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Spinal support system for seating

US6125851A · kind A · utility

64Cited by
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50Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 15, 1997
Grant dateOct 3, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 15, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G5/1091
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A spinal support device for applying a directed and concentrated force on the sacrum to position the sacrum and pelvis to thereby establish a desired spinal posture when in a seated position. The device provides isolatable force on the sacrum from the sacral base line downwardly to a bottom seat surface and for a width across an individual's back approximately equal to twice the dimension of the posterior portion of the individual's sacrum.

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