Ergonomic leg stands
a leg stand and ergonomic technology, applied in the field of ergonomic leg stands, can solve the problems of large collective cost to the us and world economy from such discomfort and pain, and the knee locking configuration of the leg often becomes uncomfortable, and the leg locking configuration is often uncomfortabl
Inactive Publication Date: 2009-12-03
GREGOIRE WAYNE J
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[0009]The present invention in one embodiment is a device to provide a comfortable or restful stance or both for a standing person. The invention in this embodiment includes a sole plate upon which the user places his or her foot. The sole plate is substantially planar and is oriented at an angle from the floor. The invention also includes a leg contacting member that is oriented at an angle from vertical. The user places his or her foot on the sole plate and leans forward so that the front part of their lower leg contacts the leg contacting member. The leg contacting member supports the user. In another embodiment, the invention is a method to provide comfort or rest or both to a standing person.
[0011]An object of this invention in one embodiment or variant of the invention is to produce a device that reduces strain on a standing person's back or lower extremities.
[0012]Another object of this invention in one embodiment or variant of the invention is to produce a device that reduces strain on a standing person's lower extremities.
[0013]Another object of this invention in one embodiment or variant of the invention is to produce a device that reduces continuous muscular contractions of the muscles of the lower extremities and back.
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These people often experience discomfort or pain in their legs or lower back as a result.
Besides this discomfort or pain being particularly debilitating or annoying to the person experiencing the discomfort or pain, the collective cost to the US and world economy from such discomfort and pain is extremely large.
However, this knees locked configuration often becomes uncomfortable when standing for even more than a short time.
Unfortunately, human anatomy does not allow a person to maintain this position for long periods of time.
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[0028]A leg stand of the present invention in one embodiment is shown in FIGS. 1-6 generally labeled 10. Each leg stand 10 is intended to hold a leg of the user. Since most people have two legs, the user will typically use two leg stands 10. Typically, each leg stand 10 used by a user will be identical. As a result, a typical leg stand 10 will be described hereafter. But, as mentioned above, it is intended that a typical user will use two such leg stands 10.
[0029]The leg stand 10 in a preferred embodiment has a base 12, a sole plate 14, a leg contacting member support 16 and a leg contacting member 18. The base 12 has a lower side 20, an upper side 22, a base front end 24 and opposed sides 26. The base 12 is located at the bottom 28 of the leg stand 10 so that the lower side 20 contacts the floor that the user will be standing on. It is preferable that the lower side 20 have a high friction surface 30 (FIG. 7) so that the lower side 20, when in contact with the floor, will be retain...
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The present invention in one embodiment is a device to provide a comfortable or restful stance or both for a standing person. The invention in this embodiment includes a sole plate upon which the user places his or her foot. The sole plate is substantially planar and is oriented at an angle from the floor. The invention also includes a leg contacting member that is oriented at an angle from vertical. The user places his or her foot on the sole plate and leans forward so that the front part of their lower leg contacts the leg contacting member. The leg contacting member supports the user. In another embodiment, the invention is a method to provide comfort or rest or both to a standing person.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention is directed to a device and method for reducing stress and strain on a user's legs and back from standing.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]Many people have occupations or hobbies that require them to stand for long periods of time. These people often experience discomfort or pain in their legs or lower back as a result. Besides this discomfort or pain being particularly debilitating or annoying to the person experiencing the discomfort or pain, the collective cost to the US and world economy from such discomfort and pain is extremely large.[0005]Humans, when standing, usually have their legs in a straight position, that is, with their knees locked. However, this knees locked configuration often becomes uncomfortable when standing for even more than a short time. A large part of this discomfort is believed to be due to continuous muscular contractions of the muscles of the lower extremities...
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CPCA47C16/04A47C16/025
Inventor GREGOIRE, WAYNE J.
Owner GREGOIRE WAYNE J