# US 2019/0167505 A1 · Portable apparatus for decompressing lumbar spine with localized traction > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2019/0167505 A1 - Document ID: US20190167505A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/829,605 - Filed: 2017-12-01 - Published: 2019-06-06 - Earliest claimed: 2017-12-01 - Assignees: Christine Keena - Inventors: Christine Keena; Kenan Wollborg - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190167505A1 ## CPC - A61H 1/0292: {for the spinal column (A61H1/0218 takes precedence)} - A61H 1/00: Apparatus for passive exercising (A61H5/00 takes precedence); Vibrating apparatus; Chiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones - A61H 1/0218: {Drawing-out devices} - A61H 2201/0138: incorporated in furniture - A61H 2201/0142: Beds - A61H 2201/0157: portable - A61H 2201/0161: Size reducing arrangements when not in use, for stowing or transport - A61H 2201/0192: Specific means for adjusting dimensions - A61H 2201/1642: Holding means therefor - A61H 2203/0443: substantially horizontal - A61H 2205/081: Back - A61H: PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY (electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, radiation therapy or ultrasound therapy A61N) ## Abstract A lightweight and portable apparatus that decompresses lumbar spine with localized traction is provided. The apparatus includes a base frame. A rest support shaft has first and second ends. The rest support shaft is coupled to the base frame by the first end. A stability shaft for providing rigidity to the apparatus is coupled to the rest support shaft and the base frame. First and second leg rests are supported by the second end of the rest support shaft. The first and second leg rests are supported such that the height of the leg rests can be adjustable. A plurality of feet are coupled to the base frame. The plurality of feet support the base frame by three points of contact. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An apparatus for facilitating spinal decompression of a human body, the apparatus comprising: a base frame; a rest support shaft having first and second ends and being coupled to the base frame by the first end; a stability shaft for providing rigidity to the apparatus, the stability shaft being coupled to the rest support shaft and the base frame; first and second leg rests supported by the second end of the rest support shaft such that the height of the leg rests can be adjustable; and a plurality of feet coupled to the base frame and supporting the base frame by three points of contact. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first and second leg rests are configured to substantially support popliteal fossa of the human body. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the first and second leg rests are each substantially cylindrical. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first and second leg rests are configured to support calves of the human body. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the first and second leg rests each include a substantially flat portion. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the height of the leg rests can be adjustable by adjusting a length of the rest support shaft. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the rest support shaft includes a locking mechanism, the rest support shaft being configured such that length of the rest support shaft is adjustable by telescoping the rest support shaft and actuating the locking mechanism. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the stability shaft includes a locking mechanism, the stability shaft being configured such that length of the stability shaft is adjustable by telescoping the rest support shaft and actuating the locking mechanism. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the stability shaft and the rest support shaft are each pivotable relative the base frame. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the plurality of feet includes a pivot foot and the stability shaft extends from the pivot foot such that the stability shaft is pivotable about the pivot foot at the end of the rest support shaft. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first and second leg rests are at least partially substantially round and cushioned. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first and second leg rests are at least partially substantially flat and padded. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein height of at least one of the plurality of feet is adjustable. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the rest support shaft is further defined as a plurality of rest support shafts. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the first and second leg rests extend from the first and second rest support shafts, respectively. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the base frame is composed of lightweight material. ### Claim 17 An apparatus for facilitating spinal decompression of a human body, the apparatus comprising: a base frame; a rest support shaft having first and second ends and being rotatably coupled to the base frame by the first end; a stability shaft for providing rigidity to the apparatus, the stability shaft being coupled to the rest support shaft and rotatably coupled to the base frame; first and second leg rests supported by the second end of the rest support shaft such that height of the leg rests is adjustable; and a plurality of feet coupled to the base frame and supporting the base frame by three points of contact; wherein the apparatus is configured such that the rest support shaft and the stability shaft can each be rotated about the base frame such that the apparatus is compacted and has increased portability. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the rest support shaft includes a locking mechanism, the rest support shaft being configured such that length of the rest support shaft is adjustable by telescoping the rest support shaft and actuating the locking mechanism. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the stability shaft includes a locking mechanism, the stability shaft being configured such that length of the stability shaft is adjustable by telescoping the rest support shaft and actuating the locking mechanism. ### Claim 20 An apparatus for facilitating spinal decompression of a human body, the apparatus comprising: a base frame; first and second rest support shafts, each of the first and second rest support shafts having first and second ends and being rotatably coupled to the base frame by the first ends; a stability shaft for providing rigidity to the apparatus, the stability shaft being coupled to the rest support shafts and rotatably coupled the base frame; first and second leg rests, the first and second leg rests each being supported by the second ends of the first and second rest support shafts respectively such that the height of the leg rests can be adjustable; and a plurality of feet coupled to the base frame and supporting the base frame by three points of contact; wherein the apparatus is configured such that the rest support shafts and the stability shaft can each be rotated about the base frame such that the apparatus is compacted and has increased portability.