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US 2026/0157527 A1Published application
Multi-functional and multimodal ergonomic/therapeutic chair and interface system
OwnerBeata SMELAinventor
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Abstract
A multi-functional and multimodal ergonomic/therapeutic chair (10) and system provides numerous features and functionalities. The chair (10) includes a ninety degree rotating oval-shaped convex seat (32) (with an optional oval-shaped, convex seat (32) with a central opening or depression (99a)) and adjustable armrests (70a, 70b) capable of rotation from 0 to 180 degrees (e.g., 180 degree reversing armrests). The chair (10) may form part of a therapeutic system having additional components that work together to provide therapeutic or ergonomic benefits.
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An ergonomic/therapeutic chair, comprising:
- a central frame coupled to and configured to support an upper body portion and an arm structure;
- a seat portion coupled to the central frame, the seat portion comprising a seat housing, a seat support mount configured to adjustably rotate between a first seat position and a second seat position with respect to the seat housing, and a seat rigidly connected to the seat support mount, wherein the second seat position is about 90 degrees from the first seat position;
- a base portion coupled to and configured to support the seat portion, the base portion including a chair base and a chair height adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a height of the central frame and the seat portion with respect to the chair base;
- wherein the upper body portion comprises a backrest and a separate adjustable headrest movable with respect to the backrest;
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- wherein the arm structure further comprises a right armrest and a left armrest, and the arm structure is configured to rotate both the right armrest and the left armrest about an armrest pivot axis between a first armrest position and a second armrest position.
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An ergonomic/therapeutic chair, comprising:
- a central frame, a base portion, a seat portion, an upper body portion and an arm structure;
- wherein the seat portion is coupled to the central frame and comprises a seat configured to adjustably rotate between a first seat position and a second seat position with respect to the central frame, wherein the second seat position is about 90 degrees from the first seat position;
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- wherein the arm structure further comprises a right armrest and a left armrest, and the arm structure is configured to rotate both the right armrest and the left armrest about an armrest pivot axis from a first armrest position to a second armrest position, wherein the second armrest position is about 180 degrees from the first armrest position.
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An ergonomic/therapeutic chair, comprising:
- a base portion coupled to and configured to support the chair and comprising a chair base and a chair height adjustment mechanism for adjusting a height of the chair;
- a seat portion coupled to the base portion, the seat portion comprising a seat housing and a seat assembly configured to adjustably rotate between a first seat position and a second seat position, wherein the second seat position is about 90 degrees from the first seat position;
- a central frame having first end coupled to the seat portion and a second end coupled to an upper body/arm assembly frame structure configured to support an arm structure and an upper body portion comprising a backrest and an adjustable headrest;
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- wherein the arm structure further comprises first and second armrests, and the arm structure is configured to collectively rotate both the first and second armrests between a first armrest position and a second armrest position and about an armrest pivot axis.
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An ergonomic/therapeutic chair, comprising:
- a central frame coupled to and configured to support an upper body portion and an arm structure, the upper body portion comprising a backrest;
- a seat portion coupled to the central frame, the seat portion comprising a seat housing, a seat support mount configured to adjustably rotate between a first seat position and a second seat position with respect to the seat housing, and an oval-shaped seat rigidly connected to the seat support mount and having a convex top surface, wherein the second seat position is about 90 degrees from the first seat position;
- a base portion coupled to and configured to support the seat portion, the base portion including a chair base and a chair height adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a height of the central frame and the seat portion with respect to the chair base;
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