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Method for designing seat cushions
US2016229126A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2016229126-A1 |
| Application number | US-201615092452-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | Apr 6, 2016 |
| Publication date | Aug 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | — |
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A method for manufacturing a seat cushion for a user is provided. The method comprises positioning the user on a test seat, scanning a plurality of pressure points of the user while the user is seated on the test seat, recording the plurality of pressure points to generate a pressure map, and manufacturing, using one of an additive manufacturing process, an additive manufactured tool and a molding process, the seat cushion conforming to the pressure map of the user.
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What is claimed is: 1 . A method for manufacturing a seat cushion for a user, the method comprising: positioning the user on a test seat; scanning a plurality of pressure points of the user while the user is seated on the test seat; recording the plurality of pressure points to generate a pressure map; and manufacturing, using one of an additive manufacturing process, an additive manufactured tool and a molding process, the seat cushion conforming to the pressure map of the user.
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- B29C64/386Primary
Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing · CPC title
Products made by additive manufacturing · CPC title
Upholstery or cushions, e.g. vehicle upholstery or interior padding {(mattresses, cushions B29L2031/751)} · CPC title
Processes of additive manufacturing · CPC title
Testing of furniture, e.g. seats or mattresses · CPC title
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- What does patent US2016229126A1 cover?
- A method for manufacturing a seat cushion for a user is provided. The method comprises positioning the user on a test seat, scanning a plurality of pressure points of the user while the user is seated on the test seat, recording the plurality of pressure points to generate a pressure map, and manufacturing, using one of an additive manufacturing process, an additive manufactured tool and a mold…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Caterpillar Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B29C64/386. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Thu Aug 11 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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