US4577358A
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Bean bag body support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-07-30
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Granted: 1986-03-25
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Expires: 2005-07-30
Abstract
Abstract The invention comprises an improved bean bag structure with a pattern of internal cups and fasteners installed on or in the bag to control its shape against the forces of gravity and in the face of external forces applied thereto. The bag is useful for providing comfort and stabilization for medical and dental patients and more generally for any comfort seeking persons.
Inventors
- 👤 Ted A. Glass
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:21
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C27/00; A47C27/08; A47C27/086; A47C31/00; A47C31/12; A47C31/126; A47C7/00; A47C7/36; A47C7/40; A47C7/46; A61; A61G; A61G13/00; A61G13/10; A61G13/12; A61G13/1205; A61G13/121; A61G13/1245; A61G13/1255
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
An improved bean bag structure, the bean bag comprising an envelope with filler material enclosed and contained therein, said filler material being free to migrate within the entire envelope, the improvement comprising: a plurality of internal cup means for limiting migration of the filler material, each of said plurality of said internal cup means having an open end, each of said open ends of said internal cup means being oriented in a same direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
An improved bean bag structure, the bean bag comprising an envelope with filler material enclosed and contained therein, said filler material being free to migrate within the entire envelope, the improvement comprising: a plurality of internal cup means for limiting migration of the filler material, each of said plurality of said internal cup means having an open end, each of said open ends of said internal cup means being oriented in a same direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The improved bean bag structure according to claim 1 wherein the bean bag structure further comprises: fastener means for reducing a size of the bean bag.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-03-24 | 1993-09-23 | 1994-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-03-24 | 1997-09-23 | 1998-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |