A body support article that includes a quilted cover layer comprising a gel-foam structure. The body support article includes a quilted cover layer comprising a plurality of segments each having a gel-foam structure; a foam layer operatively coupled to the quilted cover layer; and a base layer operatively coupled to the transition layer.
A body support article cover that includes a plurality of segments comprising a gel layer integrated with a foam layer is provided. The segments are enclosed by stitching. Each of the segments comprises a gel structure coupled with a foam layer, the gel structure comprising a gel layer. The gel layer comprises a first gel lattice having a first geometric shape. The first geometric shape has a first gel lattice height; a first gel lattice width; and a first gel lattice length. The first gel lattice comprises a plurality of first gel segments, wherein the first gel segments define a plurality of first gaps. The first gel lattice has a first firmness.
A body support article cover that includes a plurality of segments comprising a gel layer integrated with a foam layer is provided. The segments are enclosed by stitching. Each of the segments comprises a gel structure coupled with a foam layer, the gel structure comprising a gel layer. The gel layer comprises a first gel lattice having a first geometric shape. The first geometric shape has a first gel lattice height; a first gel lattice width; and a first gel lattice length. The first gel lattice comprises a plurality of first gel segments, wherein the first gel segments define a plurality of first gaps. The first gel lattice has a first firmness.
A body support article cover that includes a plurality of segments that are enclosed by stitching is provided. Each of the segments comprises a gel structure, comprising a gel layer. The gel layer comprising a first gel lattice having a first geometric shape. The first geometric shape has a first gel lattice height; a first gel lattice width; and a first gel lattice length. The first gel lattice comprises a plurality of first gel segments, wherein the first gel segments define a plurality of first gaps. The first gel lattice has a first firmness.
SYSTEM APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A BODY SUPPORT ARTICLE AND/OR A BODY SUPPORT ARTICLE COVER CONTAINING SEGMENTS FROM STITCHING OR QUILTING AND HAVING GEL-TYPE STRUCTURES AND/OR GEL-TYPE STRUCTURES INTEGRATED WITH FOAM
A system, apparatus, and method for manufacturing a body support article that includes a quilted cover layer comprising a gel-type structure is provided. The system comprises processing controller and a manufacturing unit capable of receiving the at least one control signal for manufacturing a body support article cover comprising a plurality of segments, each segment comprising a gel-ty pe structure. The manufacturing unit is capable of stitching a fabric to create the segments and forming a gel -type structure. Forming the gel -type structure comprises at least one of: a single gel structure: a dual layer gel structure; a single gel structure coupled to a foam structure; and a dual layer gel structure coupled to a foam structure. The dual layer gel structure coupled to the foam structure comprises: a gel structure; and a first foam layer coupled to a first surface of one of the gel structure. The gel structure has a first firmness and the combination of the gel structure and the first foam layer has a second firmness.
A gel layer (100), comprising a first gel lattice (110) having a first geometric shape. The first geometric shape has a first gel lattice height (111); a first gel lattice width (112); and a first gel lattice length (113). The first gel lattice (110) comprises a plurality of first gel segments (120), wherein the first gel segments (120) define a plurality of first gaps (130). The first gel lattice (110) has a first firmness.
An apparatus for transporting packages is comprised of a horizontal member; a right roller mount proximate the corner of the back surface and the right surface of the horizontal member; a left roller mount proximate the corner of the back surface and the left surface of the horizontal member; a roller rotatably coupled to the right and left roller mounts; and a substantially vertical member. A system is comprised of the apparatus and a package secured to the top surface of the horizontal member. A consumer article may be positioned in the package. Methods of use of the systems for transport of consumer articles is also described herein. The apparatus, systems, and methods may permit convenient reuse of the apparatus and package.
B62B 1/14 - Voitures à bras ayant uniquement un essieu portant une ou plusieurs roues servant au déplacementAppareillage à cet effet dans lesquelles la charge est prévue pour reposer totalement sur les roues comportant des moyens pour accrocher ou saisir en place les objets à transporterAppareillage pour le chargement ou le déchargement
B62B 1/18 - Voitures à bras ayant uniquement un essieu portant une ou plusieurs roues servant au déplacementAppareillage à cet effet dans lesquelles la charge est disposée entre l'essieu et les poignées, p. ex. brouettes
B62B 1/26 - Voitures à bras ayant uniquement un essieu portant une ou plusieurs roues servant au déplacementAppareillage à cet effet caractérisés par des supports spécialement adaptés à des objets de forme définie
B62B 1/10 - Voitures à bras ayant uniquement un essieu portant une ou plusieurs roues servant au déplacementAppareillage à cet effet dans lesquelles la charge est prévue pour reposer totalement sur les roues
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POINT-OF-SALE SYSTEMS WITH MULTIPLE DELIVERY MECHANISMS FOR MATTRESSES, PILLOWS, AND BEDDING AND BEDROOM-RELATED PRODUCTS
Embodiments herein call for an apparatus, method, and system for the sale and provision to users of mattresses, pillows, and other bedding and bedroom-related products. The system comprises two mechanisms for storage and delivery of these items to users. The first mechanism includes a separate storage compartment and delivery compartment with a unit transfer subsystem configured to remove a selected at least one unit from the storage compartment and transfer the selected at least one unit to the delivery compartment. The second mechanism includes one or more combined storage and delivery compartments. A user interface is configured to display the one or more products to a user, receive a user selection of one or more of the units, and authorizes either or both of the first and second mechanisms to allow the user to access the selected unit.
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
G06Q 30/06 - Transactions d’achat, de vente ou de crédit-bail
G07F 11/28 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue sortant de magasins fixes dans lesquels les magasins sont inclinés
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BODY SUPPORT STRUCTURE COMPRISING TOPPER HAVING OPPOSED SURFACES WITH VARYING FIRMNESS
A body support structure (100) comprising a support layer (250); and at least one topper layer (110) above the support layer (250) and comprising a first material (112), a first surface (110-1), a second surface (110-2), and gel bodies (120) embedded in the first material (112). Each gel body (120) may have a first portion in proximity to the first surface (110-1) that has a first firmness and a second portion in proximity to the second surface (110-2) that has a second firmness, and/or the gel bodies (120) are a plurality of first gel bodies (120) and a plurality of second gel bodies (120), wherein each first gel body (120) has a first firmness and is closer than any second gel body (120) to the first surface (110-1), and each second gel body (120) has a second firmness and is closer than any first gel body (120) to the second surface (110-2). I also disclose methods and systems for manufacturing such body support structures.
Embodiments herein call for an apparatus, method, and system for the sale and provision to users of mattresses, pillows, and other bedding and bedroom-related products. The system comprising: a storage compartment configured to hold one or more units each of one or more products, wherein the one or more products are selected from pillows, mattresses, pillowcases, sheets, blankets, or comforters; at least one delivery compartment configured to receive at least one unit and permit extraction of the at least one unit by a user; a unit transfer subsystem configured to remove a selected at least one unit from the storage compartment and transfer the selected at least one unit to the delivery compartment; and a user interface configured to display the one or more products to a user, receive a user selection of one or more of the units, and authorize the unit transfer subsystem to transfer the selected at least one unit to the delivery compartment.
G07F 11/28 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue sortant de magasins fixes dans lesquels les magasins sont inclinés
G07F 11/54 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue sortant de récipients ou de supports de stockage mobiles les récipients ou supports de stockage étant montés de façon à pouvoir être animés d'un mouvement de rotation autour d'axes verticaux
G06Q 20/18 - Architectures de paiement impliquant des terminaux en libre-service, des distributeurs automatiques, des bornes ou des terminaux multimédia
A body support structure comprising one or more gel layers, such as structures comprising a plurality of ridges and a plurality of valleys. Methods of forming the gel layers and body support structures comprising the gel layers. Systems for manufacturing body support structures comprising the gel layers.
A body support structure comprising a gel layer comprising at least a first gel lattice, wherein the first gel lattice comprises a plurality of first gel segments, wherein the plurality of first gel segments define a plurality of first gaps; and a viscoelastic foam layer; wherein the gel layer is directly laminated to the viscoelastic foam layer. Methods of forming the gel layers and body support structures comprising the gel layers. Systems for manufacturing body support structures comprising the gel layers.
A47C 27/14 - Matelas à ressort, rembourrés ou à fluide spécialement adaptés pour chaises, fauteuils, lits ou canapés garnis d'un matériau mousse
A47C 27/15 - Matelas à ressort, rembourrés ou à fluide spécialement adaptés pour chaises, fauteuils, lits ou canapés garnis d'un matériau mousse formé de plusieurs couches
B29L 31/58 - Capitonnage ou coussins, p. ex. capitonnage ou rembourrage de véhicules
B32B 37/00 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons
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