AU2008358340C1 - Methods and apparatuses for comfort/support analysis of a sleep support member - Google Patents

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AU2008358340C1
AU2008358340C1 AU2008358340A AU2008358340A AU2008358340C1 AU 2008358340 C1 AU2008358340 C1 AU 2008358340C1 AU 2008358340 A AU2008358340 A AU 2008358340A AU 2008358340 A AU2008358340 A AU 2008358340A AU 2008358340 C1 AU2008358340 C1 AU 2008358340C1
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Robert D. Oexman
Joe W. Schmoeller
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C31/00—Details or accessories for chairs, beds, or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass, e.g. upholstery fasteners, mattress protectors, stretching devices for mattress nets
    • A47C31/12—Means, e.g. measuring means, for adapting chairs, beds or mattresses to the shape or weight of persons
    • A47C31/123—Means, e.g. measuring means, for adapting chairs, beds or mattresses to the shape or weight of persons for beds or mattresses
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01M—TESTING STATIC OR DYNAMIC BALANCE OF MACHINES OR STRUCTURES; TESTING OF STRUCTURES OR APPARATUS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G01M99/00—Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • G01M99/001—Testing of furniture, e.g. seats or mattresses

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