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Composite body support member and methods for the manufacture and recycling thereof
US9211014B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9211014-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213705870-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2012 |
| Priority date | Dec 8, 2011 |
| Publication date | Dec 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2015 |
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A body support structure includes a molded polymeric support grid having a three-dimensional molded contour. The support grid includes a body support region having a plurality of through openings separated by a plurality of lands. In one embodiment, an area of the openings is greater than an area of the lands. In another embodiment, the ratio of a surface area of the lands relative to an area defined by an outer peripheral edge is less than or equal to 0.74. A fabric layer is bonded to the plurality of lands and covers the plurality of openings. Methods of manufacturing and recycling the body structure are also provided.
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What is claimed is: 1. A body support structure comprising: a molded polymeric support grid having a three-dimensional molded contour, said polymeric support grid comprising a body support region having a plurality of through openings separated by a plurality of lands, wherein said polymeric support grid defines a first outermost layer having a first visible, outermost surface, wherein said polymeric support grid has an outer peripheral edge defining said body support region of sa…
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- What does patent US9211014B2 cover?
- A body support structure includes a molded polymeric support grid having a three-dimensional molded contour. The support grid includes a body support region having a plurality of through openings separated by a plurality of lands. In one embodiment, an area of the openings is greater than an area of the lands. In another embodiment, the ratio of a surface area of the lands relative to an area d…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Miller Herman Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A47C3/12. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Dec 15 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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