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US6299248B1
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Posture system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1999-10-22
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Granted: 2001-10-09
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Expires: 2019-10-22
Abstract
Abstract A posture system with a lumbar pad and a cervical pad either one or both of which may be used. The lumbar and cervical pads may be supported on a chair by arms which can be bent to a desired position which position is retained until sufficient force is applied to place the arms into a different position. A back cover held on the back of a chair by a pocket at the end of back cover may also used with or be used in place of the arms. Hook and loop material on the lumbar pad and the cervical pad and the back cover provides support for the lumbar pad and the cervical pad. The lumbar pad and the cervical pad wrap up into the back cover which is held in the pocket for carrying.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard Gennaro
- 👤 Jay Lipoff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:52
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/36; A47C7/40; A47C7/46; A47C7/42; A47C7/425; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A portable posture system for mounting on a chair with a back, the back having an upper end, comprising: a cervical pad having a pair of arms, the arms adapted to bend and to hold a desired position; a lumbar pad having a pair of arms, the arms being adapted to bend and to hold a desired position; a back cover for covering the back of the chair, the back cover including a pocket, the pocket being at one end of the back cover for detachable securement to the upper end of the back of the chair, the back cover and pocket serving as a carrier case for the portable Posture system; and hook and loop material on the back cover and on the cervical pad and the lumbar pad to secure the lumbar pad and the cervical pad to the back cover, the arms being bent about the back of the chair, the lumbar pad and the cervical pad being adapted to be folded into the back cover and being placed with the back cover into the pocket for carrying.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A portable posture system for mounting on a chair with a back, the back having an upper end, comprising: a cervical pad having a pair of arms, the arms adapted to bend and to hold a desired position; a lumbar pad having a pair of arms, the arms being adapted to bend and to hold a desired position; a back cover for covering the back of the chair, the back cover including a pocket, the pocket being at one end of the back cover for detachable securement to the upper end of the back of the chair, the back cover and pocket serving as a carrier case for the portable Posture system; and hook and loop material on the back cover and on the cervical pad and the lumbar pad to secure the lumbar pad and the cervical pad to the back cover, the arms being bent about the back of the chair, the lumbar pad and the cervical pad being adapted to be folded into the back cover and being placed with the back cover into the pocket for carrying.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
A portable posture system comprising: a posture pad having a front surface, a back surface which is flat, two side surfaces and two side edges, a top edge and a bottom edge and including arms extending from the back surface adjacent the top edge, the arms being adapted to bend and to hold a desired position to retain the posture pad in place.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
A portable posture system comprising: a posture pad having a front surface, a back surface which is flat, two side surfaces and two side edges, a top edge and a bottom edge and including arms extending from the back surface adjacent the top edge, the arms being adapted to bend and to hold a desired position to retain the posture pad in place.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A portable posture system according to claim 2 wherein the posture pad is a cervical pad.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A portable posture system according to claim 2 wherein the posture pad is a lumbar pad.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
86 words
A portable posture system according to claim 2 further including: a back cover for covering the back of the chair, the back cover including a pocket, the pocket being at one end of the back cover for detachable securement to the upper end of the back of the chair, the back cover and pocket serving as a carrier case for the portable posture system; hook and loop material on the back cover and on the posture pad to secure the posture pad to the back cover.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
94 words
A portable posture system according to claim 2 further comprising: a back cover for covering the back of the chair, the back cover including a pocket, the pocket being at one end of the back cover for detachable securement to the upper end of the back of the chair, the back cover and pocket serving as a carrier case for the portable posture system; hook and loop material on the back cover and on the posture pad to secure the posture pad the to the back cover, the posture pad being a lumbar pad.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
92 words
A portable posture system according to claim 2 further comprising: a back cover for covering the back of the chair, the back cover including a pocket, the pocket being at one end of the back cover for detachable securement to the upper end of the back of the chair, the back cover and pocket serving as a carrier case for the portable posture system; hook and loop material on the back cover and on the posture pad to secure the posture pad the back cover, the posture pad being a cervical pad.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
140 words
A portable posture system for mounting on a chair with a back, the back having an upper end, comprising: a posture pad, the posture Pad including arms, the arms being adapted to bend and to hold a desired position; a back cover for covering the back of the chair, the back cover including a pocket, the pocket being at one end of the back cover for detachable securement to the upper end of the back of the chair, the back cover and pocket serving as a carrier case for the portable posture system; and hook and loop material on the back cover and on the posture pad to secure the posture pad to the back cover, the posture pad being adapted to fold into the back cover and to be placed with the back cover into the pocket for carrying.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
140 words
A portable posture system for mounting on a chair with a back, the back having an upper end, comprising: a posture pad, the posture Pad including arms, the arms being adapted to bend and to hold a desired position; a back cover for covering the back of the chair, the back cover including a pocket, the pocket being at one end of the back cover for detachable securement to the upper end of the back of the chair, the back cover and pocket serving as a carrier case for the portable posture system; and hook and loop material on the back cover and on the posture pad to secure the posture pad to the back cover, the posture pad being adapted to fold into the back cover and to be placed with the back cover into the pocket for carrying.
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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) | 2004-10-08 | 2005-04-09 | 2005-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-10-08 | 2009-04-09 | 2009-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2012-10-08 | 2013-04-09 | 2013-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |