Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
297423110 | For occupant`s knee or shin (e.g., sit-kneel type of chair, etc.) | 8 |
20080296956 | Salon chair having movable foot rest - A novel salon chair having a novel movable footrest assembly with a sliding or pivoting footrest which replaces a conventional rigid tubular one-piece footrest typical of salon chairs. The salon chair includes a chair portion structured for being elevated above a floor surface, the chair portion having a seat portion elevated on a support portion and a seat back portion. A footrest portion has a foot support portion that is movable between an extended configuration relative to the seat portion of the chair portion, and a retracted configuration relative thereto. An actuator mechanism coupled between the chair portion and the footrest portion is structured for moving the foot support portion between the extended and retracted configurations. | 12-04-2008 |
20120074753 | ERGONOMIC KNEELING BENCH OR STOOL - An ergonomic kneeling bench or stool for supporting weight of a user in a kneeling position includes a pedestal portion, and a seat portion having a generally central aperture that removably receives at least a portion of an end of the pedestal portion in an assembled configuration of the kneeling stool. The seat portion can include one or more permanent magnets, and the pedestal portion includes one or more corresponding permanent magnets, configured and aligned to magnetically attract each other and to releasably retain the seat portion and the pedestal portion together in either or both of unassembled and assembled configurations of the kneeling stool. | 03-29-2012 |
20150015050 | Seat Cushion - A seat cushion comprising a seat portion wherein the seat portion is connected to a knee support portion. The knee support portion is connected to a leg support portion. The seat cushion is comprised of a flexible, compressible material. | 01-15-2015 |
20150137574 | WORK-ASSIST DEVICES - A work-assist device includes a chest-support member configured to support a user's chest when the user is using the work-assist device. The work-assist device also includes a knee-support member configured to support the user's knees when the user is using the work-assist device. The knee-support member includes a pad having a curved lower surface and configured to cause the work-assist device to rock forward or backward in response to a weight shift by the user when the user is using the work-assist device. The work-assist device further includes an elongate frame member that includes a first end and a second end, where the first end is attached to the knee support member and the second end is attached to the chest support member. The work-assist device is configured to fully support the user in a forward-biased position when the user is using the work-assist device. | 05-21-2015 |
20080296956 | Salon chair having movable foot rest - A novel salon chair having a novel movable footrest assembly with a sliding or pivoting footrest which replaces a conventional rigid tubular one-piece footrest typical of salon chairs. The salon chair includes a chair portion structured for being elevated above a floor surface, the chair portion having a seat portion elevated on a support portion and a seat back portion. A footrest portion has a foot support portion that is movable between an extended configuration relative to the seat portion of the chair portion, and a retracted configuration relative thereto. An actuator mechanism coupled between the chair portion and the footrest portion is structured for moving the foot support portion between the extended and retracted configurations. | 12-04-2008 |
20120074753 | ERGONOMIC KNEELING BENCH OR STOOL - An ergonomic kneeling bench or stool for supporting weight of a user in a kneeling position includes a pedestal portion, and a seat portion having a generally central aperture that removably receives at least a portion of an end of the pedestal portion in an assembled configuration of the kneeling stool. The seat portion can include one or more permanent magnets, and the pedestal portion includes one or more corresponding permanent magnets, configured and aligned to magnetically attract each other and to releasably retain the seat portion and the pedestal portion together in either or both of unassembled and assembled configurations of the kneeling stool. | 03-29-2012 |
20150015050 | Seat Cushion - A seat cushion comprising a seat portion wherein the seat portion is connected to a knee support portion. The knee support portion is connected to a leg support portion. The seat cushion is comprised of a flexible, compressible material. | 01-15-2015 |
20150137574 | WORK-ASSIST DEVICES - A work-assist device includes a chest-support member configured to support a user's chest when the user is using the work-assist device. The work-assist device also includes a knee-support member configured to support the user's knees when the user is using the work-assist device. The knee-support member includes a pad having a curved lower surface and configured to cause the work-assist device to rock forward or backward in response to a weight shift by the user when the user is using the work-assist device. The work-assist device further includes an elongate frame member that includes a first end and a second end, where the first end is attached to the knee support member and the second end is attached to the chest support member. The work-assist device is configured to fully support the user in a forward-biased position when the user is using the work-assist device. | 05-21-2015 |
297423120 | Adjustable relative to chair or seat to plural use positions | 4 |
20090140567 | Multi-adjustable swivel chair with back and knee supports - One embodiment of a chair mounted on a swiveling, telescoping column ( | 06-04-2009 |
20090167072 | OCCUPATIONAL SUPPORT SYSTEM - An occupational support chair system and method that provides frontal support to a user. The support chair system includes a lower support frame composed of a dual section hydraulic frame and an upper support frame. The upper support frame can be configured as a spinal column associated with a number of individual locking segments. The upper support frame further includes a breast support and a removable chin support in order to provide frontal support to the user. An adjustable swivel seat can be attached to the upper support frame to relieve stress and fatigue stemming from prolonged periods of standing. The support chair system further includes a stabilizing base segment, which comprises retractable wheels and a housing for batteries, electrical and computer components. | 07-02-2009 |
20090284064 | Tilting Surface Kneeling Chair - A kneeling chair is provided with tilting seat plate and tilting knee plate with rotational tilt of the seat plate enabling the sitting to individual to sit back on a generally horizontal oriented or partially inclined positions of the seat without leaving the chair. The range of tilt is controllable by varied location of the axis of rotation and stops which can be adjusted. The rotation may be dampened by a brake apparatus provided. | 11-19-2009 |
20100066148 | ERGONOMIC DESK SYSTEM AND CHAIR - An ergonomic desk system and chair for promoting hip flexibility and strength and reducing lower back pain. The ergonomic desk system broadly comprises a variably positioned, raised platform, mounting assemblies for office peripherals, a recessed storage unit mounted on an underside of the platform, a lumbar support coupled to the platform, and a stool. Use of the desk system allows a user to sit on the platform in numerous positions while still performing routine office work. The ergonomic chair broadly comprises a base, a first, lower platform, and a second, upper platform spaced above the first, lower platform. The user sits on the second platform and rests their legs on the first platform in various positions. Use of the ergonomic chair results in the user rotating their pelvis to a position that is comfortable and properly aligned. | 03-18-2010 |