US3890004A
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Body support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-01-16
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Granted: 1975-06-17
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Expires: 1994-01-16
Abstract
Abstract A chair-like structure having cushion portions formed, dimensioned and spaced to receive and support the buttocks, thighs, lower limbs and lower back area of a person sitting cross-legged on the structure as in a meditating position.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry E Rail
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 00:47
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C3/00; A47C3/16; A47C15/00; A47C15/004; A47C7/00; A47C7/02; A47C7/029
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A body support comprising: a first cushion portion having a top surface formed and dimensioned to receive and support the buttocks of a person when seated thereon; a pair of laterally spaced second cushion portions contiguous to said first portion and extending in a normally forward direction therefrom and having top supporting surfaces substantially flush with said first portion surface and being dimensioned and positioned to support the user''s thighs; said portions defining a cavity for the user''s feet when the user is sitting cross-legged on said support; a third cushion portion positioned forwardly of said first portion and medially between said second portions and dividing said cavity into a pair of recesses for receiving the user''s feet when the user is seated cross-legged on said support; and the top surface of said third portion having an elevation receiving and supporting each leg crus when the user is seated in cross-legged position with the user''s feet positioned in said recesses.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A body support comprising: a first cushion portion having a top surface formed and dimensioned to receive and support the buttocks of a person when seated thereon; a pair of laterally spaced second cushion portions contiguous to said first portion and extending in a normally forward direction therefrom and having top supporting surfaces substantially flush with said first portion surface and being dimensioned and positioned to support the user''s thighs; said portions defining a cavity for the user''s feet when the user is sitting cross-legged on said support; a third cushion portion positioned forwardly of said first portion and medially between said second portions and dividing said cavity into a pair of recesses for receiving the user''s feet when the user is seated cross-legged on said support; and the top surface of said third portion having an elevation receiving and supporting each leg crus when the user is seated in cross-legged position with the user''s feet positioned in said recesses.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A support as defined in claim 1, said top surface of said third portion being substantially flush With said top surface of said first portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A support as defined in claim 2, said third cushion portion comprising a pair of fore and aft spaced sections individually compressible for individual leg crus support.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A support as defined in claim 3, said aft section being substantially between the thigh supporting areas of said second portions, and said fore section being spaced forwardly of said areas.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A support as defined in claim 1, and a fourth cushion portion positioned in elevated relation to said first portion and at the rear thereof and engaging and supporting the user''s back.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
A support as defined in claim 5, said third cushion portion comprising a pair of fore and aft spaced sections individually compressible for individual leg crus support; and said fourth cushion portion having a normally forwardly disposed surface curved and positioned to mate with and support the user''s back in the lumbar region.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A support as defined in claim 1, and base cushions having top surfaces defining the bottoms of said recesses for receipt and support of the user''s feet.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-06-16 | 1978-12-16 | 1979-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-16 | 1982-12-16 | 1983-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-16 | 1986-12-16 | 1987-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |