Padded element, and process and mold for producing same
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Apr 9, 2019
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Apr 28, 2016
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May 21, 2014
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Abstract
There is disclosed a padded element. In one embodiment, the padded element comprises a molded foam topper portion and a molded foam substrate portion secured with respect to the molded foam topper portion. The molded foam topper portion and the molded foam substrate portion have a different indentation force deflection at 25% thickness when measured pursuant to ASTM 3574-B1. In another embodiment, the padded element comprises a molded foam topper portion and a molded foam substrate portion secured with respect to the molded foam topper portion via an interference fit.
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International Classification(s)
- A47C:CHAIRS
- B29C:SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF SUBSTAN....
- B60N:VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROV....
- B29K:INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES B29B, ....
- B68G:METHODS, EQUIPMENT, OR MACHINES FOR USE IN UPHOLST....
- B29L:INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASS B29C, RE....

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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Rossi, Pasquale | Sarnia, CA | 7 | 120 |
# of filed Patents : 7 Total Citations : 120 | |||
San, Miguel Edgardo A | Guelph, CA | 6 | 20 |
# of filed Patents : 6 Total Citations : 20 |
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