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US 2006/0137100 A1Published application
Prone position support apparatus
OwnerDavid Barczykinventor
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Abstract
A prone position support apparatus for use with new or existing mattresses or support surfaces having a rigid frame and a soft upper surface. The soft upper surface has an aperture for receiving a user's face. Contoured arm rests for supporting a user's arms are provided. At least one optional inflatable bladder can be provided to fill void spaces when face-down positioning is not desired.
Claims11
A prone position support apparatus comprising:
- a. a support member having a substantially planar upper surface;
- b. an aperture in said substantially planar surface;
- c. a continuous channel within said support member, wherein said channel extends from said aperture to an outer surface of said support member;
- d. a first arm rest along one side of said aperture;
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- e. a second arm rest along the opposite side of said aperture from said first arm rest.
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A prone position mattress comprising:
- a. an aperture in the upper surface of said mattress;
- b. a continuous channel within said mattress, wherein said channel extends from said aperture to an outer surface of said mattress;
- c. a first arm rest along one side of said aperture;
- and
- d. a second arm rest along the opposite side of said aperture from said first arm rest.
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A prone position support apparatus comprising:
- a. a support member having a substantially planar upper surface;
- b. a rigid frame having a central cavity;
- c. a plate having an aperture disposed on the upper portion of said rigid frame;
- d. a first arm rest along one side of said rigid frame;
- and
- e. a second arm rest along the opposite side of said rigid frame from said first arm rest.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.