Abstract:
An apparatus is disclosed for adjusting an active length of a plurality of interwoven support elements of a weight bearing surface to conform to contours of a user's anatomy. The weight bearing surface overlies a frame to which the plurality of interwoven support elements are connected. The apparatus includes an adjustment mechanism connected to one of the plurality of interwoven support elements, wherein the adjustment mechanism is attached or releasably attached to the frame. The adjustment mechanism allows the active length of the connected interwoven support element to change as a user bears upon the weight bearing surface, thereby conforming the weight bearing surface to the contours of a user's anatomy. In another aspect, a method for adjusting an active length of at least some of a plurality of interwoven support elements of a weight bearing surface to conform to contours of a user's anatomy is disclosed.
Abstract:
A patch and a method of making a patch for reducing friction between a portion of skin on a protuberance of a person and object for engaging the portion of skin. The patch comprises an area of low friction material 20, the area of low friction material 20 having been conformed to at least one compound curved shape. The compound curved shape to engage the protuberance. An adhesive layer 102 secures the patch to either the skin or the object.
Abstract:
A patch and a method of making a patch for reducing friction between a portion of skin on a protuberance of a person and object for engaging the portion of skin. The patch comprises an area of low friction material 20, the area of low friction material 20 having been conformed to at least one compound curved shape. The compound curved shape to engage the protuberance. An adhesive layer 102 secures the patch to either the skin or the object.