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US6161240A
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Shock-absorbing cushion
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1997-07-15
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Granted: 2000-12-19
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Expires: 2017-07-15
Abstract
Abstract Shock absorbing cushion structures are disclosed which are formed by upper and lower sheets peripherally sealed and formed to define a series of intercommunicating air chambers therebetween. In particular there is disclosed a shock absorbing shoe insole of this kind in which a flowable substance such as a medicinal or deodorant power is contained in the air chambers. The upper sheet is provided with an array of pinholes through which the flowable substance is released into a shoe by the application of pressure to the insole during walking. Also disclosed is a technique for making insoles in a range of sizes from a single molding.
Inventors
- 👤 Ing-Jing Huang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:50
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B17/00; A43B17/10; A43B17/102; A43B1/00; A43B1/0009; A43B1/0045; A43B1/0072; A43B13/00; A43B13/14; A43B13/18; A43B13/189; A43B13/20; A43B13/203; A43B13/38; A43B13/40; A43B17/02; A43B17/026; A43B17/03; A43B17/035; A43B23/00; A43B23/26; A43B7/00; A43B7/14; A43B7/1405; A43B7/1455; A43B7/146; A43B7/34; F; F16; F16F; F16F9/00; F16F9/02; F16F9/04; F16F9/049
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A shock absorbing cushion comprising: a cushion having two superimposed synthetic plastic sheets having surfaces being peripherally continuous at their edges and defining an interior space filled with a fluid; a first group of recesses formed in one of said sheets, each recess being defined by walls extending from the one said sheet in an inward direction towards the other of said sheets and extending to and being sealed with the other of said sheets at the surface of said other sheet so that said other sheet surface is substantially smooth and said one sheet surface has recesses in its surface; the walls of the recesses of said first group subdividing the interior space into separate compartments and said walls including portions which are spaced from said other sheet to provide fluid passages between the compartments; and a second group of recesses located within the compartments defined by the first group of recesses, the second group of recesses also being defined by walls and the walls of the second group providing further support function for the shock absorbing cushion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A shock absorbing cushion comprising: a cushion having two superimposed synthetic plastic sheets having surfaces being peripherally continuous at their edges and defining an interior space filled with a fluid; a first group of recesses formed in one of said sheets, each recess being defined by walls extending from the one said sheet in an inward direction towards the other of said sheets and extending to and being sealed with the other of said sheets at the surface of said other sheet so that said other sheet surface is substantially smooth and said one sheet surface has recesses in its surface; the walls of the recesses of said first group subdividing the interior space into separate compartments and said walls including portions which are spaced from said other sheet to provide fluid passages between the compartments; and a second group of recesses located within the compartments defined by the first group of recesses, the second group of recesses also being defined by walls and the walls of the second group providing further support function for the shock absorbing cushion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The shock absorbing cushion as claimed in claim 1 having a curvilinear continuously smooth outer surface and formed as a leg or shin guard.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The shock absorbing cushion as claimed in claim 1 having a curvilinear continuously smooth outer surface and formed as a knee pad.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The shock absorbing cushion means as claimed 1 having a curvilinear continuously smooth outer surface and formed as a shoulder pad.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The shock absorbing cushion means as claimed in claim 1 having a curvilinear continuously smooth outer surface and formed as a racket grip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The shock absorbing cushion means as claimed in claim 1 having a curvilinear continuously smooth outer surface and formed as a head cushion for a protective helmet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The shock absorbing cushion means as claimed in claim 1 having a curvilinear continuously smooth outer surface and formed as a handle for a tool.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The shock absorbing cushion means as claimed in claim 1 having a curvilinear continuously smooth outer surface and formed as a seat cushion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The shock absorbing cushion means as claimed in claim 1 formed as a packing material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The shock absorbing cushion as claimed in claim 1 wherein said first group of recesses are in the form of grooves traversing the shock absorbing cushion so as to form it into separate compartments.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The shock absorbing cushion as claimed in claim 10 wherein said second group of recesses are cylindrical in cross-section.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The shock absorbing cushion as claimed in claim 11 wherein there are holes in said other sheet surface located so as to communicate with said second group of recesses.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-12-19 | 2004-06-19 | 2004-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-12-19 | 2008-06-19 | 2008-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-12-19 | 2012-06-19 | 2012-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |