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Method and apparatus for positioning a human body

US5642302A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 1995
Grant dateJun 24, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S297/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and device for positioning a human body in a wheelchair or other support is provided. The method and device enables a user to modify and adjust various components to orient the seat to aid the posture of the user, by taking various measurements via sensors and controlling the position of the components to achieve an optimum configuration of the components to support the user.

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