Ergonomic multi-position work stand

Claim 1

An ergonomic, multi-position work stand facilitating a user in performing work in a variety of work positions, including: standing, leaning forward; standing, leaning backward; standing, working overhead; standing, bending forward; sitting, leaning forward; sitting, leaning backward; sitting, working overhead; kneeling, leaning forward; said work stand comprising: a base member providing support and stability for a user and dissipating the forces placed on said work stand by a user; at least one vertical support member securely attaching to said base member and transferring the forces placed on said work stand by a user; an upper body support member adjustably attached to said at least one vertical support member and comprising a padded support provided with means to adjust said padded support in vertical height, horizontal placement and radial tilt with respect to said support member for the comfort and convenience of a user, said upper body support member receiving the forces placed on said work stand by a user and transferring said forces through said at least one vertical support member to said base member, said upper body support member further comprising means to position said upper body support to accommodate the chest of a user working in a forward position, or the back of a user working in a position which requires said worker to lean back; and a seat member means supporting at least a portion of the weight of a user, said seat member means adjustably mounted along the height of said at least one vertical support member to provide for height adjustment to said seating member means, and reversible in orientation with respect to said vertical support member, said seat member means further comprising means to position said seat member means to accommodate a sitting user working in a forward or rearward direction, to accommodate the knees of a kneeling worker or the calves of a standing worker, or to move to a position out of the way of a standing worker.