Chairs and seats – Detachable supplemental flexible pad or cover – One-piece bottom and back
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-20
2008-12-09
Nelson, Jr., Milton (Department: 3636)
Chairs and seats
Detachable supplemental flexible pad or cover
One-piece bottom and back
C297S219100, C297S228100, C297SDIG010
Reexamination Certificate
active
07461894
ABSTRACT:
A seating pad assembly is provided for use by travelers to increase the comfort for a seat on a public transportation vehicle or at a public transit terminal. The seating pad assembly includes a cushion formed from a viscoelastic foam and having dimensions substantially conforming to the dimensions of at least the hip/thigh support and the back support of the seat. Thus, the viscoelastic foam will bridge hard points and pinch points of the seat and will efficiently support the traveler across the gap. The seating pad assembly further includes a removable cover, straps for holding the pad in a coiled condition and a carrying bag for transporting the pad assembly.
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Casella Anthony J.
Garrett Erika
Hespos Gerald E.
Jr. Milton Nelson
Nightgear LLC
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