Abrégé

A method for measuring a profile of a manikin. The method comprises the steps of: suspending the manikin by a suspension frame, connecting one or more measuring devices to the manikin at one or more measuring points, raising a support surface to meet the manikin, supporting the manikin by the support surface, and measuring by the one or more measuring devices, differences in angles of the manikin profile between the suspended configuration of the manikin and the supported configuration of the manikin. The manikin comprises one or more articulating joints defining a manikin profile. The manikin also defines a suspended configuration when suspended by the suspension frame, and a supported configuration when supported by the support surface. The method provides a process to replicate and measure human physiology when engaged with a surface.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/107 - Mesure de dimensions corporelles, p. ex. la taille du corps entier ou de parties de celui-ci
• A47C 31/12 - Moyens pour adapter les sièges, les lits ou les matelas à la conformation ou au poids de l'utilisateur, p. ex. moyens de prise de mesure
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
• G09B 23/32 - Modèles anatomiques avec des parties mobiles

Abrégé

An adjustable resistance hinge system for a joint connecting at least a first articulating member and a second articulating member, the hinge system comprising a central element defining a hinge axis. The central element comprises a first and a second elongate arm, each elongate arm extending away from the hinge axis, and a first and a second keeping element hinging on the hinge axis are attached to the first and the second articulating members, respectively. A first and a second biasing device are also engageable with the first and the second elongate arms, respectively. The first and the second elongate arms extend into the first and the second articulating members, respectively, and the first and the second biasing devices engage the central element to resist relative motion of the first and the second articulating members about the hinge axis. The adjustable resistance hinge system allows two joined members to be adjusted to replicate desired physiology, limits, and resistance.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16C 11/04 - Articulations

Abrégé

An adjustable resistance hinge system for a joint connecting at least a first articulating member and a second articulating member, the hinge system comprising a central element defining a hinge axis. The central element comprises a first and a second elongate arm, each elongate arm extending away from the hinge axis, and a first and a second keeping element hinging on the hinge axis are attached to the first and the second articulating members, respectively. A first and a second biasing device are also engageable with the first and the second elongate arms, respectively. The first and the second elongate arms extend into the first and the second articulating members, respectively, and the first and the second biasing devices engage the central element to resist relative motion of the first and the second articulating members about the hinge axis. The adjustable resistance hinge system allows two joined members to be adjusted to replicate desired physiology, limits, and resistance.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05D 7/00 - Charnières, gonds ou pivots de structure particulière
• E05D 11/06 - Dispositifs limitant le mouvement d'ouverture de charnières ou de gonds
• E05D 11/10 - Dispositifs empêchant le mouvement entre éléments de charnières ou de gonds relativement mobiles
• F16C 11/04 - Articulations
• G09B 23/32 - Modèles anatomiques avec des parties mobiles
• A47F 8/00 - Mannequins, bustes ou similaires, p. ex. pour présenter des vêtements

Abrégé

A method for measuring a profile of a manikin. The method comprises the steps of: suspending the manikin by a suspension frame, connecting one or more measuring devices to the manikin at one or more measuring points, raising a support surface to meet the manikin, supporting the manikin by the support surface, and measuring by the one or more measuring devices, differences in angles of the manikin profile between the suspended configuration of the manikin and the supported configuration of the manikin. The manikin comprises one or more articulating joints defining a manikin profile. The manikin also defines a suspended configuration when suspended by the suspension frame, and a supported configuration when supported by the support surface. The method provides a process to replicate and measure human physiology when engaged with a surface.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47C 31/12 - Moyens pour adapter les sièges, les lits ou les matelas à la conformation ou au poids de l'utilisateur, p. ex. moyens de prise de mesure
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
• A61B 5/107 - Mesure de dimensions corporelles, p. ex. la taille du corps entier ou de parties de celui-ci
• A61B 5/11 - Mesure du mouvement du corps entier ou de parties de celui-ci, p. ex. tremblement de la tête ou des mains ou mobilité d'un membre
• G01B 5/24 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques mécaniques pour mesurer des angles ou des cônesDispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques mécaniques pour tester l'alignement des axes
• G01B 3/56 - Calibres pour mesurer des angles ou des conicités, p. ex. compas à calibrer conique
• G09B 23/32 - Modèles anatomiques avec des parties mobiles

Abrégé

A system for measuring spinal and/or skeletal angles of a manikin in a lateral position. The system comprises a manikin, the manikin comprising one or more articulating joints and a spinal and/or skeletal profile defining a manikin profile, a suspension frame, the suspension frame suspending the manikin, one or more measuring devices connected to the manikin at one or more measuring points, and a support surface, the support surface adjustable in at least a vertical axis. The manikin comprises a suspended configuration when suspended by the suspension frame, and a supported configuration when supported by the support surface. The one or more measuring devices measures differences in the spinal and/or skeletal angles of the manikin profile between the suspended configuration and the supported configuration. The invention provides a system to replicate and measure human physiology when engaged with a surface.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47C 31/12 - Moyens pour adapter les sièges, les lits ou les matelas à la conformation ou au poids de l'utilisateur, p. ex. moyens de prise de mesure
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
• A61B 5/107 - Mesure de dimensions corporelles, p. ex. la taille du corps entier ou de parties de celui-ci
• A61B 5/11 - Mesure du mouvement du corps entier ou de parties de celui-ci, p. ex. tremblement de la tête ou des mains ou mobilité d'un membre
• G01B 5/24 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques mécaniques pour mesurer des angles ou des cônesDispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques mécaniques pour tester l'alignement des axes
• G09B 23/32 - Modèles anatomiques avec des parties mobiles

Abrégé

A method and apparatus for testing roll together of a mattress using two weights, preferably weighted cylinders, and moving one of the weights towards the other while measuring change in distance between the weights and changes in angle of the stationary weight.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01M 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
• G01C 9/10 - Mesure de l'inclinaison, p. ex. par clinomètres, par niveaux en utilisant des objets roulants

Abrégé

A method and apparatus for testing rolling resistance of a mattress by rolling a cylindrical weight across at least a portion of the mattress and measuring torque of the cylindrical weight moving across the mattress. The apparatus is preferably automated and preferably continuously measures torque as the cylinder is continuously moved across the mattress at a constant speed.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01M 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
• G01N 19/02 - Mesure du coefficient de frottement entre matériaux

Abrégé

A wire coil for use in an innerspring enables improved support and reduced distortion during compression. The coil comprises: a plurality of helical turns that form a helical coil body about a longitudinal axis of the coil, and which helical turns define a helical turn radius; a first coil end extending from one end of the helical coil body; and a second coil end extending from an opposite end of the helical coil body; wherein at least one of the first coil end and the second coil end include one or more touch points defined by both a first portion extending a distance from the longitudinal axis of the coil that is greater than the helical turn radius, and a second portion extending a distance from the longitudinal axis of the coil that is less than the helical turn radius.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47C 27/06 - Soufflets à ressorts ou éléments à ressorts pour ceux-ci
• A47C 27/07 - Fixation ou assemblage de ressorts dans les soufflets à ressorts
• A47C 23/04 - Sommiers à ressorts, à cadre rigide ou faisant partie du châlit, p. ex. sommiers à ressortsSommiers-divansSommiers à lattes utilisant des ressorts en compression, p. ex. des ressorts à boudins

Abrégé

A mattress 10 that provides an edge support feature that remains firmly supportive throughout bending of the mattress on an adjustable foundation, while also providing a flat, tailored finish for the side of the mattress. The mattress has a base, an upper surface, and two side walls extending between two end walls such that the base, upper surface, side walls, and end walls define a cavity comprising a mattress support, such as a spring unit, that supports the upper surface above the base. The side walls and/or end walls comprise an edge support system having a plurality of overlapping edge segments.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47C 23/05 - Cadres pour ceux-ciFixation des ressorts au cadre
• A47C 27/00 - Matelas à ressort, rembourrés ou à fluide spécialement adaptés pour chaises, fauteuils, lits ou canapés
• A47C 27/04 - Matelas à ressort, rembourrés ou à fluide spécialement adaptés pour chaises, fauteuils, lits ou canapés avec soufflets à ressorts
• A47C 27/05 - Matelas à ressort, rembourrés ou à fluide spécialement adaptés pour chaises, fauteuils, lits ou canapés avec soufflets à ressorts avec un matériau mousse en couches sur le dessus, le fond ou les côtés
• A47C 23/00 - Sommiers à ressorts, à cadre rigide ou faisant partie du châlit, p. ex. sommiers à ressortsSommiers-divansSommiers à lattes

Abrégé

A method and apparatus for testing roll together of a mattress using two weights, preferably weighted cylinders, and moving one of the weights towards the other while measuring change in distance between the weights and changes in angle of the stationary weight.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01M 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
• A47C 31/12 - Moyens pour adapter les sièges, les lits ou les matelas à la conformation ou au poids de l'utilisateur, p. ex. moyens de prise de mesure
• A47C 17/02 - Canapés, divans, causeuses ou similaires sans éléments mobiles pour l'emploi

Abrégé

A method and apparatus for testing rolling resistance of a mattress by rolling a cylindrical weight across at least a portion of the mattress and measuring torque of the cylindrical weight moving across the mattress. The apparatus is preferably automated and preferably continuously measures torque as the cylinder is continuously moved across the mattress at a constant speed.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01M 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
• A47C 31/12 - Moyens pour adapter les sièges, les lits ou les matelas à la conformation ou au poids de l'utilisateur, p. ex. moyens de prise de mesure
• A47C 17/02 - Canapés, divans, causeuses ou similaires sans éléments mobiles pour l'emploi

Abrégé

A mattress (10) that provides an edge support feature that remains firmly supportive throughout bending of the mattress on an adjustable foundation, while also providing a flat, tailored finish for the side of the mattress. The mattress has a base, an upper surface, and two side walls extending between two end walls such that the base, upper surface, side walls, and end walls define a cavity comprising a mattress support, such as a spring unit, that supports the upper surface above the base. The side walls and/or end walls comprise an edge support system having a plurality of overlapping edge segments.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47C 27/06 - Soufflets à ressorts ou éléments à ressorts pour ceux-ci
• A47C 23/05 - Cadres pour ceux-ciFixation des ressorts au cadre
• A47C 23/26 - Cadres pour ceux-ciFixation des ressorts au cadre
• A47C 23/30 - Sommiers à ressorts, à cadre rigide ou faisant partie du châlit, p. ex. sommiers à ressortsSommiers-divansSommiers à lattes utilisant des combinaisons de ressorts couverts par plusieurs des groupes Leurs cadres
• A47C 23/32 - Combinaisons de filets avec des ressorts comprimésCadres pour ceux-ci
• A47C 27/04 - Matelas à ressort, rembourrés ou à fluide spécialement adaptés pour chaises, fauteuils, lits ou canapés avec soufflets à ressorts