WO2012170872A2 - Tapis de douche - Google Patents

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WO2012170872A2
WO2012170872A2 PCT/US2012/041640 US2012041640W WO2012170872A2 WO 2012170872 A2 WO2012170872 A2 WO 2012170872A2 US 2012041640 W US2012041640 W US 2012041640W WO 2012170872 A2 WO2012170872 A2 WO 2012170872A2
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mat
chambers
memory foam
top surface
outer shell
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David D. Lee
Joseph Conti
Iain Scorgie
Tina JIANG
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Mindsinsync (Hong Kong) Limited
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K3/00—Baths; Douches; Appurtenances therefor
    • A47K3/001—Accessories for baths, not provided for in other subgroups of group A47K3/00 ; Insertions, e.g. for babies; Tubs suspended or inserted in baths; Security or alarm devices; Protecting linings or coverings; Devices for cleaning or disinfecting baths; Bath insulation
    • A47K3/002—Non-slip mats for baths

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  • the invention relates generally to mats for use in the shower or bathtub.
  • FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of a mat formed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
  • FIGURE 2 is a perspective cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the invention shown in FIGURE 1.
  • FIGURE 3 is a perspective view of a mat formed in accordance with a second embodiment of the invention.
  • FIGURE 4 is a perspective cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the invention shown in FIGURE 3.
  • FIGURES 5A-C are top, side and bottom views of a mat formed in accordance with a third embodiment of the invention.
  • FIGURE 6 is a top cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the invention shown in FIGURES 5A-C.
  • FIGURE 7 is a side view of the mat of FIGURES 5A-C.
  • FIGURE 8 is a top cross-sectional view of the mat of FIGURES 5A-C.
  • the mat is comprised of one or more waterproof materials forming an outer shell.
  • the top layer and the bottom layer of the mat are sealed together to prevent water from entering between the mat.
  • the structure between the top and bottom layers may comprise one or more chambers.
  • memory foam visco-elastic foam
  • the memory foam may be in the form of one or more pads, or may be loose foam.
  • the chambers may or may not be in fluid communication with each other.
  • the top surface of the mat where a user steps onto the mat may be made of a flexible material, so that when a user steps on the mat the chambers will be compressed.
  • the chambers are configured so that the memory foam within the chambers can be compressed while allowing the air to move freely elsewhere in the enclosed chamber or chambers, thus allowing the characteristics of the memory foam to be felt through the top surface of the mat.
  • air inside may act to resist pressure placed on the mat, reducing the ability of a user's foot to feel effects of the memory foam.
  • the mat has one chamber with a memory foam pad in the middle of the mat, and a second chamber that is around the perimeter of the mat.
  • the two chambers are in fluid communication with each other.
  • the mat has multiple chambers that are not in fluid communication with each other, with each chamber having a memory foam pad.
  • the mat has multiple chambers that are in fluid communication with each other.
  • the upper and lower surfaces may be joined together by a sidewall.
  • the pieces of the shell may be joined by RF welding.
  • Inner walls may define the chambers but do not enclose them, allowing the chambers to be in fluid
  • the inner walls may also be joined to the outer shell by RF welding or other suitable methods.
  • Each chamber may contain a memory foam pad.
  • Suction cups are arrayed on the bottom of the mat.
  • the outer shell of the mat and the inner walls may be made of flexible PVC material. Other suitable materials for the outer shell and/or inner walls, such as flexible and waterproof plastics, fabrics, or rubber materials, may also be used.
  • the mat may have one or more openings in the sidewall that allow for air to flow in and out of the interior of the mat, with the openings covered by waterproof/water-resistant but air-permeable membranes.
  • the membrane is sized so that its perimeter overlaps the perimeter of the opening, and the membrane is sealed to the sidewall material using an adhesive.
  • the membrane is adhered to the inner surface of the sidewall.
  • more or fewer openings in the outer shell may be formed. It is readily appreciated that in other embodiment, the openings can be located elsewhere on the outer shell.
  • the membranes used to cover the openings are comprised of the material used to cover cell phone speakers to make them waterproof/water-resistant.
  • Other suitable materials may be used, and multiple layers of material may be used in order to combine their characteristics.
  • one layer of membrane may be used for its superior waterproof/water-resistant qualities, while another layer may be selected for aesthetic reasons, such as color.
  • Other types of valves that allow for the flow of air while preventing water from entering the interior of the mat may also be used.
  • the top surface of the mat that a user steps onto is made of a material that is flexible but not resilient, so that the top surface of the mat must rely upon the resilience of the memory foam within the chamber or chambers to be restored to its previous state. This allows the slow "bounce-back" characteristics of the memory foam to be seen through the top surface.
  • the top surface of the mat may be made of a material that is flexible but has relatively little resiliency, so that the resiliency of the memory foam aids in restoring the top surface to its original shape/state.
  • the top surface may be laminated, glued, or attached by other methods to the memory foam so that the resilience characteristics of the memory foam influence or control the speed at which the top surface regains its original form.
  • the characteristics of the memory foam, including density and thickness may be selected to meet various criteria such as cost, comfort, and/or user preference. It is well understood that other types of filling may also be used instead of or in combination with memory foam.
  • the melt may be configured improve the slip-resistant characteristics of the mat.
  • the top surface of the mat may be textured to improve the slip resistance between the top surface and a user's feet.
  • the bottom of the mat may be configured to make the mat resist slipping relative to the bathtub or shower floor that the mat is placed upon.
  • suction cups ar e used, but other ways of making the mats slip-resistant may readily be used.
  • Materials to form the top and bottom surfaces of the mat may be selected that improve the slip- resistance characteristics of the top and bottom surfaces.

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  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Bathtubs, Showers, And Their Attachments (AREA)
  • Mattresses And Other Support Structures For Chairs And Beds (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne un tapis comprenant une enveloppe extérieure constituée d'un ou plusieurs matériaux résistant à l'eau. Des couches supérieure et inférieure sont scellées ensemble pour empêcher toute pénétration d'eau dans le tapis. La structure située entre les couches supérieure et inférieure peut comprendre une ou plusieurs chambres dont au moins une comprend une mousse à mémoire. Ladite mousse à mémoire peut se présenter sous la forme d'un ou plusieurs coussins, ou peut être en vrac. Les chambres peuvent être en communication fluidique. La surface supérieure peut être constituée d'un matériau souple, de telle façon que, lorsqu'un utilisateur marche sur le tapis, les chambres soient comprimées. Les chambres sont configurées de telle façon que la mousse à mémoire située à l'intérieur des chambres puisse être comprimée tout en permettant à de l'air de circuler librement dans le reste de la ou des chambres fermées, ce qui permet de ressentir les caractéristiques de la mousse à mémoire à travers la surface supérieure du tapis.
PCT/US2012/041640 2011-06-10 2012-06-08 Tapis de douche WO2012170872A2 (fr)

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US201161495628P 2011-06-10 2011-06-10
US61/495,628 2011-06-10
US201161526884P 2011-08-24 2011-08-24
US61/526,884 2011-08-24
US201261585018P 2012-01-10 2012-01-10
US61/585,018 2012-01-10

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US9873963B2 (en) 2014-03-17 2018-01-23 Mindsinsync Inc. Spacer mesh mat base
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US20110143083A1 (en) * 2009-12-04 2011-06-16 MindsInSync, Inc. Cushioned absorbent mat
US9873963B2 (en) 2014-03-17 2018-01-23 Mindsinsync Inc. Spacer mesh mat base
WO2015168467A1 (fr) * 2014-04-30 2015-11-05 Arete Lyseis, LLC Siège composite portable
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