Patent · US Expired

Anterior support device

US6435186B1 · kind B1 · utility

17Cited by
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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 17, 2001
Grant dateAug 20, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 17, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G15/08
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a device that supports an individual's spine while the individual is in a forward bent position. The device includes a padded rest on which an individual could lean while working in a forward bent position and brackets for adjusting the angle, height, and position of the device. Since the individual leans against the rest, the stresses experienced in the lower, middle and upper back are substantially decreased. Reducing such stress decreases the pain experienced by the individual as well as extends his or her productive life.

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