Mesquite, Texas Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
Elements Group LLC has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for its innovation in sleep and seating comfort. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent Application No. 20240090687, titled ‘Body support article cover containing segments from stitching or quilting and having gel-type structures integrated with foam’, introduces a novel approach to enhancing body support articles by integrating gel structures with foam within stitched or quilted segments.
This design features a cover composed of multiple segments, each enclosed by stitching lines. Within each segment, a gel structure is coupled with a foam layer, forming a composite that offers targeted support and comfort. The gel structures are designed with specific geometric dimensions, including height, width, and length, and consist of multiple gel segments that define gaps, contributing to the overall firmness and responsiveness of the support article.
The integration of gel and foam materials within these stitched segments allows for improved pressure distribution and adaptability to body contours. This construction aims to enhance the comfort and support provided by mattresses, pillows, mattress toppers, and cushions, potentially leading to better sleep quality and reduced discomfort.
By combining the benefits of gel and foam materials in a segmented, quilted design, Elements Group LLC’s innovation represents a significant advancement in the field of body support articles, offering a new level of customization and comfort for consumers.