| EdiZONE Technologies |
| Although utilized in a variety of different industries and by a number of different companies, the products and applications enabled by EdiZONE are derived from three core EdiZONE technologies: |
| EdiZONE's FLOAMTM is the world's lightest weight non-gas fluid. As a fill material in a loose-skinned bladder-type cushion, FLOAM equalizes pressure to relieve discomfort and prevent pressure sores. It is very stable, feels temperature-neutral, and doesn't change properties with changes in temperature. FLOAM is also called Z-FloTM in some markets. U.S. Patents 5,421,874, 5,549,743, 5,626,657, 6,020,055, and 6,197,099 |
| FLOAMTM / Z-FLOTM is a patented (US 5,421,874; 5,549,743; 5,626,657; 6,020,055) cushioning material especially useful for equalizing support pressure over the contact surface of the cushioned object. Z-FLOTM is an extremely light weight fluid which must be contained in a bladder of some type, with preference to RF welded urethane film. Z-FLOTM comes in various formulations to provide a wide range of cushioning opportunities. When Z-FLOTM is pushed into any shape by a cushioned object it stays there with absolutely no rebound forces and will stay in that shape when the object is removed. This is the principle property that allows Z-FLOTM to equalize pressure over objects large or small. |
| GELASTICTM |
| Gelastic is a patented (US 5,994,450) oil-extended tri-block copolymer elastomeric gel. It is a thermoplastic material so it can be processed by extrusion, casting, or injection molding. Because the softness is controlled by oil content, Gelastic can be made in a wide range of durometers. In any softness, it is remarkably stronger than other types of elastomeric gels. |
| Intelli-Gel is a patented (US 6,026,527) method for using an elastomer to create a cushion with unique properties. Due to a natural phenomenon called column buckling, the cushioned object can sink deeply into the cushion without increasing the unit pressure on the object. Intelli-Gel has applications in any kind of commercial and medical cushioning for humans, vibration isolation, and impact absorption. Intelli-Gel is usually made from GelasticTM which can be found in the materials section. Intelli-Gel can be made to a wide variety of properties by changing the elastomer formulation and the wall and cell dimensions. |
| GellyCombTM, or Intelli-GelTM, provides cushioning with performance much better than other available cushions. U.S. Patents 5,749,111 and 6,026,527. |
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