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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 14, 2001
Filed:
Nov. 12, 1998
Applicant:
Inventors:
Thomas J. Robrecht, Enka, NC (US);
Harold Ward, San Diego, CA (US);
Donald D. Farnsworth, San Diego, CA (US);
Assignee:
Colbond Inc., Enka, NC (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A47C 2/712 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A47C 2/712 ;
Abstract
A support pad includes a low density layer of an air and water permeable three-dimensional matrix composed of a mat of polymeric material. The layer preferably has a smooth and planar contour on the top face, and a “peak and valley” contour on the bottom face. A pad may be maintained over the top face of the low density layer. Sheeting may be placed over at least the top face of the low density layer and the pad to provide a more comfortable surface for an individual to rest upon.