WO2008063894A3 - Conformable pod for a manual implement - Google Patents

Conformable pod for a manual implement Download PDF

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WO2008063894A3
WO2008063894A3 PCT/US2007/083966 US2007083966W WO2008063894A3 WO 2008063894 A3 WO2008063894 A3 WO 2008063894A3 US 2007083966 W US2007083966 W US 2007083966W WO 2008063894 A3 WO2008063894 A3 WO 2008063894A3
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pod
gel material
minimal
deformation
response
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Boyd I Willat
Adrian Cordova
Robert C Portillo
Gary D Delgado
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Willat Ergonomic Technologies
Boyd I Willat
Adrian Cordova
Robert C Portillo
Gary D Delgado
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25G—HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS
    • B25G1/00—Handle constructions
    • B25G1/10—Handle constructions characterised by material or shape

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  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)
  • Jellies, Jams, And Syrups (AREA)

Abstract

A conformable pod and related method of production are provided, wherein the pod defines a soft structure adapted for deformation in response to minimal pressure applied manually, i.e., by contact with some portion of the body, and for retaining a deformed configuration substantially in the absence of continued application of manual pressure. The pod includes a viscous and tacky gel material encased within a closed chamber defined at least in part by a relatively thin and easily deformed outer skin providing minimal deformation resistance. In a preferred form, the encased gel material is a coagulated or partially coagulated gel such as a silicone-based gel material adapted for deformation in response to minimal applied pressure, and for substantially pressureless retention of the as- deformed shape, followed by relatively slow return (at least two seconds or more) to an initial nondeformed shape upon release of the pod.
PCT/US2007/083966 2006-11-13 2007-11-07 Conformable pod for a manual implement WO2008063894A2 (en)

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US6257662B1 (en) * 2000-04-25 2001-07-10 Paul M. Yates Lounge bicycle saddle
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