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Footrest

a footrest and support technology, applied in the field of footrests, can solve the problems of inconvenient and portable use, limited application, unduly complex, etc., and achieve the effect of convenient and portable footrests

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-04-05
PERERA ROSEMARY
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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a convenient and portable footrest that solves the problems and needs in the art. The footrest includes an attachment member that can be drape over a seat's head rest and a pair of support members that can be adjusted in length. The support members are disposed perpendicular to the attachment member and the foot support. The footrest also includes a foot support with a rigid and flexible tubular member to support feet. The invention provides a comfortable and portable solution for individuals who need to rest their feet while driving or traveling."

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The inventions heretofore known suffer from a number of disadvantages which include being limited in use, being limited in application, being expensive, being bulky, being unduly complex, being limited in adaptability, and being cumbersome to use.

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[0026]For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments illustrated in the drawing(s), and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Any alterations and further modifications of the inventive features illustrated herein, and any additional applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated herein, which would occur to one skilled in the relevant art and having possession of this disclosure, are to be considered within the scope of the invention.

[0027]Reference throughout this specification to an “embodiment,” an “example” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, characteristic, or combinations thereof described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrases an “em...

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Abstract

A footrest including an attachment member configured to drape over a head rest of a seat. The footrest includes a band configured to rest on a top portion of a head rest and a flap coupled to the band and configured to drape over a back side of a head rest. The footrest includes a pair of support members, each coupled to opposite ends of the attachment member and configured to dangle down from the attachment member. The pair of support members each include an adjustment device configured to adjust the length of each support member. The footrest includes a foot support coupled to each pair of support members and configured to support feet. The foot support includes a rigid member disposed within the foot support configured to support feet.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to foot support structures, specifically to a footrest configured to support feet.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Posture has a profound impact on health and comfort. While standing posture is often considered to be very important, health experts note that sitting posture is at least as important and perhaps more important, considering the sedentary modern lifestyle. Many of our critical activities take place while sitting: eating, working, traveling, and etc.[0005]A footrest is a device configured to support a person's foot while they are sitting. The footrest facilitates appropriate sitting posture and provides comfort, especially where a chair or seat may be sized inappropriately for the occupant. Footrests may rest on the floor, as a footstool is, or may be attached to another support, such as an arm member extending from the chair itself in a location that permits placemen...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47C16/02A47C7/62
CPCA47C7/52B60N2002/4405B60N3/063B60N2002/905
Inventor PERERA, ROSEMARY
Owner PERERA ROSEMARY