Lumbar exercise and support apparatus for vehicle seat
US6261213A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B23/0233
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention is an active exercise apparatus and an active support apparatus having isometric features providing a source of isotonic and isokinotic exercise for muscles in the lower back, lumbar and pelvic regions of the body, the lower back and/or lumbar support being actively adjustable in both an analog aspect and a digital aspect. The present apparatus may be an accessory to a seat and is transportable from seat to seat or may be integrated into the back rest of a seat and be fixed, relative to the seat.
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