Lumbar support
US6467841B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B21/4039
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A lumbar support comprises a plurality of stackable platelets adapted to underlie a user's lumbar area, a pad attached to a top surface of an uppermost one of the platelets, and male/female mating connectors at the interface between platelets for interlocking the platelets together, and a protective pad on a bottom surface of a lowermost platelet. The platelets have variable height so that the user may selectively and incrementally adjust the height of the lumbar support to meet his or her particular lumbar support needs. The lumbar support preferably further includes a belt and/or guide members for adjustably and removably attaching the platelets to an exercise device, such as a weight lifting bench.
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