Breathable gel
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United States of America Patent
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Mar 28, 2017
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Mar 15, 2012
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Oct 3, 2008
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Abstract
Cushioning elements include a breathable material configured to allow gases to pass through at least a portion thereof, and a plurality of discrete segments of thermoplastic elastomeric gel (“gel”) heat-fused or otherwise attached to the breathable material. The gel comprises an elastomeric polymer and a plasticizer, with a plasticizer-to-polymer ratio of from about 0.3 to about 50. The plurality of discrete segments defines at least one breathable gap between adjacent discrete segments. Methods of forming cushioning elements include forming a plurality of discrete segments of gel, securing each segment to a breathable material, and providing a gas path through the breathable material and between adjacent segments. Another method includes providing molten gel within a mold, providing at least a second portion of the gel within a permeable material, and solidifying the gel to form discrete segments of gel.
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International Classification(s)
- A47C:CHAIRS
- B29C:SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF SUBSTAN....
- D06N:WALL, FLOOR, OR LIKE COVERING MATERIALS, e.g. LINO....
- B68G:METHODS, EQUIPMENT, OR MACHINES FOR USE IN UPHOLST....
- B29L:INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASS B29C, RE....
- B32B:LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA....
- 2012 Application Filing Year
- A47C Class
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- 609 Patents Issued To-Date
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- 7 Citation Count
- A47C Class
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