Patent · US Expired

Orthopedic cushion

US5389064A · kind A · utility

2Cited by
12References
7Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 19, 1992
Grant dateFeb 14, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 19, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C7/425
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An orthopedic cushion for supporting the back when sitting comprising a cushion assembly and a rear support is disclosed. The cushion assembly has a front outer surface and a stiffening backbone that is essentially curved in cross section in a plane perpendicular to the front outer surface. The backbone is also provided with spaced zones. The rear support has an upper portion and a lower portion and is foldable about a zone interposed between the upper and lower portions. Means is provided for removably connecting the upper and lower portions to the spaced zones of the backbone.

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