Portable Posture Correction Device

a posture correction and portability technology, applied in the direction of chairs, applications, pedestrian/occupant safety arrangements, etc., can solve the problems of inherently expensive devices incorporated into existing chairs such as u.s. pat. no. 6,669,286 to lusim, and interfere with the user sitting comfortably in a standard chair, etc., to achieve the effect of increasing functionality
US20080197688A1Inactive Publication Date: 2008-08-21TATE BRYAN ANTHONY
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
TATE BRYAN ANTHONY
Publication Date
2008-08-21
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A device for correcting sitting posture consisting of a back pad (10) a cord (16) and a control box (22) that is easily used on chairs with a variety of seat back heights and gives audiovisual and tactile indication on posture position.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] Not applicableBACKGROUND

[0002] 1. Field of Invention

[0003] This invention relates to devices designed to help promote proper posture when sitting.

[0004] 2. Description of Prior Art

[0005] With a majority of people spending time in a sitting position on a daily basis, whether in front of a computer or sitting in a car, it is increasingly important to promote good posture. This is especially true in work environments where productivity and health are a concern for employers.

[0006] Typically the method of monitoring posture has been implemented in one of two ways. On uses a device attached to a users back that monitors the curvature of the spine. The other is incorporated into the structure of the seat or chair and monitors the back as it contacts the backrest.

[0007] Attached posture devices like that of U.S. Pat. No. 6,146,312 to Sclichter require the user put on the device and activate it upon every use. They can be bulky and awkward and may even...

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