An improved bean bag chair is disclosed that not only provides conforming support for a person's body in a variety of positions, but also provides a closable storage compartment for storing a large number of miscellaneous articles of varying size, shape and hardness, all without compromising the chair's effectiveness in providing conforming support. The chair includes an upper flexible bag defining an upper compartment that carries an adaptable filler material, and it further includes a lower flexible bag defining a lower compartment for receiving and storing the miscellaneous articles. A closure, e.g., a zipper, secures the upper and lower flexible bags together.

Portable structures convert into furniture articles, such as chairs, backrests, and tables, when substantially filled with sand and revert to collapsed portable structures for easy transport after a substantial amount of sand has been removed. The portable structures include a cover, made from a flexible and deformable material, and a frame that includes one or more flexible frame members disposed on or incorporated within the cover. The flexible frame members have spring-like characteristics such that a portable structure, without substantial sand therein, can be collapsed for storage and/or transport, and when ready for use, automatically converted to an uncollapsed pop-up state adapted to receive sand filling to form the furniture article.

A closure assembly (100) comprising a connector assembly (102), mountable at an opening (402) providing a fluid path through the opening (402). The connector assembly (102) comprises a male connector member (108), comprising a first tubular body (107, 126) having a first proximal end (110, 128, 142) portion and a first distal end portion (112) along a first central axis (200), and a first flange (114) portion protruding radially outwards at said first proximal end (110, 128, 142) portion, and a female connector member (106), comprising a second tubular body (107, 126) having a second proximal end (110, 128, 142) portion and a second distal end portion (112) along a second central axis (200), a second flange (138) portion protruding radially outwards at said second proximal end (110, 128, 142) portion and at least one diametrically traversing internal support member at said distal end portion (112), said female connector member (106) being configured to coaxially matingly and interlockingly engage with said male connector member (108), so as to securingly clamp at least a peripheral edge portion of the opening (402) of the flexible container (400) between said first and second flange (138) portion. The closure assembly (100) further comprises a plug member (104), said plug member (104) being configured to matingly and sealingly engage with said male connector member (108) and lockingly engage with said female connector during use.

A mattress insert, able to be inserted into a traditional mattress, includes a plurality of compartments, each containing gel beads and water suitable for simulating the feeling, pressure relief, and temperature regulation of a waterbed. The mattress insert is placed into a foam structural material of the mattress, providing the mattress insert with support and preventing the spread of the gel beads within the insert. The foam core of the mattress may be either solid or rounded. This mattress technology and insert is useful for beds, including medical beds and dog beds, recliners, chairs, and sofas.

A mattress insert, able to be inserted into a traditional mattress, includes a plurality of compartments, each containing gel beads and water suitable for simulating the feeling, pressure relief, and temperature regulation of a waterbed. The mattress insert is placed into a foam structural material of the mattress, providing the mattress insert with support and preventing the spread of the gel beads within the insert. The foam core of the mattress may be either solid or rounded. This mattress technology and insert is useful for beds, including medical beds and dog beds, recliners, chairs, and sofas.

A mattress insert, able to be inserted into a traditional mattress, includes a plurality of compartments, each containing gel beads and water suitable for simulating the feeling, pressure relief, and temperature regulation of a waterbed. The mattress insert is placed into a foam structural material of the mattress, providing the mattress insert with support and preventing the spread of the gel beads within the insert. The foam core of the mattress may be either solid or rounded. This mattress technology and insert is useful for beds, including medical beds and dog beds, recliners, chairs, and sofas.

The present invention relates to a multi-functional support system employing weighted modules configured to simulate buoyancy on land, thereby providing enhanced comfort, pressure distribution, and floating sensations for applications such as sleep, therapy, recreation, and ergonomic work environments. The multi-functional support system comprises a supporting frame, a plurality of weighted modules, and a ventilation unit. The multi-functional support system avoids the drawbacks of water-based flotation devices, such as leakage, heavy weight, and high maintenance requirements, while still delivering the therapeutic benefits of buoyant support. The multi-functional support system is adaptable in size, density, and configuration to meet the needs of diverse users, including children, adults, and individuals with limited mobility, and that incorporates features for breathability, hygiene, safety, and long-term durability.