Miscellaneous hardware (e.g. – bushing – carpet fastener – caster – Insulated handle – Unshaped or unattached pad
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-21
2011-12-06
Batson, Victor (Department: 3677)
Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,
Insulated handle
Unshaped or unattached pad
C016S110100, C016S421000, C016S430000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08069536
ABSTRACT:
A conformable pod and related method of production are provided, wherein the pod defines a soft structure adapted for deformation in response to minimal pressure applied manually, i.e., by contact with some portion of the body, and for retaining a deformed configuration substantially in the absence of continued application of manual pressure. The pod includes a viscous and tacky gel material encased within a closed chamber defined at least in part by a relatively thin and easily deformed outer skin providing minimal deformation resistance. In a preferred form, the encased gel material is a coagulated or partially coagulated gel such as a silicone-based gel material adapted for deformation in response to minimal applied manual pressure, and for substantially pressureless retention of the as-deformed shape, followed by relatively slow return (at least two seconds or more) to an initial nondeformed shape upon manual release of the pod.
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EIC search report, performed Apr. 12, 2010.
Cordova Adrian
Delgado Gary D.
Portillo Robert C.
Willat Boyd I.
Batson Victor
Lowry Scott M.
Lowry Stuart O.
Lowry Blixseth LLP
Morgan Emily
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