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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8052217 | Adjustable ergonomic chair An ergonomic task chair having a front and a rear, including a laterally extending seat having a front and a rear, a back brace disposed above the rear of the seat, and a knee support disposed in the front of the chair, wherein the back brace and the knee support ha... | 11/08/2011 |
| 7887136 | Device for supporting a human body in various positions A device (1) for supporting a human body comprising at least one support element (10) defining a cross-sectional area (50) and at least one longitudinal bar (13), whereby the support element (10) is positionable in height and depth... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7367623 | Ergonomic chair An ergonomic chair having a cooperatively adjustable knee support and seat is herein disclosed. The knee support and seat may be adjusted to position a user of the chair in a physiologic attitude that approaches the neutral position. ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7325868 | Tool for providing support to the human upper body when having to lean over to work A tool is provided for supporting the human upper body when having to lean over to work. The tool comprising a platform member for supporting the human upper body in a leaning position thereby reducing back muscle strain and fatigue; a cushioned pad secured to an up... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320502 | Kneel chair A two-part cushioned chair comprising a knee cushion and a sling seat supports the occupant in a combined kneeling and sitting position. Both components are supported by a frame that includes a contoured top surface which holds the knee cushion. The cushion is angle... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7306289 | Seating apparatus with tilted surface and the chair with the same The invention provide the seating apparatus to be used on the chair of the horizontal sitting base plate in order to avoid the lower back pain. By sitting on the seating base plate tilted forward from 5 to 45 degree, the person can keep the angle between the spine a... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7303516 | Lower body support device A lower body support device is shown herein. The lower leg of the user is positioned such that the knee of the user rests within the area defined by a knee frame, the shin of the user rests within the area defined by a bend frame, and the ankle of the use rests in t... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7293825 | Multi-position chair A multi-position chair may be positioned into multiple positions including one or more sitting positions at different heights, one or more leaning positions at different angles, and one or more storage positions. The multi-position chair may include a seat, a back a... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7287815 | Ergonomic seating module and seat fitted with said module The incentive seating module comprises: a structural frame provided with a gaiter, a frame, disposed above said structural frame and provided with an arch, whereby the structural frame exhibits planar symmetry, means for connecting the frame to the structural frame ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7261369 | Convertible aircraft passenger seat An aircraft passenger convenience apparatus comprising: a seat assembly; a support device attached to the seat assembly; and a platform having a top and bottom, the platform at least partially supported by the support device. In the preferred embodiment, the support... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7261368 | Ergonomic chair An ergonomic seating assembly for comfortably supporting an individual during prolonged periods of time sitting in one position thereby alleviating back and neck strain and increasing productivity. ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7252336 | Pivotable boat seat A seat (11) having a seat cushion (12) and a squab (16), the seat (11) being adjustable between a first configuration adapted to provide seating accommodation for a user and a second configuration adapted to provide leaning accommodation ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7222826 | Adaptive arm support An adaptive arm support provides motion of an armrest within a plane through any direction of translation. A number of vertical rods and bearings permit at least two links to pivot with respect to each other, permitting translation in any direction while staying wit... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7144080 | Portable massage chair A portable massage chair uses a multi-disk friction clamp to permit adjustment of a chest support member. The chair may be collapsed or set up for use by alternately connecting and disconnecting a rigid triangular support structure formed by a seat support frame por... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7134719 | Peripheral support apparatus and method A work station having a base, a user support affixed to the base; and an overhead hanger affixed to said base. The overhead hanger has a rear portion extending upwardly behind the user support and an overhead portion extending forwardly above the user support a suff... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7128701 | Knee-chest rowing bench A kneeling bench and a head rest with a face opening afford a user a way to be comfortably situated in a face down position to perform rowing motions with free weights or weight stacks. The lateral distance between the two bench elements can be adjusted as can the v... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7121629 | Healthy chair A healthy chair comprises an inclined seat plate, a plurality of feet, and a frontal torso positioning device. The seat plate has a front side and a rear side that is higher than the front side. The frontal torso positioning device is fastened to the seat plate at t... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7104606 | Support for a seating device A support apparatus is described for use in the field of workstation design. The support apparatus is movably attachable to a seating device to selectively provide both dorsal and ventral support to a seated user. The support apparatus is movable, by a user in the s... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7097248 | Seating device in the form of seat furniture or for placing on seat furniture A seating device in the form of seat furniture or for placing on seat furniture. The device comprises a seating element which can be pivoted transversally to the seating direction in relation to a support element about at least one axis. The seating element can be m... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7090303 | Rehabilitation training and exercise chair A rehabilitation training and exercise chair where the user can sit comfortably for long periods of time is provided. The chair is comprised of a base having wheels and is coupled to a shaft on one end. The shaft is coupled to a seat on its top end. The seat has an ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7086702 | Kneeling stool A compactable kneeling stool apparatus includes a base portion and a seat portion which is operably coupled to the base portion via a seat post member disposed between the seat portion and the base portion. The pivot connection selectively enables the seat post memb... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7080885 | Task chair A task chair equipped with a mechanism for independently adjusting the height and width of support arms by the manual operation of a single adjustment knob. Each of the support arms includes a first arm portion and a second arm portion that are pivotally coupled by ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7080715 | Portable body support apparatus for automotive mechanics An auto mechanic's body support apparatus is a portable framework made of steel or other durable materials attached to which are a horizontally adjustable step platform and a horizontally and vertically adjustable chest bench rest. A pair of wheels underneath one en... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7070241 | Ergonomic seating assembly The present invention relates to a multi-posture body support device adapted for working proximate to the floor. The device comprises: a frame extending at floor level, the frame having a front section, a rear section, and an extendible post in the rear section, the... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7063294 | Flat-panel display locating tool A tool for lifting, relocating, rotating, and holding a commercially available flat-panel display/TV screen and other associated operating components within any computer operator's or TV viewer's optimal viewing and reaching positions, as are necessary to suit the r... | 06/20/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7044267 | Portable adjustable sleep support device A support device for supporting the head and/or portion of the upper body of a seated person in a forward leaning semi-reclining position includes a base to be placed on a generally horizontal surface, with support legs and an upright member, an extension tube adjus... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7036886 | Support assembly for a seating device An adjustable support assembly is described for use with any prior art seating device having a post and a plurality of substantially horizontal legs. In some embodiments, the support assembly has a support with at least two voids for mounting to the post of the seat... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7021037 | Adaptive saddle with support assembly An adaptive saddle and support assembly for use with handicapped, disabled, or injured riders includes a saddle body having a front attachment point and a rear attachment point. The attachment points each can releasably receive a support assembly therein including a... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6928679 | Head support with bed extension A first and second substantially crescent shaped rigid support are provided with substantially crescent shaped pads mounted thereon. A strap is mounted at each end of the supports for holding the supports together at a preselected distance. The supports may be used ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6926365 | Body support for automotive mechanics A mechanic's body support including first and second horizontally-oriented and spaced-apart base rails and first and second spaced-apart support rails. Each of the support rails has one end connected to a respective one of the first and second base rails. Each suppo... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6811225 | Ergonomic seat and method A seat apparatus and method particularly well adapted for use in mobile platforms, and more particularly in a commercial aircraft. The seat apparatus includes a seat portion with linkage that enables a user to lift and tilt the seat portion forwardly while simultane... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6769736 | Positioning mechanism for a massage chair A massage chair (10) includes a seat (50), a front upper support assembly (16), a first support surface (18) and a first positioning mechanism (20). The first positioning mechanism (20) movably secures the first support surf... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6729690 | Compact foldable massage chair A massage chair (10) is provided. The massage chair (10) includes (i) a front lower support (12) including a front attachment section (14), (ii) a rear lower support (16) including a rear attachment section (18), (iii) a sea... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6726276 | Synergistic body positioning and dynamic support system A body-mimicking system ergonomically integrates a user with a work station while promoting active sitting and proactive positioning. Particularly, cooperative structures are provided to timely promote healthy and productive postures in task seating operations throu... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6702372 | Synergistic body positioning and dynamic support system The operator adjustable workstation facilitates adjustments ranging from a seated work level to a standing work level with an infinite number of health posture arrangements and work surface levels in between. Two trigger controlled height and angle adjust... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6648418 | Collapsible footrest assembly for a gliding ottoman A collapsible footrest assembly for a gliding ottoman with a top structure gliding upon a base. A pair of parallel, elongated slides are movably mounted under the top structure between upper and lower positions with respect to the top structure. A footres... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6644748 | Synergistic body positioning and dynamic support system An operator adjustable workstation is provided, ranging from a seated work level to a standing work level with an infinite number of health posture arrangements and work surface levels in between. Two trigger controlled height and angle adjustment body su... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6634716 | Office chair A footrest is fastened via a telescopically extendable connecting element to an office chair, in particular to an office chair having a backrest that can be tilted into a rest position. This results in an especially comfortable and ergonomic seating posit... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6619747 | Torso and forearm supporting device for chairs and workstands A torso and forearm support is provided for supporting the body of a user resting in a seated or standing position with forearm supports for allowing the user to rest at least one forearm during forearm movement while continuously engaging the armrest. Th... | 09/16/2003 |
