Flexible cushioning pads, items incorporating such pads, and methods of making and using
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국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A63B-071/08
B32B-015/18
B32B-005/24
B32B-027/06
B32B-027/40
B32B-005/22
B32B-003/00
B32B-003/20
B32B-003/26
B32B-003/30
A41D-013/015
A41D-013/06
B32B-005/02
A41D-013/05
A41D-013/08
B32B-009/02
B32B-015/04
B32B-027/20
B32B-027/30
B32B-027/32
B32B-027/34
B32B-027/36
B32B-029/00
A63B-071/12
출원번호
US-0208229
(2011-08-11)
등록번호
US-9782662
(2017-10-10)
발명자
/ 주소
Wyner, Daniel M.
Fox, Richard B.
Cafaro, Thomas
Rogers, Stephanie
Newsham, Ami
Foster, David
출원인 / 주소
G-Form, LLC
대리인 / 주소
Young, Michael J.
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초록▼
Disclosed herein are conformable protection pads, which can be integrated into articles such as clothing and protective cases. In one embodiment, an exemplary cushioning pad includes a first channel comprising a thickness and a width. The first channel includes a continuous upper layer and a continu
Disclosed herein are conformable protection pads, which can be integrated into articles such as clothing and protective cases. In one embodiment, an exemplary cushioning pad includes a first channel comprising a thickness and a width. The first channel includes a continuous upper layer and a continuous lower layer, which is at least partially bonded to the continuous upper layer. The cushioning region is disposed adjacent to the first channel, and has a thickness greater than the thickness of the first channel. The cushioning region further includes a cushioning material disposed between and bonded to the continuous upper layer and the continuous lower layer. A groove may be defined in the upper surface of the cushioning region, with a thickness less than the thickness of the cushioning region and greater than the thickness of the first channel.
대표청구항▼
1. A cushioning pad, comprising: a first channel comprising a thickness and a width, the first channel comprising a continuous upper layer and a continuous lower layer, wherein at least one of the upper layer and the lower layer is a polymeric film, the continuous upper layer at least partially bond
1. A cushioning pad, comprising: a first channel comprising a thickness and a width, the first channel comprising a continuous upper layer and a continuous lower layer, wherein at least one of the upper layer and the lower layer is a polymeric film, the continuous upper layer at least partially bonded to the continuous lower layer, wherein, in the first channel, the continuous upper layer is at least partially in direct contact with the continuous lower layer;a cushioning region adjacent to the first channel, the cushioning region having a thickness greater than the thickness of the first channel, the cushioning region further comprising a cushioning material disposed between and bonded to the continuous upper layer and the continuous lower layer; anda groove defined in the upper surface of the cushioning region, the groove comprising a thickness less than the thickness of the cushioning region and greater than the thickness of the first channel, the groove comprising the cushioning material disposed between the continuous upper layer and the continuous lower layer. 2. The cushioning pad of claim 1, further comprising a perimeter flange and a perimeter channel, the perimeter flange spaced apart from the cushioning region by the width of the perimeter channel, the perimeter flange having a thickness greater than the thickness of the perimeter channel and less than the thickness of the cushioning region. 3. The cushioning pad of claim 2, wherein the perimeter flange comprises at least a portion of the cushioning material disposed between and bonded to the continuous upper layer and the continuous lower layer. 4. The cushioning pad of claim 1, wherein the continuous upper layer is at least partially bonded indirectly to the continuous lower layer in the first channel by a plurality of portions of cushioning material disposed between and bonded to the continuous upper and lower layers. 5. The cushioning pad of claim 1, wherein the first channel comprises a layer of cushioning material disposed between and bonded to the continuous upper and lower layers. 6. The cushioning pad of claim 1, wherein the first channel has a width ranging from about 1 mil to about 10 mils. 7. The cushioning pad of claim 1, wherein the first channel has a width ranging from about 1 mil to about 10 mils. 8. The cushioning pad of claim 1, wherein the first channel has a thickness ranging from about 1 mil to about 10 mils. 9. The cushioning pad of claim 1, wherein the first channel has a thickness ranging from about 5 mil to about 8 mils. 10. The cushioning pad of claim 1, wherein the cushioning material comprises a density ranging from about 10 to about 30 pounds per cubic foot. 11. The cushioning pad of claim 1, wherein the cushioning material comprises a density ranging from about 15 to about 25 pounds per cubic foot. 12. The cushioning pad of claim 1, wherein the cushioning material is a rate dependent foam. 13. The cushioning pad of claim 1, further comprising a garment, wherein the cushioning pad is attached to the garment by stitching. 14. The cushioning pad of claim 13, wherein the garment is a compression sleeve, and the cushioning pad is configured to correspond to an elbow joint. 15. The cushioning pad of claim 13, wherein the garment is a compression leg sleeve, and the cushioning pad is configured to correspond to a knee joint. 16. The cushioning pad of claim 1, wherein the continuous upper and lower layers are polyester thermoplastic polyurethane. 17. The cushioning pad of claim 1, wherein the continuous upper and lower layers are thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) film bonded to a layer spandex fabric, and the TPE layers are disposed adjacent to the cushioning material. 18. The cushioning pad of claim 1, wherein the cushioning material is a cellular material comprising a plurality of cells having a minimum cell diameter, and the thickness of the cushioning material between the continuous lower layer and the continuous upper layer is less than the minimum cell diameter. 19. The cushioning pad of claim 1, wherein the first channel is a perimeter channel, and further comprising a perimeter flange spaced apart from the cushioning region by the width of the perimeter channel, the perimeter channel having a thickness equal to the combined thickness of the inner layer and the outer layer. 20. The cushioning pad of claim 19, wherein the perimeter flange comprises at least a portion of the cushioning material disposed between and bonded to the continuous upper layer and the continuous lower layer. 21. The cushioning pad of claim 19, wherein the continuous upper layer is at least partially bonded to the continuous lower layer in the perimeter channel by a plurality of portions of cushioning material disposed between and bonded to the continuous upper and lower layers. 22. The cushioning pad of claim 19, wherein the perimeter channel comprises a continuous layer of cushioning material disposed between and bonded to the continuous upper and lower layers. 23. The cushioning pad of claim 19, wherein the perimeter channel has a width ranging from about 1 mil to about 10 mils. 24. The cushioning pad of claim 23, wherein the perimeter channel has a thickness ranging from about 1 mil to about 10 mils. 25. The cushioning pad of claim 19, wherein the perimeter channel has a thickness ranging from about 1 mil to about 10 mils. 26. The cushioning pad of claim 19, wherein the perimeter channel has a thickness of about ranging from about 5 mil to about 8 mils. 27. The cushioning pad of claim 19, wherein the cushioning material comprises a density ranging from about 10 to about 30 pounds per cubic foot. 28. The cushioning pad of claim 19, wherein the cushioning material comprises a density ranging from about 15 to about 25 pounds per cubic foot. 29. The cushioning pad of claim 19, wherein the cushioning material is a rate dependent foam. 30. The cushioning pad of claim 19, further comprising a garment, wherein the cushioning pad is attached to the garment by stitching. 31. The cushioning pad of claim 29, wherein the garment is a compression sleeve, and the cushioning pad is configured to correspond to an elbow joint. 32. The cushioning pad of claim 29, wherein the garment is a compression leg sleeve, and the cushioning pad is configured to correspond to a knee joint. 33. The cushioning pad of claim 19, wherein the continuous upper and lower layers are polyester thermoplastic polyurethane. 34. The cushioning pad of claim 19, wherein the continuous upper and lower layers are TPE film bonded to a layer spandex fabric, and the TPE layers are disposed adjacent to the cushioning material. 35. The cushioning pad of claim 19, wherein the cushioning material is a cellular material comprising a plurality of cells having a minimum cell diameter, and the thickness of the cushioning material between the continuous lower layer and the continuous upper layer is less than the minimum cell diameter.
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