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83 results about "Upright body position" patented technology

Stand-up CT scanner

A CT scanner according to the present invention is particularly useful for scanning the spine and extremities, such as knees, and ankles, especially while the patient is in an upright position. The CT scanner generally includes a source and detector that are rotatable about a generally upright axis. The source and detector are also moved along the upright axis during rotation to perform a helical scan. The source and detector are mounted to an inner ring, which is rotatably mounted within an outer ring. The outer ring is fixedly mounted to a carriage that is movable along an upright rail.
Owner:XORAN TECH

Stand for supporting a musical instrument

A stand (10) for supporting a musical instrument (12), such as a guitar, in an upright position when not in use and for retention on the instrument when the instrument is in use. The stand comprises a mounting base (22) secured to the rear surface of the instrument (18), and a support member (24) pivotally connected to the mounting base (22) and containing first and second foot portions (34A & B) and third foot portion (56). The pivotal attachment allows the support member (24) to be transitioned between a storage position adjacent the rear surface of the instrument (18) and a deployed position spaced away from the rear surface of the instrument (18) where, together with the bottom edge of the instrument (20), the first and second foot portions (34A & B) act to support the instrument (12). Third foot portion (56) engages a floor or other support surface providing fixative force to the support member allowing the instrument and mounting base to be pivoted away from the support member to the deployed position without the need to touch the stand. The support member (24) is spring-loaded and automatically returns to the storage position when the instrument (12) is lifted for use.
Owner:WOOLLEN JEFFREY K

Exercise apparatus

InactiveUS20060240956A1Promote freedom of movementCarry-outWeightsProximateEngineering
Exercise apparatus is disclosed which enables a user to pull a cable against a source of resistance from a pulley arranged at one of a number of points around a substantially circular arc. The exercise apparatus includes: an arcuate frame member forming a segment of an approximate circle having a center, the circle with its center lying in an imaginary plane; (b) a frame support for supporting the frame member in a upright position such that the plane is substantially vertically oriented; (c) a first cable pulley adapted to be attached to the frame member at one of a plurality of positions along the arc; (d) a second cable pulley fixedly mounted in the vicinity of a substantially horizontal, imaginary first axis that extends perpendicular to the plane and passes through the center of the circle; (e) at least one source of resistance; (f) a handle adapted to be grasped by a user; and (g) a flexible cable having a proximate end attached to said handle and a distal end coupled to said at least one resistance source, the cable passing through both the first pulley and the second pulley.
Owner:BVP HLDG

Locking unit for rocking-reclining seating unit with power actuator

ActiveUS20110018331A1Simple and straightforward locking systemVehicle seatsReclining chairsReciprocating motionEngineering
A rocking and reclining seating unit includes: a base unit; a generally horizontally-disposed seat positioned above the base unit; a generally upright backrest positioned above the base unit and substantially rearward of the seat; an extendable ottoman; a reclining mechanism attached to the seat, the backrest, the ottoman and the base unit, the reclining mechanism comprising a plurality of pivotally interconnected links, the reclining mechanism configured to move the seating unit between (a) an upright position, in which the seat is generally horizontally disposed, the backrest is generally vertically disposed, and the ottoman are generally vertically disposed and positioned below the seat, (b) an intermediate TV position, in which the ottoman is generally horizontally disposed in front of the seat and the backrest and the seat substantially maintain the same relationship as they have in the upright position, and (c) a fully reclined position, in which the angle between the backrest and the seat increases; a longitudinally-directed reciprocating mechanism attached with the base unit and the reclining mechanism, the reciprocating mechanism configured to enable the seat, backrest and reclining mechanism to experience a longitudinally-directed reciprocating motion relative to the base unit; and a locking unit coupled to the reclining mechanism that allows the seating unit to reciprocate while in the upright position but prevents reciprocating of the seating unit while in the TV and fully reclined positions. The locking unit comprises: a locking link pivotally attached with the reclining mechanism; and a capture member fixed to the base, the capture member having a corner section. The capture member and the locking link are configured such that the locking link resides in the corner section of the capture member when the seating unit is in the TV and fully reclined positions.
Owner:ULTRA MEK

Apparatus for a baby carrier

An apparatus comprises a seat flap to support a baby's buttocks and thighs in a sling like fashion. The seat flap has a top edge, a bottom edge and side edges. A first means joins the top edge to an upper portion of a baby carrier with the seat flap being positioned on an interior portion of the baby carrier. The baby carrier is configured to carry the baby on the front or back of a caregiver's body with the baby facing outward or inward. The baby carrier is operable to support the baby in an upright position without the use of the seat flap. A second means joins the bottom edge to a lower portion of the baby carrier, wherein the baby sits upright and the baby's legs are supported at an angle of at least ninety degrees.
Owner:WANG SULING

Chair,Particularly Conference or Office Chair, and Method for Manufacturing a Chair

A chair, such as a conference or office chair, includes a seat support; a backrest support; a storage member formed as a force storage element; and a transmission coupling the seat support with the backrest support which allows a pivoting of the backrest support and the seat support between an upright position and a backwardly pivoted position according to a predetermined sequence of movements. The force storage element is coupled with the seat support and the backrest support such that the predetermined sequence of movements is facilitated and the storage member provides a force restoring in the upright position and wherein the flexibly elastic storage member forms in conjunction at least with a first articulated rotation point of the transmission a kinematic chain.
Owner:SEDUS STOLL

Head support system for infants and toddlers

A head support system, comprising a seat cover having a front portion and a rear portion that terminate at a bottom end. The front portion comprises first and second loop padding. Headwear comprises first and second earpieces. The first and second earpieces have third and fourth loop padding thereon. Double-sided hook padding attaches onto the first and second loop padding, and the third and fourth loop padding respectively. Restraining means are used to restrain an infant or toddler's head in an upright position with comfort to the infant or toddler.
Owner:MORTAZAVI ROSEMARIE M +1

Measuring device for determining an uneven loading of the human body in the upright position

The present invention relates to a measuring device for determining an uneven loading of the human body in the upright position, comprising a base element with two balances, and an adjustment unit for positioning individual points or regions of the body of the person to be measured. The adjustment unit comprises two vertical struts fixed to a base element, on which measuring and fixing elements are arranged in a vertically displaceable manner. A first measuring and fixing element is provided for measuring and fixing the knee with a transverse edge for the sides of the feet, together with a second measuring and fixing element for measuring and fixing the hips, and a third measuring and fixing agent element for measuring and fixing the shoulder region, are provided.
Owner:MORGER OTTO

Harness system

A harness system for aiding a mounted rider in maintaining a substantially upright position during a riding procedure. Additionally, it specifically provides a harness system that aids a rider in maintaining a substantially upright position in the saddle during the delivery of a roping procedure.
Owner:HUGHES GABRIEL T

Walker with removable combined utility tray and seat

InactiveUS20120060877A1Easy to mount and removeImprove mobilityWalking sticksWalking aidsBroomEngineering
A walker with a tubular frame assembly has a pair of inverted U-shaped frame members each having a pair of legs. A front cross bar is attached to the frame members to maintain them in an upright position. A pair of side braces extend between the legs of the frame members. A combined tray-seat in a drawer shape is detachably mounted on the side braces. The side members of the tray-seat extend at least to the frame and side braces. Self-adhering strips on the front crossbar and tray-seat support the tray-seat vertically when the walker is moved. The tray-seat may have a hole in its front end and a broom clip on its rear end to support a cane. The hole also acts as a drain. A perforated platform on the combined tray-seat acts as a beverage holder.
Owner:KIRBY AVERY

Child safety seat with load limited base

A load-limited seat base for a child safety seat, including an attachment element carried by the seat base for attaching the seat base to a seating element, and a transversely-extending load absorbing assembly positioned in the base and cooperating with the seating element to permit the seating element to be selectively positioned in a recline position and an upright position relative to the base. The load absorbing assembly includes an elongate deforming member and a positioning block having at least a first recline position and a second upright position corresponding to the recline position and the upright position within which the deforming member is positioned. The deforming member is selectively positionable in the positioning block to position the seating element in the selected recline or upright position. The deforming member in either the recline or upright position is positioned such that an acceleration of the base causing a load of predetermined severity deforms the deforming member against the positioning block at a controlled rate, reducing the acceleration and thus the load on the seating element.
Owner:BRITAX CHILD SAFETY

Lifting and lowering chair

A lifting and lowering chair is provided. The lifting and lowering chair includes a base having an upper side and a lower side. The lower side is formed to rest on a surface, supporting the lifting and lowering chair in an upright position. The present invention further includes a lifting actuator attached to the base and a chair attached to the lifting actuator. The lifting actuator is operable to lift the chair to an extended position and retract the chair to a retracted position. The extended position includes a greater distance from the base to the chair as compared to the retracted position. Therefore, a disabled user may lower themselves and raise themselves from the floor.
Owner:SMITH DONNA MARIE ANTOINETTE

Lifting cushion and method for transferring a patient from a chair

An inflatable lifting cushion for an articulated chair including a five-sided polygon capable that is longitudinally aligned on the seat and back of the chair. The cushion includes triangular side walls and at least one interior plenum having an air inlet port enabling air to enter and exit the plenum. A system for transferring a patient is provided including an articulated chair having a back and seat that are arranged to cooperate with one another for movement between an upright position and a reclining position. An inflatable lifting cushion is longitudinally positioned upon the back and the seat of the articulated chair. The inflatable lifting cushion comprises a five-sided polygon including triangular side walls and at least one interior plenum having an air inlet port enabling air to enter and exit the plenum. Another a system for transferring a patient is provided that includes an articulated chair having a back and seat that are arranged to cooperate with one another for movement between an upright position and a reclining position. An inflatable lifting cushion is longitudinally positioned upon the back and the seat of the articulated chair. The inflatable lifting cushion comprises a five-sided polygon including triangular side walls and at least one interior plenum having an air inlet port enabling air to enter and exit the plenum. A transfer mattress is positioned upon the lifting cushion for movement of a patient onto an adjacent bed.
Owner:D T DAVIS ENTERPRISES LTD D B A HOVERTECH INT

Decreased skin shear device

InactiveUS20080303328A1Eliminate and significantly decrease skin shearIncrease shear forceOperating chairsWheelchairs/patient conveyanceMedicineSlide plate
A device that can be attached to any existing reclining type device such as chairs and beds that will eliminate shear forces on the user's body regardless of the level of movement. The primary components of the device are a seat plate, a seat slide plate, a back plate and a back slide plate. The back slide plate is pivotally attached to the seat plate. The seat slide plate is pivotally attached to the back plate. Pivoting the back plate with respect to the seat plate engages the pivotally attached seat slide plate and the pivotally attached back slide plate toward or away from each other depending on the starting position. The engagement of the slide plates mirrors the movement of the occupant in both the recline to horizontal position or the return to upright to vertical position.
Owner:HOGG MARK G

Portable Chair

A portable chair may include a first front leg and a second front leg connected by a front sled and a first back leg and a second back leg connected by a back sled. The first front leg and the first back leg may be pivotally connected to a sliding pivot on an armrest, where the sliding pivot moves relative to the armrest to adjust the chair from an upright position to a reclined position. The seat assembly may include a fabric member that is attached secured to a seat frame by a plurality of fabric retention members. In some examples, the portable chair may include a fabric member is releasably connected to the seat frame and back frame and also extends from a forward rail of the seat frame to a top rail of the back frame.
Owner:YETI COOLERS LLC

Patient support device and related method of use

A device and related method for supporting a patient in an upright, seated position during a treatment, for example, during a physical therapy session is provided. The support device can include a base frame, a support arm, a center bolster and a back support pivotally joined with the base frame and / or the center bolster so that the center bolster is supported in an upright position by the base frame. The base frame can be configured to secure to a support structure thereby preventing the device from sliding across a surface of a support bed on which a patient is disposed. Lateral bolsters can be joined with the center bolster and / or base frame to laterally stabilize the patient. The device can be void of a seat bottom disposed under the patient. The related method can include steps of using the device.
Owner:SPECTRUM HEALTH INNOVATIONS

Power-assisted reclining lift chair with single power actuator

A seating unit includes: a base; a frame with arms on opposing sides; a seat; a backrest; at least one ottoman; a reclining mechanism, a lift mechanism and a power unit. The reclining mechanism interconnects the frame, the seat, the backrest, and the at least one ottoman, and comprises a series of pivotally interconnected links and configured to move the seating unit between (a) an upright position, in which the backrest is generally upright and defines a first backrest angle relative to horizontal, the seat is generally horizontal, and the at least one ottoman is retracted below the seat, (b) a TV position, in which the backrest substantially maintains the first backrest angle, and the at least one ottoman is extended in front of the seat, and a fully reclined position, in the at least one ottoman remains extended on front of the seat, and the backrest defines a second backrest angle relative to horizontal that is shallower than the first backrest angle. The lift mechanism interconnects the base and the frame and is configured to move the seating unit between the upright position and a lift position, in which both the frame and the seat are raised and tilted forward from their respective positions in the upright position, and the backrest defines a third backrest angle relative to horizontal that is greater than the first backrest angle. The power unit is interconnected with the reclining mechanism and the lift mechanism and is configured to move the seating unit between the lift, upright, TV and fully reclined positions. A lowermost portion of the backrest moves substantially directly vertically when moving from the upright position to the lift position. In such a configuration, the arrangement of the backrest and / or seat can provide the occupant with a more secure sensation as the chair lifts; it does not produce a sensation of the occupant being “thrown” from the chair, as can be the case with other lift chairs.
Owner:ULTRA MEK

Chair with flexible, resilient back support

InactiveUS20050001462A1Increasing effective flexural resistanceStoolsAdjustable chairsBack restsCam
A chair with a flexible resilient back support structure includes a hollow tubular seat frame, a hollow tubular backrest frame pivotally connected to the seat frame, and a limit stop affixed to the backrest frame or the seat frame adjacent to the pivot points. The limit stop is configured to limit a degree of rotation of the backrest frame between an upright position and a maximum backwardly rotated position. An elongate spring element extends from within the backrest frame into the seat frame, and is configured to bias the backrest frame in the upright position, and to resiliently resist backward rotation. In various embodiments, a cam surface is associated with the spring element, providing an effective fulcrum point which moves rearwardly as the backrest frame reclines, thereby increasing the effective flexural resistance of the spring element during reclining.
Owner:MITY-LITE
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