Pressure equalizing mesh

Abstract

A pressure equalizing mesh has a plurality of connectors each resiliently connected to at least one other connector, or a plurality of displaceable cells and a plurality of resilient cell connectors, each of the cells being attached to at least one other cell by at least one of the cell connectors. The mesh distributes an applied force over an area of the mesh that increases as the applied force increases.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] Not Applicable STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not Applicable REFERENCE TO A “SEQUENCE LISTING,” A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING APPENDIX SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISC [0003] Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] 1. Field of the Invention [0005] The present invention relates to a pressure equalizing and pressure distributing mesh that may be used in chairs, beds, shoes and other manufactured goods. [0006] 2. Description of the Related Art [0007] Occupational safety is an issue of growing concern. With modern workers working longer hours than ever before, increased emphasis has been placed on maintaining a safe and healthy working environment. It is becoming increasingly clear that long periods of time spent in uncomfortable office chairs can have a profound impact on the health and well-being of employees. [0008] Furniture related health risks exist beyond the office. Time spent on...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The invention is a mesh that can equalize pressure and distribute it over a larger area. It has small cells that can move and bend or stretch under pressure. The cells can be connected to each other by flexible connectors. The mesh can be used to distribute force evenly over a larger area."

Problems solved by technology

Furniture related health risks exist beyond the office.

Time spent on uncomfortable and improperly supportive home and public furniture can also impact the health and wellbeing of people.

Examples of furniture related health risks include circulatory ailments, poor posture, pain in the back, shoulders, head, neck, and legs.

For example, cushions may be prone to puncture or otherwise nondurable.

Additionally, when used for public seating as in public transit, seat and back cushions are susceptible to vandalism and present health risks including the communication of lice and / or bedbugs and the spread of mold.

Cushioned seats may be poorly suited for outside use and may be costly to manufacture, especially where springs are used.

Such disadvantages may be particularly acute where the cushion is made of an absorptive material such as a foam material.

This problem may be particularly acute where the cushion is made of a thermal insulator such as a foam material or where the seat and back cushion does not allow for adequate ventilation of air.

Additionally, many seat and back cushions have a tendency to degrade under ultra-violet light and sunlight.

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