ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 23 -- United States Patent no. 12,419,434, issued on Sept. 23, was assigned to DAVIDHUGH Ltd. (Cambridge, Great Britain).
"Cushioning material" was invented by David Hugh Wickett (Cambridge, Great Britain).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Cushioning material comprising a microcoil sheet and a surface cover material, the microcoil sheet comprising an array of wire springs held between two layers of fabric, the layers of fabric being joined together to form discrete spring-containing pockets; wherein the cover material is fastened to the microcoil sheet by one or more seams. Also provided is a cushioned or upholstered article (such as a mattress, mattress topper, seat, chair...