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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7303232 | Backrest adjusting device for office chairs A backrest adjusting device for office chairs comprising: a seat portion having a seat cushion and a stand for supporting the seat cushion; a back having a frame, a back cushion fixed on the surface of the frame, a connecting member for connecting the bottom of the ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7118171 | Seat assembly with folding head restraint and method for folding same A seat assembly includes a seat back that is pivotable from an upright use position to a stowed position. A head restraint includes first and second portions, each of which are movable from a respective upright use position to a respective stowed position. Each of t... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7104610 | Apparatus for mounting a wheelchair back The present invention provides an apparatus for mounting a wheelchair back that provides a high degree of support and adjustability such that it can be used with wheelchairs that originate from a wide variety of different manufacturers. In order to provide this cust... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7055910 | Phlebotomy armrest assembly and method of using same An armrest assembly includes an armrest platform with hand and elbow extensions which is mounted to a swivel base unit that tilts, turns and rotates under the control of a single load control knob to permit placement of a patient's arm in several positions as needed... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7055904 | Vehicle seating adapted for sleeping posture A passenger seat for a vehicle includes a seat back; and a seat bottom, which may be mounted to a fixed backshell. The seat bottom is selectively configurable such that at least a portion of one side thereof is higher than at least a portion of the opposite side the... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7040705 | Seat headrest An adjustable headrest that provides both support and comfort to the user and one that can be used in connection with furniture including household and office furniture and also in connection with various types of passenger vehicles. The headrest includes slide mean... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6594839 | Surgical headrest A surgical headrest (10) is provided which includes a base plate (20) and at least two support arms (30). Each of the support arms (30) has a first end (31) rotatably mounted to the base plate (20). Each of the support arms (30) also includes a second end... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6419321 | Adjustable head support for connection to a wheelchair A head array for a wheelchair includes a temple support, an occipital support, a sub-occipital support, and a support structure for adjustably mounting the temple support, the occipital support and the sub-occipital support. Also shown is a support struct... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6299254 | Head restraint A head restraint for a vehicle seat which has a seat back or backrest, having a head cushion and a retaining device. The retaining device secures the head cushion pivotably to the backrest. The retaining device is designed such that the head cushion can b... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6095611 | Modular backrest system for a wheelchair A modular backrest system for a wheelchair is removably attached to backrest posts of the wheelchair. The backrest system includes a back support that provides a surface against which the back of a wheelchair user rests, and a support chassis mounted to t... | 08/01/2000 |
| 5622405 | Flip-up headrest A dual-aspect headrest especially suitable for use on a vehicle having a seatback for supporting a user of the vehicle, which headrest has (a) a support body having (i) a front face and (ii) a rear face having an anatomical cavity therein for supporting t... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5332287 | Articulating headrest An articulating headrest of a type suitable for use in combination with a seating device. The headrest is comprised of an occipital pad and a pair of curvilinear sub-occipital pads, each of the pads being adjustably connected to the seating device by a su... | 07/26/1994 |
| 4681370 | Adjustable headrest for sunbathers A sunbather's aid is disclosed herein for supporting the head of the user which includes a stationary base having a universal joint movably carrying a headrest platform. The platform is characterized as an oval-shaped headrest with a cushioned surface and... | 07/21/1987 |
| 4221213 | Headpiece (heat-support) having adjustable pads A headpiece is provided for the head end of a table on which a patient lies on a side to have the bottom side of the head engage the headpiece. A plurality of pads are adjustable by the headpiece support so that the head is retained in a fixed position wh... | 09/09/1980 |
