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Devices and methods for body elevation

US8056158B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 2007
Grant dateNov 15, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S297/10
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices and methods are presented for elevating seat devices. The device allows a vertical and forward motion of a seat from a first position to a second position. Such motion more resembles a natural body motion during the standing motion. A similar but converse motion is also possible with movement from a standing position to a sitting position.

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