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Back support device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-03-07
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Granted: 1989-09-05
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Expires: 2008-03-07
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a back support device. The back support device includes a bonnet adapted to be connected to a seat back. A pair of spaced apart flexible guide straps is connected to the bonnet and at least one inflatable support cushion is slidingly mounted on the guide straps so as to be positionable at any desired location along the guide straps to provide support for a portion of the body of a user.
Inventors
- 👤 J. Douglas Pruit
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:44
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/36; A47C7/40; A47C7/42; A47C7/425; A47C7/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A back support device, which comprises: a bonnet adapted to be connected to a seat back; a pair of spaced apart flexible guide straps connected to said bonnet, each of said guide straps including means for providing transverse stiffness to said guide straps; and an inflatable lumbar support cushion including spaced apart sleeves for receiving said guide straps so that said lumbar support cushion is slidingly mounted on said guide straps, wherein the width of said sleeves is less than the width of said guide straps, said lumbar support cushion being positionable at any desired location along said guide straps.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A back support device, which comprises: a bonnet adapted to be connected to a seat back; a pair of spaced apart flexible guide straps connected to said bonnet, each of said guide straps including means for providing transverse stiffness to said guide straps; and an inflatable lumbar support cushion including spaced apart sleeves for receiving said guide straps so that said lumbar support cushion is slidingly mounted on said guide straps, wherein the width of said sleeves is less than the width of said guide straps, said lumbar support cushion being positionable at any desired location along said guide straps.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The back support device as claimed in claim 1, including an inflatable head support cushion slidingly mounted on said guide straps between said bonnet and said lumbar support.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The back support device as claimed in claim 2, wherein said head support cushion includes a midline depression with cushioning portions on either side thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The back support device as claimed in claim 2, wherein said head support cushion includes means for attaching a cover thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The back support device as claimed in claim 1, including an inflatable sacroiliac cushion slidingly mounted on said guide straps outwardly of said lumbar cushion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The back support device as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of said guide straps includes an elongated plastic sheet folded widthwise and sealed along its edges to form a tube, and said transverse stiffness means includes a plurality of transverse ribs formed in said guide strap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The back support device as claimed in claim 6, wherein said transverse ribs are formed by heat sealing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The back support device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bonnet includes: a belt positionable about said seat back; and, means for securing said belt about said seat back.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The back support device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said lumbar support cushion includes a substantially flat center portion and a pair of cylindrical portions spaced apart on opposite sides of said center portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
87 words
A back support device, which comprises: a bonnet adapted to be connected to a seat back; a pair of spaced apart flexible guide straps connected to said bonnet, each of said guide straps including means for providing transverse stiffness to said guide straps; and a plurality of inflatable cushions slidingly mounted on said guide straps, wherein each of said cushions includes a pair of spaced apart sleeves for receiving said guide straps, wherein the width of said sleeves is less than the width of said guide straps.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
87 words
A back support device, which comprises: a bonnet adapted to be connected to a seat back; a pair of spaced apart flexible guide straps connected to said bonnet, each of said guide straps including means for providing transverse stiffness to said guide straps; and a plurality of inflatable cushions slidingly mounted on said guide straps, wherein each of said cushions includes a pair of spaced apart sleeves for receiving said guide straps, wherein the width of said sleeves is less than the width of said guide straps.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
67 words
A back support device, which comprises: a guide strap including means for providing transverse stiffness to said guide strap; an inflatable cushion positionable at a selected location on said guide strap, said cushion including a sleeve slidingly mounted on said guide strap, the width of said sleeve being less than the width of said guide straps; and means for connecting said guide strap to a seat back.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
67 words
A back support device, which comprises: a guide strap including means for providing transverse stiffness to said guide strap; an inflatable cushion positionable at a selected location on said guide strap, said cushion including a sleeve slidingly mounted on said guide strap, the width of said sleeve being less than the width of said guide straps; and means for connecting said guide strap to a seat back.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
40 words
The back support device as claimed in claim 11, wherein said means for connecting said guide strap to said seat back includes a bonnet connected to said guide strap, said bonnet being adapted to be connected to said seat back.
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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) | 1992-09-04 | 1993-03-06 | 1993-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-09-04 | 1997-03-06 | 1997-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-09-04 | 2001-03-06 | 2001-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |