Stand assist apparatus
US9662252B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G7/1007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a stand assist apparatus that can be positioned over an armless seat or toilet to assist the user in standing up and/or being seated. The stand assist apparatus includes a first and second frame, each frame having a front leg and a back leg, a support bar interconnecting the front leg and the back leg and a handle portion disposed directly above the front leg, an upper adjustable member and a lower adjustable member for adjusting the distance between the first and second frames, means for pivoting the upper and lower adjustable members about the first and second frames, and means for locking the upper and lower adjustable members between the first and second frames. The stand assist apparatus is foldable by releasing the means for locking and allowing the frames to fold together vertically as the adjustable members simultaneously pivot therebetween.
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