Customized articulating anatomical support
US7328953B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G5/1002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a method and apparatus for a fully customizable bath chair that is configurable to provide a wide variety of positioning options of the head, trunk and leg support in a sitting or reclining position. The described embodiments can be custom fit to individuals dimensions, or be refit at any time to accommodate growth and/or size changes. Legs, calf support and back angles as well as chair height can be adjusted independently to maximize positioning options to accommodate the support and comfort of the user. The chair has the unique capability to be adjusted in six independent dimensions, each affecting a specific relational fit to the individual users anthropometrics and functional need.
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