to the increase in area supported, overall reduction in supportive pressures and minimized surface tension. 
     It is also an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved type of air massager cushioning device so additional comfort is created by the cushion matrix arrangement ability to adjust the relative pressure over a large range to suit the various shapes and masses of resting bodies. A plurality of air glands can be further customized to suit individuals by utilizing zoned construction fostered by both its fluid system and matrix design. Also inherent in the basic design is the ability to dynamically adapt to a variety of changing resting positions by the proper sizing of the same interconnection of the air glands required for pressurization of a zone or the entire structure. 
     It is an additional object of the present invention to provide a new and improved type of air massager cushioning device that not only support a body part of an individual who sits or rests on the cushioning device but also provides a massaging effect on the body part of the individual positioned on the cushioning device. The air cushioning device includes a first air structure with a plurality of air glands and a second air structure with a plurality of air glands, where the plurality of air glands of the first air structure is relative rapidly inflated while the plurality of air glands of the second structure is relative rapidly deflated and so forth, thereby creating a massaging effect to the body part of the individual. 
     It is a further object of the present invention to provide a new and improved type of air massager cushioning device which includes a magnetic vibratory means for generating vibrations to and through a transmitting means which in turn creates resonance vibrations to the cushioning device and the body part positioned on the cushioning device. 
     Further alternatively, the present invention is a method of forming and sealing an air structure having a plurality of air glands and a plurality of air ducts, and which are respectively and integrally connected together, where the air glands form a matrix surface that is both supportive and pliable with minimal surface tension and can be used with many applications, such as seating devices, sleeping devices, massage and therapeutic devices, etc. 
     Traditionally, these two processes are not combined in order to form air structures. An air structure is a pre-shaped and formed flexible system composed of at least one air gland and at least one air channel. These air structures can be used with many applications, for example, seating devices, sleeping devices, massage and therapeutic devices, etc. 
     Again further alternatively, the present invention is a method of forming and sealing a fluid or air structure having a plurality of opposing upper and lower fluid or air nodes and a plurality of fluid or air channels, and which are respectively and integrally connected together, where the air nodes form an upper matrix surface and a lower matrix surface that are both supportive and pliable with minimal surface tension and can be used in many applications, such as seating devices, sleeping devices, massage and therapeutic devices, etc. 
     An air structure is a pre-shaped and formed flexible system comprised of a first layer of material having at least one air node extending upwardly, a second layer of material having at least one air node extending downwardly, and at least one air channel connecting the air nodes. 
     It is an object of the present invention to provide a method of forming a fluid or air structure having a plurality of spaced apart upper fluid nodes and a plurality of spaced apart lower fluid nodes which respectively oppose the plurality of upper fluid nodes so that the displacement of the upper and lower fluid nodes is twice the displacement of a single fluid node. 
     Alternatively, the present invention is an air and sonic massaging apparatus for entertainment and providing an improved massaging effect with opposing lower air nodes beneath the upper air nodes in order to provide the user with greater displacement when patterned inflation and deflation of the device occurs. Additionally, by keeping a base portion between the upper and lower air nodes centrally located, the node displacement is away from the center on both sides of the flat base portion and is structurally sounder. This construction of the air and sonic massaging apparatus inhibits turning forces and sideway motions, and keeps the motion more linear and at a higher consistent force. 
     It is an object of the present invention to provide an air and sonic massaging apparatus which includes separate air or fluid flow circuits that provide alternating or conjoined patterns of inflation and deflation on a single device. 
     It is also an object of the present invention to provide an air and sonic massaging apparatus which can be used with other air and sonic massaging apparatuses with electronic preprogrammed pattern programs or pattern programs down loaded via the Internet or by user selected variation and/or biological sensor factors. 
     It is an additional object of the present invention to provide a sonic device that has a sonic transducer design that creates acoustic waves generated by a rigid transmission plate through movement by the translation of significant solid mass. This construction will provide high magnitudes of acoustic energy to the directly coupled air massaging device or directly coupled to the user&#39;s air cavity. It also ignores the normal standard in sound generation to provide large and significant air modulations by cone or panel displacement wherein the coil is the moving member. 
     It is a further object of the present invention to provide a sonic device which is improved by centrally locating the improved sonic transducer within a central opening on a flat rigid transmission plate. This construction enhances deflection of the rigid plate by eliminating the central portion and providing easer movement of the rigid plate. 
     It is still an object of the present invention to provide a sonic device which can be further enhanced by winding the coil twice in separate directions in order to create both significant flux and reduced heat generation due to reduction of resistance. 
     It is still another object of the present invention to provide a sonic device with a foam material strategically positioned behind a rigid wave generating plate and a thin layer of foam material so that it will enhance the user comfort without significantly diminishing the sonic effect. It should also be noted due to the positioning of the sonic device in relation to the user and also that of the air device when used in combination, which Huygens&#39; principle regarding plane waves applies and is enhanced. Wave fronts are recreated by the leading edge of wavelets creating the next successive wave front in a constant perpendicular direction from the transducer generator as it transverse into the user. The benefits of this are substantially less wave energy cancellation, stronger intensity, and enhanced user interest in that the internal vibration is less distorted and more distinctly complex. 
     It is still a further object of the present invention to provide an air and sonic massaging apparatus for providing a massaging effect with greater displacement on the body part of the individual positioned on the apparatus as well as providing an entertainment and relaxation device for a user. 
     It is an additional object of the present invention to provide reduced complexity and cost by using a two layer air support apparatus utilizing preformed air structures. 
     Further novel features and other objects of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, discussion and the appended claims, taken in conjunction with the drawings. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       Referring particularly to the drawings for the purpose of illustration only and not limitation, there is illustrated: 
         FIG. 1  is a partial cutout perspective view of the present invention air spring bedding system, showing a mattress matrix assembly and a box spring assembly; 
         FIG. 2  is a top plan view of a first air support structure with a plurality of compressible and expandable members; 
         FIG. 3  is a side elevational view of one of the plurality of compressible and expandable members shown in  FIG. 2 ; 
         FIG. 4  is a cross-sectional view taken along line  4 - 4  of  FIG. 2 ; 
         FIG. 5  is a cross-sectional view taken along line  5 - 5  of  FIG. 2 ; 
         FIG. 6  is a top plan view of a second air support structure with also a plurality of compressible and expandable members; 
         FIG. 7  is a side elevational view of one of the plurality of compressible and expandable members shown in  FIG. 6 ; 
         FIG. 8  is a cross-sectional view taken along line  8 - 8  of  FIG. 6 ; 
         FIG. 9  is a partial cross-sectional view of the assembled mattress matrix assembly; 
         FIG. 10  is a top plan view of the box spring assembly of the present invention air spring bedding system; 
         FIG. 11  is a cross-sectional view taken along line  11 - 11  of  FIG. 10 ; 
         FIG. 12  is a side elevational view of an upper support structure of the box spring assembly of the present invention air spring bedding system; 
         FIG. 13  is a side elevational view of a lower support structure of the box spring assembly of the present invention air spring bedding system; 
         FIG. 14  is an illustration of a seat topper apparatus having a head support section, a thoracic support section, a lumbar support section, and a buttock and thigh support section, where the present invention massager cushioning device is embedded within each support section of the seat topper apparatus; 
         FIG. 15  is a cross-sectional view taken along line  15 - 15  of  FIG. 14 ; 
         FIG. 16  is an illustration of a lounge chair having a head support, a thoracic support section, a lumbar support section, a buttock and thigh support section, a calf support section, and a foot support section, where the present invention massager cushioning device is embedded within each support section of the lounge chair; 
         FIG. 17  is an illustration of a cuff apparatus utilizing the present invention massager cushioning device; 
         FIG. 18  is an illustration of the cuff apparatus attached to body parts of an individual; 
         FIG. 19  is a cross-sectional view taken along line  19 - 19  of  FIG. 17 ; 
         FIG. 20  is a partial top plan view of an air structure formed according to the present invention; 
         FIG. 21  is a cross-sectional view taken along line  21 - 21  of  FIG. 20 ; 
         FIG. 22  is a block diagram illustrating the steps of the present invention method of forming an air structure; 
         FIG. 23  is a block diagram illustrating the steps of the present invention method of sealing an air structure; 
         FIG. 24  is a partial perspective view of a further embodiment of an air structure formed in accordance with the present invention; 
         FIG. 25  is a cross-sectional view taken along line  25 - 25  of  FIG. 24 ; 
         FIG. 26  is a block diagram illustrating the method which comprises the steps of forming an air structure in accordance with the present invention; 
         FIG. 27  is a block diagram illustrating the method which further comprises the steps of sealing an air structure in accordance with present invention; 
         FIG. 28  is a partial perspective view of another further embodiment of an air structure formed in accordance with the present invention; 
         FIG. 29  is a cross-sectional view taken along line  29 - 29  of  FIG. 28 ; 
         FIG. 30  is a block diagram illustrating an alternative method which comprises the steps of forming an air structure in accordance with the present invention; 
         FIG. 31  is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a first arrangement of an air and sonic massaging apparatus in accordance with the present invention, showing eight upper and lower expandable and contractible air nodes; 
         FIG. 32  is a perspective view of a second arrangement of the present invention air and sonic massaging apparatus shown in  FIG. 31 , showing at least four upper and lower expandable and contractible air nodes; 
         FIG. 33  is a partial cut-out perspective view of an alternative embodiment of present invention foam and sonic massaging apparatus; 
         FIG. 34  is a cross-sectional view taken along line  34 - 34  of  FIG. 31 ; 
         FIG. 35  is a cross-sectional view taken along line  35 - 35  of  FIG. 33 ; 
         FIG. 36  is a top plan view of the air and sonic massaging apparatus in accordance with the present invention shown in  FIG. 31 ; 
         FIG. 37  is a top plan view of the air and sonic massaging apparatus in accordance with the present invention shown in  FIG. 32 ; 
         FIG. 38  is a partial illustration of a cross-sectional view of the air and sonic massaging apparatus in accordance with the present invention, showing the “B” circuit of the plurality of air nodes being compressed while the “A” circuit of the plurality of air nodes being pressurized; 
         FIG. 39  is a partial illustration of a cross-sectional view of the air and sonic massaging apparatus in accordance with the present invention, showing the “B” circuit of the plurality of air nodes being pressurized while the “A” circuit of the plurality of air nodes being compressed; 
         FIG. 40  is a simplified circuit diagram in accordance with the present invention, showing a plurality of patterns in which the plurality of air nodes are inflated and deflated; 
         FIG. 41  is a simplified circuit diagram in accordance with the present invention, showing a plurality of patterns in which the plurality of air nodes are inflated and deflated; 
         FIG. 42  is a simplified circuit diagram in accordance with the present invention, showing a plurality of patterns in which the plurality of air nodes are inflated and deflated; 
         FIG. 43  is an exploded perspective view of the sonic device in accordance with the present invention; 
         FIG. 43A  is an exploded perspective view of an alternative arrangement of the sonic device shown in  FIG. 43 ; 
         FIG. 44  is an illustration of a seat topper application having a head support section, a thoracic support section, a lumbar support section, and a buttock and thigh support section, where the first arrangement of the present invention air and sonic massaging apparatus is embedded within each support section of the seat topper application; 
         FIG. 45  is an illustration of a seat topper application having a head support section, a thoracic support section, a lumbar support section, and a buttock and thigh support section, where the second arrangement of the present invention air and sonic massaging apparatus is embedded within each support section of the seat topper application; 
         FIG. 46  is an illustration of a seat topper application having a head support section, a thoracic support section, a lumbar support section, and a buttock and thigh support section, where the alternative embodiment shown in  FIG. 33  is embedded within the lumbar support section of the seat topper application; 
         FIG. 47  is an illustration of a chair application having a head support section, a thoracic support section, a lumbar support section, and a buttock and thigh support section, where the first arrangement of the present invention air and sonic massaging apparatus is embedded within each support section of the chair apparatus; 
         FIG. 48  is an illustration of a chair application having a head support section, a thoracic support section, a lumbar support section, and a buttock and thigh support section, where the second arrangement of the present invention air and sonic massaging apparatus is embedded within each support section of the chair application; 
         FIG. 49  is an illustration of a chair application having a head support section, a thoracic support section, a lumbar support section, and a buttock and thigh support section, where the alternative embodiment shown in  FIG. 33  is embedded within the lumbar support section of the chair application; 
         FIG. 50  is a cross-sectional view of the preferred embodiment of the air and sonic massaging apparatus in accordance with the present invention shown in  FIGS. 31 and 32 , illustrating the movement of the first and second arrangements of the air and sonic massaging apparatus; 
         FIG. 51  is a cross-sectional view of the alternative embodiment of the present invention shown in  FIG. 33 , illustrating the movement of the foam and sonic massaging apparatus; 
         FIG. 52  is an illustration of a wheelchair with a two layer air support cushion having two independent multi-node air structures that alternately inflate and deflate; 
         FIG. 53  is an illustration of the top layer of the two layer air support apparatus; 
         FIG. 54  is a cross-sectional view of the two layer air support cushion; 
         FIG. 55  is an illustration of an assembled two layer air support apparatus; 
         FIG. 56  is a cross-sectional view of the present invention sonic air impact apparatus; 
         FIG. 57  is an illustration of the present invention sonic air impact apparatus embedded into a lounge chair; 
         FIG. 58  is an illustration of the present invention sonic air impact apparatus embedded into a back cushion; 
         FIG. 59  is an illustration of the present invention sonic air impact apparatus used with an air support structure; 
         FIG. 60  is a cross-sectional of an alternative embodiment of the present invention sonic air impact apparatus shown in  FIG. 56 ; 
         FIG. 61  is an illustration of the sonic air impact apparatus shown in  FIG. 60  embedded within a headboard; and 
         FIG. 62  is a cross-sectional view a second arrangement of the sonic air impact apparatus shown in  FIG. 56 ; 
         FIG. 63  is a partial cutout perspective view of a chair in accordance with the present invention; and 
         FIG. 64  is a partial cutout perspective view of an interactive media chair in accordance with the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
     Although specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings, it should be understood that such embodiments are by way of example only and merely illustrative of but a small number of the many possible specific embodiments which can represent applications of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and modifications obvious to one skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains are deemed to be within the spirit, scope and contemplation of the present invention as further defined in the appended claims. 
     Described briefly, the present invention is an air spring bedding system. The concept of the present invention is the construction of a bedding, resting or therapeutic structure by two different air support structures to create a matrix surface that is both supportive and pliable with minimal surface tension. 
     Referring to  FIG. 1 , there is shown at  10  a preferred embodiment of the present invention air spring bedding system. The bedding system  10  comprises a mattress matrix assembly  12  and a box spring assembly  14 . It may also include a cushion layer (not shown). The mattress matrix assembly  12  may be manufactured with a mattress cover  16  for covering the entire surface of the mattress matrix assembly  12 . The box spring assembly  14  may also be manufactured with a box spring cover  18  for covering the entire surface of the box spring assembly  14 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1 ,  2  and  6 , the mattress matrix assembly  12  includes a first air support structure  20  and a second air support structure  22 , and both structures are airtight and fluid-tight and are generally rectangular shaped. By way of example, the overall length “L” and width “W” of both of the air support structures  20  and  22  are approximately 72.25 inches by 29.25 inches respectively. It will be appreciated that the dimensions described above are merely one illustrative embodiment, and it is within the spirit and scope of the present invention to include many other comparable sets of dimensions. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 2 ,  3  and  4 , the first air support structure  20  is constructed by a flexible top layer  24  and a flexible bottom layer  26  permanently affixed to the top layer  24  by ultrasonic welding, radio frequency (RF) and heat welding or other suitable means to form a plurality of spaced apart vertical adjustable hollow mushroom shaped air springs or compressible and expandable members  28 . The top and bottom layers  24  and  26  form a base portion, where the adjustable hollow mushroom shaped air springs  28  extend upwardly therefrom. By way of example, the thickness “T 1 ” of the two layers  24  and  26  when combined is approximately 0.25 inch. The hollow air springs  28  are arranged in an alternating offset arrangement from one another (see  FIG. 2 ). A plurality of circular shaped apertures  30  are provided with the first air support structure  20 . These apertures  30  are also arranged in an alternating offset arrangement from one another. The apertures  30  may be stamped out from the two layers  24  and  26 , cut out or may be removed by any suitable means known to one skilled in the art. These apertures  30  are substantially identical in size. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 3 and 4 , the plurality of hollow air springs  28  are substantially identical, and to the extent they are, only one will be described in detail below. Each hollow air spring  28  has a wide closed distal end  32 , a narrow middle  34 , and a wide open proximal end  36 . The wide proximal end  36  is integrally formed with the top layer  24  of the first air support structure  20  such that the hollow air spring  28  is compressible and expandable when a downward pressure is applied. By way of example, the overall height “H 1 ” of the hollow air spring  28  is approximately 1.66 inches, while the height “h 1 ” which is the distance between the top of the wide closed distal end  32  to the narrow middle  34  is approximately 1.10 inches. The hollow air spring  28  has two different diameters, the outer diameter “OD 1 ” which is the wide distal and proximal ends  32  and  36 , and the inner diameter “ID 1 ” which is the narrow middle part  34 . By way of example, the “OD 1 ” is approximately in a range of 3.50-3.70 inches, while the “ID 1 ” is approximately 2.00 inches. In addition, the hollow air spring  28  is made with several curved surfaces R 1 , R 2  and R 3 . By way of example, R 1  and R 2  are approximately 0.25 inch, while R 3  is approximately 0.13 inch. By way of example, the hollow air spring  28  has an angle “A 1 ”, where “A 1 ” is approximately a 45° angle. By way of example, two adjacent hollow air springs  28  which are in the same row or column are spaced apart from one another approximately 6.00 inches from center to center (see  FIG. 2 ). By way of example, two adjacent hollow air springs  28  which are not in the same row or column are spaced apart from one another approximately 3.00 inches from center to center (see  FIG. 2 ). 
     Referring to  FIGS. 2 and 4 , there is shown a first group of a plurality of connecting tubes or members  38  which are substantially identical, and to the extent they are, only one will be described in detail. Each connecting tube  38  is integrally formed with the top layer  24  of the first air support structure  20 , where each connecting tube  38  is respectively interconnected to two adjacent air springs  28  for allowing air to flow between the plurality of spaced apart vertical hollow mushroom shaped air springs  28 . 
     The first air support structure  20  is also provided with a main inlet port  40  which is connected to an air supply line  42  which in turn connects to specified air springs  28  for supplying air under pressure to the other vertical hollow mushroom shaped air springs  28 . The first air support structure  20  may be further customized to suit individuals by utilizing zoned distribution, where the first air support structure  20  may include at least three different zones therein. To fill the first air support structure  20 , air, or the like, is adapted to be supplied to the plurality of mushroom shaped air springs  28  by the main inlet port  40  which in turn supplies it to the air supply line  42 , which in turn supplies it to the plurality of air springs  28 . The main inlet port  40  may have a conventional valve (not shown), which operates in a known manner to control the flow of gas into or out of the plurality of air springs  28  of the first air support structure  20 . In the preparation of the first air spring support structure  20  for use, the valve is open, so that any air under pressure is supplied through the main inlet port  40  to the air supply line  42  which in turn supplies the specified air springs  28 . The connecting tubes  38  are then supplying the air under pressure to all of the other air springs  28 . The mushroom shaped air springs  28  are inflated to a desired stiffness. When the first air support structure  20  has been filled with the desired amount of air, the main inlet port  40  is closed off by a suitable cap (not shown). 
     Referring to  FIGS. 6 ,  7  and  8 , the second air support structure  22  is constructed by a flexible top layer  44  and a flexible bottom layer  46  permanently affixed to the top layer  44  by ultrasonic welding, radio frequency (RF) and heat welding or other suitable means to form a plurality of spaced apart vertical adjustable hollow mushroom shaped air springs or compressible and expandable members  48 . The two layers  44  and  46  form a base portion, where the vertical adjustable hollow mushroom shaped air springs  48  extend upwardly therefrom. By way of example, the thickness “T 2 ” of the two layers  44  and  46  when combined is approximately 0.25 inch. The plurality of hollow air springs  48  are arranged in an alternating offset arrangement from one another (see  FIG. 6 ). 
     Referring to  FIGS. 7 and 8 , the plurality of hollow air springs  48  are substantially identical, and to the extent they are, only one will be described in detail below. Each hollow air spring  48  has a wide closed distal end  52 , a narrow middle  54 , and a wide open proximal end  56 . The wide open proximal end  56  is integrally formed with the top layer  44  of the air support structure  22  such that the hollow air spring  48  is compressible and expandable when a downward pressure is applied. By way of example, the overall height “H 2 ” of the hollow air spring  48  is approximately 2.03 inches, while the height “h 2 ” which is the distance from the top of the wide closed distal end  52  to the narrow middle  44  is approximately 1.23 inches. The hollow air spring  48  has two different diameters, the outer diameter “OD 2 ” which is the wide distal and proximal ends  52  and  56 , and the inner diameter “ID 2 ” which is the narrow middle part  54 . By way of example, the “OD 2 ” is approximately in a range of 3.50-3.70 inches, while the inner diameter “ID 2 ” is approximately 2.00 inches. In addition, the hollow air spring  48  is made with several curved surfaces R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , and R 7 . By way example, R 4  and R 5  are approximately 0.25 inch, R 6 , is approximately 0.13 inch and R 7  is approximately 0.06 inch. By way of example, the hollow air spring  48  has an angle A 2  which is a 45° angle. By way of example, two adjacent hollow air springs  48  which are in the same row or column are spaced apart from one another approximately 6.00 inches from center to center (see  FIG. 6 ). By way of example, two adjacent hollow air springs  48  which are not in the same row or column are spaced apart from one another approximately 3.00 inches from center to center (see  FIG. 6 ). 
     Referring to  FIGS. 6 and 8 , there is shown a second group of a plurality of connecting tubes or members  58  which are substantially identical, and to the extent they are, only one will be described in detail. Each connecting tube  58  is integrally formed with the top layer  44  of the second air support structure  22 , where each connecting tube  58  is respectively interconnected to two adjacent air springs  48  for allowing air to flow between the plurality of spaced apart vertical hollow mushroom shaped air springs  48 . 
     The second air support structure  22  is also provided with a main inlet port  60  which is connected to an air supply line  62  which in turn connects to specified air springs  48  for supplying air under pressure to the other vertical hollow mushroom shaped air springs  48 . The second air support structure  22  may be further customized to suit individuals by utilizing zoned distribution, where the second air support structure  22  may include at least three different zones therein. To fill the second air support structure  22 , air, or the like, is adapted to be supplied to the plurality of mushroom shaped air springs  48  by the main inlet port  60  which in turn supplies it to the air supply line  62 , which in turn supplies it to the plurality of air springs  48 . The main inlet port  60  may have a conventional valve (not shown), which operates in a known manner to control the flow of gas into or out of the plurality of air springs  48  of the second air support structure  22 . In the preparation of the second air spring structure  22  for use, the valve is open, so that any air under pressure is supplied through the main inlet port  60  to the air supply line  62  which in turn supplies the specified air springs  48 . The connecting tubes  58  are then supplying the air under pressure to all of the other air springs  48  of the second air support structure  22 . The mushroom shaped air springs  48  are inflated to a desired stiffness. When the second air support structure  40  has been filled with the desired amount of air, the main inlet port  60  is closed off by a suitable cap (not shown). 
     Referring to  FIGS. 2 ,  5  and  9 , the plurality of apertures  30  are sized to fit a respective one of the plurality of mushroom shaped air springs  48  of the second air support structure  22 . The second air support structure  22  is assembled below the first air support structure  20  such that a respective one of the plurality of mushroom shaped air springs  48  of the second air support structure  22  are aligned with and correspond to a respective one of the plurality of apertures  30  of the first air support structure  20 . The mushroom shaped air springs  48  of the second air support structure  22  are respectively inserted upwardly into the plurality of apertures  30  of the first air support structure  20 , such that the top layer  44  of the second air support structure  22  abuts against the bottom layer  26  of the first air support structure  20 , and thereby forms a matrix arrangement of plurality of mushroom shaped air springs (rows and columns). The mushroom shaped air springs  28  of the first air support structure  20  and the mushroom shaped air springs  48  of the second air support structure  22  are relatively close together to prevent lateral movements of the air springs of the first and second air support structures  20  and  22  (see  FIG. 9 ). 
     When a human body rests on top of the mattress matrix assembly  12 , pressure is exerted on compressed mushroom shaped air springs  28  and  48  of the first and second air support structures  20  and  22 . Where the force is heaviest, such as the buttock of the human body, air under pressure is transferred from the compressed air springs to lesser compressed air springs. The difference in pressure between the air springs of the first and second air support structures  20  and  22  creates portions of the mattress matrix assembly  12  that are pliable with minimal surface tension between supportive portions. The stress (pressure over area, P/A) produced is reduced because the pliable portions can conform to the complex curves of the human form and thus increase the area (A) supported. Stress concentrations are reduced due to the increase in area supported, overall reduction in supportive pressures and minimized surface tension. 
     Comfort is created by the ability of the mattress matrix assembly  12  to adjust the relative pressure over a large range to suit the various shapes and masses of resting bodies. Also inherent in the mattress matrix assembly&#39;s basic design is the ability to dynamically adapt to a variety of changing resting positions by the proper sizing of the same interconnection of air springs required for pressurization a zone or the entire structure. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 10 ,  11 ,  12 , and  13 , there is shown the box spring assembly  14  which includes an upper airtight and fluid-tight support structure  62  and a lower airtight and fluid-tight support structure  64 . The upper and lower airtight support structures  62  and  64  are generally rectangular shaped and have the same dimensions as the first and second air support structures of the mattress matrix assembly of the present invention air spring bedding system. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 11 and 12 , the upper airtight and fluid-tight support structure  62  includes a horizontal upper plenum or chamber  66  and a plurality of spaced apart vertical hollow cylinders  68  which extend downwardly from and communicate with the upper plenum  66 . These hollow cylinders  68  are arranged in a matrix arrangement (rows and columns). 
     Referring to  FIGS. 11 and 13 , the lower airtight and fluid-tight support structure  64  includes a horizontal lower plenum or chamber  70  and a plurality of spaced apart vertical hollow cylinders  72  which extend upwardly from and communicate with the lower plenum  70 . These hollow cylinders  72  are also arranged in a matrix arrangement (rows and columns) but are offset from the hollow cylinders  68  of the upper support structure  62 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 10 ,  11 ,  12 , and  13 , the plurality of hollow cylinders  68  of the upper support structure  62  are respectively inserted in-between the plurality of hollow cylinders  72  of the lower support structure  64  such that the plurality of hollow cylinders  68  and  72  of the upper and lower support structures  62  and  64  located adjacent to one another (see  FIG. 11 ). 
     To fill the upper and lower airtight and fluid-tight support structures  62  and  64  of box spring assembly  14 , air, or the like, is adapted to be supplied to the upper and lower support structures  62  and  64  by tubes (not shown), which are secured at one end in communication with the interior of the upper and lower support structures  62  and  64 , and which has a conventional valve, which operates in known manner to control the flow of gas into or out of the upper and lower support structures  62  and  64 . When the upper plenum  66  of the upper support structure  62  is compressed, the air flows from the upper plenum  66  to the plurality of hollow cylinders  68 , while air flows from the plurality of hollow cylinders  72  to the lower plenum  70  of the lower support structure  64 . 
     Referring to  FIG. 1 , the mattress matrix assembly  12  is positioned on top of the box spring assembly  14 , thereby forming the present invention present air spring bedding system  10 . The air spring bedding system  10  conforms to conventional forms of manufacture, or any other conventional way known to one skilled in the art. The elements of the present invention air spring bedding system  10  can be made from several materials. The manufacturing process which could accommodate the construction of the present invention bedding system may be injection, thermoform, etc. or other molding process. By way of example, the first and second air support structures  20  and  22  of the mattress matrix assembly  12 , and the upper and lower support structures  62  and  64  of the box spring assembly  14  can be made from urethane material, vinyl material or any other suitable material. 
     It will be appreciated that the mattress matrix assembly  12  may be manufactured as a topper which is known in the bed industry. Using the teachings of the present invention, the topper may be manufactured according to the present invention. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 14 and 15 , alternatively the present invention is an air massager cushioning device  12  used in conjunction with a seat topper apparatus  100 , where the seat topper apparatus  100  includes at least a head support section  102 , a thoracic support section  103 , a lumbar support section  104 , and a buttock and thigh support section  105 . Each support section has the present invention air massager cushioning device  12  embedded thereto. 
     The present invention air massager cushioning device  12  not only support a weight of an individual who sits or rests on the air massager cushioning device  12  with minimal surface tension but also provides a massaging effect on the body part of the individual positioned on the air massager cushioning device. In this embodiment, the air massager cushioning device  12  assembles and functions similarly to the previously described embodiment above except that the device  12  is smaller in size to accommodate the support sections of the seat topper apparatus  100 .  FIGS. 2  though  9  will be used to describe the alternative embodiment of the present invention massager cushioning device  12 . In addition, all of the parts of this embodiment which are the same as the previous embodiment has the same reference numbers as shown in  FIGS. 2 through 9 . The new parts are numbered with new reference numbers starting with hundredths. 
     The seat topper apparatus  100  may be manufactured with a cover (not shown) for covering the entire surface thereto. Referring to  FIGS. 2 ,  6 ,  14 , and  15 , the massager cushioning device  12  includes a first air or fluid support structure  20  and a second air or fluid support structure  22 , wherein both structures are airtight and fluid-tight to prevent leakage. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 2 ,  3 ,  4 ,  5 ,  14 , and  15 , the first air support structure  20  is constructed by a flexible top layer  24  and a flexible bottom layer  26  permanently affixed to the top layer  24  by ultrasonic welding, radio frequency (RF) and heat welding or other suitable means to form a plurality of spaced apart hollow vertical adjustable air glands or expandable and contractible members  28 . The top and bottom layers  24  and  26  form a base portion, where the hollow air glands  28  extend upwardly therefrom. By way of example, the thickness “T 1 ” of the two layers  24  and  26  when combined is approximately 0.25 inch. The hollow air glands  28  are arranged in an alternating offset arrangement from one another (see  FIG. 2 ). A plurality of circular shaped apertures  30  are provided with the first air support structure  20  and are substantially identical in size and shape. These apertures  30  are also arranged in an alternating offset arrangement from one another and respectively located between the plurality of hollow air glands  28 . The apertures  30  may be stamped out from the two layers  24  and  26 , cut out or may be removed by any suitable means known to one skilled in the art. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 3 and 4 , the plurality of hollow air glands  28  are substantially identical, and to the extent they are, only one will be described in detail below. Each hollow air gland  28  has a wide closed distal end  32 , a narrow middle  34 , and a wide open proximal end  36 . Each hollow air gland  28  may also have a configuration of a cylindrical shaped container as shown in  FIG. 14 . The wide proximal end  36  is integrally formed with the top layer  24  of the first air support structure  20  such that the hollow air gland  28  is expandable and contractible when a downward pressure is applied. By way of example, the overall height “H 1 ” of the hollow air gland  28  is approximately 1.66 inches, while the height “h 1 ” which is the distance between the top of the wide closed distal end  32  to the narrow middle  34  is approximately 1.10 inches. The hollow air gland  28  has two different diameters, the outer diameter “OD 1 ” which is the wide distal and proximal ends  32  and  36 , and the inner diameter “ID 1 ” which is the narrow middle part  34 . By way of example, the “OD 1 ” is approximately in a range of 3.50-3.70 inches, while the “ID 1 ” is approximately 2.00 inches. In addition, the hollow air gland  28  is made with several curved surfaces R 1 , R 2  and R 3 . By way of example, R 1  and R 2  are approximately 0.25 inch, while R 3  is approximately 0.13 inch. By way of example, the hollow air gland  28  has an angle “A 1 ”, where the angle “A 1 ” is approximately a 45° angle. By way of example, two adjacent hollow air glands  28  which are in the same row or column are spaced apart from one another approximately 6.00 inches from center to center (see  FIG. 2 ). By way of example, two adjacent hollow air glands  28  which are not in the same row or column are spaced apart from one another approximately 3.00 inches from center to center (see  FIG. 2 ). 
     Referring to  FIGS. 2 and 4 , there is shown a first group of a plurality of connecting tubes or fluid ducts  38  which are substantially identical, and to the extent they are, only one will be described in detail. Each connecting tube  38  is integrally formed with the top layer  24  of the first air support structure  20 , where the connecting tubes  38  are respectively interconnected to the plurality of air glands  28  for transferring air or fluid to flow between the plurality of spaced apart hollow air glands  28 . 
     The first air support structure  20  is also provided with a main inlet port  40  which is connected to an air supply line  42  which in turn connects to specified air glands  28  for supplying air under pressure to the other hollow air glands  28 . The first air support structure  20  may be further customized to suit individuals by utilizing zoned distribution, where the first air support structure  20  may include at least two different zone sections therein, wherein each zone section can be pressurized at different times. To fill the first air support structure  20 , air, or the like, is adapted to be supplied to the plurality of hollow air glands  28  by the main inlet port  40  which in turn supplies it to the air supply line  42 , which in turn supplies it to the plurality of air glands  28 . The main inlet port  40  may have a conventional valve (not shown), which operates in a known manner to control the flow of gas into or out of the plurality of air glands  28  of the first air support structure  20 . In the preparation of the first air support structure  20  for use, the valve is open, so that any air under pressure is supplied through the main inlet port  40  to the air supply line  42  which in turn supplies the specified air glands  28 . The connecting tubes  38  are then supplying the air under pressure to all of the other air glands  28 . The hollow air glands  28  are inflated to a desired stiffness. When the first air support structure  20  has been filled with the desired amount of air, the main inlet port  40  is closed off by a suitable cap (not shown). 
     Referring to  FIGS. 6 ,  7 ,  8 ,  14 , and  15 , the second air support structure  22  is constructed by a flexible top layer  44  and a flexible bottom layer  46  permanently affixed to the top layer  44  by ultrasonic welding, radio frequency (RF) and heat welding or other suitable means to form a plurality of spaced apart hollow vertical adjustable air glands or expandable and contractible members  48 . The two layers  44  and  46  form a base portion, where the hollow air glands  48  extend upwardly therefrom. By way of example, the thickness “T 2 ” of the two layers  44  and  46  when combined is approximately 0.25 inch. The plurality of hollow air glands  48  are arranged in an alternating offset arrangement from one another (see  FIG. 6 ). 
     Referring to  FIGS. 7 and 8 , the plurality of hollow air glands  48  are substantially identical, and to the extent they are, only one will be described in detail below. Each hollow air gland  48  has a wide closed distal end  52 , a narrow middle  54 , and a wide open proximal end  56 . Each hollow air gland  48  may also have a configuration of a cylindrical shaped container as shown in  FIG. 14 . The wide open proximal end  56  is integrally formed with the top layer  44  of the air support structure  22  such that the hollow air gland  48  is compressible and expandable when a downward pressure is applied. By way of example, the overall height “H 2 ” of the hollow air gland  48  is approximately 2.03 inches, while the height “h 2 ” which is the distance from the top of the wide closed distal end  52  to the narrow middle  44  is approximately 1.23 inches. The hollow air gland  48  has two different diameters, the outer diameter “OD 2 ” which is the wide distal and proximal ends  52  and  56 , and the inner diameter “ID 2 ” which is the narrow middle part  54 . By way of example, the “OD 2 ” is approximately in a range of 3.50-3.70 inches, while the inner diameter “ID 2 ” is approximately 2.00 inches. In addition, the hollow air gland  48  is made with several curved surfaces R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , and R 7 . By way example, R 4  and R 5  are approximately 0.25 inch, R 6 , is approximately 0.13 inch and R 7  is approximately 0.06 inch. By way of example, the hollow air spring  48  has an angle A 2  which is a 45° angle. By way of example, two adjacent hollow air glands  48  which are in the same row or column are spaced apart from one another approximately 6.00 inches from center to center (see  FIG. 6 ). By way of example, two adjacent hollow air glands  48  which are not in the same row or column are spaced apart from one another approximately 3.00 inches from center to center (see  FIG. 6 ). 
     Referring to  FIGS. 6 and 8 , there is shown a second group of a plurality of connecting tubes or fluid ducts  58  which are substantially identical, and to the extent they are, only one will be described in detail. Each connecting tube  58  is integrally formed with the top layer  44  of the second air support structure  22 , where the connecting tubes  58  are respectively interconnected to the hollow air glands  48  for transferring air to flow between the plurality of hollow air glands  48 . 
     The second air support structure  22  is also provided with a main inlet port  60  which is connected to an air supply line  62  which in turn connects to specified air glands  48  for supplying air under pressure to the other hollow air glands  48 . The second air support structure  22  may be further customized to suit individuals by utilizing zoned distribution, where the second air support structure  22  may include at least two different zone sections therein, wherein each zone section can be pressurized at different times. To fill the second air support structure  22 , air, or the like, is adapted to be supplied to the plurality of air glands  48  by the main inlet port  60  which in turn supplies it to the air supply line  62 , which in turn supplies it to the plurality of air glands  48 . The main inlet port  60  may have a conventional valve (not shown), which operates in a known manner to control the flow of gas into or out of the plurality of air glands  48  of the second air support structure  22 . In the preparation of the second air support structure  22  for use, the valve is open, so that any air under pressure is supplied through the main inlet port  60  to the air supply line  62  which in turn supplies the specified air glands  48 . The connecting tubes  58  are then supplying the air under pressure to all of the other air glands  48  of the second air support structure  22 . The air glands  48  are inflated to a desired stiffness. When the second air support structure  40  has been filled with the desired amount of air, the main inlet port  60  is closed off by a suitable cap (not shown). 
     Referring to  FIGS. 2 ,  5 ,  9 ,  14 , and  15 , the plurality of apertures  30  are sized to fit a respective one of the plurality of air glands  48  of the second air support structure  22 . The second air support structure  22  is assembled below the first air support structure  20  such that a respective one of the plurality of air glands  48  of the second air support structure  22  are aligned with and correspond to a respective one of the plurality of apertures  30  of the first air support structure  20 . The air glands  48  of the second air support structure  22  are respectively inserted upwardly into the plurality of apertures  30  of the first air support structure  20 , such that the top layer  44  of the second air support structure  22  abuts against the bottom layer  26  of the first air support structure  20 , and thereby forms a matrix surface arrangement of plurality of air glands (rows and columns). The air glands  28  and  48  of the first and second air support structures  20  and  22  are relatively in close proximity of one another to prevent lateral movements of the air glands of the first and second air support structures  20  and  22  (see  FIG. 9 ). 
     When an individual is positioned on the massager cushioning device  12 , pressure is exerted on compressed air glands  28  and  48  of the first and second air support structures  20  and  22 . Where the force is heaviest, such as the buttock of the individual, air under pressure is transferred from the compressed air glands to lesser compressed air glands. The difference in pressure between the air glands of the first and second air support structures  20  and  22  creates portions of the massager cushioning device  12  that are pliable with minimal surface tension between supportive portions. The stress (pressure over area, P/A) produced is reduced because the pliable portions can conform to the complex curves of the human form and thus increase the area (A) supported. Stress concentrations are reduced due to the increase in area supported, overall reduction in supportive pressures and minimized surface tension. 
     Comfort is created by the ability of the massager cushioning device  12  to adjust the relative pressure over a range to suit the various shapes and masses of resting bodies. Also inherent in the massager cushioning device&#39;s basic design is the ability to dynamically adapt to a variety of changing resting positions by the proper sizing of the same interconnection of air glands required for pressurization a zone or the entire structure. 
     The massager cushioning device  12  further has the capability of rapidly inflating and deflating the plurality of hollow air glands  28  and  48  of the first and second air support structures  20  and  22  at different times to create a massaging effect for massaging the body part of the individual positioned on the plurality of hollow air glands  28  and  48  of the first and second air support structures  20  and  22 . The pressurizing means may include inflation means  130 , such as a pump for each of the first and second air support structure, motor means  132  for operating each of the inflation means and control means  134  for selectively operating the motor means. 
     Referring to  FIG. 15 , there is shown a magnetic vibratory means  136  such as a sonic transducer or other vibratory means. The magnetic vibratory means  136  are conventional in the art, and the description thereof will not be described in general terms. A semi-rigid transmission plate  138  is positioned underneath on the first and second air support structures  20  and  22 . The magnetic vibratory means  136  is then attached to the transmission plate  138  for generating vibrations to and through the transmission plate  138  which in turn creates resonance vibrations to the first and second air support structures  20  and  22  and the body part of the individual for creating a massaging effect. A support means  140  is also provided with the magnetic vibratory means  136  for providing support thereto. 
     Referring to  FIG. 16 , there is shown at  200  in alternative application of a lounge chair which includes at least a head support section  202 , a thoracic support section  203 , a lumbar support section  204 , a buttock and thigh support section  205 , a calf support section  206 , and a foot support section  207 . The present invention massager cushioning device  12  is embedded within each support section of the lounge chair  200 . 
     Since the present invention massager cushioning device  12  assembles and functions the same in the preceding embodiment described above except that the seat topper apparatus  100  is substituted for the lounge chair  200 , and the description thereof will not be repeated. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 17 and 18 , there is shown at  300  a cuff apparatus for wrapping around body parts  301  of an individual and providing a massaging effect on the body part  301  of the individual. In this embodiment, the cuff apparatus  300  includes an air massager cushioning device  12  which assembles and functions similarly to the previously described embodiment above except that the device  12  is smaller in size to accommodate the cuff apparatus  300 .  FIGS. 2  though  9  will be used to describe the cuff apparatus  300 . In addition, all of the parts of this embodiment are the same as the previous embodiment and have the same reference numbers as shown in  FIGS. 2 through 9 . The new parts are numbered with new reference numbers starting with three-hundred. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 2 ,  6 ,  17 , and  19 , the cuff apparatus  300  may be manufactured with a front cover (not shown) for covering the front surface thereto. The massager cushioning device  12  includes a first air or fluid support structure  20  and a second air or fluid support structure  22 , wherein both structures are airtight and fluid-tight to prevent leakage. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 2 ,  3 ,  4 ,  5 ,  17 , and  19 , the first air support structure  20  is constructed by a flexible top layer  24  and a flexible bottom layer  26  permanently affixed to the top layer  24  by ultrasonic welding, radio frequency (RF) and heat welding or other suitable means to form a plurality of spaced apart hollow vertical adjustable air glands or expandable and contractible members  28 . The top and bottom layers  24  and  26  form a base portion, where the hollow air glands  28  extend upwardly therefrom. By way of example, the thickness “T 1 ” of the two layers  24  and  26  when combined is approximately 0.25 inch. The hollow air glands  28  are arranged in an alternating offset arrangement from one another (see  FIG. 2 ). A plurality of circular shaped apertures  30  are provided with the first air support structure  20  and are substantially identical in size and shape. These apertures  30  are also arranged in an alternating offset arrangement from one another and respectively located between the plurality of hollow air glands  28 . The apertures  30  may be stamped out from the two layers  24  and  26 , cut out or may be removed by any suitable means known to one skilled in the art. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 3 and 4 , the plurality of hollow air glands  28  are substantially identical, and to the extent they are, only one will be described in detail below. Each hollow air gland  28  has a wide closed distal end  32 , a narrow middle  34 , and a wide open proximal end  36 . Each hollow air gland  28  may also have a configuration of a cylindrical shaped container as shown in  FIG. 17 . The wide proximal end  36  is integrally formed with the top layer  24  of the first air support structure  20  such that the hollow air gland  28  is expandable and contractible when a downward pressure is applied. By way of example, the overall height “H 1 ” of the hollow air gland  28  is approximately 1.66 inches, while the height “h 1 ” which is the distance between the top of the wide closed distal end  32  to the narrow middle  34  is approximately 1.10 inches. The hollow air gland  28  has two different diameters, the outer diameter “OD 1 ” which is the wide distal and proximal ends  32  and  36 , and the inner diameter “ID 1 ” which is the narrow middle part  34 . By way of example, the “OD 1 ” is approximately in a range of 3.50-3.70 inches, while the “ID 1 ” is approximately 2.00 inches. In addition, the hollow air gland  28  is made with several curved surfaces R 1 , R 2  and R 3 . By way of example, R 1  and R 2  are approximately 0.25 inch, while R 3  is approximately 0.13 inch. By way of example, the hollow air gland  28  has an angle “A 1 ”, where the angle “A 1 ” is approximately a 45° angle. By way of example, two adjacent hollow air glands  28  which are in the same row or column are spaced apart from one another approximately 6.00 inches from center to center (see  FIG. 2 ). By way of example, two adjacent hollow air glands  28  which are not in the same row or column are spaced apart from one another approximately 3.00 inches from center to center (see  FIG. 2 ). 
     Referring to  FIGS. 2 and 4 , there is shown a first group of a plurality of connecting tubes or fluid ducts  38  which are substantially identical, and to the extent they are, only one will be described in detail. Each connecting tube  38  is integrally formed with the top layer  24  of the first air support structure  20 , where the connecting tubes  38  are respectively interconnected to the plurality of air glands  28  for transferring air or fluid to flow between the plurality of spaced apart hollow air glands  28 . 
     The first air support structure  20  is also provided with a main inlet port  40  which is connected to an air supply line  42  which in turn connects to specified air glands  28  for supplying air under pressure to the other hollow air glands  28 . The first air support structure  20  may be further customized to suit individuals by utilizing zoned distribution, where the first air support structure  20  may include at least two different zone sections therein, wherein each zone section can be pressurized at different times. To fill the first air support structure  20 , air, or the like, is adapted to be supplied to the plurality of hollow air glands  28  by the main inlet port  40  which in turn supplies it to the air supply line  42 , which in turn supplies it to the plurality of air glands  28 . The main inlet port  40  may have a conventional valve (not shown), which operates in a known manner to control the flow of gas into or out of the plurality of air glands  28  of the first air support structure  20 . In the preparation of the first air support structure  20  for use, the valve is open, so that any air under pressure is supplied through the main inlet port  40  to the air supply line  42  which in turn supplies the specified air glands  28 . The connecting tubes  38  are then supplying the air under pressure to all of the other air glands  28 . The hollow air glands  28  are inflated to a desired stiffness. When the first air support structure  20  has been filled with the desired amount of air, the main inlet port  40  is closed off by a suitable cap (not shown). 
     Referring to  FIGS. 6 ,  7 ,  8 ,  17 , and  19 , the second air support structure  22  is constructed by a flexible top layer  44  and a flexible bottom layer  46  permanently affixed to the top layer  44  by ultrasonic welding, radio frequency (RF) and heat welding or other suitable means to form a plurality of spaced apart hollow vertical adjustable air glands or expandable and contractible members  48 . The two layers  44  and  46  form a base portion, where the hollow air glands  48  extend upwardly therefrom. By way of example, the thickness “T 2 ” of the two layers  44  and  46  when combined is approximately 0.25 inch. The plurality of hollow air glands  48  are arranged in an alternating offset arrangement from one another (see  FIG. 6 ). 
     Referring to  FIGS. 7 and 8 , the plurality of hollow air glands  48  are substantially identical, and to the extent they are, only one will be described in detail below. Each hollow air gland  48  has a wide closed distal end  52 , a narrow middle  54 , and a wide open proximal end  56 . Each hollow air gland  48  may also have a configuration of a cylindrical shaped container as shown in  FIG. 14 . The wide open proximal end  56  is integrally formed with the top layer  44  of the air support structure  22  such that the hollow air gland  48  is compressible and expandable when a downward pressure is applied. By way of example, the overall height “H 2 ” of the hollow air gland  48  is approximately 2.03 inches, while the height “h 2 ” which is the distance from the top of the wide closed distal end  52  to the narrow middle  44  is approximately 1.23 inches. The hollow air gland  48  has two different diameters, the outer diameter “OD 2 ” which is the wide distal and proximal ends  52  and  56 , and the inner diameter “ID 2 ” which is the narrow middle part  54 . By way of example, the “OD 2 ” is approximately in a range of 3.50-3.70 inches, while the inner diameter “ID 2 ” is approximately 2.00 inches. In addition, the hollow air gland  48  is made with several curved surfaces R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , and R 7 . By way example, R 4  and R 5  are approximately 0.25 inch, R 6 , is approximately 0.13 inch and R, is approximately 0.06 inch. By way of example, the hollow air spring  48  has an angle A 2  which is a 45° angle. By way of example, two adjacent hollow air glands  48  which are in the same row or column are spaced apart from one another approximately 6.00 inches from center to center (see  FIG. 6 ). By way of example, two adjacent hollow air glands  48  which are not in the same row or column are spaced apart from one another approximately 3.00 inches from center to center (see  FIG. 6 ). 
     Referring to  FIGS. 6 and 8 , there is shown a second group of a plurality of connecting tubes or fluid ducts  58  which are substantially identical, and to the extent they are, only one will be described in detail. Each connecting tube  58  is integrally formed with the top layer  44  of the second air support structure  22 , where the connecting tubes  58  are respectively interconnected to the hollow air glands  48  for transferring air to flow between the plurality of hollow air glands  48 . 
     The second air support structure  22  is also provided with a main inlet port  60  which is connected to an air supply line  62  which in turn connects to specified air glands  48  for supplying air under pressure to the other hollow air glands  48 . The second air support structure  22  may be further customized to suit individuals by utilising zoned distribution, where the second air support structure  22  may include at least two different zone sections therein, wherein each zone section can be pressurized at different times. To fill the second air support structure  22 , air, or the like, is adapted to be supplied to the plurality of air glands  48  by the main inlet port  60  which in turn supplies it to the air supply line  62 , which in turn supplies it to the plurality of air glands  48 . The main inlet port  60  may have a conventional valve (not shown), which operates in a known manner to control the flow of gas into or out of the plurality of air glands  48  of the second air support structure  22 . In the preparation of the second air support structure  22  for use, the valve is open, so that any air under pressure is supplied through the main inlet port  60  to the air supply line  62  which in turn supplies the specified air glands  48 . The connecting tubes  58  are then supplying the air under pressure to all of the other air glands  48  of the second air support structure  22 . The air glands  48  are inflated to a desired stiffness. When the second air support structure  40  has been filled with the desired amount of air, the main inlet port  60  is closed off by a suitable cap (not shown). 
     Referring to  FIGS. 2 ,  5 ,  9 ,  17 , and  19 , the plurality of apertures  30  are sized to fit a respective one of the plurality of air glands  48  of the second air support structure  22 . The second air support structure  22  is assembled below the first air support structure  20  such that a respective one of the plurality of air glands  48  of the second air support structure  22  are aligned with and correspond to a respective one of the plurality of apertures  30  of the first air support structure  20 . The air glands  48  of the second air support structure  22  are respectively inserted upwardly into the plurality of apertures  30  of the first air support structure  20 , such that the top layer  44  of the second air support structure  22  abuts against the bottom layer  26  of the first air support structure  20 , and thereby forms a matrix surface arrangement of plurality of air glands (rows and columns). The air glands  28  and  48  of the first and second air support structures  20  and  22  are relatively in close proximity of one another to prevent lateral movements of the air glands of the first and second air support structures  20  and  22  (see  FIG. 9 ). 
     Referring to  FIGS. 17 and 18 , the massager cushioning device  12  has the capability of rapidly inflating and deflating the plurality of hollow air glands  28  and  48  of the first and second air support structures  20  and  22  at different times to create a massaging effect for massaging the body part of the individual positioned on the plurality of hollow air glands  28  and  48  of the first and second air support structures  20  and  22 . Fastener means  340  is provided with the cuff apparatus for securing the cuff apparatus to the body part  301  of the individual. The pressurizing means may include inflation means  330 , such as a pump for each of the first and second air support structure, motor means  332  for operating each of the inflation means and control means  334  for selectively operating the motor means. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 17 ,  18  and  19 , there is shown a magnetic vibratory means  336  such as a sonic transducer or other vibratory means. The magnetic vibratory means  336  is conventional in the art, and the description thereof will only be described in general terms. A flexible transmission plate  338  is positioned underneath on the first and second air support structures  20  and  22 , and has the capability of bending to conform with and wrap around the body part of the individual. The magnetic vibratory means  336  is then attached to the transmission plate  338  for generating vibrations to and through the transmission plate  338  which in turn creates resonance vibrations to the first and second air support structures  20  and  22  and the body part  301  of the individual for creating a massaging effect. A rear cover  342  is provided with the cuff apparatus  300  for covering the magnetic vibratory means  336  and the transmission plate  338 . 
     The manufacturing process which could accommodate the construction of the massager cushioning device may be pressure forming, vacuum forming, injection, thermoform, etc. or other molding process. By way of example, the first and second air support structures can be made of urethane material, vinyl material or any other suitable material. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 20 and 21 , there are respectively shown a partial top plan view and a partial cross-sectional view of an air structure  22  form by the present invention method. The air structure  22  comprises a plurality of air glands  48  and a plurality of air channels or ducts  58  which are respectively and integrally connected to the plurality of air glands (only one air gland and air channel are shown in  FIGS. 20 and 21 , also see  FIG. 6 ). 
     Referring to  FIG. 22 , there is shown a block diagram  410  of the present invention method showing the steps in which the air structure  22  (also see  FIG. 6 ) is formed from a generally flat flexible first layer of material  44  and a generally flat flexible second layer of material  46 . 
     The forming method  410  utilizes thermoforming equipment  412  to form the air structure  22 . A shaped mold  414  is provided and is retained within the thermoforming equipment  412 . The mold  414  is primarily a convex (male) shaped tool or a concave (female) shaped tool that enables its shape to be transferred to a heated sheet of material with or without a plug assist device or mechanical helper  416 . The plug assist device  416  is used for pushing through the material to pre-shape the material. The plug assist device  416  is used because substantial material thickness can be lost due to thinning during the thermoforming process. The plug assist device  416  is used to promote uniformity of distribution by carrying extra material toward the area of the mold that would otherwise be thinned. The plug assist device  416  is commonly a shaped male device that pushes extra material down into the shaped mold  414 . 
     The shaped mold  414  includes a plurality of air shaped glands and a plurality of air shaped channels or ducts. The first layer  44  of material is positioned over the mold  414 . A heating device  418  actively heats the first layer  44  of material. A drawing device  420  draws the first layer  44  of material against the mold  414 . A vacuum or pressure means  422  is positioned against the mold  414  to further draw the first layer  44  of material tightly into the mold  414 , so that the first layer  44  of material forms into the plurality of air shaped glands and air shaped channels of the mold  414 . The formed first layer  44  is then cooled by a cooling device  424  and then removed from the thermoforming equipment  412 , where the first layer  44  has the shaped air lands and channels therein. 
     Referring to  FIG. 23 , there is shown a block diagram of the present invention method showing the steps in which the first layer of material  44  and the second layer of material  46  are sealed together to form the air tight structure  22 . 
     The sealing method  430  utilizes a radio frequency (RF) device  432  to seal the first layer  44  of material onto the second layer  46  of material. The second layer  46  of material is positioned against the formed first layer  44  of material. Both are positioned on the RF device  432  to be sealed together. An RF die tool  434  is provided with the RF device  432 . The die tool  434  is applied against the first layer  44  of material and the second layer  46  of material to achieve a uniform contact. The die tool  434  is a shaped brass, aluminum or brass and aluminum that directs the RF energy operating at or approximately 27 MHz and between 1-100 Kilowatts in order to excite the molecules of the first layer  44  of material and the second layer  46  of material enabling a weld or seal between them. The RF device  432  is initialized, and thereby activates the die tool  434  to make a weld therebetween. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 24 and 25 , there are respectively shown a partial perspective view and a partial cross-sectional view of a fluid or air structure  522  formed by the present invention method. The fluid structure  522  comprises a plurality of spaced apart upper fluid nodes  548 , a plurality of spaced apart lower fluid nodes  588  which respectively oppose the upper fluid nodes  548 , and a plurality of fluid channels or ducts  558  which are respectively and integrally connected to the plurality of upper and lower fluid nodes  548  and  588  (only two upper and lower fluid nodes and fluid channels are shown). These fluid nodes  548  and  588  are generally frustum shape as shown. 
     Referring to  FIG. 26 , there is shown a block diagram  510  of the present invention method showing the steps in which the fluid structure  522  (a general shape of the fluid structure is shown in  FIG. 6 ) is formed from a generally flat flexible first layer of material  544  and a generally flat flexible second layer of material  546 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 24 ,  25  and  26 , the method  510  utilizes thermoforming equipment  512  to form the fluid structure  522 . There is provided a shaped mold  514  and is retained within the thermoforming equipment  512 . The mold  514  may be a convex (male) shaped tool or a concave (female) shaped tool that enables its shape to be transferred to a heated sheet of material with or without a plug assist device or mechanical helper  516 . The plug assist device  516  is used for pushing through the material to pre-shape the material. The plug assist device  516  is used because substantial material thickness can be lost due to thinning during the thermoforming process. The plug assist device  516  is used to promote uniformity of distribution by carrying extra material toward the area of the mold that would otherwise be thinned. The plug assist device  516  is commonly a shaped male device that pushes extra material down into the shaped mold  514 . 
     The shaped mold  514  includes a plurality of spaced apart frustum shaped nodes and a plurality of shaped channels or ducts. Depending on the shaped mold  514 , the plurality of spaced apart frustum shaped nodes and the plurality of shaped channels are protruding upwardly from the surface of the mold  514  or the plurality of spaced apart frustum shaped nodes and the plurality of shaped channels are protruding inwardly within the mold  514 . The first layer of material  544  is positioned over the mold  514 . A heating device  518  actively heats the first layer of material  544 . A drawing device  520  draws the first layer of material  544  against the mold  514 . A vacuum or pressure means  523  is positioned against the mold  514  to further draw the first layer  544  of material tightly into the mold  514 , so that the first layer of material  544  forms into the plurality of fluid frustum shaped nodes  548  and fluid channels  558  of the mold  514 . The formed first layer  544  is then cooled by a cooling device  524  and then removed from the thermoforming equipment  512 , where the first layer  544  has the fluid frustum shaped nodes and channels. 
     The steps of forming the second layer of material  546  of the fluid structure  522  is exactly the same as forming the first layer of material  544  discussed above, and the description will not be repeated. 
     Alternatively, the fluid structure  522  may be formed by only one layer of material where the material may be cut in half. The two halves are then welded or sealed together to form the opposing upper and lower fluid nodes. 
     Referring to  FIG. 27 , there is shown a block diagram of the present invention method showing the steps in which the first layer of material  544  and the second layer of material  546  are sealed or welded together to form the fluid tight structure  522 . The method utilizes a radio frequency (RF) device  532  to seal or weld the first and second layers  544  and  546  together. The formed second layer of material  546  is positioned against the formed first layer of material  544  such that their frustum shaped air nodes oppose each other. Both are positioned on the RF device  532  to be sealed together. An RF die tool  534  is provided with the RF device  532 . The die tool  534  is applied against the first layer of material  544  and the second layer of material  546  to achieve a uniform contact. The die tool  534  is a shaped brass, aluminum, or brass and aluminum that directs the RF energy operating at or approximately 27 MHz and between 1-100 Kilowatts in order to excite the molecules of the first layer of material  544  and the second layer of material  546  enabling a weld or seal between them. The RF device  532  is initialized, and thereby activates the die tool  534  to make a weld therebetween. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 28 and 29 , there are respectively shown a partial perspective view and a partial cross-sectional view of a further alternative embodiment a fluid or air structure  622  formed by the present invention method. This alternative embodiment of the present invention is very similar to the embodiment just discussed in  FIGS. 24 and 25 , and the only difference is the nature and configuration of the air nodes  648  and  688 . All of the parts of this embodiment are numbered correspondingly with 600 added to each number. 
     The fluid structure  622  comprises a plurality of spaced apart upper fluid nodes  648 , a plurality of spaced apart lower fluid nodes  688  which respectively oppose the upper fluid nodes  648 , and a plurality of fluid channels or ducts  658  which are respectively and integrally connected to the plurality of upper and lower fluid nodes  648  and  688  (only two upper and lower fluid nodes and fluid channels are shown). In this embodiment, the upper fluid nodes  648  are generally arch shape while the lower air nodes  688  are generally frustum shape. 
     It will be appreciated that the fluid nodes is not limited to the shapes shown. It is emphasized that while the shapes shown is preferred, it is also within the spirit and scope of the present invention to form a multiplicity of different shaped fluid nodes not shown. 
     By way of example, the fluid support structures can be made of urethane material, vinyl material or any other suitable material. By way of example, the fluid support structures can be made from a blend or mixture of urethane and vinyl. 
     Referring to  FIG. 30 , there is shown a block diagram  710  of an alternative method of the present invention showing the steps in which the fluid structure (a general shape of the fluid structure is shown in  FIG. 6 ) is formed. The method  710  utilizes an injection molding device  712  to form the layers of the fluid structure. There is provided a shaped mold  714  and is retained within the injection molding device  712 . The mold  714  may be a convex (male) shaped tool or a concave (female) shaped tool that enables its shape to be transferred to a heated sheet of material. 
     The shaped mold  714  includes a plurality of spaced apart frustum shaped nodes and a plurality of shaped channels or ducts. Depending on the shaped mold  714 , the plurality of spaced apart frustum shaped nodes and the plurality of shaped channels are protruding upwardly from the surface of the mold  714  or the plurality of spaced apart frustum shaped nodes and the plurality of shaped channels are protruding inwardly within the mold  714 . A mold closing device  716  is closed on top of the mold  714 . To form the first layer of material, the molten material  718  is injected into the mold  714 , so that the molten material  718  forms into the plurality of fluid frustum shaped nodes and fluid channels of the mold  714 . A venting device  720  is used for venting the heat from the mold  714 . A cooling device  722  is used for cooling the molten material formed from the mold. The mold is opened  724 , where the layer of material is removed from the mold by a layer removal device  726 . 
     The steps of forming the second layer of material of the fluid structure is exactly the same as forming the first layer of material just discussed above, and the description will not be repeated. 
     Alternatively, the fluid structure may be formed by only one layer of material where the material may be cut in half. The two halves are then welded or sealed together to form the opposing upper and lower fluid nodes. The present invention method further comprises the steps of welding or sealing the layers of materials together, and the steps are exactly the same as shown in  FIG. 27 , and the description will not be repeated. 
     By way of example, the fluid support structures can be made of urethane material, vinyl material or any other suitable material. By way of example, the fluid support structures can be made from a blend or mixture of urethane and vinyl. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 31 ,  34  and  36 , alternatively, there is shown a preferred embodiment of a first arrangement of the present invention air and sonic massaging apparatus  810  which can be embedded into a seat topper application  800  (see  FIG. 44 ), a lounge chair application  900  (see  FIG. 47 ) or other suitable applications. The air and sonic massaging apparatus  810  not only support a weight of an individual who sits or rests on the apparatus  810  with minimal surface tension but also provides a massaging effect on the body part of the individual positioned on the apparatus as well as provides an entertainment and relaxation device. 
     It will be appreciated that the first arrangement of the present invention air and sonic massaging apparatus  810  is not limited to the eight upper and lower air nodes as illustrated in  FIG. 31 . It is emphasized that while the eight upper and lower air nodes are preferred, it is also within the spirit and scope of the present invention to utilize at least four upper and lower air nodes as illustrated in  FIG. 32  or any number of upper and lower air nodes not shown. 
     For clarity purposes in these figures, cabling, tubing, and wiring are not illustrated, but are conventional in the art and would be easily accomplished by persons skilled in the art. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 31 ,  34 ,  36  and  44 , the air and sonic massaging apparatus  810  can be embedded into the seat topper application  800  which includes at least a head section  802 , a thoracic section  803 , a lumbar section  804 , and a buttock and thigh section  805  (see  FIG. 44 ). The air and sonic massaging apparatus  810  can also be embedded in the lounge chair application  900  which includes at least a head section  902 , a thoracic section  903 , a lumbar section  904 , and a buttock and thigh section  905  (see  FIG. 47 ). In both of these applications, each section may include the present invention air and sonic massaging apparatus  810  as shown into the seat topper  800 . The seat topper application  800  is provided with a main pneumatic supply unit  850  and a handheld system controller unit  852 . The pneumatic supply unit  850  is connected to the air and sonic massaging apparatuses  810  by an elongated pneumatic supply tube  858  for supplying compressed air thereto. The pneumatic supply unit  850  has a power cord  854  which can be plugged into an electrical wall outlet (not shown) to power the unit. The system controller unit  852  may be electrically connected to a solenoid manifold (not shown) which in turn is connected to a plurality of the air and sonic massaging apparatuses  810  (see  FIG. 45 ). The system controller unit  852  controls the audio, sonic and air of the air and sonic massaging apparatus. 
     Since the parts of the seat topper application  800  are identical to the lounge chair application  900 , the description of the lounge chair  900  will not be described, and identical parts are correspondingly numbered in a 900 series reference number rather than a 800 series reference number used in the seat topper application. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 31 ,  34 ,  36 ,  38 ,  39  and  44 , the air and sonic massaging apparatus  810  includes a flexible air or fluid support device or structure  812  and a sonic device  814 . The air support device  812  is constructed from an airtight or fluid-tight structure to prevent air or fluid leakage. The air device  812  has a generally flat base portion  816 , two rows of a plurality of spaced part hollow upper expandable and contractible air or fluid nodes  818  (only four air nodes are shown in each row) which extend upwardly from the base portion  816 , and two rows of a plurality of spaced part hollow lower expandable and contractible air or fluid nodes  820  (only four air nodes are shown in each row) which extend downwardly from the base portion  816  and respectively oppose the plurality of upper air nodes  818 . These upper and lower expandable and contractible air nodes  818  and  820  are formed in a matrix arrangement. 
     It will be appreciated that the air support device  812  is not limited to the two rows and four columns of the upper and lower air nodes  818  and  820  as shown. It is emphasized that while the two rows and four columns of the upper and lower air nodes are illustrated, it is also within the spirit and scope of the present invention to utilize a plurality of rows and columns of the upper and lower air nodes or at least four upper and lower air nodes as shown in  FIG. 32 . It will be also appreciated that the air support device  812  may be constructed with only upper air nodes or lower air nodes. 
     The plurality of upper air nodes  818  are substantially identical, and to the extent they are, only one will be described in detail below. Each upper air node  818  has an open proximal end  822 , a closed distal end  824  and a uniform outer diameter. The open proximal end  822  is integrally formed with the base portion  816  such that the upper air nodes  818  are expandable and contractible when a downward pressure is applied or removed. The plurality of lower air nodes  820  are substantially identical, and to the extent they are, only one will be described in detail below. Each lower air node  820  has an open proximal end  832 , a closed distal end  834  and a uniform outer diameter. The open proximal end  832  is integrally formed with the base portion  816  such that the lower air nodes  820  are expandable and contractible when a downward pressure is applied or removed. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 36 ,  38  and  39 , there is provided a first air or fluid flow circuit  826  and a second air or fluid flow circuit  828  for respectively pressurizing a first section or part  830  (see  FIGS. 38 and 40 , and shown as “A” circuit) and a second section or part  840  (see  FIGS. 38 and 40 , and shown as “B” circuit) of the air device  812 . The first part  830  of the air device  812  may include two outer air nodes of the first row and two inner adjacent air nodes of the second row. The first air flow circuit  826  has an inlet port  836  for allowing compressed air to enter into the air device  812  and a plurality of connecting first air or fluid channels or tubes  838 . The inlet port  836  is connected to the pneumatic supply unit  850  (see  FIG. 44 ) for supplying compressed air to the first part  830  (shown as “A”) of the air device  812 . The first air channels  838  are substantially identical, and to the extent they are, only one will be described in detail. Each first air channel  838  is interconnected to at least two adjacent upper air nodes  818  for transferring air flow therebetween, wherein the air channels  838  are integrally formed on the base portion  816 . 
     The second part  840  of the air device  812  may include two inner adjacent air nodes of the first row and two outer air nodes of the second row. The second air flow circuit  828  also has an inlet port  846  for allowing compressed air to enter into the air device  812  and a plurality of connecting second air or fluid channels or tubes  848 . The inlet port  846  is also connected to the pneumatic supply unit  850  for supplying compressed air to the second part  840  (shown as “B”) of the air device  812 . The second air channels  848  are substantially identical, and to the extent they are, only one will be described in detail. Each second air channel  848  is interconnected to at least two adjacent upper air nodes  818  for transferring air flow therebetween, wherein the second air channels  848  are integrally formed on the base portion  816 . 
     The air device  812  may be further customized to suit individuals by utilizing a plurality of zone distributions, wherein each zone distribution can be pressurized at different time intervals. The inlet ports  836  and  846  are connected to the solenoid manifold  856  which operates in a known manner to control the flow of compressed air into or out of the plurality of upper and lower air nodes  818  and  820 . In operation, the pneumatic supply unit  850  can supply compressed air at different time intervals to the first air flow circuit  826  and the second air flow circuit  828  or it can supply compressed air to both at the same time. The connecting channels  838  and  848  are then supplying the compressed air to all of the other upper and lower air nodes. The hollow upper and lower air nodes  818  and  820  are inflated to a desired stiffness. When the air device  812  has been filled with the desired amount of compressed air, the inlet ports  836  and  848  are closed off by a suitable cap (not shown) or other suitable means. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 40 ,  41  and  42 , there are shown a plurality of different configurations of the air device  812 , where “A” circuit and “B” circuit of the air device  812  can be pressurized at different time intervals or at the same time as shown. Referring to  FIG. 40 , in step 1, only the “A” circuit is pressurized for the first air device. In step 2, only the “B” circuit is pressurized for the first air device. In step 3, only the “A” circuit is pressurized for the second air device. In step 4, only the “B” circuit is pressurized for the second air device. In step 5, only the “A” circuit is pressurized for the third air device. In step 6, only the “B” circuit is pressurized for the third air device. This configuration is conformed with  FIG. 44  of the seat topper application. Referring to  FIG. 41 , in step 1, the “A” and “B” circuits are pressurized at the same time for the first air device. In step 2, the “A” and “B” circuits are pressurized for the second air device. In step 3, the “A” and “B” circuits are pressurized for the third air device. This configuration is conformed with  FIG. 44  of the seat topper application. Referring to  FIG. 42 , in step 1, the “A” circuits are simultaneously pressurized for each air device. In step 2, the “B” circuits are simultaneously pressurized for each air device. This configuration is conformed with  FIG. 44  of the seat topper application. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 36 and 38 , when an individual is positioned on the air device  812 , the first part  830  of the air device  812  is expanded while the second part  840  is contracted at the same time interval. Referring to  FIGS. 36 and 39 , when the individual is positioned on the air device  812 , the first part  830  of the air device  812  is contracted while the second part  840  is expanded at the same time interval. Comfort is created by the ability of the air device  812  to adjust to the relative pressure over a range to suit the various shapes and masses of resting bodies. 
     The air and sonic massaging apparatus  810  has the system controller unit  852  which has the capability of pressurizing and hold, and depressurizing and hold the plurality of upper and lower air nodes at different time intervals to create an improved massaging effect for massaging the body part of the individual positioned on the apparatus  810  as well as providing an entertainment and relaxation device. The system controller unit  852  can be used for selectively operating the pneumatic supply unit  850  at different time intervals. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 31 ,  34  and  43 , there is shown the sonic device  814  which includes a sonic transducer  860  and a generally semi-rigid flat transmission plate  862  which disperses wave front over large area from the localize transducer  860 . The flat transmission plate  862  has a central circular opening  863  and a plurality of spaced apart mounting apertures  865  surrounding the central opening  863 . The flat transmission plate  862  is sized to support and positioned underneath the air device  812  such that the plurality of lower expandable and contractible air nodes  820  abut against the upper surface of the plate  862 . There is further provided foam material  864  between the distal ends  834  of the lower air nodes  820  and the transmission plate  862  for providing a cushion therebetween. There is also provided foam material  867  underneath the transmission plate  862  and surrounds a dual wound magnetic coil  870 . 
     The sonic transducer  864  includes generally circular shaped upper and lower suspensions  866  and  868 , a dual wound magnetic coil  870 , a ferrous mounting coil body  872  which surrounds the magnetic coil  870 , a large mass permanent magnet  874 , and upper and lower nonmetallic spacers  876  (only one is shown). The upper and lower suspensions  866  and  868  sandwich the large mass permanent magnet  874  and the upper and lower nonmetallic spacers  876  therebetween. A mechanical fastener assembly which includes a threaded bolt  880 , a washer  882  and a nut  884 , retain the upper suspension  866 , the lower suspension  868 , the nonmetallic spacers  876 , and the permanent magnet  874  in place. The large mass permanent magnet  874  is supported by iron guide rings. The ferrous mounting coil body  872  is mounted to the flat transmission plate  862  by inserting the dual wound coil  870  through the central opening  863  such that mounting apertures  873  are aligned with the mounting apertures  865  on the transmission plate  862 . Mounting screws  890  are then inserted through the mounting apertures  873  and  865  to secure the ferrous mounting coil body  872  thereto. The dual wound magnetic coil  870  has electrical wires  878  for connecting to an amplifier embedded into the pneumatic supply unit  850 . 
     It will be appreciated that the transmission plate  862  may be manufactured with or without the central opening  863  (see  FIG. 43A ). It is emphasized that while the opening in the transmission plate  862  is preferred, it is also within the spirit and scope of the present invention to have a depressed section on the transmission plate  862  so that the magnet  874  can move up and down therein. In addition, a spacer, standoffs or other suitable spacing devices can be used with the transmission plate  862  for providing a space thereto for the magnet  874  to move therein. 
     The sonic device  814  is positioned underneath the air device  812  for providing an improved massaging effect with opposing lower air nodes beneath the upper air nodes in order to provide the user with greater displacement when the patterned inflation and deflation of the device occurs. Additionally, by keeping the base portion  816  of the air device  812  centrally located, the node displacement is away from the center on both sides of the layers and is structurally sounder. This construction of the air and sonic massaging device inhibits turning forces and sideway motions, and keeps the motion more linear and at a higher consistent force. 
     The air and sonic massaging apparatus  810  can be utilized with its electronic preprogrammed pattern programs or pattern programs down loaded via the Internet or by user selected variation and/or biological sensor factors. 
     The sonic device  814  creates acoustic waves generated by the rigid transmission plate  862  through movement by the translation of significant solid mass. This construction will provide high magnitudes of acoustic energy to the directly coupled air support device  812  or directly coupled to the user&#39;s air cavity (see  FIG. 50 ). It also ignores the normal standard in sound generation to provide large and significant air modulations by cone or panel displacement wherein the coil is the moving member. The sonic device  814  is improved by centrally locating the improved sonic transducer  860  within the central opening  863  of the flat rigid transmission plate  862 . This construction enhances deflection of the rigid plate  862  by eliminating the central portion and providing easer movement of the rigid transmission plate  862 . The sonic device  814  can be further enhanced by winding the coil twice in separate directions in order to create both significant flex and reduced heat generation due to reduction of resistance. The sonic device  814  with the foam material  867  strategically positioned behind the rigid wave generating plate  862  and the thin layer of foam material  864  so that it will enhance the user comfort without significantly diminishing the sonic effect. It should also be noted due to the positioning of the sonic device  814  in relation to the user and also that of the air device  812  when used in combination, which Huygens&#39; principle regarding plane waves applies and is enhanced. Wave fronts are recreated by the leading edge of wavelets creating the next successive wave front in a constant perpendicular direction from the transducer generator as it transverse into the user. The benefits of this are substantially less wave energy cancellation, stronger intensity, and enhanced user interest in that the internal vibration is less distorted and more distinctly complex. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 32 and 37 , alternatively, there is shown a preferred embodiment of a second arrangement of the present invention air and sonic massaging apparatus  910  which can be embedded into a seat topper application  800  (see  FIG. 45 ), a lounge chair application  900  (see  FIG. 48 ) or other suitable applications. The air and sonic massaging apparatus  910  provides a massaging effect on the body part of the individual positioned on the apparatus as well as provides an entertainment and relaxation device. 
     The second arrangement of the present invention is identical to the first arrangement of the present invention just discussed above and the only difference is the configuration of the flexible air or fluid structure  812 , and the description thereof will not be repeated. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 33 ,  35 ,  46  and  51 , there is shown an alternative embodiment of the present invention sonic massaging apparatus  1010  without the air support device  812  shown in  FIG. 31 . In this embodiment, a foam material  1064  replaces the air support device. The foam material  1064  is combined with the sonic device  814  which is used for providing a standing wave generation to massage the user. The foam and sonic massaging apparatus  1010  can be embedded into a seat topper application  800  (see  FIG. 46 ), a lounge chair application  900  (see  FIG. 49 ) or other suitable applications. The foam and sonic massaging apparatus  1010  provides a massaging effect on the body part of the individual positioned on the apparatus as well as provides an entertainment and relaxation device. Both the seat topper application  800  and the lounge chair application  900  include a pneumatic supply unit  850 , a power cord  854  and a controller unit  852 . In this application, the user&#39;s body cavity area above the user&#39;s diaphragm is used for providing improved vibrations to the user (see  FIG. 51 ). 
     The sonic device  814  in this alternative embodiment is the same in the first arrangement of the present invention, and the description thereof will not be repeated. 
     Referring to  FIG. 52 , there is shown a two layer air support apparatus  1100  utilized as a cyclic wheelchair seat cushion in a top perspective view. The protective fabric covering means  1110  is shown partial removed in order to permit improved understanding of the apparatus. 
     Referring to  FIG. 53 , there is shown in top perspective view a two layer support apparatus  1100  without the protective cover and with a pressurizing means  1160 . 
     Referring to  FIG. 54 , there is shown a partial cross section view of  FIG. 53  showing the first circuit air nodes  1120  separated from second circuit air nodes  1130  and the top preformed layer  1140  and the bottom low cost flat layer  1150 . 
     Referring to  FIG. 55 , there is shown in perspective view an alternate embodiment of the two layer air support device  1200  utilized as a cyclic air bed with the pressurization means  1260 , a handheld timer controller  1270 , and a power means  1280 . 
     The manufacturing process which could accommodate the construction of the air device may be pressure forming, vacuum forming, injection, thermoform, etc. or other molding process. By way of example, the air device can be made of urethane material, vinyl material, a blend of urethane and vinyl materials or any other suitable material known in the art. 
     The materials selected must permit both the preforming of air nodes of at least one top layer and radio frequency welding of the top layer to a bottom layer. 
     Referring to  FIG. 56 , there is shown at  1310  the present invention sonic air impact apparatus which includes an inflatable air cell  1312 , a flexible attachment means  1326 , a diaphragm  1316 , an exciter  1318 , and a support structure  1320 . 
     The inflatable air cell  1312  has a generally flat base  1322  that is expandable upwardly from the base  1322  to form a flexible airtight structure. The air cell  1312  further includes means  1324  for inflating the airtight structure to a desirable size. The inflatable air cell  1312  is made of vinyl material or other suitable means. 
     The attachment means  1326  is generally a layer of vinyl material that is attached to the base  1322  of the air cell  1312  by conventional means. The attachment means  1326  further has a small pouch  1314  within an opening for allowing the diaphragm to be located therein. 
     The diaphragm  1316  is sized to support and positioned underneath the base  1322  of the air cell  1312  and positioned within the pouch  1314  of the attachment means  1326 , where the diaphragm  1316  vibrates in response to sound waves. The diaphragm  1316  is made of fiberglass or other suitable means. 
     The exciter  1318  is attached to a bottom of the diaphragm  1316  for generating the sound waves to and through the diaphragm  1316  which in turn generates sound waves to and through the inflatable air cell  1312  to provide fidelity sound to an individual adjacent to the air cell  1312 . 
     The support structure  1320  is attached to the attachment means  1326  for attaching to a stationary object by mechanical fasteners or other means  1336 , whereby the sonic air impact apparatus  1310  provides fidelity sound to the individual. 
     A pair of isolators  1334  are respectively located on opposite sides of the air cell  1312  for stabilizing the movement of the air cell  1312 . 
     Referring to  FIG. 57 , there is illustrated one type of application wherein the present invention sonic air impact apparatus  1310  is embedded within the stationary structure such as a lounge chair  1338 . In this application, there are included a handheld timer or system controller  1340 , a power means  1342 , an amplifier  1344 , an air pump with valve  1346 , air tubing  1348 , and other conventional devices such as a sonic device shown previously. 
     Referring to  FIG. 58 , there is illustrated another type of application wherein the present invention sonic air impact apparatus  1310  is embedded within the stationary structure such as a back support cushion  1350 . All other devices used in the lounge chair  1338  shown in  FIG. 57  are used in this type of application. 
     Referring to  FIG. 59 , there is illustrated still another type of application wherein the present invention sonic air impact apparatus  1310  is used with an air support structure  1352 . 
     Referring to  FIG. 60 , there is shown at  1410  the present invention sonic air impact apparatus which includes a foam ring under compression  1412 , a floating diaphragm  1416 , an exciter  1418 , and a protective cover  1420 . 
     The protective cover  1420  has an interior surface  1422  with a plurality of spaced apart narrow openings  1424  therethrough, a central mounting cavity  1426  therein, and a flange  1414  that extends partially inwardly and surrounding the central cavity  1426  for attaching the protective cover  1420  to a stationary structure  1450 . The protective cover  1420  is attached to the stationary structure by conventional means such as screws  1436 . 
     The foam ring under compression  1412  is attached between the stationary structure  1450  and the flange  1414  of the protective cover  1420 . 
     The floating diaphragm  1416  is positioned within the central cavity  1426  of the protective cover  1420  and spaced apart from the interior surface  1422  of the protective cover  1420  and the flange  1414  by isolators  1434 , where the floating diaphragm  1416  vibrates in response to sound waves. The floating diaphragm  1416  is made of fiberglass. 
     The exciter  1418  is attached to the diaphragm  1416  for generating the sound waves to and through the diaphragm  1416  which in turn generates sound waves through the plurality of openings  1424  on the protective cover  1420  to provide fidelity sound to an individual. 
     Referring to  FIG. 61 , there is illustrated one type of application wherein the present invention sonic air impact apparatus  1410  is attached to the stationary structure such as a headboard  1450 . In this application, there are included a control panel  1440 , a power means  1442 , an amplifier  1344 , and other conventional devices used with the present invention sonic air impact apparatus  1410 . 
     Referring to  FIG. 62 , there is shown a second arrangement of the present invention sonic air impact apparatus that is identical to the first arrangement of the present invention shown in  FIG. 56  discussed above and the only difference is the configuration of the expandable cell  1312 . In this arrangement, a medium  1330  is located within the expandable cell  1312  as shown. Since the parts of the second arrangement of the sonic air impact apparatus are identical to the first arrangement of the sonic air impact apparatus shown in  FIG. 56 , the description of the second arrangement of the sonic air impact apparatus will not be described. 
     What is unique about the present invention sonic air impact apparatus is that it creates sound waves within the air cell in either a compress or uncompress condition, and thereby provides sound entrainment. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 63 and 64 , there is shown the present invention interactive media chair  1510  which includes a seat  1512  and a backrest  1514 . At least two speakers  1516  and  1518  are attached to the backrest  1514  and located remote from each other for providing sound to an individual sitting in the media chair  1510 . A transmission plate means  1538  is attached to the rear of the backrest  1514  of the chair  1510  by conventional means. The transmission plate means  1538  may be mounted on the backrest  1514  or seat  1512  of the media chair  1510 . A transducer means  1560  is attached to the plate means  1538  for generating and transmitting sound waves through the plate means  1538  which in turn creates high magnitude sound waves in response to characteristics of electronic signals representative of sound from a media player to the backrest  1514  of the media chair  1510  and the body part of the individual positioned on the backrest  1514  of the chair  1510 . As the sound or music of the media player intensifies, so does the vibration of the transducer  1560  and the transmission plate means  1538 . The media player can be an internal component or external component of the present invention media chair. An amplifier  1544  is electrically connected to the transducer means  1560  and the at least two speakers  1516  and  1518  by conventional means. The amplifier is used for amplifying the electronic signals from the media player to the transducer means  1538  and the at least two speakers  1516  and  1518 . A handheld controller means or system controller  1540  is electrically connected to the electronic components of the chair  1510  and used for activating and deactivating the transducer means  1560  and the amplifier  1544 . The controller means  1540  further controls the intensity of the transducer means  1560  and the at least two speakers  1516  and  1518 . A power supply  1542  is electrically connected to the controller means  1540 , the transducer means  1560  and the amplifier  1544  for supplying power. 
     Of course the present invention is not intended to be restricted to any particular form or arrangement, or any specific embodiment, or any specific use, disclosed herein, since the same may be modified in various particulars or relations without departing from the spirit or scope of the claimed invention hereinabove shown and described of which the apparatus or method shown is intended only for illustration and disclosure of an operative embodiment and not to show all of the various forms or modifications in which this invention might be embodied or operated. 
     The present invention has been described in considerable detail in order to comply with the patent laws by providing full public disclosure of at least one of its forms. However, such detailed description is not intended in any way to limit the broad features or principles of the present invention, or the scope of the patent to be granted. Therefore, the invention is to be limited only by the scope of the appended claims.

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