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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

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-08-21
TATE BRYAN ANTHONY
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[0009]A portable posture measuring and indicating device consisting of a backrest pad with sensors and a control box with selector and alarm....

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They can be bulky and awkward and may even interfere with the user comfortably sitting in a standard chair.
Devices incorporated into an existing chair such as U.S. Pat. No. 6,669,286 to lusim are inherently expensive.
In an office or large business this would be extremely expensive and the most desirable models of seating may not be offered with the posture device installed.
In addition, incorporating the device into an automobile seat would be extremely expensive due to the complexity and diversity of models and manufactures.

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[0024]FIG. 1 shows a preferred embodiment of the present invention. A back pad 10 houses sensors 12a to 12d and has attached straps 20. The back pad 10 is only slightly thicker than the sensors 12 and consists of an outer layer or sleeve of durable material that can be anything from leather to vinyl or whatever the user prefers. Inside the back pad 10 is a thin layer of padding, most likely foam rubber or similar. The back pad 10 can also incorporate a weight 18 to keep from sliding down and can also be backed with a rubberized grip 36. Sensors 12 are inside the back pad 10 and connected to a cord 16 running to a control box 22. Sensors 12 are preferably thin tactile switches. A cord 16 contains five wires where one wire connects in series to the positive terminal of each sensor 12. Each of the four remaining wires is connected to the negative terminal of an individual sensor 12.

[0025]FIG. 2 shows a control box 22 which is preferably plastic and houses a selector switch 26, a light ...

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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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IPC IPC(8): A47C31/00
CPCA47C31/00A47C7/402A47C7/425A47C31/126A61B5/1116A61B5/6891A61B5/7455
Inventor TATE, BRYAN ANTHONY
Owner TATE BRYAN ANTHONY
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