U.S. patent application number 13/273694 was filed with the patent office on 2012-11-01 for seating pad accessory.
This patent application is currently assigned to NIGHTGEAR, LLC. Invention is credited to Richard M. Leeds.
Application Number | 20120272455 13/273694 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 46049150 |
Filed Date | 2012-11-01 |
United States Patent
Application |
20120272455 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Leeds; Richard M. |
November 1, 2012 |
SEATING PAD ACCESSORY
Abstract
A pad assembly for a child has arms that can wrap around the
child and that can be connected to one another to facilitate
carrying the pad in a rolled condition.
Inventors: |
Leeds; Richard M.; (New
York, NY) |
Assignee: |
NIGHTGEAR, LLC
New York
NY
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Family ID: |
46049150 |
Appl. No.: |
13/273694 |
Filed: |
October 14, 2011 |
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Patent Number |
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61479152 |
Apr 26, 2011 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
5/652 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47D 15/006 20130101;
B60N 2/7005 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
5/652 |
International
Class: |
A47C 20/02 20060101
A47C020/02 |
Claims
1. A body support pad assembly, comprising: a resilient flexible
pad having opposite front and rear surfaces, opposite top and
bottom edges extending between the front and rear surfaces and
opposite first and second side edges extending between the front
and rear surfaces and the top and bottom edges; first and second
elongated arms extending out respectively from the first and second
edges of the pad, the first and second arms each having a length
greater than one half a distance between the first and second side
edges of the pad; and attachment means provided on at least the
first arm at a location spaced from the pad for connecting the
first and second arms to one another at locations spaced from the
pad.
2. The body support pad assembly of claim 1, further comprising
first and second hands connected respectively to locations on the
first and second arms remote from the pad.
3. The body support pad assembly of claim 2, wherein each of the
arms has a width measured perpendicular to an extending direction
of the respective arm, each of the hands having a width greater
than the width of the corresponding arm.
4. The body support pad assembly of claim 3, wherein the attachment
means comprises an elastic loop on the first arm at a position
substantially adjacent the first hand and configured for releasably
engaging a portion of the second arm substantially adjacent the
second hand.
5. The body support pad assembly of claim 1, wherein the attachment
means comprises an elastic loop on the first arm at a position
remote from the pad and configured for releasably engaging a
portion of the second arm at a position remote from the pad.
6. The body support pad assembly of claim 1, further comprising at
least one strap extending from at least one of the top and bottom
edges of the pad for holding the pad in a rolled condition.
7. The body support pad assembly of claim 1, further comprising
facial indicia on the top surface of the pad.
8. The body support pad assembly of claim 1, wherein the pad
comprises an inner cushion and an outer covering.
9. The body support pad assembly of claim 8, wherein the arms are
connected to the outer covering of the pad.
10. The body support pad assembly of claim 9, wherein the coupling
is formed from a selected material, and wherein the arms comprise
the selected material of the covering.
11. The body support pad assembly of claim 8, wherein the inner
cushion comprises a foam material.
12. The body support pad assembly of claim 11, wherein the foam
material is viscoelastic foam.
13. The body support pad assembly of claim 1, further comprising
body appendages extending from at least one of the top and bottom
edges.
14. The body support pad assembly of claim 1, wherein the body
appendages comprise horns, ears or feet.
15. A child seat assembly, comprising: a seat; and a pad assembly
having a resilient pad with a rear surface positioned on the seat
and a front surface opposite the rear surface, the pad having
opposite first and second side edges and opposite first and second
arms extending respectively from the first and second side edges of
the pad, the arms having a combined length sufficiently long to
wrap around a child sitting in the seat, at least one of the arms
having attachment means at a location spaced from the pad for
attaching the arms releasably to one another and for at least
partly enveloping the child in the seat.
16. The child seat assembly of claim 15, wherein the pad is formed
from a material that can be rolled up, the pad assembly further
comprising at least one strap for holding the pad in a rolled
condition, the strap being had a location spaced from the arms.
17. The child seat assembly of claim 15, wherein the pad and the
arms have a covering formed from a plush fabric.
18. The child seat assembly of claim 15, wherein the pad has a
covering, the portion of the covering defining the front surface of
the pad having facial indicia thereon.
Description
[0001] This application claims priority on U.S. Provisional
Application No. 61/479,152 filed on Apr. 26, 2011.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
[0003] This invention relates to a portable accessory for a
seat.
[0004] 2. Description of the Related Art. Travel on transportation
vehicles, such as planes, trains, buses, cars or trucks is rarely
comfortable and can be extremely uncomfortable on long trips. Many
travelers become extremely uncomfortable after an hour or two on
transportation seats, especially those seats that are intended for
trips of a short duration. More comfortable seats occasionally are
provided on planes making longer trips, specifically in business
class and first class. These seats are often wider and recline
farther than a typical transportation seat. However, even these
upgraded seats become uncomfortable on longer trips.
[0005] Intercontinental flights often last in excess of twelve
hours. Many business travelers often fly through the night to
arrive at their destination and are expected to be alert and
functioning for business meetings as soon as they arrive. Hence, it
is important that a business traveler is well-rested when he
arrives at his destination. This is often impossible in the typical
airplane seat.
[0006] In addition to comfort considerations, many travelers are
concerned with the cleanliness of their transportation seat.
Typically, an airplane will make several flights before it is
thoroughly cleaned. Travelers rarely know who used a transportation
seat before them and whether that person is hygienic and healthy.
This is a particular concern on intercontinental flights where a
traveler is concerned about becoming ill in a foreign country. In
addition to contamination concerns, a traveler may worry about the
health of the previous occupant of his or her seat through the
duration of the flight and whether the previous occupant had a
contagious illness.
[0007] For at least the foregoing reasons, it is desirable to have
a seating pad assembly to increase the comfort of a seat and to
create a barrier between the occupant and the surface of the seat.
Such a seating pad assembly is provided in U.S. Pat. No. 7,461,894,
the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
The seating pad assembly disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 7,461,894
comprises a cushion formed from a viscoelastic foam and is
dimensioned to conform to the dimensions of a travel seat. The
seating pad assembly of U.S. Pat. No. 7,461,894 also has straps for
keeping the pad in a coiled position and a cover with a shoulder
carrying strap. While the seating pad assembly disclosed in U.S.
Pat. No. 7,461,894 provides comfort to a passenger, it can be
difficult to carry absent the cover and shoulder strap.
[0008] The prior art seating pad assembly shown in U.S. Pat. No.
7,461,894 was designed in view of adult travelers, such as business
travelers making long trips. Obviously, long trips are not limited
to adults or to business travelers. Many families with children
make long trips by plane, train, bus or car. Confining a small
child to a vehicle seat for a long trip can be draining for a
parent and fellow passengers. Hence, entertaining the child and
keeping him or her comfortable is of the utmost concern.
[0009] At home, children are often kept busy with an endless supply
of toys, stuffed animals and videos. The toys and animals often
have a theme associated with television show or movie Travel
restrictions make it difficult for a parent to pack enough toys in
their carry-on bags to keep their child busy for a long trip.
Additionally, a young child will quickly begin to "squirm" in a
seat on a car, plane, train or bus. Thus, it would be desirable to
have a seating pad assembly that is comfortable and provides
entertainment for children. Further, it is preferable to have a
seating pad assembly that can be carried by a child so as not to
run afoul of carry-on luggage restrictions.
[0010] In view of the above, it is an object of the invention to
provide a seating accessory that can be used and carried by a
child.
[0011] It is a further object of the invention to provide a seating
accessory with a shoulder strap.
[0012] It is a still further object of the invention to provide a
seating accessory that provides entertainment for children.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0013] The invention relates to a seating accessory for use
primarily with a transportation seat, such as a seat on an
airplane, a train, a bus or a car. The invention also relates to a
strap assembly connected directly to the seating accessory.
[0014] The seating accessory includes pad assembly that may be
generally rectangular and preferably has a width corresponding
approximately to the width of the seat. The width of the seat, and
hence the pad assembly is likely to vary in accordance with the
mode and class of travel. For example, a seat for economy airline
travel typically is about sixteen inches wide, while a seat for
business or first class airline travel typically is about twenty
inches wide. A car seat for a child typically is less than sixteen
inches wide. The pad assembly has a width approximately equal to
the width of the intended seat. The seating pad assembly also
preferably has a length approximately equal to the length of the
hip/thigh support plus at least part of the length of the back
support. Specifically, a seating pad assembly intended for an adult
in an economy class airline seat preferably should be about 42
inches long to cover the hip/thigh support and at least the part of
the back support that will abut the traveler. The seating pad
assembly for an adult in a business or first class seat preferably
is about 60 inches long to cover the hip/thigh support and at least
the part of the back support that will abut the traveler.
Additionally, the seating pad assembly may include a foot rest
extension with a length approximately equal to the length of the
foot rest on the public transit seat. Of course, the pad assembly
need not extend the full length of the back of the traveler, and a
pad assembly sufficient to cover the lumbar region of the back may
be acceptable for many travelers. Furthermore, a pad assembly for
children can be considerably shorter than the 42 inches recommended
above for airline economy class seats. The seating pad assembly
preferably has a thickness of between 1.0-2.0 inch, and most
preferably about 1.00 inch.
[0015] The seating pad assembly comprises a substantially
rectangular cushion of resilient elastic material. A viscoelastic
cushion is the preferred material described in the above-reference
U.S. Pat. No. 7,461,894 in view of the unique ability of the
viscoelastic material to conform to the shape of the seat and the
passenger. However, viscoelastic foams are fairly expensive and the
unique supporting and conforming characteristics of viscoelastic
foams may not be necessary for a child. Thus, the cushion for a
child can be made from a less expensive material, such as
conventional foam rubber, micro beads or a fiberfill material that
may be made of polyester, PETE, PLA or other materials that are
used for stuffed toys and pillows. The pad preferably has width,
length and thickness dimensions corresponding to the overall width,
length and thickness dimensions for the assembly, as set forth
above. Additionally, the cushion preferably has a density and
hardness to support a young traveler comfortably across all
locations on the seat, including across the seams, gaps and other
pinch points between adjacent movable parts of the seat, including
those that are at least 1 cm across and at least 1 cm deep. In this
regard, the density, hardness, resiliency and thickness of the
cushion desirably are selected so that lower areas of the cushion
will flow into and conform to the gaps and other pinch points,
thereby creating a substantially smooth surface for supporting the
young traveler. Furthermore, these density, hardness, resiliency
and thickness characteristics of the cushion desirably are selected
to ensure that the weight of the young traveler will be distributed
and supported by upper parts of the cushion without a bottoming out
that would occur if the cushion was deformed maximally. Thus, the
cushion preferably isolates the young traveler from the bothersome
pinch points.
[0016] The seating pad assembly further includes a cover mounted
over the cushioning material. At least a portion of the cover
preferably is removable for laundering or replacement. The cover
may include an inner screen layer preferably formed from a
synthetic material, such as nylon that contributes to the
protection and support of the cushioning material. The inner screen
layer need not be removable. The cover may also include an inner
protective cover that may be fluid resistant, stain resistant,
antimicrobial and/or moisture wicking. The inner protective cover
prevents permanent damage to the cushioning material. Preferably,
the inner cover has a zipper or other closure means to permit the
inner cover to be removed from the cushioning for laundering or
replacement. The cover also includes an outer cover that preferably
is formed from a material that is fluid resistant, stain resistant
antimicrobial and moisture wicking. Additionally, the outer cover
is formed from a material that will be comfortable to the
passenger. The outer cover may be imprinted, embroidered or
otherwise applied with a design, and particularly a design that is
appealing to children. For example the outer cover may have a
design resembling an animal, a cartoon character, a toy, or a
celebrity. Additionally, the outer cover may include extensions to
represent ears, horns, legs or the like of the character that is
printed, embroidered or otherwise applied on the outer cover The
outer cover also has a zipper or other closure means to permit the
outer cover to be removed for laundering or replacement. The
closure for the outer cover may be offset from the closure for the
inner cover. The outer cover also may include a strap for
releasably securing the seating pad assembly in a rolled condition
for easy storage and carrying through an airport or other transit
terminal.
[0017] The seating pad assembly further has top and bottom ends and
left and right sides between the top and bottom ends. Left and
right arms extend from the respective left and right sides at a
position between the top and bottom ends. Each arm has an elongated
outer tube of a specified width that preferably is formed from the
same material as the outer cover. The tube is filed with a
cushioning material, such as micro beads or fiberfill, as described
above. The left and right arms each have a distal end remote from
the left and right sides of the pad. Distal end regions of the arms
are wider than the specified width at more proximal positions on
the arms. The distal end regions of the arms may have multiple
substantially cylindrical protuberances in the shape of fingers to
impart the appearance of hands with fingers extending from the
hands of the arms. The distal end may also be in the form of claws
or paws and may correspond to the design of the cover. At least one
of the left and right arms has a connector near the distal end
region. The connector preferably is an elastic strip secured to a
portion of the arm. The elasticity of the connector is sufficient
to allow the distal end region, or hand of the other of the left
and right arms to pass through the space between the elastic strip
and the arm to be secured so that the first and second arms form a
closed loop that can function as a shoulder strap. Additionally,
the arms may be connected with the connector while the seating pad
is in use to give a child the feeling of being hugged.
[0018] The seating pad assembly may include means for releasable
attachment to the public transportation seat. For example, a
snapped attachment can be provided for releasable engagement with
snaps provided on the top of the seat back. In other situations,
the seating pad assembly may be provided with notches or apertures
for receiving a seat belt.
[0019] The seating pad assembly may further include or may be used
with a carrying bag. The carrying bag has a selectively closable
end. The selectively closable end may have a flap, a draw string or
the like. The carrying bag may further include a strap or a loop to
facilitate mounting and transportation of the bag and seating pad
assembly on a rolling piece of luggage. However, a separated
carrying bag is not likely to be needed in view of the arms that
function as a carrying strap.
[0020] The seating pad assembly can be transported to an airport,
train station or the like by a passenger and can be one of the
pieces of carry-on luggage transported by the passenger. The
seating pad assembly can be stored in an overhead compartment for
part of a trip, if desired. However, the seating pad assembly can
be removed when the passenger desires more comfort or is ready to
sleep. Of course, the seating pad assembly can and often will be
used for the entire trip. The seating pad assembly is used merely
by positioning the seating pad assembly on the seat. The passenger
then can assume a normal sitting posture to hold the pad in place.
Controls on the seat can be utilized to move the seat into a
reclined condition if appropriate or possible for the particular
transportation vehicle. The seating pad assembly will extend
continuously across seams and/or creases between the movable parts
of the seat to maximize comfort. Additionally, the pad can be
dimensioned to provide lateral support between the passenger and
arm rests.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a seating pad assembly in an
unfurled state.
[0022] FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the seating pad assembly in a
coiled state.
[0023] FIG. 3 is a side elevational of the seating pad assembly in
a coiled state as viewed from the left side.
[0024] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the seating pad assembly in
a coiled state showing the shoulder strap in use.
[0025] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the seating pad assembly
attached to a transportation seat.
[0026] FIG. 6 is a perspective view, partly in section, of a
seating pad assembly in accordance with the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0027] A seating pad assembly in accordance with the subject
invention is identified generally by the numeral 10 in FIGS. 1
through 5. The seating pad assembly 10 includes an inner cushioning
20 that may be formed from a foam rubber, micro bead, fiberfill or
viscoelastic material, such as those that are available from
several commercial sources, including TEMPUR-PEDIC. The seating pad
assembly 10 is generally rectangular and has opposite top and
bottom ends 12 and 14 that define a length L and opposite left and
right sides 16 and 18 that define a width W, as shown in FIG. 1.
The length and width dimensions L and W will vary in accordance
with the seat for which the seating pad assembly 10 is being
marketed. In particular, first or business class airline seats
often are wider than economy class airline seat and both are wider
that automobile car seats used by children. Furthermore, some
public transportation seats include footrests that extend
longitudinally as the seat is reclined. In a preferred embodiment,
the seating pad assembly 10 has a width W of approximately 16
inches for economy class seats, approximately 20 inches for
business or first class seats and less than 16 inches for child car
seats. These widths enable the pad 10 to occupy a major portion of
the width "w" of the targeted seat. However, other seating pad
assemblies 10 may be slightly narrower or slightly wider. The
length L of the seating pad assembly 10 also will vary in
accordance with the mode or class of travel for which the seating
pad assembly 10 is purchased and marketed. In a preferred
embodiment, the seating pad assembly 10 has a length L of
approximately 42 inches for economy class airline seats, a length L
of approximately 46 inches for business class airline seats and a
length L of approximately 60 inches for first class airline seats.
Seating pad assembly intended for child seats used in a car may be
considerably shorter, such as about 24 inches. The cushioning
material 20 of the seating pad assembly 10 has a thickness "T" as
shown in FIG. 6. The thickness "T" preferably is in the range of
1.0-1.5 inch, and most preferably is approximately 1.0 inch to
facilitate storage and carrying. However, the ability of the inner
cushion 20 to be transported easily and to provide the necessary
comfort for long distance travel also depends on the density of the
cushioning material. A viscoelastic foam with a density of 3
lbs/cubic foot to 8 lbs/per cubic foot and a thickness T of 1.0-1.5
inch has been found to provide comfortable support for an adult
across gaps and other surface discontinuities of the prior art
airline seat while still being easily transportable. However, a
viscoelastic inner cushion 20 with a density of 5 lbs/cubic foot
and a thickness T of 1.0 inch has been found to provide very good
levels of comfort and very desirable storage and carrying
characteristics for an adult, as explained herein. The preferred
embodiment is not intended for adults, but rather is intended for
children. Hence, a fairly expensive viscoelastic material may not
be necessary in view of the lighter weight of the child, and the
above described inexpensive foam rubber, micro beads or fiberfill
may be sufficient.
[0028] The seating pad assembly 10 further includes a cover
assembly 22 that substantially completely encloses the cushioning
material 20. In this regard, the cushioning material 20 is not
comfortable for direct long term contact by the traveler.
Additionally, most cushioning material 20 is not well suited for
soil or stain resistance and could become unsightly after several
uses. Furthermore, most cushioning materials are not aesthetically
attractive even when clean. The cover assembly 22, on the other
hand, can be made from relatively inexpensive materials that are
comfortable for direct long term contact by the traveler.
[0029] The cover assembly 22 may include an inner screen layer 24
that completely surrounds the cushioning material 20. The inner
screen layer 24 preferably is a thin gauge mesh formed from
synthetic fibers, such as nylon, that will protect the cushioning
material 20 when other parts of the cover assembly 22 are removed
for cleaning, maintenance or replacement.
[0030] The cover assembly 22 may further include an inner cover 26
removably mounted over the inner screen layer 24 and the cushioning
material 20. The inner cover 26 may be formed from a fluid
resistant, stain resistant material with moisture wicking and
antimicrobial characteristics such as a knitted fabric made from a
blend of cotton and synthetic fabric. Additionally, the inner cover
26 includes an inner closure, such as a zipper, that extends across
one end edge and adjacent side edges of the inner cover 26. The
inner closure enables the inner cover 26 to be separated from the
cushioning material 20 for cleaning, maintenance or
replacement.
[0031] The cover assembly 22 further includes an outer cover 28
that is removably mounted over cushioning material 20 and any inner
cover that may be provided. The outer cover 28 is formed from a
fluid resistant, stain resistant material with moisture wicking and
antimicrobial characteristics. For example, the outer cover 22 can
be formed from a woven cotton fabric (300-1000 thread count), a
brush knit fabric that is soft to the tough and comfortable even
after a long term of contact or a plush polyester or fleece fabric
made for example from polyester and with long fibers or high brush
pile to resemble fur or hair. Furthermore, the outer cover 22 can
be made aesthetically attractive and can be printed, embroidered or
otherwise applied with indicia or a design. More particularly, the
outer cover can bear the design of an animal, cartoon character,
toy, or celebrity. For example, the illustrated embodiment has
eyes, a mouth and a horn. Other embodiments can include ears, feet
or wings at appropriate peripheral locations. In this way, the
assembly 10 may be more attractive to children.
[0032] The outer cover 28 includes an outer closure, such as a
zipper, that extends along a major part of one side edge of the
outer cover 28. The outer closure enables the outer cover 28 to be
separated from the cushioning material 20 and the inner cover 26
for cleaning, maintenance or replacement.
[0033] Two straps 30 are secured to portions of the outer cover 28
adjacent to the top end of the assembly. Portions of each strap 30
sewn or otherwise secured to the outer cover 28. In the preferred
embodiment, the straps 30 have an elastic interior and an outer
cover 34 aesthetically similar to the outer cover 28 of the
assembly 10. The assembly may be rolled from the bottom end 12
towards the top end 14 to form a rolled coil 60 as shown in FIGS. 2
and 3.
[0034] The seating pad assembly 10 also has left and right
substantially tubular arms 40, 46 extending out from the respective
left and right sides 16, 18 at a position spaced from the top and
bottom ends 12, 14. The arms 40, 46 have a flexible interior
preferably made of micro beads or fiberfill and a tubular cover 39
aesthetically similar to or identical to the outer cover 28 of the
pad assembly 10. The tubular cover 39 of each arm 40, 46 have a
substantially constant first width for most of the length. However,
the arms have distal ends 42, 48 remote from the left and right
sides 16, 18 of the assembly. The distal ends 42, 48 define a
second width that is larger than the first width. The distal ends
42, 48 can take many forms. In the preferred embodiment, as
illustrated in FIG. 1, the leading ends 42, 48 are in the form of
hands with fingers 44. The leading ends 42, 48 can also take the
form of claws or paws and should correspond to other the design
elements of the outer cover 22.
[0035] The right arm 40 has a connector 50 formed near the distal
end 42. The connector 50 can take many forms. In the preferred
embodiment, the connector 50 is an elastic loop having ends
permanently attached to the right arm 40 near the distal end 42.
When the assembly 10 is in a rolled state, the left and right arms
40, 46 can be connected via the connector 50 to create a shoulder
strap 54. The elasticity of the preferred connector 50 is
sufficient to allow the connector 50 on the right arm 40 to expand
sufficiently around the opposite distal end 48 and then contract
around the opposite arm 46. The distal ends 42, 48 are held in a
looped state, thereby forming a shoulder carrying strap 54, as
shown in FIG. 4.
[0036] The seating pad assembly 10 is used by removing by expanding
the connector 50 to separate the connected distal ends 42, 48 from
the connector 50. The straps 30 then are opened and the seating pad
assembly 10 is unrolled from the FIG. 2 condition to the FIG. 1
condition. The open seating pad assembly 10 then is placed on a
seat 100 substantially as shown in FIG. 5. More particularly, one
longitudinal end the seating pad assembly 10 may be positioned near
the top of the seat back support 106. The remainder of the seating
pad assembly 10 extends from the top of the back support 106 across
the gap 108 between the hip/thigh support 102 and the back support
106 and towards or to a leg rest 110. The straps 30 may be attached
to the back support 106 to ensure stability of the seating pad
assembly 10. The extent of the seating pad assembly 10 to or
towards the leg rest 110 will depend upon the overall length L of
the pad assembly 10 relative to the length "l" of the seat 100. In
preferred embodiments, the seating pad assembly 10 will be
sufficiently long to extend completely to the end of the leg rest
110 farthest from the hip/thigh support 102. As noted above, the
width W of the seating pad assembly 10 preferably is in the range
of 14-20 inches, and hence will fit conveniently between the
armrests 104 of the seat 100 without creating potentially
objectionable bulges or bumps.
[0037] While the invention has been described with respect to a
preferred embodiment, it is apparent that various changes can made
without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the
appended claims. In this regard, different length, width and
thickness dimension can be provided in accordance with the
preferences of the traveler and the dimensions of the seat.
[0038] A rectangular seating pad assembly 10 offers several cost
efficiencies and carrying efficiencies. However, nonrectangular
pads can be provided. For example, notches can be provided at areas
where seat belts extend from the seat. Additionally, areas that
will be adjacent the knees and lower legs can be narrower than
areas adjacent the hips or shoulders.
[0039] Elastic straps 30 were illustrated in the preferred
embodiment. However, other forms of straps, such as Velcro, can be
provided for holding the pad assembly 10 in a rolled condition.
[0040] The pad assembly 10 may further be provided with structure
for releasably affixing the pad assembly 10 to upper portions of
the back support 106 of the seat 100. These attachments features
can be straps, snaps or the like.
[0041] These variations and others will be apparent to persons
skilled in this art after having read this disclosure.
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