SUPPORT CUSHIONS INCLUDING A MIXED FILLING
A support cushion is provided that makes use of a blend of materials for providing comfort and support to the body of a user. The support cushion includes a filling comprised of a plurality of fibers and a plurality of flexible foam fragments. A sleeve comprised of a flexible foam is also included in the support cushion and encapsulates the filling.
1 . A support cushion, comprising:
a filling including a plurality of fibers and a first flexible foam, the first flexible foam comprised of a plurality of flexible foam fragments;
a sleeve encapsulating the filling, the sleeve comprised of a second flexible foam.
2 . The support cushion of claim 1 , wherein the first flexible foam, the second flexible foam, or both is a visco-elastic foam.
3 . The support cushion of claim 2 , wherein both the first flexible foam and the second flexible foam are visco-elastic foam, and wherein the first flexible foam has a density greater than the density of the second flexible foam.
4 . The support cushion of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of flexible foam fragments are comprised of a first portion of flexible foam fragments and a second portion of flexible foam fragments, the first portion of flexible foam fragments having a density greater than the density of the second portion of flexible foam fragments.
5 . The support cushion of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fibers are comprised of natural fibers, synthetic fibers, or both.
6 . The support cushion of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fibers are comprised of synthetic fibers.
7 . The support cushion of claim 6 , wherein the plurality of fibers are polyester fibers.
8 . The support cushion of claim 1 , wherein the filling is comprised of about 50% of the plurality of fibers and about 50% of the first flexible foam.
9 . The support cushion of claim 4 , wherein the filling is comprised of about 25% of the first portion of flexible foam fragments, about 25% of the second portion of flexible foam fragments, and about 50% of the plurality of fibers.
10 . The support cushion of claim 1 , further comprising a first amount of phase change material incorporated into the sleeve.
11 . The support cushion of claim 1 , further comprising a liner surrounding the sleeve.
12 . The support cushion of claim 11 , wherein the liner includes a second amount of phase change material.
13 . The support cushion of claim 11 , wherein the liner is comprised of netting.
14 . The support cushion of claim 11 , wherein the liner is comprised of a flame-retardant material.
15 . The support cushion of claim 11 , further comprising an outer cover surrounding the liner.
16 . The support cushion of claim 15 , wherein the outer cover is comprised of a textile.
17 . A pillow, comprising:
a filling including a plurality of polyester fibers and a plurality of visco-elastic foam fragments;
a sleeve comprised of a visco-elastic foam and encapsulating the filling; and
a liner surrounding the sleeve.
18 . The pillow of claim 17 , further comprising an outer cover surrounding the liner, the outer cover being comprised of a textile.
19 . A pillow, comprising:
a filling having a plurality of fibers and a plurality of flexible foam fragments; and
a sleeve encapsulating the filling, the sleeve having at least one surface configured to provide a cooling effect to a user lying on the pillow.
20 . The pillow of claim 19 , wherein the filling is comprised of about 50% of the plurality of fibers and about 50% of the plurality of flexible foam fragments.