Eccentrically rotatable swivel seat device

Abstract

A swivel seat device is disclosed for bringing an individual adjacent to a table without moving or lifting the chair the individual is seated upon includes an upper supporting member eccentrically pivotally interconnected to a lower supporting member whereupon the individual sits on the upper supporting member that is eccentrically rotated so that the individual is brought adjacent and forward to the table without ever moving the chair. The lower supporting member is secured to the seat rest of the chair by flexible straps that wrap around both the chair seat rest and the lower supporting member for attachment beneath the chair seat rest. The upper supporting member can also include a semi-circular backrest upwardly extending from the periphery of the upper supporting member to provide further support for the individual seated thereon.

Description

[0001] The field of the invention pertains to seat accessories and assists, and more particularly pertains to a seat accessory with an off-center rotation for moving a seated individual, especially an elderly, disabled, or handicapped individual, closer to a table or desk while remaining on the chair and without having to physically move the chair closer to the table or desk. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Assists and devices to aid elderly, infirm, handicapped or disabled individuals range from simple walkers and hearing aids to artificial implants that replace weakened, decayed or malfunctioning bones, joints and organs. The elderly and the handicapped face physical constraints, inconveniences and difficulties when accomplishing or performing even the simplest, perfunctory tasks—such as seating themselves at the dining table or at a desk. For example, the standard way for an elderly or handicapped individual to seat himself or herself adjacent and forward to, for example, a di...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

Enables elderly or handicapped individuals to be seated independently and comfortably at a table or desk by swiveling the seat device, reducing the need for physical strength and minimizing the risk of falls, while being easily attachable and detachable from various chair types.

Problems solved by technology

The elderly and the handicapped face physical constraints, inconveniences and difficulties when accomplishing or performing even the simplest, perfunctory tasks—such as seating themselves at the dining table or at a desk.

The difficulties now arise as the individual must drag or slide the chair to the table with the individual half-standing so that his or her full weight is not upon the chair.

This is generally a difficult, if not impossible task, as elderly or handicapped individuals simply lack the arm and upper body strength to drag a chair (whether it is a folding chair or a heavy wooden chair) across a floor.

However, this maneuver can lead to unpleasant and dangerous falls, as elderly and handicapped individuals are generally physically unsteady.

This problem of properly seating an elderly, disabled or handicapped individual at a table is not obviated when other people—family members, spouse, health aides, for example—are available to provide assistance.

This is not an easy task even if the elderly individual is considered, in general terms, small and lightweight.

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