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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|May 9, 1989
|Filing date
|Sep 29, 1987
|Priority date
|May 16, 1986
|Fee status
|Publication number
|William R. Brooks
|Original Assignee
|University Of Tennessee Research Corporation
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (15), Non-Patent Citations (2), Referenced by (119), Classifications (25), Legal Events (6)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This is a continuation of co-pending application Ser. No. 863,942, filed May 16, 1986, and now abandoned, which is a divisional of application Ser. No. 710,480, filed on Mar. 11, 1985 and now abandoned.
This invention relates generally to commercial applications of foam-in-place urethane chemistry, more particularly to the application of such chemistry to the human engineering aspects of seating systems and, in one specific aspect, to an orthotic support system.
Postural control of non-ambulatory persons has long been a goal of numerous rehabilitation therapists; and the target groups have included patients with sensation loss (such as paraplegics and quadriplegics) and severely involved children and young adults suffering with such infirmities as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida and other neuromuscular disorders. Improper body support of the patient with sensation loss frequently manifests itself in the development of pressure sores, sometimes referred to broadly as decubitus ulcer, whereas the objective of the specialized body support of the patient having a neuromuscular anomaly is a combination of comfort and good body alignment in the seated position.
In the past, avoidance of tissue breakdown in those suffering from sensation loss has been approached either by frequent nursing repositioning of the patient or by the use of force-distributing cushions of various configurations. On the other hand, seating apparatus for the severely handicapped, cerebral palsied and muscular dystrophy population has traditionally involved the fitting of auxiliary bolsters to a conventional wheelchair.
Three different and differing approaches to a customized total-contact seating for the severely handicapped have also been attempted. The first and the most widely used has been the "cut and try" scheme in which body supports are hand-carved from blocks of flexible foam on a trial-and-error basis. Once adequate contours have been obtained, the shaped foam supports are fastened into a receptacle (usually plywood) which interfaces the foam pieces with a standard wheelchair. Thereafter, vinyl upholstery or stretch fabrics have been employed to cover the foam shapes to provide durability and aesthetics. This approach has proved to be both time-consuming and expensive and further requires a reasonably high degree of technical skill to obtain good total-contact supporting surfaces.
The secomd approach, sometimes termed the "wrap-and-try" method, follows the principles used in prosthetics and orthotics and begins with making a positive plaster mold from a direct plaster wrap of the patient's body. A plastic laminate or plastic-vacuum-formed seat or back component is then fabricated over the positive plaster mold. A foam lining material, or the plastic itself, is relied upon to accommodate minor adjustments for relieving any areas of serious, remaining discomfort.
The third approach to total-contact seating has attempted to simplify the foregoing method by eliminating the plaster wrap. This approach, referred to as the "vacuum fixation" technique, uses a large, airtight bag filled with polystyrene beads into which the patient is positioned. Evacuation of the air from the bag causes the beads to lock mechanically together into a rigid mass so that the solidified, molded bag can then be used as a receptacle to make the positive plaster mold. Final fabrication of the seat or back then follows the steps outlined in the previously described approach.
The latter two schemes have proved to be time-consuming but usually result in improved total-contact seating supports. Unfortunately, they also result in large plaster mold shapes over which there is usually some difficulty forming a final plastic seating component. In addition, a high degree of technical skill is required to obtain a proper positive plaster mold of the patient's body shape. Furthermore, specialized skills are required in order to fabricate the final plastic product using either thermal-forming or thermal-setting plastic materials.
More recently, attempts have been made to develop orthotic seating components by the use of foam-in-place polyurethane systems. However, applicant has discovered that reliance on expansion of the foam alone to fill the seating cavity in this work has limited the degree of contouring and the strength of support which can be obtained from the resultant cushions. These prior art attempts to employ foam-in-place techniques have also failed to provide graduated foam density in the cushion and thus do not achieve the desired distribution of the patient's body weight.
Accordingly, a general object of the present invention is to provide new and improved apparatus and methods of making a custom-fitted cushion for a seating device or the like.
Another object of the invention is to provide a new and improved orthotic support system which combines optimum weight distribution with excellent body alignment forces.
Still another object of the invention is to provide a method of making an orthotic support which is remarkably fast, efficient and economical to practice and which requires a minimal involvement of medical specialists.
These and other objects and features of the invention will become apparent from a consideration of the following descriptions.
In compliance with the principles of the present invention, an orthotic support system is embodied as cooperating seat and back elements for assembly into a wheelchair frame. These cushion elements are custom-fitted to the individual patient by injecting an incipiently reacting and foaming, fluorocarbon-blown polyurethane chemical system into the space between a rigid mold box which is actually a preform or support member that becomes an integral part of the final orthotic support system, and an elastic membrane which is fitted over the open face of the mold box and which is deformably engaged by the appropriate portions of the patient's torso. The foaming mixture is injected in predetermined excess volume and expands against the physical resistance of the patient's body where contact is made with the corresponding regions of the elastic membrane; and this forcible engagement produces selective densification of the foam where a high degree of body support is required. Elsewhere, the foam expands more freely and stretchably inflates the membrane to generate graduatedly less dense regions matably contoured to fit or partially embrace the patient. For body alignment purposes, specialized bolsters are integrally formed in the cushion elements.
The invention, both as to the materials and components employed and the steps of fabrication, will be better understood by reference to the following disclosure and drawings forming a part thereof, wherein:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a wheelchair equipped with custom-fitted seat and back cushions constructed in compliance with the present invention;
FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the seat and back cushions illustrated in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a further enlarged cross-sectional view taken substantially along the Line 3--3 of FIG. 2 and suggesting the gradient in the density of the cushion-forming foam which is achieved in the practice of the present invention;
FIG. 4 is a view similar to the showing of FIG. 3 but illustrating the mold box and stretchable membrane assembled without the patient in place and without the polyurethane foam contents;
FIG. 5 is a still further enlarged view taken substantially along the Line 5--5 of FIG. 4 and illustrating a quick-connect coupling employed in assembling a foam mixing-and-dispensing vessel with the seat mold box;
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the mold boxes for the seat and back, illustrating various structures used in generating selected, integral bolster formations in the finished, custom-fitted cushions;
FIG. 7 is a partial view of a wheelchair frame outfitted with a sling arrangement for supporting the patient's body interjacent the wheelchair in preparation for manufacturing a custom-fitted seat cushion;
FIG. 8 is a side-elevational view in partial cross-section illustrating the position of the patient's hips and legs as well as the resultant configuration generated in the foam-in-place seat cushion;
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the components of the kit used in foaming a custom-fitted cushion in compliance with the present invention, mold box excluded; and
FIG. 10 is an enlarged, cross-sectional view taken substantially along the Line 10--10 of FIG. 9 to show the lamination of stretchable upholstery fabric to a substrate latex sheet to form the integral upholstery and barrier layer of the membrane which is used in the present invention to close off the open side of the mold box.
Custom-fitted seating is generally accepted as one important facet of the medical and therapeutic management of severly disabled persons; and it is recognized that, with specialized seating, many severely handicapped patients can be advanced from a bedbound condition to an upright posture where motor development and cognitive skills can be encouraged.
As will be appreciated, each individual patient must be evaluated and a determination made that he or she is an appropriate candidate for specialized seating; and three pivotal considerations have emerged as being useful to such an evaluation, namely: (1) the degree to which the person can attain and sustain voluntary postural control, (2) the existence of or potential for skeletal deformity, and (3) the degree to which protective, neural sensation has been impaired.
Once an individual has been determined to be a suitable candidate for specialized seating, a wheelchair is most commonly selected as the appliance of choice in which to create the specialized seating; and in accordance with the principles of the present invention, a polyurethane foam formulation is employed in fabricating the custom-fitted seating components of a rollable orthotic support system by means of foam-in-place techniques.
The polyurethane formulations of the present invention are selected to produce a foam which is commercially classified as "flexible" rather than "rigid"; and in order to realize the desired self-skinning properties and resultant strength, these formulations advantageously produce a foam having a free-rise density of at least about 5 lbs/ft3. A foam density of this order provides an integrity of configuration so as to prevent the cushion from following the movement of the patient. Furthermore, in order to achieve sufficiently rapid rates of rise, set and final cure, and in order to realize an acceptable storage life of the packaged chemicals, a two-component polyurethane system is selected to exhibit comparatively high molecular weight with relatively low hydroxyl number. Specifically, the polyurethane mixtures of the present invention possess an isocyanate-equivalent to hydroxyl-equivalent ratio of between about 0.75 and about 2.00.
Representative isocyanate materials for use in the invention include the diisocyanates and polyisocyanates. Specific materials comprise the aromatic diisocyanates such as 2,4-tolylene diisocyanate; polymethylene diisocyanates such as tetramethylene diisocyanate; and mixed isocyanate-isothiocyanates such as 1-isocyanate, 6-isothiocyanate hexane. Representative polyisocyanates include toluene triisocyanate, triphenylmethane triisocyanate, and benzene triisocyanate. Preferred isocyanate material comprises the aromatic isocyanates such as diphenylmethane diisocyanate.
Representative hydroxyl-rich resins for reaction with the isocyanate material include the polyesters which are esterification products of a dicarboxylic acid and a polyhydric alcohol. Other useful hydroxyl-rich resins comprise the polyether polyols. The polyol component of the invention is specifically selected to be of comparatively low viscosity, that is, measuring on the order of 600 centipoises or less; and when a polyether polyol is selected, it is desirably the reaction product of a resin such as the acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymers. For purposes of regulating the viscosity of the polyol component, the hydroxyl-rich resin is preferably mixed with a fluorocarbon blowing agent such as trichlorofluoromethane.
Suitable catalysts are also advantageously incorporated in the polyol component and may include tertiary amines and organotin compounds. The catalyst for the addition reaction of the isocyanate and the polyol is particularly selected so as to limit the foam-in-place cushion temperature at the patient interface to less than 105� F. during foaming.
The instant compositions may also include other materials conventionally incorporated in polyurethane formulations, such as flame-retardants of the chlorine-phosphorus type and foam-stabilizing surfactants.
The polyurethane foam formulations of the invention typically exhibit a rise time of about 2 minutes, a set time of about 5 minutes, and a final cure time of about 4 hours.
In compliance with the present invention, a predetermined amount of liquid isocyanate material is provided in a suitable container; the liquid polyol component, and other polyurethane ingredients including the fluorocarbon blowing agent, are packaged in a separate container; and these two containers are assembled into a "kit" with the other parts and materials required to fabricate either a foam-in-place seat cushion component or a foam-in-place back cushion component for a wheelchair.
Referring now in detail to the drawings and giving first attention to FIG. 9, a typical foam-in-place kit assembled in compliance with the present invention is indicated generally by the reference numeral 20 and includes:
a "B" Component metal container 22 which is filled with a predetermined quantity of the polyol blowing agent mixture and which is closed with conventional screw cap 24;
an "A" Component metal container 26 which is filled with a stoichiometrically selected amount of the isocyanate material, which is closed by a conventional screw cap 28, and which is fitted between the clamshell halves of a rigid polystyrene foam insulator body 30, a clear glass bottle or vial 32 being exteriorly attached to the body 30 as by an adhesive strap 33, the vial 32 containing a small quantity of the "A" Component to provide visual indication of exposure of the package to temperatures below a selected control temperature, such as 65� F., as shown by the formation of crystals in the isocyanate resin;
an elongate mixing-and-dispensing bag 34 which is fabricated from a chemically resistant plastic film, such as polyethylene, and which is seamed at one end and closed at the other end by a tubular fitment 36, fitment 36 having an internally threaded bore or mouth 38 which is adapted to receive a cooperatively threaded closure plug 40 and which is externally grooved to accept an O-ring 42 which is used in making a quick-connect coupling with a cooperating, foam inlet fitment 44, as will be described more fully hereinafter;
a conventional, polyethylene funnel 46 for use in manually pouring the contents of containers 22 and 26 into the mixing-and-dispensing bag 34;
a suitable quantity of laminated upholstery fabric 48;
a coil of upholstery edge molding material 50;
a suitable number of tubular, centrally radially vented bolster support elements 52; and
a cooperating number of tubular elastomeric or foam cover or sheath elements 54, elements 52 and 54 being adapted for assembly in forming posture-control bolsters in the cushion component, as will also be described more fully hereinafter, and as is illustrated, for example, in FIGS. 1 and 2.
In compliance with the present invention, a temperature sensor 56 is adhesively fastened to the mixing-and-dispensing bag 34 in thermal communication with the interior thereto in order to provide a litmus-type indication of abnormal exotherm resulting from reaction of the "A" and "B" Components during the mixing procedure. Usefully, the sensor 56 changes from a grey color to black upon reaching a temperature of 110� F., for example.
In further accord with the present invention, the laminated upholstery fabric 48 comprises a stretchable, substantially imperforate membrane which includes an elastic upholstery surface layer 58 and an imperforate, elastic base layer 60 adhesively bonded face-to-face with the surface layer 58. Advantageously, the upholstery surface layer is selected to be a two-way stretch, nylon spandex fabric and the base layer 60 is selected to be an essentially pinhole-free latex rubber sheet substantially matched to the surface layer 58 in the degree of elasticity. One eminently suitable material for the base layer 60 is DK lineal latex sheeting of 0.006 inch thickness manufactured by Hygienic Dental Manufacturing Company.
The instant fabrication kit additionally includes a rigid, thin-wall mold box or preform which is fashioned with an open side and with one or more venting passageways of restricted aperture size. Turning to FIG. 6, a typical seat cushion mold box is indicated generally by the reference numeral 62 and a typical back cushion mold box is indicated generally by the reference numeral 64. These components are conveniently manufactured from acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer material employing conventional vacuum-forming techniques; and in order to accommodate fabrication of the custom-fitted cushions using the foam-in-place method, the mold boxes 62 and 64 are dimensioned to fit the respective seat and back framework regions of a standard wheelchair module, replacing the sling upholstery ordinarily provided with such a module. As will be apparent from the drawings, particularly FIGS. 3-5 and 7-8, the mold boxes 62 and 64 become an integral part of the final seat and back cushions, respectively.
Each mold box is fashioned with an internally threaded, inwardly extending tubular formation 66 which is adapted to receive the externally threaded end of the foam inlet fitment 44; and in compliance with the present invention, each mold box is constructed with a peripheral rim or flange 68 of generally U-shaped cross-section as is shown in FIG. 4, rim 68 surrounding and defining the open side of the mold box. The rim 68 also defines an out-of-sight lip or edge 69 for use in attaching the laminated upholstery fabric 48. The rim 68 serves as a mounting site for both the bolster support elements 52 and the cooperating foam elements 54. Specifically and with reference to FIG. 6, the flange of rims 68 is perforated with suitably positioned apertures 70 which are sized to accept the tubular bolster support elements 52 in slidable manner after the foam elements 54 have been slipped over the support elements.
In accordance with the present invention, the incipiently reacting, foaming polyurethane mixture is injected into the space defined between a mold box and the stretchable membrane which closes the otherwise open side thereof; and in compliance with an important feature of the invention, this mixture is injected in a quantity in excess of the volume defined between the mold box and the membrane, for purposes to be described more fully hereinafter. Cooperating in this purpose, the mold box is fashioned with venting passageways of restricted aperture size in order to allow egress of air and other gases, as well as excess quantities of the foaming mixture, all under mild back-pressure conditions. In particular, the back cushion mold box 64 is drilled with one or more restricted vent holes 72 near the top edge of the mold box and preferably above the level of the tubular formation, as is generally indicated in FIG. 6. The seat cushion mold box 62 is differently vented. There, the tubular bolster support elements 52 are centrally radially vented with a longitudinal series of apertures 74, shown in FIGS. 6 and 9; and as will be seen with particular reference to FIG. 6, the tubular foam elements 54 are spaced apart upon assembly to the seat cushion mold box 62 to free the apertures 74 for the venting function. As is suggested in the configuration of back cushion mold box 64 in FIG. 6, the tubular foam elements 54 may be abutted there because of the separate provision of vent holes 72.
A suitably configurated cavity or recess 76 is advantageously fashioned in the front of seat cushion mold box 62 to accept a tubular bolster-support element 52 for use in forming a bolster for preventing the patient from sliding forward in the seat or, alternatively, to serve as a mounting site for positioning a urinal between the thighs of those patients who have difficulty in transfer and mobility relative to the wheelchair.
As will be appreciated, not all patients will require the maximum number of possible bolsters which has been suggested in the illustration of FIG. 6, while other patients may require different bolster configurations. For example, some patients may only require a single seat cushion bolster, such as that designated at 118 in FIG. 2. These latter requirements may be readily accommodated by the expedient of drilling appropriately positioned holes in the flange or rim 68.
If desired for purposes of additional rigidity or for forming an irregular shape, a manually bendable rod 78, fabricated for example from a suitable lead alloy, may be inserted into the bore of the tubular bolster support elements 52 which are employed in connection with the back cushion mold box 64. An attachment block, not shown, may additionally be secured to th rear wall of back cushion mold box 64 for positioning an "Otto Bock" headrest or other similar appliance; and as will be appreciated, the mold boxes, after foaming procedures have been performed, as will be described immediately hereinbelow, will be secured to the wheelchair framework with suitable hardware.
After whatever desired bolster-support elements 52 have been assembled to the respective mold boxes the open side of the respective mold boxes will be fitted with a stretchable, substantially imperforate membrane. Specifically and with reference to FIG. 4, a suitably sized piece of the stretchable, laminated upholstery fabric 48 will be stretched across the open side of the mold box 62 and over any bolster-supporting assemblies 75 which have been assembled from the tubular bolster support elements 52 and the tubular foam elements 54. The laminated upholstery fabric is advantageously stretched in order to store tensile forces or stresses in the elastic materials of the fabric; and these tensile forces establish mild resistance to the expansion of the foam in order to promote rupture of the surface cells of the foam upon the expanding foam material encountering the fabric. The cells, thus broken, form a polyurethane liquid layer that cures to an integral skin over the underlying foamaceous substrate, and this skin imparts the basic strength to the foam component. Stretching of the upholstery fabric 48 over the mold box also minimizes external wrinkles in the surface of the finished cushion thereby providing a smooth, attractive part.
In order to stretchably mount the fabric 48 over the mold box 62, the edges of the fabric are folded over the lip 69 of mold box flange 68 to be held in place by means of the upholstery edge molding material 50; and as will be seen in FIG. 4, the edge molding material 50 is fashioned with internal ribs for positively securing the edge molding and the margins of the fabric 48 in place, specifically confronting sets of ribs 80 and 82 formed on the inside of the channel defined by the U-shaped configuration of the edge molding.
Turning now to a consideration of FIG. 7, a wheelchair framework indicated generally by the reference numeral 84 is rollably supported in conventional manner on wheels 86; and suitable roller hardware components 88 are connected to the arms 90 of the framework 84 for use in draping an aircraft seatbelt assembly 92 across the distance spanning the seat of the chair, the assembly 92 constituting a patient-positioning sling. A temporary spreader unit 94 may be fitted into the framework 84 in conjunction with a tensioning strap unit 96 to preserve the configurational integrity of the wheelchair framework 84 in the absence of a seat unit during the foam-in-place procedure.
The seat cushion mold box or preform 62 which has been closed with the upholstery fabric 48 will next be positioned rigidly in the wheelchair framework 84 and the patient's body 98 will be suspended over the mold box in deformable engagement with the fabric 48, as is suggested in FIG. 8. For optimum facility in practicing the foam-in-place technique, care is exercised to provide a minimum of one-inch clearance between the mold box and the confronting portions of the patient's body.
With the covered mold box mounted in the wheelchair and with the patient properly positioned in the assembly 92 in deformable engagement with the fabric 48, the polyurethane chemicals will be prepared for foam-in-place fabrication of a custom-fitted cushion.
First, the "B" Component is poured from the container 22 into the mixing-and-dispensing bag 34 using the funnel 46; and after the sensor 32 has been checked and found acceptable, the "A" Component will be poured from the container 26 into the bag 34. The plug 40 will then be screwed into the mouth 38 to close the bag which then will be grasped manually at both ends to be tilted back-and-forth vigorously and twisted to promote a swirling action of the liquids in mixing the same. Attention will be provided to the sensor 56 to insure no abnormal temperature rise during mixing which will then proceed for about fifteen seconds. At the end of that time, the plug 40 will be unscrewed; and the tubular fitment 36 will be quickly pressed into the inlet fitment 44 that is mounted in the mold box. With reference to FIG. 5, the fitment 44 will be seen provided with an annular, restricted throat 100 which cooperates with O-ring 42 to establish a quick-connect coupling between the bag 34 and the mold box 62. As will also be seen in FIG. 5, the bag 34, is sealed to the fitment 36 at a bonded juncture 102.
The mixed contents 104 of the bag 34 will be squeezed and drained into the mold box; and the operator will close one fist over the bag 34 adjacent the fitment 36 to insure tactily the existence of back-pressure during the foaming reaction of the chemicals. Once they have been mixed and dispensed into the mold box, the polyurethane chemicals react, foam, and expand volumetrically, expelling air and other gases through the vent means provided, and filling the mold box cavity. Some overflow foam exits through the vents; and the operator will allow the remainder to back into the bag 34. After five minutes elapsed time, the foam will have set and the patient can be removed from the positioning sling.
In compliance with the present invention, the instant polyurethane chemicals are proportioned to provide a free-rise volume of at least 10% in excess of the nominal volume of the stretchably covered mold box without the patient in place, and preferably 20% in excess thereof. This excess of the foaming material insures: (1) filling of the mold box cavity, (2) invasion of the foam around the bolster support elements and between the mold box flange 68 and the fabric 48 to generate a cushioned margin, and (3) expansion of the foam to stretch the fabric 48 around the sides of the patient's body to make a truly custom-fitted appliance. Unexpectedly, the expansion of excess foam chemicals against the back-pressure of restricted vent passageways generates a density gradient in the finished foam. As is shown in FIG. 3, a cured foam seat cushion body 106 has a first region 108 of comparatively higher density, such as about 8.0 lbs/ft3, corresponding to areas of intense contact with the patient's body, a second region 110 of comparatively lower density, such as about 5.3 lbs/ft.sup. 3, corresponding to areas of lesser or no contact with the patient's body, and a density gradient between such regions. These regions of differential foam density match themselves to the regions where comparatively greater and lesser support of the patient's body weight is required because of the response of the foam-in-place phenomenon to the suspended presence of the patient. As will be appreciated, the chemically active foam mass responds to a heavier patient or to a localized spot of greater weight concentration by automatically increasing its density and providing greater buoyancy. According to the present invention, the ratio of the density of the region 108 to the density of the region 110 is at least about 1.2 to 1. The differential density in the finished foam cushion body accomplishes an elegant distribution of the seated patient's weight and attenuates any propensity for the development of pressure sores or ulcers in the sensation impaired subject.
With reference now to FIGS. 1 and 2, a rollable orthotic support 112 will be seen to have been provided by embodying a finished seat cushion element 114 and a finished back cushion element 116, constructed in compliance with the present invention, in the wheelchair framework 84. As described hereinabove, the cushion elements 114 and 116 will have been custom-fitted to the individual patient by utilizing a foam-in-place technique and by the provision of integral, body-posture controlling bolster structures, specifically, a hip-controlling bolster structure 118 and a rib cage-controlling bolster structure 120. As will be appreciated, the body posture-controlling bolster structures 118 and 120, which contain embedded therein a bolster-supporting assembly 75 comprised of tubular bolster support elements 52 and tubular foam elements 54, my be varied in accordance with the needs of the individual patient and as suggested in FIG. 6 and in the foregoing descriptions.
From the foregoing descriptions it will be appreciated that truly custom-fitted seating components are provided without resort to weighing devices or cutting equipment; and there is no need to readjust the fit of the components to the patient after initial fabrication. Moreover, it will be appreciated that neither the patient nor the therapist is exposed to chemical vapors since, the foaming reaction is caused to occur in a substantially closed system. It will also be appreciated that the principles of the present invention will find utility beyond orthotic seating and may be employed in fabricating custom-fitted seating components for aircraft pilots and race drivers, for example, or for utilization by long-distance truck drivers and in executive chairs.
Accordingly, the drawings and the foregoing descriptions are not intended to represent the only forms of the invention in regard to the details of its construction and manner of operation. Changes in form and in the proportion of parts, as well as the substitution of equivalents, are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient; and although specific terms have been employed, they are intended in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for the purposes of limitation, the scope of the invention being delineated in the following claims.
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|Jan 29, 2002
|Jul 13, 2004
|Otto Bock Healthcare Lp
|Vacuum pump and shock absorber for artificial limb
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|Nov 16, 2004
|Lear Corporation
|Vehicle seat assembly
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|Aug 9, 2005
|Otto Bock Healthcare Lp
|Plate/socket attachment for artificial limb vacuum pump
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|Dec 13, 2005
|Otto Bock Healthcare Lp
|Osmotic membrane and vacuum system for artificial limb
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|Nov 28, 2006
|Aspen Seating, Llc
|Reinforced and adjustable contoured seat cushion and method of reinforcing and adjusting the contoured seat cushion
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|Aspen Seating, Llc
|Contoured seat cushion and method for offloading pressure from skeletal bone prominences and encouraging proper postural alignment
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|Mar 25, 2008
|Gerard Clifford
|Seating device
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|Jun 3, 2008
|David John Copello
|Pivot column for a chair armrest or similar mechanism
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|Jul 8, 2008
|Aspen Seating, Llc
|Method of reinforcing and adjusting a contoured seat cushion
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|Sep 9, 2008
|Honde Access Corporation
|Body support assembly
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|Nov 4, 2008
|Sears Manufacturing Co.
|Seat cushion with integral cover attachment
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|Mar 2, 2010
|Otto Bock Healthcare Gmbh
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|Mar 29, 2011
|Smith Joel N
|Contoured sling wheelchair seat
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|Apr 5, 2011
|Van Den Nieuwboer Johanna Hendrika
|Pathology related individual modular orthopedic seating system
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|Apr 12, 2011
|Otto Bock Healthcare Lp
|Pulsating pressure chamber and method for fluid management
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|Jan 22, 2013
|Noel Group Llc
|Unitary composite/hybrid cushioning structure(s) and profile(s) comprised of a thermoplastic foam(s) and a thermoset material(s)
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|Jul 30, 2013
|Otto Bock Healthcare Lp
|Pneumatic connections for prosthetic socket
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|Nov 19, 2013
|Ec Service Inc.
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|Jun 24, 2014
|Otto Bock Healthcare Lp
|Socket liner for artificial limb
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|May 26, 2015
|Star Cushion Products, Inc.
|Cellular cushions including support material and methods of fabricating same
|Apr 30, 2013
|Jun 2, 2015
|Ossur Hf
|Prosthetic device, system and method for increasing vacuum attachment
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|Jul 7, 2015
|Ossur Hf
|Prosthetic device, system and method for increasing vacuum attachment
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|Nov 17, 2015
|The Comfort Companies, Inc.
|Moldable seating system
|Feb 13, 2013
|Dec 1, 2015
|Ossur Hf
|Vacuum assisted suspension system
|Feb 28, 2014
|Jun 14, 2016
|Ossur Hf
|Vacuum suspension system
|Aug 18, 2011
|Aug 2, 2016
|Christopher Burnside Gordon
|In situ molded orthotic and method for its fabrication
|Apr 30, 2015
|Nov 8, 2016
|Ossur Hf
|Prosthetic device, system and method for increasing vacuum attachment
|Jun 18, 2015
|Apr 11, 2017
|Ossur Hf
|Prosthetic device, system and method for increasing vacuum attachment
|Feb 18, 2003
|Jul 3, 2003
|Wempe Patrick L.
|Method for forming a molded cushion
|Jan 24, 2003
|Jul 31, 2003
|Branger Robert Michael
|Process for making orthotic insert, an orthotic insert, and a shoe comprising the orthotic insert
|May 23, 2003
|Feb 12, 2004
|Caspers Carl A.
|Pulsating pressure chamber and method for fluid management
|Dec 17, 2003
|Jul 22, 2004
|Barbara Caspers
|Socket liner for artificial limb
|Mar 25, 2004
|Sep 16, 2004
|Otto Bock Healthcare Lp
|Vacuum apparatus and method for managing residual limb volume in an artificial limb
|May 28, 2004
|Dec 9, 2004
|Gerard Clifford
|Seating device
|Jul 28, 2003
|Feb 3, 2005
|Bieganek Joseph S.
|Contoured seat cushion and method for offloading pressure from skeletal bone prominences and encouraging proper postural alignment
|Jan 28, 2004
|Feb 3, 2005
|Hetzel Thomas R.
|Reinforced and adjustable contoured seat cushion and method of reinforcing and adjusting the contoured seat cushion
|Dec 10, 2002
|Feb 24, 2005
|Seiya Matsushima
|Body support device
|Nov 18, 2004
|Mar 31, 2005
|Honda Access Corporation
|Body support assembly
|Dec 1, 2003
|Jun 2, 2005
|Holcomb Malin E.
|Adjustable seat back for a wheelchair
|Oct 21, 2004
|Apr 27, 2006
|Koutsky L J
|Seat cushion with integral cover attachment
|Oct 12, 2006
|Feb 8, 2007
|Hetzel Thomas R
|Reinforced and adjustable contoured seat cushion and method of reinforcing and adjusting the contoured seat cushion
|Oct 13, 2006
|Feb 8, 2007
|Koutsky L J
|Seat cushion with integral cover attachment
|May 9, 2007
|Nov 15, 2007
|Otto Bock Healthcare Products Gmbh
|Internal socket and fitting system for a prosthesis
|Apr 13, 2007
|Dec 27, 2007
|Physicians Against Land Mines
|Casting system and method
|Jul 25, 2007
|Aug 7, 2008
|Van Den Nieuwboer Johanna Hend
|Pathology related individual modular orthopedic seating system
|Mar 3, 2010
|Sep 9, 2010
|Noel Group Llc
|Unitary composite/hybrid cushioning structure(s) and profile(s) comprised of a thermoplastic foam(s) and a thermoset material(s)
|Sep 29, 2010
|Mar 31, 2011
|Nomaco Inc.
|Foam cushion having reduced cross-section area foam profiles forming hollow portion(s) for deformation
|Apr 22, 2011
|Aug 18, 2011
|Otto Bock Healthcare, Lp
|Socket liner for artificial limb
|Feb 28, 2012
|Aug 29, 2013
|Rebecca FOWLER
|Moldable seating system
|Sep 30, 2014
|Jan 15, 2015
|Backjoy Orthotics, Llc
|Apparatus and system for dynamically correcting posture
|Nov 9, 2012
|Aug 20, 2013
|Noel Group Llc
|Mattress bed cushion
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|Aug 27, 2013
|Noel Group Llc
|Mattress bed cushion
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|Oct 1, 2013
|Nomaco Inc.
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|Nomaco Inc.
|Stackable base for mattress assembly
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|Noel Group Llc
|Mattress bed cushion
|Nov 9, 2012
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|Noel Group Llc
|Mattress bed cushion
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|Noel Group Llc
|Mattress bed cushion
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|Noel Group Llc
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|Noel Group Llc
|Mattress bed cushion
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|Noel Group Llc
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|Noel Group Llc
|Mattress bed cushion
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|Noel Group Llc
|Mattress bed cushion
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|Noel Group Llc
|Mattress bed cushion
|Nov 9, 2012
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|Noel Group Llc
|Mattress bed cushion
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|Nov 12, 2013
|Noel Group Llc
|Mattress bed cushion
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|Noel Group Llc
|Mattress bed cushion
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|Noel Group Llc
|Mattress bed cushion
|Nov 9, 2012
|Dec 3, 2013
|Noel Group Llc
|Mattress bed cushion
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|Jan 14, 2014
|Nomaco, Inc.
|Stackable base for mattress assembly
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|Apr 1, 2014
|Noel Group, Llc
|Mattress bed cushion
|Sep 9, 2013
|May 20, 2014
|Noel Group Llc
|Mattress bed cushion
|Nov 9, 2012
|Jun 24, 2014
|Noel Group Llc
|Mattress bed cushion
|Nov 9, 2012
|Jun 24, 2014
|Noel Group Llc
|Mattress bed cushion
|Nov 9, 2012
|Jul 22, 2014
|Noel Group Llc
|Mattress bed cushion
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|Aluweld S.A.
|Motor driven wheelchair
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|Gestind S.p.A.
|Method for manufacturing a head-rest, specifically for vehicle seats and head-rest manufactured according to such a method
|Apr 3, 2007
|Feb 24, 2010
|Gestind S.p.A.
|Method for manufacturing a head-rest, specifically for vehicle seats and head-rest manufactured according to such a method
|Apr 24, 2014
|Oct 29, 2014
|P.R. Sella B.V.
|Device for supporting at least a part of the body of a person and method for adjusting such a device
|Jun 10, 1997
|Dec 10, 1998
|Caspers Carl A
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|Dec 14, 2000
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|Jul 24, 2001
|Apr 4, 2002
|Caspers Schneider Technologies
|Socket liner for artificial limb
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|Jul 31, 2003
|Michael Robert Branger
|Process for making orthotic insert, an orthotic insert, and a shoe comprising the orthotic insert
|Jan 24, 2003
|Oct 23, 2003
|Michael Robert Branger
|Process for making orthotic insert, an orthotic insert, and a shoe comprising the orthotic insert
|Sep 9, 2002
|Sep 25, 2003
|Otto Bock Healthcare Lp
|Plate/socket attachment for artificial limb vacuum pump
|Aug 7, 2007
|Oct 23, 2008
|Sunrise Medical Hhg Inc.
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|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
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Owner name: UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE RESEARCH CORPORATION, KNOX
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Effective date: 19881108
|Nov 21, 1989
|Certificate of correction
|Dec 8, 1992
|Maintenance fee reminder mailed
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Guide from MoversCorp to what to look out for when shopping for a mover. What you should compare and pay attention to before selecting a local moving company.
Compare and Hire a Mover
Want to save money on your next move? Look around your home, do you really need to take everything with you? We all have some unwanted items in our home, are we ever going to use those items?
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Unlike cross country moves, local moving and packing services are charged by the hour. Charges are based on the number movers and time they spend to move your household goods.
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1. Sliders (1995–2000)
60 min | Sci-Fi, Adventure, Fantasy
A boy genius and his comrades travel to different parallel universes, trying to find their way back home.
Stars: Jerry O'Connell, Sabrina Lloyd, John Rhys-Davies, Cleavant Derricks
Votes: 13,617
2. Shooter (2016– )
60 min | Action, Drama
A conspiracy thriller that follows the journey of Bob Lee Swagger, a highly-decorated veteran who is coaxed back into action to prevent a plot to kill the President.
Stars: Lexy Kolker, Ryan Phillippe, Shantel VanSanten, Cynthia Addai-Robinson
Votes: 11,938
3. Rosewood (2015–2017)
42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Miami pathologist, Dr. Beaumont Rosewood, Jr., finds secrets in people's bodies using his state-of-the-art laboratory equipment.
Stars: Morris Chestnut, Jaina Lee Ortiz, Gabrielle Dennis, Anna Konkle
Votes: 5,155
4. The Young and the Restless (1973– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Set in Genoa City, Y&R is the long-running soap that tells the story of the struggle behind the business- and sex-savvy Abbott and Newman clans.
Stars: Doug Davidson, Eric Braeden, Peter Bergman, Joshua Morrow
Votes: 4,654
Sliders (1995–2000)
Mother and Child
45 min | Sci-Fi, Adventure, Fantasy
After saving a human woman and her child from the child's Kromagg father, the Sliders discover the child cannot survive on Earth.
Director: Helaine Head | Stars: Jerry O'Connell, Cleavant Derricks, Kari Wuhrer, Charlie O'Connell
Votes: 76
Rosewood (2015–2017)
Blistering Heat & Brotherly Love
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The team tracks down a group of criminals suspected of robbing a jewelry store.
Director: Deran Sarafian | Stars: Morris Chestnut, Jaina Lee Ortiz, Eddie Cibrian, Gabrielle Dennis
Votes: 59
7. Ocean Park (2002)
100 min | Thriller
- DRAMA (2002) A girl is found dead. Three suspects have been romantically involved with her.
Director: David W. Warfield | Stars: Kenneth Hughes, James Haven, Julie Ariola, Alexandra Wilson
Votes: 51
8. A Private Affair (2000 TV Movie)
95 min
Director: Michael Toshiyuki Uno | Stars: Vanessa Bell Calloway, Clifton Powell, Lou Myers, Merry Clayton
Votes: 19
9. Vendetta (I)
Horror, Mystery, Thriller | Pre-production
A savage killer is stalking the people closest to two sisters. The villain may be someone they know; someone they trust, someone who wants them dead.
Stars: Leslie Easterbrook, Marion Ramsey, Ryan Kennedy, Michael Gregory
10. Leila (2006)
14 min | Short, Drama
Leila's a woman who fears love. But an unlikely bond with an eccentric stranger formed through the art and passion of dance opens her heart.
Director: Hanelle M. Culpepper | Stars: Akrosia Samson, Ismael 'East' Carlo, Sinbad, Carlos Gómez
11. Coda (I) (2006)
20 min | Short, Drama
To write her first novel, Julia moves into a dumpy apartment where one of the walls is a virtual canvas for a local artist's haunting mural.
Director: Zeresenay Mehari | Stars: Akrosia Samson, Andre Royo, Garland Whitt, Kalkidane Yigezu
The Young and the Restless (1973– )
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TV-14 | Drama, Romance
Director: Dean Lamont | Stars: Peter Bergman, Teria Birlon, Vail Bloom, Eric Braeden
The Young and the Restless (1973– )
Episode #1.8771
TV-14 | Drama, Romance
Director: Susan C. Strickler | Stars: Peter Bergman, Vail Bloom, Eric Braeden, Tracey E. Bregman
The Young and the Restless (1973– )
Episode #1.8901
TV-14 | Drama, Romance
Stars: Hunter Allan, Quin Baron, Reed Baron, Peter Bergman
Shooter (2016– )
The Hunting Party
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Canada's main stock index went up Tuesday to conclude this year's trade as investors looked optimistically ahead to 2014. Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index ended up 40.16 points, or 0.3 percent, at 13,621.55, when the market was positive for domestic and global economy. And the stock markets will be closed Wednesday for New Year's Day. Latest data showed that American consumers turned more confident in December as hiring picked up, brightening the outlook for spending heading into 2014. The International Monetary Fund, in its October forecasts, expected global economic growth to pick up to around 3.6 percent in 2014, from roughly 2.9 percent this year. Canada's economy performance in 2013 also strengthened investors' confidence. The latest Canadian gross domestic product figures indicated a positive handover from the final months of 2013. What's more, income and job growth, exports, the housing market and consumer spending are also expected to be healthy. The S&P/TSX composite index was boosted by energy and mining sectors, which were up 0.47 percent and 0.77 percent individually. Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. was up 1.01 percent to 35.94 Canadian dollars. Osisko Mining Corporation added 2.61 percent to 4.71 Canadian dollars per share. The index was also pushed up by the battered gold sector, which reversed losses from Monday. Goldcorp Inc. enjoyed 3.55 percent growth to 23.04 Canadian dollars. Barrick Gold Corporation advanced to 18.71 Canadian dollars by 2.80 percent as well. However, the share price of Bombardier Inc., the Canadian maker of planes and trains, was down 0.65 percent to 4.61 Canadian dollars, even though it was reported Tuesday that it signed a multibillion-dollar deal to sell 38 business aircraft to an unidentified customer, a positive development for the company after its subway division ended a contract with the UK's London Underground. The Canadian dollar was up to 0.9416 U.S. dollar Tuesday from 0. 9392 dollar in the previous session.
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Office Hours with KPMG
@ Sprint Accelerator
210 W 19th Ter
Kansas City,
Kansas City, MO
KPMG, a global tax, advisory and accounting firm, will be in the Sprint Accelerator space to offer Office Hours to startup founders who could use their expertise. There will be a series of experts in various areas over several weeks! We will have Office Hours available 5/24, 5/31 and 6/7.
Be sure to reserve your 30 min. time slot here -->
KPMG LLP's Kansas City office, which opened its doors in 1908, ranks as the oldest and largest public accounting firm in the city. We are the Audit, Tax and Advisory firm that has maintained a continuous commitment to providing leadership, integrity, and quality to the capital markets. KPMG has approximately 300 professionals in the Kansas City area dedicated to client satisfaction and teaming with clients for mutual success.
Christopher P. Beckley
Director, Market Development Leader
Joined KPMG in 2013 and currently leads market development efforts for the Kansas City, Omaha and Lincoln offices. Responsible for developing a world‑class, high performing marketing and business development organization that serves as a catalyst for building the KPMG brand, strengthening relationships and driving sales to deliver on our business goals and accelerate the long term growth and positioning of the firm.
Function & Specialization:
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Brad Sprong
Office Managing Partner & National Business Transformation Tax Leader
Brad has approximately 30 years with KPMG serving clients and helping address their tax needs around the world. He serves major clients in a variety of industries including diversified industrial conglomerates, banking, and real estate. Brad currently is KPMG's Business Transformation Tax leader, Kansas City's office managing partner, the lead tax partner on Sprint, Rodrock Homes, Curtin Companies and UMB Financial.
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Throwback Tuesdays: MC Breed "Ain't No Future in Yo Frontin'"
Over the weekend, the hip-hop community was hit with sad news. Early '90s rapper MC Breed died in his sleep, only two months after being released from an Atlanta hospital for kidney failure. He was just 36 years old. The official cause of death is still pending.
It's a death that caught a lot of people off guard who didn't know that MC Breed (born Eric Breed) was even sick. The Flint, Michigan native was popular in the early '90s due to his landmark singles, "Ain't No Future in Yo Frontin'" and his breakout collaboration with Tupac Shakur on the song, "I Gotta Get Mine." He never gravitated toward mainstream success the way he could have, but he was respected by a lot of people in the hip-hop industry.
His beats and rhyming style gave him more of a West Coast feel to an extent, and Sway Calloway of MTV recently commented that a lot of people initially thought Breed was from the Bay Area. Even though he never recorded another major hit after the two mentioned above, his place in the hip-hop history books is secured. And "Gotta Get Mine" should go down as one of the top 100 hip-hop songs of all time.
Here's the video for the song that introduced him to the world, "Ain't No Future in Yo Frontin.'" I'm glad that Breed lived long enough to see Barack Obama get elected president. In this same songs he spits, "If I was the president, then I would state facts, you leave it up to me I'd paint the White House black--it ain't no future in yo frontin.'" R.I.P. to a legend. His music presence will be sorely missed.
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Beautiful room in a nice area. Jess is welcoming and full of information about the areaMark2016-10-03T00:00:00Z
The place is very clean and comfortable, You can visit various places of interest without the need for car. The host are very friendly and helpful,indicated places and good things to doRaquel 2016-09-23T00:00:00Z
Wonderful place, so close to beach and restaurants. Very friendly host. We had lot of fun with pets :)Oleksandr2017-02-12T00:00:00Z
Very nice place close to the beach and RestuarantsMark2017-04-11T00:00:00Z
Ich wohnte in so einem schönen Zimmer und hatte einen eigenen Zugang zum Garten von dort aus! Das Haus liegt in einer ruhigen Wohnstraße und nah am Strand. Nach den schönen Tagen am Ort konnte ich mich wunderbar in ein ruhiges Zimmer zurückziehen. Jessica und Eric sind so tolle Gastgeber und gaben mir so viele Tipps! Ich möchte deren tolle Unterkunft gerne jedem weiterempfehlen.Henning2017-04-04T00:00:00Z
It's a wonderful place to stay! :) The room is beautiful with large windows and access to the garden and the bathroom and kitchen are big and furnished with love! Jessica is a perfect host, it was no problem to do our laundry and she helped us wherever she could, thank you!Svenja2017-04-16T00:00:00Z
Lovely host. The place is hop skip away from the beach. Jessi is extremely helpfulSwapnil 2017-04-30T00:00:00Z
A great place to stay, the house is lovely, and Jessica made us feel so welcome! Would definitely recommend.Imogen2017-04-05T00:00:00Z
เจฟฟรีย์ส เบย์, Eastern Cape, แอฟริกาใต้
Have been there for one night and for our first surfing experience :-) Thomas and Remi are really nice guys and Dreamland is the perfect place to stay for surfers and everyone who loves to be at the sea. We really enjoyed being there!!Christina2014-12-10T00:00:00Z
Nice location first row to the beach! We had the smallest of the apartments, which is simple but decent. You still have plenty space, good bathroom, small kitchen and it's clean. The place is run by two surfer dudes, Thomas and Remi, who are quite relaxed and take care of everything quite quickly. They are very helpful and easy going. J-bay is obviously very nice for surfing and there are a few shops as well. Still is a small town though. Basic surfing equipment can be rented, which worked nicely for me, as a starter.Jan-Hendrik2015-02-22T00:00:00Z
We loved staying at Remi's - such a beautiful location - thanks for all the great recommendations (Infood Cafe - don't miss!) and next time we'll take a surf lesson - for sure!Robert2015-01-11T00:00:00Z
We had a great time passing Jeffreys Bay and taking some time of from our trip through south africa. The atmosphere, Remis welcoming way, the location, it altogether build a lasting memory for us.Simon2016-11-19T00:00:00Z
Everything was very nice!Kristina2014-11-10T00:00:00Z
Dreamland is so relaxing and a really nice place to stay close to the beach! Remi is the best! Super nice guy that will help you out with anything you need! We will be back!!! Thanks so much!Tom2017-02-23T00:00:00Z
The place is lovely and very close to a beautiful beach. We had a great time !Lev2017-03-23T00:00:00Z
We had a wonderful stay at Remi's! Remi was a very cool host, nice to have a talk with. His house is wonderful, we had a very spacious room with small kitchenette. The house situated next to the beach you literally only have to walk 15m to be on the beach where you can enjoy the beautiful waves!! You can rent surf material directly from Remi at a good rate ;) If we ever come back to Jbay, we would definitely stay again at his place.Arnaud2016-09-19T00:00:00Z
เจฟฟรีย์ส เบย์, Eastern Cape, แอฟริกาใต้
Nice, sunny and quiet room. Paul and his wife were so friendly. Thank you for all!Pedro2016-12-03T00:00:00Z
We picked this place as a midway pit stop between Knysna and Addo and just wanted a nights sleep. Sadly this didn't happen due to the combination of heat, light and dogs. Paul is a nice guy though and I'm sure he'll do what he can to improve things.jane2017-03-01T00:00:00Z
really nice small apartment! we liked it a lot!Natalie2017-02-19T00:00:00Z
Great family, great host. Enjoyed my stay thoroughly. Paul was very kind to give me recommendations about sand boarding and other activities like horse riding. I enjoyed my stay.Lim2017-01-11T00:00:00Z
Nice location - Quiet and peacefulGareth2017-01-22T00:00:00Z
We had a great brief stay at Paul's and would definitely stay again if in the area. The apartment is situated upstairs in the private residential house, with the fly of outside stairs offering a private entrance. The owner with his family lives downstairs and provided a warm welcome on our arrival. The room was clean, orderly, everything worked properly and all the basics were provided. The house is so close to the sea that a walk to the great sandy beach takes only minutes and sleeping with the open door carries the sound and smell of the ocean right to your truly spacious room. This accommodation is not situated in a brand new house and has some mileage, but it's well kept and cared for. The bed is super comfortable, the host provides quality beading, linens, clean towels, tea, instant coffee, mini fridge and electric kettle. For the price, this place is a steal. Definitely worth staying here long term if you are into surfing. Or, since the house is conveniently located on the skirts of town, perfect for a safe and peaceful overnight hub for those in transit. Definitely recommended place!Benka&Keith2017-02-28T00:00:00Z
Paul and his family were really kind host's i really enjoyed my staying in j-bay! Perfect apartment for a longer surfer trip!Nisse2016-12-22T00:00:00Z
Paul is very welcoming and friendly. The room and bathroom need maintainance.katrin2017-02-26T00:00:00Z
เจฟฟรีย์ส เบย์, Eastern Cape, แอฟริกาใต้
Steve and Wendy are lovely. The house is very nice and the room very cozy! Very comfortable bed!! Slept great! Definitely recommend them!Mercedes2017-04-07T00:00:00Z
The host canceled this reservation 57 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.Pamela2017-05-03T00:00:00Z
Es ist ein fantastisches Haus und ein wunderschönes geräumiges Zimmer, mit einem integrierten Bad. Eine wunderschöne Unterkunft, bei der man auch nachts zu Fuß zum Strand laufen kann. Der breite Sandstrand von Jeffreys Bay ist nur wenige Gehminuten entfernt und die Familie ist unglaublich warmherzig und hilfsbereit. Sie waren wahnsinnig zuvorkommend und wenn ich könnte würde ich gerne mehr Sterne vergeben. Einfach Top! Wir haben es total genossen...Silja2017-04-30T00:00:00Z
Very nice family shared their home with us. Nice conversation gave us an inside look at this SA family. Will never forget.Christian2017-01-25T00:00:00Z
We arrived quite late in Jeffreys Bay. But Steve and Wendy made us feel at home from the first moment entering their beautiful house. They helped us with our ( really heavy ) luggage and invited us to play pool with them and offered us drinks. The bedroom with the private whirlpool was amazing. On the next day Wendy offered us milk, juice, yoghurt and so on for breakfast. It was realy a great time there.L2015-08-09T00:00:00Z
Don't think, just book this beautiful room (with bubble bath!!) in this even more beautiful house. It is worth every cent. Steve, Wendy and their two beautiful daughters are such kind and warm hearted people, they will make you feel right at home. The house is very well situated if you prefer peace and quit. It is very close to the lagoon and within a three minute walk, you are litterally on the beach. Long story short... highly recommended!Anne2016-10-20T00:00:00Z
Wow! The experience at Steve & Wendie's place was amazing! We had the chance to share moments with the family and learn a lot from their way of life, the region and South Africa in general. The house is very comfortable and also very exotic! The bedroom includes the shower/bath tub and toilet, so if you rent the place for 2 persons, be sure you're at ease with each other.Wilhelm2016-11-15T00:00:00Z
My stay at Wendys and Steves House was one of my very best airbnb experiences. Wendy and her lovely daugthers welcomend me warmly and Steve helped me with my heavey lagguage. The room is spacious, clean, bright and the bed comfortable. The room is connected to an open bathroom (not a separate room), however, I was offered to use another toilette in the house, so don't worry if you travel together and maybe having doubts about the open conected bathroom (you don't need to share every experience ;-)) I got regularly clean towels and the bedcovers had been changed. Moreover free tea and coffee options and fresh water had been provided in the room as well. The shower was powerfully and a plenty of hot water. You get your own key to the house and a remote for gate to safely park your car on the premises during the night. It's a safe neighbourhood and I felt really well. The family is super nice, helpful, easy to communicate and open minded. I had a plenty of good chats and laughs with them. They also offered me to borrow their surfboards and asked a friend to surf with me who intotruced me in the spots. Steve showed me a near by village and even arranged a boat trip and an amazing game drive. A big thank you to the whole family. You've been fantastic.An2016-11-27T00:00:00Z
เจฟฟรีย์ส เบย์, Eastern Cape, แอฟริกาใต้
เจฟฟรีย์ส เบย์, Eastern Cape, แอฟริกาใต้
Elmarie place was really amazing! It was all about the details: we had cherry waiting for us when we got there, she offered to book a restaurant for us that was just perfect, she handed us a bag to pick up shells at the beach if we wanted to... And on the next day we had a beautiful breakfast facing the beach! The place also has private parking, good Wi-Fi, view of the beach and the sunrise on the sea and it's a 1 min walk to the beach. You'll have a perfect night sleep on the confy bed and with the silence of the area.António Pedro2017-04-05T00:00:00Z
Elmarie's house is absolutely beautiful and the situation is stunning - right next to the beach. Our room was tastefully appointed and very comfortable with a large balcony to relax on. Our breakfast was delicious and served in the lounge/dining room which had folding doors which opened onto another large upstairs terrace looking onto the sea. We arrived much later than we had expected and this was not a problem for Elmarie who was very pleasant. We only wish we could have stayed longer and explored the surrounding area which was gorgeous. I thoroughly recommend a stay at Elmarie's house as you will not be disappointed. Thank you for such a warm welcome and hopefully we will be back sometime in the future.Angela2017-04-11T00:00:00Z
Die Unterkunft war ausgezeichnet und vorallem das Frühstück mit DER Aussicht war der perfekete Start in den Tag. ...der direkte Strandzugang ist einen Spaziergang definitiv wert.Michael2017-04-25T00:00:00Z
We loved our nights stay with Elmarie. The room was spacious and clean - she even left some sherry and chocolates in the room for a nighttime treat. The breakfast was delicious with fantastic views. The house is about a 5min walk to Paradise Beach which is gorgeous and Elmarie was really friendly. Would thoroughly recommend staying here!Sarah & Jamie2017-04-02T00:00:00Z
The house is wonderful and Elmarie is a very attentive host. The location, right on the beach, is fantastic for sitting on the deck and for long walks.Andrew 2017-02-06T00:00:00Z
Wir haben 2 Nächte in dem wunderschönen Haus von Elmarie verbracht. Als wir die Unterkunft betreten haben, waren wir erst einmal sprachlos. Mit so viel Luxus und Platz haben wir gar nicht gerechnet. Alles war sehr sauber, liebevoll eingerichtet und wir hatten alles, was wir brauchten. Das Bett war sehr bequem. Das Tollste an dieser Unterkunft ist vor allem der direkte Zugang zum Strand, wo man toll spazieren gehen und Muscheln sammeln kann. Die Terrasse mit Meerblick ist einfach nur herrlich. Besonders hervorzuheben ist auch noch das sehr leckere Frühstück. Vielen Dank für alles!Rike2017-03-17T00:00:00Z
Elmarie's place was excellent for our travels - the house had incredible views (with gorgeous sunrises and sunsets), it was really easy to check in, very clean and spacious. Elmarie and Rouxve were so generous and went our of their way to make us feel welcome, especially breakfast! The house is set back from Paradise Beach among dunes which was completely deserted on our walk along the shore!Lucy2017-03-26T00:00:00Z
This was the best stay of our beach walking holiday from Cape Town to East London and back - for three reasons: Elmarie is the most attentive and enjoyable host a traveller could have. The breakfast she served on the patio overlooking the sea was a highlight of our trip and a wonderful way to start the day. The accommodation provided is 5 star. Modern but comfortable with every facility a traveller needs. The bed and pillows were of the highest quality. The area is private but safe. The beach!!! You walk from the house down onto one of the best walking beaches in the world (and I have walked a few). The vibrant beach town of Jeffreys Bay is a short drive away. If you are looking for a beach getaway but with 5 star comfort, this is the place to stay!John2017-02-07T00:00:00Z
เจฟฟรีย์ส เบย์, Eastern Cape, แอฟริกาใต้
Sehr gut ausgestattetes, grosszügiges Studio in sicherer Wohngegend. Supermarkt sogar in Gehdistanz. Dorette und ihr Mann haben uns herzlich empfangen, wir würden jederzeit wieder bei ihnen wohnen, danke!Annina2017-03-23T00:00:00Z
Nice place to stay. There was a small construction going on in the garden so a little dusty. But fine. My suggestion is next time send a message first so when the guest arrive no news!!! Tks DoretteFernanda2017-03-31T00:00:00Z
Very good location. The room is big and clean. Dorette accommodated our last minute booking with open armsclement2017-04-14T00:00:00Z
A very nice place. Dorette was very flexible and helpful with check-in and out time. Recommendation!!Paul2017-03-11T00:00:00Z
Great accommodation and great hostessMaike2017-04-12T00:00:00Z
เจฟฟรีย์ส เบย์, Eastern Cape, แอฟริกาใต้
เจฟฟรีย์ส เบย์, Eastern Cape, แอฟริกาใต้
Nice independent room, with seaview even from bed! We found everything we needed in the room. Very kind hosts, they gave us some helpful advice for our stay. Highly recommendable.Lara2017-01-23T00:00:00Z
One of the best airbnbs that I've stayed in. The view is stunning and the room really cozy. Rina is a great person, thanks for everything!Carol2017-03-16T00:00:00Z
Sehr sehr nette Unterkunft!! Total familiär !Lena2017-03-22T00:00:00Z
I thoroughly enjoyed this accomodation. I didnt have a car and it was walking distance to the beach. The hosts were extremely kind and offerred to take me to town if I needed a lift.Deborah2016-12-18T00:00:00Z
We enjoyed our stay in Rina's place. It's close to Dolphin Beach and there's a nice view from the bedroom.Fabio2017-04-02T00:00:00Z
Thanks a lot for a very warm welcome and the cup of coffee we enjoyed with you. It's a nice, cosy room with an outstanding view on the bay. We also enjoyed sleeping with the door open.Michael2017-03-12T00:00:00Z
We werden hartelijk verwelkomd en alles zag er heel netjes en schoon uit.Sanne2016-12-26T00:00:00Z
Thank you so much for the nice accomodation. Unfortunately we only spent one night here! Everything is availabe, Rina and Bobby welcomed us really friendly and the place is close to the center of J-Bay. Because we came late in the evening, we even could have the room longer than the actual check-out time! Thank you!Marie2017-05-09T00:00:00Z
เจฟฟรีย์ส เบย์, Eastern Cape, แอฟริกาใต้
Very very wonderful for a quick quiet country cottage... charmingPaul 2017-04-19T00:00:00Z
Definitely value for money and a worthwhile trip to a clean beautiful homeIrene 2017-04-09T00:00:00Z
The room was clean and comfortable and walking distance from the main beach and surrounding shops. It has a cottage feel. The shower is closed for those who may experience a bit of claustrophobia.Sankia2017-01-02T00:00:00Z
Clean and comfortable, super close to the main beach. Nice break from a camping road trip. The domestic lady did our washing nicely and made sure we had everything we needed. Good value for money. Perfect for a hideaway for surfers.Mariel2016-01-11T00:00:00Z
We loved our time in Jeffrey's Bay at Jessie and Eric's loft! They made us feel at home, and were quick to suggest local restaurants and surf breaks. We also enjoyed visiting with Jessie's brother Simon. My boyfriend surfed with him and he took us on a little tour of Jeffrey's Bay. We hope to see Jessie, Eric and Simon again someday. Great experience, I would definitely recommend their place for a visit to Jeffrey's Bay!!Lisa2015-08-12T00:00:00Z
Amazing detached little house-style. Great friendly hosts. ;)Nick2015-10-07T00:00:00Z
Nice place!very clean and very good located (you can walk even at night) a view good restaurants close to the appartement and the beach just 2min. away. Jessica is a perfect host and can give you good tips for everything.Benjamin2017-03-18T00:00:00Z
Jessicas place was perfect. Close to the beach and to nice restaurants. The room was clean, comfortable and big enough for two. We had the chance to do our laundry. Save parking in the garage. Highly recommended!Bastian2017-03-31T00:00:00Z
This is a nice little self contained flat with a courtyard outside, very close to Dolphin Beach (good for beginner surfers) and restaurants. For surfing Supertubes you might want a car, or else it's a long walk. Enjoyed our stay, and the company of Jessica's friendly, social dogs.Aaron2017-04-13T00:00:00Z
Einfach toll!Johannes2017-05-01T00:00:00Z
เจฟฟรีย์ส เบย์, Eastern Cape, แอฟริกาใต้
เจฟฟรีย์ส เบย์, Eastern Cape, แอฟริกาใต้
The host canceled this reservation 26 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.Zethu2016-02-22T00:00:00Z
Spacious apartment, huge balcony with awesome sunrise view, posibility to have own braai, warm welcome by Rob, cleanSarina2017-03-27T00:00:00Z
Great surfer home. Feels like a place to 'hang with your bro's'. The deck offers amazing views and great place to relax. The ´inside couches´ on the ´outside deck´ give it the feeling you are looking for in Jbay. Not very close to the beach but 5 min with car. We watched the surfers from the deck, saw dolphins passing by and spent some time on the beach as well. The wifi is fast but not consistent. Failed one whole day. Appartment is very big (we were with 4 people). Shower and beds are comfy. The waterpipes sound a bit sketchy. Lot of noise when somebody turns open the water. There were quite some ants in the appartment. Also when we stored all the food inside the fridge.Sander2016-02-20T00:00:00Z
The view rocks!!!! Lovely place. No issues at all. Steep drive...but worth it. Short walk to either supers or point.Francois2016-05-25T00:00:00Z
We couldn't have a better view! If you surf, this location is perfect. We haven't met Clyde, but he always responded very quickly.Maya2016-03-04T00:00:00Z
Very nice accommodation, great views, Rob is a very helpful hostDenis2017-04-05T00:00:00Z
A casa tem localização perfeita e conta com tudo que é necessário para uma ótima estadia! Para quem surfa então, dá para ver desde Boneyards até The Point da sacada, incrível. Recomendo.Alexandre2016-07-23T00:00:00Z
We enjoyed our stay at Starfishsurfhouse, and hope to come back someday!Frederik Vinther2015-04-20T00:00:00Z
เจฟฟรีย์ส เบย์, Eastern Cape, แอฟริกาใต้
Accommodation is accurately described and is close to all the shopping with a lovely coffee shop across the road. Supers and the point are about 3km away so a short drive. We had a great time in Jbay and the accommodation suited us perfectly.Dominic2016-07-12T00:00:00Z
Perfect stay! our host was there all the time we needed ( very helpful and friendly. Everything was as described and the house was very clean(URL HIDDEN)bea2016-07-01T00:00:00Z
Great location with this well equipped holiday flat. Great communication and no hassle from booking to checking out. Thanks for a great time!Janu2015-09-28T00:00:00Z
100% as advertised. Nice and clean with everything you need. Fantastic location. Key handover was painless. Welcoming coffee, tea, milk and rusks is a nice touch. I would definitely recommend to others.Sean2016-03-27T00:00:00Z
Great place to stay at. Just park the car and walk everywhere. Was a lovely holiday experience.Candice2017-04-15T00:00:00Z
Toby's place was great! The house is beautiful on a great spot. It is very beautiful and we felt really at home.Marjon2015-08-15T00:00:00Z
Fantastic house close to the beach and all the main attractions. Big spacy rooms, good beds and shower. Well equipped and luxurious!Xavier2015-07-21T00:00:00Z
The house is near the beach, with sea views from the Bedroom balcony as well as the street. Inside the house was clean, love the decor, rooms were big and we had coffee and risks set out for us. We were in walking distance to great restaurants. Thank you Toby I tried to rent again for December but it's booked, I'm definitely coming back.Naledi2015-10-05T00:00:00Z
เจฟฟรีย์ส เบย์, Eastern Cape, แอฟริกาใต้
Leonie's place was one of the most beautiful places we have stayed at. She has an amazing style and a breathtaking view of Jeffrey's Bay. She was extremely helpful with any questions we had about the area and activities. She is a wonderful host and we will be back!!!Mary 2017-03-19T00:00:00Z
Very nice place to stay in a friendly home. The room is clean and you have everything you need. Leonie is a very friendly host and helps wherever she can. We highly recommand this place!Jana2017-01-08T00:00:00Z
Best AirBnB experience so far. Very clean, big, huge beds, super comfy. Leonie gave us a warm welcome, we felt right at home. We will be back!Korneel2017-03-02T00:00:00Z
We realy enjoied the time there. The place was beautiful and clean. Leonie and her man were very nice and helpful.Hanna2016-12-19T00:00:00Z
Room was very clean. Good shower, comfortabel bed. Nice lounge and even a swimming pool. Very kind hostess. I really recommend this spot when you visiting Jefferys bay.Mark2017-03-12T00:00:00Z
Leonie was really welcome and friendly, very good hostzacharie2016-12-27T00:00:00Z
Awesome place to stay and very welcoming host!Tristan2017-01-04T00:00:00Z
We absolutely loved staying at Leonie's home again. She makes her guests feel at home and her house is beautiful. We will definitely be planning a third visit to her home.Gate2017-03-28T00:00:00Z
เจฟฟรีย์ส เบย์, Eastern Cape, แอฟริกาใต้
เจฟฟรีย์ส เบย์, Eastern Cape, แอฟริกาใต้
Nous avons été ravis de faire la connaissance de Bonita. Nous avons reçu un excellent accueil et avons passe une très bonne soirée a discuter autour d'un thé. La chambre avec sa salle de bain privée était très confortable, il y avait même des chocolats de bienvenue sur l'oreiller!Alexiane2016-06-16T00:00:00Z
We had a lovely stay at Bonny's. She gave us a great recommendation for a restaurant and was very kind and helpful. Thank you!Judith2016-03-11T00:00:00Z
Bonita is a fantastic host, she was always there to help us out with precious tips about Jbay. The House and room are lovely, clean and pretty modern, located in a really quite and peaceful area.Alessandro2016-01-09T00:00:00Z
Had a nice and confortable stay at Bonitas place. Bonita is a real gentle and lovely Person, we enjoyed our stay with her and the family. We had the feeling to be part of the family. Thank you bony for the cloth washing and the interesting talks. Hug the cats.Niklas2016-03-31T00:00:00Z
Staying at Bonita was so beautiful. They welcomed us warmly and was very helpful. The talks in the evening were very good. We have all enjoyed. Thanks again.Christian2015-11-22T00:00:00Z
Bonny was overseas but had Karien look after is. Great service. The stay was a short but pleasant one.Harald2017-04-17T00:00:00Z
This was not a good experience. When asked when we wanted to check in, we asked for 4pm. She asked if we could accommodate coming at 12.10pm. We changed our plans to meet this request, only for her to arrive and invite us to wait in her lounge as she hasn't yet cleaned the room and bathroom after the previous departure. We left after collecting the keys. There is so much wrong. The house has no number (tough to find). The house is in the midst of a renovation (brick, rubble, removed tiles, etc everywhere). But the toughest for us was the smoking. Our room and ensuite was clean, but the cigarette smoke from the host's bedroom gets sucked into your bedroom from under the door as soon as you open your window. The whole house smells of cigarette smoke and there are butts in a container on the kitchen bench. Our first ever bad review, but we would not recommend this stay.Chris2016-01-13T00:00:00Z
Bonita is a very welcoming and interesting person to meet ! We had great talks around some cups of coffee. The room was clean and comfy. Definitely recommend!Brian2016-09-27T00:00:00Z
เจฟฟรีย์ส เบย์, Eastern Cape, แอฟริกาใต้
Riana stayed in ready communication and everything at the venue was arranged and organised. The venue was great for our purposes and we enjoyed our stay there. Thanks to both Riana and Barry for everything. Should we require a place to stay in Jeffreys Bay again, we will certainly be in touch! Kind regards Mario and CharmaineMario2016-11-01T00:00:00Z
The home was great for what we needed. Clean and open. Beautiful views from the large deck and windows. Plus, Riana was great. She was friendly and communicative, and responded right away with any of our questions. We even had a welcome basket when we arrived, and someone there who waited for us to arrive to let us in and show us around a bit. Good neighbors, felt very safe tucked back in the cul-du-sac. I'd recommend this home to anybody going there to visit. Would have been nice to stay a little longer :)Stacy2016-08-01T00:00:00Z
We enjoyed our stay. The house was fully equiped. The area is very nice and quietDavid2016-12-28T00:00:00Z
Such an amazinng location. Just a PERFECT stay.Lindsay2017-02-15T00:00:00Z
The house have a holiday feeling with all the necessary appliances and is well mantained. Wish we could have stayed longer. The house is child friendly and all of us thouroughly enjoyed our stay. The neighbourhood is nice and quite,all you need for a relaxed break away. The host was awesome with quick replies making us feel at home. Regards JpJacques Jerome2016-08-21T00:00:00Z
เจฟฟรีย์ส เบย์, Eastern Cape, แอฟริกาใต้


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