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Adjustable body supporting assemblies with forward inclining head support
Assignee: SCI-O-TECH Inc
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Filing: 1981-02-23
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Granted: 1982-09-21
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Expires: 2001-02-23
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable body supporting assembly comprising a horizontal frame member (4), a back support portion pivotably connected to said frame member, and divided into a lower back support (2) and an upper head support (5) pivotably connected to the lower back support, and a single power means adapted to raise the lower back support and upper head support, from a horizontal position to angular positions in which the lower back support is inclined relative to the frame, and the upper head support is inclined relative to the frame and the lower back support.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry C. Zur
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:48
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C21/00; A47C1/00; A47C1/02; A47C1/022; A47C1/024; A47C1/0242; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/002; A61G7/015; A61G7/05; A61G7/053
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
An adjustable body supporting assembly comprising a horizontal frame member (4), a back support portion (1) pivotably connected to said frame member, and divided into a lower back support (2) and an upper head support (5) pivotable connected to said lower back support, and a single power means adapted to raise the lower back support and upper head support, from a horizontal position to angular positions in which the lower back support is inclined relative to the frame, and the upper head support is inclined relative to the frame and the lower back support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
An adjustable body supporting assembly comprising a horizontal frame member (4), a back support portion (1) pivotably connected to said frame member, and divided into a lower back support (2) and an upper head support (5) pivotable connected to said lower back support, and a single power means adapted to raise the lower back support and upper head support, from a horizontal position to angular positions in which the lower back support is inclined relative to the frame, and the upper head support is inclined relative to the frame and the lower back support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The body supporting assembly of claim 1, further comprising link means (17) connecting the frame to an extension (15) extending from the upper head support, and extension means (11) connecting the power means to the lower back support.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The body supporting assembly of claim 1 wherein the power means is a bladder (30) adapted to be filled with a fluid, said bladder being located on top of the frame (4) and below said lower back support and upper head support.
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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) | 1985-09-20 | 1986-03-22 | 1986-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-09-20 | 1990-03-22 | 1990-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-09-20 | 1994-03-22 | 1994-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |