US Patent 7665159 Bathtub cushion with elastomeric gel and method of using same

A bathtub cushion and method includes an elastomeric gel with a matrix of intersecting buckling columns defining open ended cells therebetween. The cushion can have a foam mat with at least one recess to receive the elastomeric gel. A scrim can be coupled to the foam mat and can extend across the at least one recess. The scrim has a plurality of holes through the scrim. The elastomeric gel can be attached to the scrim, and can extend across the recess.