Method and system of changing flow characteristics of a support

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9120666
APP PUB NO 20120311787A1
SERIAL NO

13493478

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The present invention provides a method and system for customization of flow characteristics of a support using permanent and controlled evacuation of interstitial gas during the manufacturing process. The flow characteristics can be customized to provide a stiffer or less stiff support by a comparative degree. The flow characteristics can be permanently changed. The support includes a bladder filled with a fluidized particulate material. The medium of the fluidized particulate material includes interstitial spaces. A predetermined amount of gas can be removed to provide a support having a desired specific support characteristic.

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MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE AB402 52 GÖTEBORG

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Purdy, Robert Bedford, US 19 260
Purdy, William White Plains, US 13 274

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