Patent · US Expired

Stationary seat crutch

US4788969A · kind A · utility

9Cited by
21References
3Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 20, 1986
Grant dateDec 6, 1988
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 20, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61H2203/0431
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An adjustable seat crutch for relieving stress on the lower spine and buttock region during prolonged periods of sitting. The device includes at least one vertically and horizontally adjustable crutch support member for attachment to the upright back portion of a seat, and designed for engagement with one or both underarms of a user to support at least a portion of the upper body weight.

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