Patent classifications
A61G5/1043
MULTI-LAYERED CUSHIONING SUPPORT
Multi-layer cushion supports are described which may generally comprise a first support having a first contact surface for contacting a portion of a body and a second surface opposite to the first surface, the first support defining a central chamber and a peripheral chamber surrounding the central chamber, wherein the first support is filled with a first gas or liquid and a second support attached to the first support along the first contact surface. The second support may be filled with a second gas or liquid which is relatively more viscous than the first gas or liquid. In particular, the first support may be filled with a volume of air and the second support may be filled with oil which is less than the volume of air.
ARTICULATED CONNECTOR DEVICE, AND PADDING HOLDER WITH AN ARTICULATED CONNECTOR DEVICE OF THIS TYPE
A padding holder with an articulated connector device is disclosed. The connector device has a first joint arm, a second joint arm and a connecting arm, wherein the first joint arm has a first bearing portion and is mounted with its first bearing portion in the connecting arm pivotably about a first pivot axis, wherein the second joint arm has a second bearing portion and is mounted with its second bearing portion in the connecting arm pivotably about a second pivot axis, wherein the first pivot axis and the second pivot axis run parallel, wherein the connector device has a clamping unit mounted in the connecting arm, wherein the clamping unit has a front clamping jaw and a rear clamping jaw that can be fed in towards one another along an infeed direction for fixing the joint arms in their respective pivot position with respect to the connecting arm.