Adjustable back/buttock support, and methods of constructing and utilizing same

Abstract

A fully adjustable back / lumbar support device having a lumbar support which is adjustable up and down and in and out, and a buttocks support which is adjustable fore and aft and up and down permitting custom fit in conjunction with the lumbar support. The device is portable and is hinged to fold flat.

Description

[0001] The present patent application claims priority from and is based on U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 570,794 filed May 13, 2004.[0002] The present invention relates generally to a novel and unique fully adjustable back / lumbar support device, and methods of constructing and utilizing same. [0003] More particularly, the present invention relates to an adjustable back / buttock support wherein the lumbar support and buttock support is adjustable up and down, and in and out. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] The common and consistent error in back support designs has always been, and is, that the back support is not adjustable for different body sizes, especially in height while further complicating the inefficiency is that the buttocks and thigh area are not properly addressed in relation to the lumbar spine (the most prevalent area of discomfort and incorrect positioning in relation to the entire spinal column). [0005] If the correct posture is not maintained for ...

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Benefits of technology

[0016] The present invention provides an adjustable lumbar cushion which permits the vertical and fore and aft adjustment to provide the correct height in relation to the buttocks in the seated position, while also providing the necessary fore and aft movement.

[0024] A further object of the present invention is to provide a novel and unique device as described hereinabove, wherein such device includes accessory straps for making the invention self-supporting or self-standing as regards to be employed on “backless benches”, thereby creating a firm, upright, and independent back support.

Problems solved by technology

The common and consistent error in back support designs has always been, and is, that the back support is not adjustable for different body sizes, especially in height while further complicating the inefficiency is that the buttocks and thigh area are not properly addressed in relation to the lumbar spine (the most prevalent area of discomfort and incorrect positioning in relation to the entire spinal column).

As a reaction, the body muscles attempt to correct the position and thereby cause muscle tension and fatigue.

This position cannot comfortably be maintained for an extended period of time and so, realistically, the average person will begin to slump and therein begins the incorrect posture with its attendant faults.

None of them acknowledge or provide the proper relation between the spinal column, especially the lumbar region, and the buttocks / thighs.

That begins a cumulative deterioration of proper spinal position and induces muscle strain and fatigue.

The products currently on the market offer only a minimally correct support because the buttock / thigh relationship has been overlooked completely.

Unless this program is addressed correctly, all such devices will, and do, fail to do the intended job.

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