Title:
SACRAL SUPPORT MEMBER FOR SEATING
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2003063651
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A chair for providing sacral support including a seat (32), a backrest (34), a flexible support member (60) and a sacral support member (31). The backrest has a frame (54) with a generally central opening (58). The membrane (60) is formed from an elastic material connected to the frame and extends across the central opening. A sacral support member is positioned proximate the central opening and is configured to apply support to the sacrum of a user sitting on the seat. The sacral support member incorporates a load distribution system and method in order to properly support and fit the anatomical contours of the sacrum and pelvis of a user while seated in the chair.
Inventors:
WALKER BROCK M (US)
KURRASCH ANDREW J (US)
MARTIN TED R (US)
KURRASCH ANDREW J (US)
MARTIN TED R (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2003/002251
Publication Date:
November 13, 2003
Filing Date:
January 27, 2003
Export Citation:
Assignee:
WALKER BROCK M (US)
KURRASCH ANDREW J (US)
MARTIN TED R (US)
KURRASCH ANDREW J (US)
MARTIN TED R (US)
International Classes:
A47C7/40; A47C7/46; (IPC1-7): A47C7/46
Foreign References:
| US6125521A | 2000-10-03 | |||
| US4502728A | 1985-03-05 | |||
| US5967608A | 1999-10-19 | |||
| US6079785A | 2000-06-27 | |||
| US6354662B1 | 2002-03-12 |
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