Total spinal support
OwnerEd Keilhauerinventor
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Abstract
The invention provides a support device for use in supporting a user's spine while in a seated position, including lower, top and intermediate sections merged smoothly in a rigid piece. The device extends the entire length of the user's spine from occipital region to coccyx, and includes lateral support for maintaining a centred spinal position. The device preferably sits on the seat of a chair or automobile seat and leans against the back of the seat to support the user's spine. The intermediate section of the device is preferably narrow to sit flush with the user's back between the shoulder blades (scapulae) and allowing the user to rotate to either side in the seat. The support is preferably constructed with a flocked or fabric-covered foam exterior over a rigid plastic armature.
Claims15
A support device for use in supporting a user's spine while in a seated position, the device comprising:
- a lower section;
- a top section;
- and
- an intermediate section extending between the lower section and the top section;
- the lower, top and intermediate sections of the device merging smoothly with each other in a rigid piece, the device extending along the entire length of the user's spine from the user's occipital region to the user's coccygeal region, and including lateral support for maintaining a centred spinal position.
A method of supporting a user's spine while the user is in a seated position, comprising:
- providing the user with a support device, wherein the device includes:
- a lower section;
- a top section;
- and
- an intermediate section extending between the lower section and the top section;
- the lower, top and intermediate sections of the device merging smoothly with each other in a rigid piece, the device extending along the entire length of the user's spine from the user's occipital region to the user's coccygeal region, and including lateral support for maintaining a centred spinal position.
The use of a support device in supporting a user's spine while the user is in a seated position, the device comprising:
- a lower section;
- a top section;
- and
- an intermediate section extending between the lower section and the top section;
- the lower, top and intermediate sections of the device merging smoothly with each other in a rigid piece, the device extending along the entire length of the user's spine from the user's occipital region to the user's coccygeal region, and including lateral support for maintaining a centred spinal position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.