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Lumbar support device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-06-01
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Granted: 1993-04-27
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Expires: 2012-06-01
Abstract
Abstract A lumbar region yielding support device adapted to be adjustably body positioned to be body worn or adjustably positioned attached to a seating structure.
Inventors
- 👤 John C. Lundrigan
- 👤 Fabio Lopez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:09
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/02; A61F5/028; A61F5/30; A61F5/34; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A flexible lumbar support, comprising a lumbar support cushion device to be positioned to engage a specific back portion area as desired, a compressible foam forming a cushion disposed into said cushion device, said cushion having a cavity therein substantially the full extent thereof, an inflatable bladder disposed within said cavity, inflating means in connection with said bladder, a body encompassing band, releasable securing means attached to said band centrally thereof, means for releasable attachment to said securing means carried by said cushion device, said cushion device by said last mentioned means being secured to said band, whereby said band is disposed about a body carrying said cushion device, in pressurized engagement with said specific back area without disturbing the outer appearance of the attire worn about the body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A flexible lumbar support, comprising a lumbar support cushion device to be positioned to engage a specific back portion area as desired, a compressible foam forming a cushion disposed into said cushion device, said cushion having a cavity therein substantially the full extent thereof, an inflatable bladder disposed within said cavity, inflating means in connection with said bladder, a body encompassing band, releasable securing means attached to said band centrally thereof, means for releasable attachment to said securing means carried by said cushion device, said cushion device by said last mentioned means being secured to said band, whereby said band is disposed about a body carrying said cushion device, in pressurized engagement with said specific back area without disturbing the outer appearance of the attire worn about the body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said band is formed of a non-stretchable material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said band comprises an elastic strap having end portions adapted to be releasably secured to each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The structure of claim 1, including a thermal unit overlying said cushion within said cushion device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
67 words
A flexible lumbar support, comprising an envelope, a support cushion to overlie the lumbar area of a back disposed within said envelope, a compressible foam forming said cushion, a cavity within said cushion substantially the full extent thereof, an inflatable bladder within said cavity, a band, releasable securing means attached to said band, and releasable securing means carried by said envelope for attachment thereof to said band.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
67 words
A flexible lumbar support, comprising an envelope, a support cushion to overlie the lumbar area of a back disposed within said envelope, a compressible foam forming said cushion, a cavity within said cushion substantially the full extent thereof, an inflatable bladder within said cavity, a band, releasable securing means attached to said band, and releasable securing means carried by said envelope for attachment thereof to said band.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure of claim 5, wherein said band is adapted to overlie the lumbar area of a body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The structure of claim 5, wherein said band is adapted to encircle a seat back to position said cushion device for support of the lumbar region of a body bearing thereagainst.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure of claim 6, including a releasable self sealing flap of said envelope.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
69 words
A lumbar support device, comprising a flexible cushion to overlie the lumbar region of a body, said cushion having an outer surface yielding layer, a cavity formed within said cushion substantially the full extent thereof, an inflatable bladder disposed within said cavity and having an air tube extending outwardly of said cushion, an envelope of appropriate material containing said cushion, the same having an outlet for said air tube.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
69 words
A lumbar support device, comprising a flexible cushion to overlie the lumbar region of a body, said cushion having an outer surface yielding layer, a cavity formed within said cushion substantially the full extent thereof, an inflatable bladder disposed within said cavity and having an air tube extending outwardly of said cushion, an envelope of appropriate material containing said cushion, the same having an outlet for said air tube.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The structure of claim 9, including a thermal pad overlying said cushion within said envelope.
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