A balancing pressure bearing apparatus including a connecting base and bearing components is provided. Inside the connecting base is any material selected from a volume-incompressibe fluid, semifluid and elastic element, and arranged thereabove is each bearing component. The bearing components have bearing surfaces for supporting any pressing-down human body part and pressure reduction. When the connecting base is pressed down, a Pascal phenomenon is generated for a pressure applied to the fluid, semifluid or elastic element inside the connecting base to be transmitted equally in all directions. Each portion thereof has the same pressure for balancing pressure of the supportive bearing surfaces pressed by any two human body parts, thereby reducing and balancing pressures thereon to achieve a more comfortable contact sensation of pressure release and a correct posture effect. Hence, the invention can serve as a cushion, seat, backrest, mattress or pillow product.

The invention is directed to a chair (e.g., beanbag chair) that can be easily and securely used in a home and an aquatic environment. The chair comprises a top panel that interacts directly with the user. Specifically, the top surface of the chair provides support for the user's back, rear end, and legs when in use. The chair also includes a pair of side panels, a front panel, a rear panel, and a bottom panel. The chair includes an interior filled with one or more materials (e.g., polystyrene). Advantageously, the chair is constructed from one or more resilient materials, providing increased durability and comfort for the user. In addition, the chair is configured to float on a body of water, such as the ocean, a lake, a swimming pool, or a river.

A system to support a human body is disclosed which includes a case comprising, a top layer having a top surface and a bottom surface and a bottom layer having an inner top surface and an outer bottom surface, a plurality of particles filling the space between the top and bottom layers within the case, a fluid dispense system coupled to the case and adapted to move a working fluid between the plurality of particles, at least one pressure sensor coupled to the case and adapted to provide a signal corresponding to a load placed thereon, and a controller adapted to continually receive the signal from the at least one pressure sensor, actuate the fluid dispensing system for a predetermined amount of time, in response to a change in the signal from the at least one pressure sensor, and receive input from a user control panel.

An ergonomic pad includes a bladder formed of a pliable material and a granular material disposed within the bladder and at least partially filling the bladder. A port is coupled to the bladder and configured to enable evacuation of air from the bladder. The bladder also includes a sealable opening distinct from the port to add or remove the granular material.

An ergonomic pad includes a bladder formed of a pliable material and a granular material disposed within the bladder and at least partially filling the bladder. A port is coupled to the bladder and configured to enable evacuation of air from the bladder. The bladder also includes a sealable opening distinct from the port to add or remove the granular material.

A spinal immobilization device including a base member and a spinal support member configured to overlay the base member. The base member includes an elongate board having a curvate top surface, and a channel defined within the top surface. The spinal support member may include a bladder, a fluid housed within the bladder, a plurality of fluid absorbing members within the bladder, and a breakable barrier separating the fluid and the plurality of fluid absorbing members from mixing. The channel defines an impression within the top surface that matches a shape of a portion of the bladder.

The invention relates to an item of seating furniture, which comprises at least one seat (1,21) in the manner of a seat pedestal (1) or in the manner of a stool and also at least one seat cushion (5). The seat has a hard core (22) and a soft outer layer (23-26), wherein the hard core is preferably composed of at least one hard foam plastic and the outer layer is preferably composed of at least one soft foam plastic. The seat cushion has a filling of microspheres composed of hard foam plastic and having a diameter of less than 2 mm.

A spinal immobilization device including a base member and a spinal support member configured to overlay the base member. The base member includes an elongate board having a curvate top surface, and a channel defined within the top surface. The spinal support member may include a bladder, a fluid housed within the bladder, a plurality of fluid absorbing members within the bladder, and a breakable barrier separating the fluid and the plurality of fluid absorbing members from mixing. The channel defines an impression within the top surface that matches a shape of a portion of the bladder.

The present invention is directed to a functionally supportive pillow comprising a dynamically responsive combination of an inner core enclosing a bead material and an outer shell, such that the combination of the inner core with the outer shell creates a dynamic response to applied pressure to the pillow for increased functional support of said pillow.

Provided is a floatation-type mattress filled with fluidized balls, wherein: a tunnel is fully filled with balls along the periphery of the mattress body; a container is merged and connected with a lower plate made of a stiff mesh and an upper plate made of a flexible mesh; multiple columns are arranged inside the container and configured to be pressed vertically; the container is filled with lightweight fluidized small balls; and dynamic equilibrium according to Pascal's principle evenly distributes weight such that, regardless of the angle of bent surfaces of the human body, weight is evenly distributed over all body connection surfaces, thereby providing equilibrium. The floatation-type mattress comforts a person as if he/she is floating on the Dead Sea, has good ventilation, and can be used in a bedroom. The floatation-type mattress prevents or alleviates pressure ulcers occurring to a person restricted to lying in bed for a long period of time.