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Seat construction which corrects the pelvis so that it influences a proper alignment of the human body

Assignee: Dual Seat Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1999-01-29
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Granted: 2000-06-27
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Expires: 2019-01-29
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Abstract

Abstract A seat construction corrects the pelvis so that it influences a proper alignment of the body. The seat construction has at least four independent seat assemblies which are supported by a base plate. Each seat assembly includes a frame shaped support affixed to the base plate, a rigid support plate affixed to the top of the frame shaped support, and a full foam seat cushion affixed to the top of the support plate. In an alternative embodiment, the seat construction has at least four independent seat assemblies which are supported by a base plate. Each seat assembly includes a frame shaped support affixed to the base plate, a rigid support plate affixed to the top of the frame shaped support, and a full foam seat cushion affixed to the top of the support plate. Each seat assembly further includes at least three springs embedded within the frame shaped support for further supporting the weight of an individual to improve the posture of the individual by more efficiently supporting the weight of the individual who sits on the seat construction and adjusting the height of the independent seat sections to accommodate movement of the individual sitting in the seat construction.

Inventors

  • 👤 Joseph A. Berg
  • 👤 Eugene Wheat

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-06 06:14
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/02; A47C7/024; A47C7/029; A47C7/14

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 43
Claim 1
Independent Claim 243 words
A seat construction, comprising: a. a base plate having an upper surface; b. a pair of complementary rear seat assemblies affixed to said upper surface of said base plate and located on a rear section of said base plate for supporting a pelvis of a person, each rear seat assembly having a resilient frame shaped member made of foam material, a rigid support plate affixed to the frame shaped member, and a resilient seat cushion made of foam material affixed to the rigid support plate; c. a pair of complementary front seat assemblies affixed to said upper surface of said base plate and located on a front section of said base plate for supporting thighs of the person, each front seat assembly having a resilient frame shaped member made of foam material, a rigid support plate affixed to the frame shaped member, and a resilient seat cushion made of foam material affixed to the rigid support plate, the pair of front seat assemblies being longer than said pair of rear seat assemblies; and d. said front and rear seat assemblies positioned adjacent each other but spaced by longitudinal and transverse gaps to permit said each seat assembly to respond independently of each other when subjected to a force on said each seat assembly; e. whereby said front and rear seat assemblies follow a body movement of a person to correct the pelvis so that it influences a proper alignment of the person's body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 243 words
A seat construction, comprising: a. a base plate having an upper surface; b. a pair of complementary rear seat assemblies affixed to said upper surface of said base plate and located on a rear section of said base plate for supporting a pelvis of a person, each rear seat assembly having a resilient frame shaped member made of foam material, a rigid support plate affixed to the frame shaped member, and a resilient seat cushion made of foam material affixed to the rigid support plate; c. a pair of complementary front seat assemblies affixed to said upper surface of said base plate and located on a front section of said base plate for supporting thighs of the person, each front seat assembly having a resilient frame shaped member made of foam material, a rigid support plate affixed to the frame shaped member, and a resilient seat cushion made of foam material affixed to the rigid support plate, the pair of front seat assemblies being longer than said pair of rear seat assemblies; and d. said front and rear seat assemblies positioned adjacent each other but spaced by longitudinal and transverse gaps to permit said each seat assembly to respond independently of each other when subjected to a force on said each seat assembly; e. whereby said front and rear seat assemblies follow a body movement of a person to correct the pelvis so that it influences a proper alignment of the person's body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 26 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 1, further comprising a handle affixed to a rear end of said base plate for carrying said seat construction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 14 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 1, wherein said seat construction is portable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 183 words
A legless portable seat construction to be placed on top of a seat, chair or bench, comprising: a. a base having an upper surface; b. a pair of first seat assemblies affixed to said upper surface of said base for supporting a pelvis of a person, each first seat assembly having elastic means, a support plate affixed to the elastic means, and a seat cushion affixed to the support plate; c. a pair of second seat assemblies affixed to said upper surface of said base for supporting thighs of the person, each second seat assembly having elastic means, a support plate affixed to the elastic means, and a seat cushion affixed to the support plate; and d. said first and second seat assemblies positioned adjacent each other but spaced by gaps to permit said each seat assembly to respond independently of each other when subjected to a force on said each seat assembly; e. whereby said first and second seat assemblies follow a body movement of a person to correct the pelvis so that it influences a proper alignment of the person's body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 183 words
A legless portable seat construction to be placed on top of a seat, chair or bench, comprising: a. a base having an upper surface; b. a pair of first seat assemblies affixed to said upper surface of said base for supporting a pelvis of a person, each first seat assembly having elastic means, a support plate affixed to the elastic means, and a seat cushion affixed to the support plate; c. a pair of second seat assemblies affixed to said upper surface of said base for supporting thighs of the person, each second seat assembly having elastic means, a support plate affixed to the elastic means, and a seat cushion affixed to the support plate; and d. said first and second seat assemblies positioned adjacent each other but spaced by gaps to permit said each seat assembly to respond independently of each other when subjected to a force on said each seat assembly; e. whereby said first and second seat assemblies follow a body movement of a person to correct the pelvis so that it influences a proper alignment of the person's body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 25 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 4, further comprising a handle affixed to a rear end of said base for carrying said seat construction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 20 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 4, wherein said each elastic means is generally of a frame shaped configuration.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 17 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 6, wherein said frame shaped configuration has a central cavity.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 18 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 4, wherein said each elastic means is made of foam material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 18 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 4, wherein said each seat cushion is made of foam material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 24 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 4, wherein said pair of second seat assemblies is longer than said pair of first seat assemblies.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 19 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 4, wherein said gaps include a longitudinal gap and a transverse gap.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 137 words
A legless portable seat construction to be placed on top of a seat, chair or bench, comprising: a. a base; b. at least two pairs of seat assemblies affixed to said base for respectively supporting a pelvis and thighs of a person sitting thereon, each seat assembly having elastic means, support means affixed to the elastic means, and seat means affixed to the support means; and c. said at least two pairs of seat assemblies positioned adjacent each other but spaced by gaps to permit said each seat assembly to respond independently of each other when subjected to a force on said each seat assembly; d. whereby said at least two pairs of seat assemblies follow a body movement of a person to correct the pelvis so that it influences a proper alignment of the person's body.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 137 words
A legless portable seat construction to be placed on top of a seat, chair or bench, comprising: a. a base; b. at least two pairs of seat assemblies affixed to said base for respectively supporting a pelvis and thighs of a person sitting thereon, each seat assembly having elastic means, support means affixed to the elastic means, and seat means affixed to the support means; and c. said at least two pairs of seat assemblies positioned adjacent each other but spaced by gaps to permit said each seat assembly to respond independently of each other when subjected to a force on said each seat assembly; d. whereby said at least two pairs of seat assemblies follow a body movement of a person to correct the pelvis so that it influences a proper alignment of the person's body.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 25 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 12, further comprising a handle affixed to a rear end of said base for carrying said seat construction.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 20 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 12, wherein said each elastic means is of a generally frame shaped configuration.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 17 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 14, wherein said frame shaped configuration has a central cavity.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 18 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 12, wherein said each elastic means is made of foam material.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 18 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 12, wherein said each support means includes a rigid support plate.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 18 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 12, wherein said each seat means is made of foam material.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 35 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 12, wherein one pair of said at least two pairs of seat assemblies is longer than the other pair of said at least two pairs of seat assemblies.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim 19 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 12, wherein said gaps include a longitudinal gap and a transverse gap.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim 337 words
A seat construction, comprising: a. a base having an upper surface; b. a pair of first seat assemblies affixed to said upper surface of said base for supporting a pelvis of a person, each first seat assembly having elastic means, a support plate affixed to the elastic means, and a seat cushion affixed to the support plate; c. a first pair of opposite spaced apart heavy duty springs embedded within said each elastic means of said pair of first seat assemblies for further providing support when the person sits on said pair of first seat assemblies; d. a first light spring embedded within said each elastic means of said pair of first seat assemblies and located remote from said pair of opposite heavy duty springs for further providing support when the person sits on said pair of first seat assemblies; e. a pair of second seat assemblies affixed to said upper surface of said base for supporting thighs of the person, each second seat assembly having elastic means, a support plate affixed to the elastic means, and a seat cushion affixed to the support plate; f. a second pair of opposite spaced apart heavy duty springs embedded within said each elastic means of said pair of second seat assemblies for further providing support when the person sits on said pair of second seat assemblies; g. a second light spring embedded within said each elastic means of said pair of second seat assemblies and located remote from said second pair of opposite heavy duty springs for further providing support when the person sits on said pair of second seat assemblies; and h. said first and second seat assemblies positioned adjacent each other but spaced by gaps to permit said each seat assembly to respond independently of each other when subjected to a force on said each seat assembly; i. whereby said first and second seat assemblies follow a body movement of a person to correct the pelvis so that it influences a proper alignment of the person's body.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim 337 words
A seat construction, comprising: a. a base having an upper surface; b. a pair of first seat assemblies affixed to said upper surface of said base for supporting a pelvis of a person, each first seat assembly having elastic means, a support plate affixed to the elastic means, and a seat cushion affixed to the support plate; c. a first pair of opposite spaced apart heavy duty springs embedded within said each elastic means of said pair of first seat assemblies for further providing support when the person sits on said pair of first seat assemblies; d. a first light spring embedded within said each elastic means of said pair of first seat assemblies and located remote from said pair of opposite heavy duty springs for further providing support when the person sits on said pair of first seat assemblies; e. a pair of second seat assemblies affixed to said upper surface of said base for supporting thighs of the person, each second seat assembly having elastic means, a support plate affixed to the elastic means, and a seat cushion affixed to the support plate; f. a second pair of opposite spaced apart heavy duty springs embedded within said each elastic means of said pair of second seat assemblies for further providing support when the person sits on said pair of second seat assemblies; g. a second light spring embedded within said each elastic means of said pair of second seat assemblies and located remote from said second pair of opposite heavy duty springs for further providing support when the person sits on said pair of second seat assemblies; and h. said first and second seat assemblies positioned adjacent each other but spaced by gaps to permit said each seat assembly to respond independently of each other when subjected to a force on said each seat assembly; i. whereby said first and second seat assemblies follow a body movement of a person to correct the pelvis so that it influences a proper alignment of the person's body.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim 25 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 21, further comprising a handle affixed to a rear end of said base for carrying said seat construction.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim 20 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 21, wherein said each elastic means is generally of a frame shaped configuration.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim 17 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 23, wherein said frame shaped configuration has a central cavity.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim 18 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 21, wherein said each elastic means is made of foam material.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim 18 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 21, wherein said each seat cushion is made of foam material.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim 24 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 21, wherein said pair of second seat assemblies is longer than said pair of first seat assemblies.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim 19 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 21, wherein said gaps include a longitudinal gap and a transverse gap.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim 162 words
A seat construction, comprising: a. a base; b. at least two pairs of seat assemblies affixed to said base for respectively supporting a pelvis and thighs of a person sitting thereon, each seat assembly having elastic means, support means affixed to the elastic means, and seat means affixed to the support means; c. at least three spring means embedded within said each elastic means of said at least two pairs of seat assemblies for further providing support when the person sits on said at least two pairs of seat assemblies; and d. said at least two pairs of seat assemblies positioned adjacent each other but spaced by gaps to permit said each seat assembly to respond independently of each other when subjected to a force on said each seat assembly; e. whereby said at least two pairs of seat assemblies follow a body movement of a person to correct the pelvis so that it influence a proper alignment of the person's body.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim 162 words
A seat construction, comprising: a. a base; b. at least two pairs of seat assemblies affixed to said base for respectively supporting a pelvis and thighs of a person sitting thereon, each seat assembly having elastic means, support means affixed to the elastic means, and seat means affixed to the support means; c. at least three spring means embedded within said each elastic means of said at least two pairs of seat assemblies for further providing support when the person sits on said at least two pairs of seat assemblies; and d. said at least two pairs of seat assemblies positioned adjacent each other but spaced by gaps to permit said each seat assembly to respond independently of each other when subjected to a force on said each seat assembly; e. whereby said at least two pairs of seat assemblies follow a body movement of a person to correct the pelvis so that it influence a proper alignment of the person's body.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim 25 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 29, further comprising a handle affixed to a rear end of said base for carrying said seat construction.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim 19 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 29, wherein said each elastic means is generally a frame shaped configuration.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim 17 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 31, wherein said frame shaped configuration has a central cavity.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim 18 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 29, wherein said each elastic means is made of foam material.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim 18 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 29, wherein said each support means includes a rigid support plate.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim 18 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 29, wherein said each seat means is made of foam material.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim 35 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 29, wherein one pair of said at least two pairs of seat assemblies is longer than the other pair of said at least two pairs of seat assemblies.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim 19 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 29, wherein said gaps include a longitudinal gap and a transverse gap.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim 25 words
The seat construction in accordance with claim 29, wherein said at least three spring means include two opposite heavy duty springs and one light spring.

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