WO2022118351A1 - Anatomical support element - Google Patents

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WO2022118351A1
WO2022118351A1 PCT/IT2021/050374 IT2021050374W WO2022118351A1 WO 2022118351 A1 WO2022118351 A1 WO 2022118351A1 IT 2021050374 W IT2021050374 W IT 2021050374W WO 2022118351 A1 WO2022118351 A1 WO 2022118351A1
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Davide Galuppi
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Anglesio, Nadia
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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
    • A47C15/00—Other seating furniture
    • A47C15/004—Seating furniture for specified purposes not covered by main groups A47C1/00 or A47C9/00
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
    • A47C1/14—Beach chairs ; Chairs for outdoor use, e.g. chairs for relaxation or sun-tanning
    • A47C1/146—Beach chairs ; Chairs for outdoor use, e.g. chairs for relaxation or sun-tanning of legless type
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C27/00—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
    • A47C27/14—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays
    • A47C27/15—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays consisting of two or more layers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C3/00—Chairs characterised by structural features; Chairs or stools with rotatable or vertically-adjustable seats
    • A47C3/16—Chairs characterised by structural features; Chairs or stools with rotatable or vertically-adjustable seats of legless type, e.g. with seat directly resting on the floor; Hassocks; Pouffes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C7/00—Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
    • A47C7/02—Seat parts
    • A47C7/021—Detachable or loose seat cushions

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  • the present invention refers to an anatomical support element, intended in particular to act as a seat support in physical and/or relaxation and/or playful activities such as, for example, yoga, Pilates, meditations of various types, videogaming, antenatal gymnastics and/or breastfeeding.
  • the prior art proposes seating elements consisting of blocks of more or less elastic spongy material with a substantially parallelepiped shape: this geometric conformation in which the seating surface is substantially coplanar to the surface resting on the ground is, however, due to the user, not very ergonomic as it causes the involuntary curvature of the spinal column .
  • the known art proposes seat cushions whose padding is made up of a plurality of granular elements , usually seeds : however, these cushions are particularly uncomfortable , especially during long periods of use , since the very nature of the granular elements that make them move under the weight of the user, creates an uneven seating surface in the cushion .
  • Obj ect of the present invention is solving the aforementioned prior art problems by providing an anatomical support element , intended in particular to act as a seat support in physical and/or relaxation and/or playful activities such as , for example , yoga, Pilates , meditations of various types , video-gaming, prenatal gymnastics and/or breastfeeding, which is more ergonomic and comfortable than that proposed by the known art .
  • FIG . 1 shows a top perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the support element according to the present invention
  • FIG . 2 shows another perspective view from above of the support element of FIG . 1 ;
  • FIG . 3 shows another perspective view from above of the support element of the previous Figures ;
  • FIG . 4 shows a perspective view from above of the support element of the previous Figures comprising covering means .
  • the anatomical support element 1 according to the present invention intended in particular to act as a seat support in physical and/or relaxation and/or playful activities such as , for example , yoga, Pilates , meditations of various types , videogaming, prenatal gymnastics and/or breastfeeding, is composed of at least one body consisting of a plurality of superimposed layers : in particular, in its simplest embodiment , the body of the element 1 according to the present invention comprises at least one lower layer 3 and at least one upper layer 7 .
  • the upper layer 7 is intended to support the pelvis and, possibly, part of the thighs of a user, while the lower layer 3 is obviously destined to go into support with the plane or surface of more suitable support such as , for example and typically, the ground .
  • the body of the element 1 comprises at least one intermediate layer 5 interposed between said lower layer 3 and upper layer 7 .
  • at least one or more of the layers 3 , 5 , 7 of the body of the element 1 according to the present invention is made of a homogeneous elastic material , this homogeneous elastic material being preferably selected from polyurethane , polyurethane foam, sponge , foam rubber, EVA foam, cotton, agglomerates .
  • the lower layer 3 has a thickness between 0 . 5 cm and 15 cm, even more preferably between 3 . 5 cm and 8 cm .
  • the upper layer 7 has a thickness of between 0 . 5 cm and 15 cm, even more preferably substantially equal to 2 . 5 cm .
  • At least one intermediate layer 5 has a thickness of between 0 . 5 cm and 15 cm, even more preferably substantially equal to 2 cm .
  • one or more of the layers 3 , 5 , 7 can have a variable thickness comprised between the above-mentioned intervals and, in particular, a thickness increasing progressively or at intervals between the front part A and the rear part P of the body of the element 1 according to the present invention in such a way as to provide the user with a seat inclined towards the front of his body .
  • the lower layer 3 has a density between 10 kg/m 3 and 100 kg/m 3 , even more preferably substantially equal to 75 kg/m 3 .
  • the upper layer 7 has a density between 10 kg/m 3 and 100 kg/m 3 , even more preferably substantially equal to 40 kg/m 3 .
  • At least one intermediate layer 5 has a density between 10 kg/m 3 and 100 kg/m 3 , even more preferably substantially equal to 40 kg/m 3 .
  • the element 1 can comprise at least any covering means 9 , made of fabric or other, able to cover at least the upper layer 7 , i f not the whole body ( as shown, for example , in FIG . 4 ) , and make the use of element 1 itsel f more hygienic .
  • the covering means 9 preferably shaped like a pillowcase , can be washable , removable and replaceable i f necessary .
  • the covering means 9 could consist of at least a covering portion able to cover at least the upper layer 7 and retained to the body of the element 1 according to the present invention by means of one or more tapes or tie rods (not shown) , possibly made of a suitable elastic material .

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Abstract

An anatomical support element (1) is described, intended in particular to act as a seat support in physical and/or relaxation and/or playful activities such as, for example, yoga, Pilates, meditations of various types, video-gaming, prenatal gymnastics and/or breastfeeding, composed of at least one body consisting of a plurality of superimposed layers.

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ANATOMICAL SUPPORT ELEMENT
The present invention refers to an anatomical support element, intended in particular to act as a seat support in physical and/or relaxation and/or playful activities such as, for example, yoga, Pilates, meditations of various types, videogaming, antenatal gymnastics and/or breastfeeding.
In particular, different types of cushions, mats, seats, benches, armchairs, etc. intended to be used in physical and/or relaxation activities such as, for example, yoga, Pilates and meditations of various types, are known in the art. Their purpose is to try to help the user in obtaining the best possible posture, in particular in relation to the pelvis-spinal position.
In particular, the prior art proposes seating elements consisting of blocks of more or less elastic spongy material with a substantially parallelepiped shape: this geometric conformation in which the seating surface is substantially coplanar to the surface resting on the ground is, however, due to the user, not very ergonomic as it causes the involuntary curvature of the spinal column .
Alternatively, the known art proposes seat cushions whose padding is made up of a plurality of granular elements , usually seeds : however, these cushions are particularly uncomfortable , especially during long periods of use , since the very nature of the granular elements that make them move under the weight of the user, creates an uneven seating surface in the cushion .
Obj ect of the present invention is solving the aforementioned prior art problems by providing an anatomical support element , intended in particular to act as a seat support in physical and/or relaxation and/or playful activities such as , for example , yoga, Pilates , meditations of various types , video-gaming, prenatal gymnastics and/or breastfeeding, which is more ergonomic and comfortable than that proposed by the known art .
The above and other obj ects and advantages of the invention, as will emerge from the following description, are achieved with an anatomical support element such as that described in claim 1 . Preferred embodiments and non-trivial variants of the present invention form the subj ect of the claims emp 1 o y e e s .
It is understood that all attached claims form an integral part of the present description .
It will be immediately obvious that innumerable variations and modi fications ( for example relating to shape , dimensions , arrangements and parts with equivalent functionality) can be made to what is described, without departing from the scope of the invention as appears from the attached claims .
The present invention will be better described by some preferred embodiments , provided by way of non-limiting example , with reference to the attached drawings , in which :
- FIG . 1 shows a top perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the support element according to the present invention;
- FIG . 2 shows another perspective view from above of the support element of FIG . 1 ;
- FIG . 3 shows another perspective view from above of the support element of the previous Figures ; and
- FIG . 4 shows a perspective view from above of the support element of the previous Figures comprising covering means .
With reference to the Figures , it can be noted that the anatomical support element 1 according to the present invention, intended in particular to act as a seat support in physical and/or relaxation and/or playful activities such as , for example , yoga, Pilates , meditations of various types , videogaming, prenatal gymnastics and/or breastfeeding, is composed of at least one body consisting of a plurality of superimposed layers : in particular, in its simplest embodiment , the body of the element 1 according to the present invention comprises at least one lower layer 3 and at least one upper layer 7 .
It should be noted that , generally, the upper layer 7 is intended to support the pelvis and, possibly, part of the thighs of a user, while the lower layer 3 is obviously destined to go into support with the plane or surface of more suitable support such as , for example and typically, the ground .
In a further preferred embodiment , the body of the element 1 comprises at least one intermediate layer 5 interposed between said lower layer 3 and upper layer 7 . Preferably, at least one or more of the layers 3 , 5 , 7 of the body of the element 1 according to the present invention is made of a homogeneous elastic material , this homogeneous elastic material being preferably selected from polyurethane , polyurethane foam, sponge , foam rubber, EVA foam, cotton, agglomerates .
Preferably, the lower layer 3 has a thickness between 0 . 5 cm and 15 cm, even more preferably between 3 . 5 cm and 8 cm .
Preferably, the upper layer 7 has a thickness of between 0 . 5 cm and 15 cm, even more preferably substantially equal to 2 . 5 cm .
Preferably, at least one intermediate layer 5 has a thickness of between 0 . 5 cm and 15 cm, even more preferably substantially equal to 2 cm .
Advantageously, one or more of the layers 3 , 5 , 7 can have a variable thickness comprised between the above-mentioned intervals and, in particular, a thickness increasing progressively or at intervals between the front part A and the rear part P of the body of the element 1 according to the present invention in such a way as to provide the user with a seat inclined towards the front of his body . Furthermore , preferably, the lower layer 3 has a density between 10 kg/m3 and 100 kg/m3, even more preferably substantially equal to 75 kg/m3.
Preferably, the upper layer 7 has a density between 10 kg/m3 and 100 kg/m3, even more preferably substantially equal to 40 kg/m3.
Preferably, at least one intermediate layer 5 has a density between 10 kg/m3 and 100 kg/m3, even more preferably substantially equal to 40 kg/m3.
Obviously, the element 1 according to the present invention can comprise at least any covering means 9 , made of fabric or other, able to cover at least the upper layer 7 , i f not the whole body ( as shown, for example , in FIG . 4 ) , and make the use of element 1 itsel f more hygienic . It is quite clear that the covering means 9 , preferably shaped like a pillowcase , can be washable , removable and replaceable i f necessary . According to a preferred embodiment not shown, the covering means 9 could consist of at least a covering portion able to cover at least the upper layer 7 and retained to the body of the element 1 according to the present invention by means of one or more tapes or tie rods (not shown) , possibly made of a suitable elastic material .

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1. Anatomical support element (1) , intended in particular to act as a seat support in physical and/or relaxation and/or playful activities such as, for example, yoga, Pilates, meditations of various types, video-gaming, prenatal gymnastics and/or breastfeeding, characterized in that it is composed of at least one body consisting of a plurality of superimposed layers, said body comprising at least one lower layer (3) and at least one upper layer (7) , and in that it comprises at least one intermediate layer (5) interposed between said lower layer (3) and said upper layer (7) , said lower layer (3) having a density between 10 kg/m3 and 100 kg/m3, said upper layer (7) having a density between 10 kg/m3 and 100 kg/m3 and said intermediate layer (5) having a density between 10 kg/m3 and 100 kg/m3.
2. Element (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the density of said lower layer (3) is substantially equal to 75 kg/m3.
3. Element (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the density of said upper layer (7) is substantially equal to 40 kg/m3.
4. Element (1) according to claim 1, characterized m that the density of said intermediate layer (5) is substantially equal to 40 kg/m3.
5. Element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one or more of said layers (3, 5, 7) is made of a homogeneous elastic material.
6. Element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said lower layer (3) has a thickness between 0.5 cm and 15 cm, even more preferably between 3.5 cm and 8 cm.
7. Element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said upper layer (7) has a thickness of between 0.5 cm and 15 cm, even more preferably substantially equal to 2.5 cm.
8. Element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of said intermediate layers (5) has a thickness of between 0.5 cm and 15 cm, even more preferably substantially equal to 2 cm.
9. Element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said one or more layers (3, 5, 7) has a thickness which increases progressively or at intervals between a front part (A) and a rear part (P) of said body.
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JPH0568358U (en) * 1991-11-11 1993-09-17 株式会社グローバルサービス Cushion
US5855415A (en) * 1997-06-24 1999-01-05 Lilley, Jr.; Daniel T. Portable seat cushion having pressure-reducing properties
FR2914831A1 (en) * 2007-04-11 2008-10-17 Pierre Tran Pad for seat of musician e.g. pianist, has foam core including two main surfaces in corresponding with main surfaces of pad, where each of main surfaces of foam core is external surface of different foam block
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DE8513991U1 (en) * 1985-05-11 1985-10-10 Mathieu, Ernst-Ulrich, Dipl.-Ing., 6551 Frei-Laubersheim Seat cover to relieve the spine
JPH0568358U (en) * 1991-11-11 1993-09-17 株式会社グローバルサービス Cushion
US5855415A (en) * 1997-06-24 1999-01-05 Lilley, Jr.; Daniel T. Portable seat cushion having pressure-reducing properties
FR2914831A1 (en) * 2007-04-11 2008-10-17 Pierre Tran Pad for seat of musician e.g. pianist, has foam core including two main surfaces in corresponding with main surfaces of pad, where each of main surfaces of foam core is external surface of different foam block
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