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Inter-scapular bolster

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-02-10
HOMEDICS GROUP CANADA
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[0007]In a fourth aspect, the invention is directed to an inter-scapular bolster that is positionable at a suitable height with respect to the back of the user, that is sized to fit between the scapulae of the user, and that, in use, urges the shoulder joints of the user rearward and adducts the scapulae.

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It is generally recognized that poor posture can lead to several painful conditions over time.

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[0045]For purposes of clarity the terms ‘circumference’ and ‘effective circumference’ are used herein to refer to the distance around the perimeter of an object or a portion of the human body, even though the object or the body portion may not be perfectly circular.

[0046]Reference is made to FIGS. 1a and 1b, which show a person 10. The person 10 has a body that includes, among other things, a torso 12, a head 13, a pair of arms 14 and a pair of shoulders 15. The torso 12 has a front 16 (FIG. 1a), a back 18 (FIG. 1b) and two sides 20. Skeletal elements that are present in the torso 12 and arms 14 include, among other things, two scapulae 22 (FIG. 1b), a spine 24, ribs 26, a sternum 28 (FIG. 1a), two clavicles 30 and two humeruses 32.

[0047]Referring to FIG. 1c, the scapula 22 and the humerus 32 meet at a joint 34, which is the shoulder joint 34, also known as the glenohumeral joint 34. Each clavicle 30 has a first end 35 and a second end 36. At the first end 35, the clavicle 30 is con...

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Abstract

A back support for supporting at least a portion of the back of a user is provided. The back support includes a backrest and an inter-scapular bolster. The backrest has a lumbar support that is shaped to engage the lumbar region of the user and to urge the lumbar spine of the user towards a neutral curve. The inter-scapular bolster has a bolster body. The bolster body is connected to the backrest and is positioned for engaging the user between the scapulae, wherein the bolster body has a bottom that is positioned to engage the user no lower than approximately the lower edge of the T8 vertebra of the user.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority from U.S. provisional application 60 / 666,764, which is hereby incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to posture support devices and more particularly to posture support devices for use with portable and / or permanent backrests for chairs and seats.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]It is generally recognized that poor posture can lead to several painful conditions over time. To assist in preventing poor posture several manufacturers have developed backrests for chairs and seats, which are intended to improve the posture of the user. However, there remains a need for further improvements in backrests to assist the user in maintaining good posture while seated.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0004]In a first aspect, the invention is directed to a back support for supporting at least a portion of the back of a user. The back support includes a backrest and an inter-scapular b...

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IPC IPC(8): A47C7/42
CPCA47C7/467A47C7/42
Inventor NEWKIRK, TRACYWENDELBOE, FREDERIKCHEUNG, HOI
Owner HOMEDICS GROUP CANADA