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Standing aid for use with a checkout counter

US5303981A · kind A · utility

15Cited by
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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 5, 1993
Grant dateApr 19, 1994
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C9/025
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A standing aid for use with a checkout counter to assist an operator of the checkout counter while standing above a floor, comprising a base frame adapted to be mounted above the floor adjacent the checkout counter, a buttocks cushion adapted for engaging the buttocks of the operator of the checkout counter while standing, and support structure mounted to the base frame for movably supporting the buttocks cushion above the floor in a plurality of vertical positions and in a plurality of lateral positions, the buttocks cushion being pivotally mounted to the support structure.

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