Patent 7931257 was granted and assigned to Herman Miller (manufacturer) on April, 2011 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Support elements and support structures form the basis of ergonomic body supports for chairs, mattresses and other structures. The support elements may be individually designed according to their location and body support function. Thus, the structures that include the support elements may provide point-tailored support for any part of the body to enhance comfort, fit, and proper anatomical support.