Spinal support system for seating
US6532962B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2020 |
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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