Described herein are various improvements to mobility devices. These improvements include, for example, adjustable lateral body supports, multi axial supports for accommodating movement of the pelvis during walking, frame folding assemblies for accommodating storage and transportation, detachable support couplings for supportive accessories, foldaway footplate assemblies for allowing users to rest, wheel brake systems, caster wheel systems, suspension support systems, control button assemblies, and center of gravity adjustment assemblies. One or more these improvements can be combined into various mobility devices as will be described in more detail hereinafter.
Described herein are various improvements to mobility devices. These improvements include, for example, adjustable lateral body supports, multi axial supports for accommodating movement of the pelvis during walking, frame folding assemblies for accommodating storage and transportation, detachable support couplings for supportive accessories, foldaway footplate assemblies for allowing users to rest, wheel brake systems, caster wheel systems, suspension support systems, control button assemblies, and center of gravity adjustment assemblies. One or more these improvements can be combined into various mobility devices as will be described in more detail hereinafter.
A61G 7/10 - Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
A63B 23/04 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for lower limbs
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Face-protection shields; Protection masks; Protective face masks not for medical purposes; Respiratory masks for non-medical purposes Sneeze guards for protecting salad bars and food counters
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Back supports for medical purposes; Belts for medical purposes; Pads for preventing pressure sores on patient bodies; Patient safety restraints; Therapeutic compression machine for people with Autism; Transfer boards for mobility-impaired persons; Abdominal pads; Commode chairs; Dressing sticks for disabled persons; Foam positioning pads for medical and physical therapy use; Hand and finger exercisers for therapeutic purposes; Medical apparatus, namely, an extremity garment donning assist device for use by physically disabled persons; Medical apparatus, namely, ladder-type device to assist physically disabled individuals in transferring from one position to another; Medical braces, namely, spring-loaded chest to leg brace used to support the body during physical activity; Medical products, namely, therapeutic mattresses, beds, seats and cushions; Orthopedic cushions; Orthopedic cushions and padding; Orthopedic seat cushions; Patient moving device, namely, a low friction pad for sliding patients to or from a stretcher and bed; Physical therapy equipment in the nature of complex rehab technology positioning devices to properly position a paraplegic or quadriplegic wheelchair user.; Posture correction device, namely, an adjustable harness to correct one's posture for medical purposes; Slings specially adapted for transporting persons with disabilities; Toilets adapted for medical patients or for use by disabled persons; Walkers for use by mobility-impaired individuals; Walkers to aid in mobility; Weighted knives, forks, and spoons being tableware adapted for persons with disabilities Wheelchair cushions; Wheelchair pads; Arm rests for wheelchairs; Armrests for wheelchairs; Fitted fabric covers for vehicle seat belts; Joysticks for wheelchairs; Manual wheelchairs; Multiple-pocketed carrier for personal items specially adapted for attachment to wheelchairs Chairs adapted for use by those with mobility difficulty
The present invention is directed to an adjustable height medical procedure table that can be moved between a first low position and second high position by a scissors lift. The table includes various features to prevent collisions when the table moved to the first low position.
One embodiment of the present invention is directed to a convertible chair-to- table apparatus configured for reversible use. The apparatus may have a headrest on the leg board of the chair to enable a patient to use the chair with the patient's torso on the leg board. The invention is also directed to a method of using the apparatus by moving a patient's torso between the leg board and the back board of the apparatus.
(1) Medical devices for aiding mobility-impaired individuals, namely rehabilitative devices for aiding children and adults with physical disabilities to learn how to walk or to improve their ability to walk.
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providing a website featuring technology that enables medical professionals to generate a letter of medical necessity or other necessary documentation for submission to a third party payor on behalf of a patient relating to the patient's need for a device that supports his or her body in a standing position
A61G 15/02 - Chairs with means to adjust position of patientControls therefor
A61G 7/012 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame raising or lowering of the whole mattress frame
A61G 7/16 - Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto converting a lying surface into a chair
An apparatus is disclosed as having, for example, a frame, a support assembly, and a pivot joint pivotably connected to the frame and the support assembly for positioning in a plurality of modes including, for example, a user in supine, standing, and/or prone positions. The apparatus may be positioned within various ranges that include supine and prone modes without re-configuring the apparatus.
A61G 7/005 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame tiltable around transverse horizontal axis, e.g. for Trendelenburg position
A cable actuator includes a housing and a cam disposed in the housing. The cam includes a first cable retaining portion and a second cable retaining portion. The cam is movable between a first position in which the first cable retaining portion is in an actuated position and the second cable retaining portion is in a return position, and a second position in which the first cable retaining portion is in a return position and the second cable retaining portion is in an actuated position.
Seats that are moveable from a seating orientation, which allows a user to sit on the seat, to a standing orientation, where the seat at least partially supports the user in a standing posture are disclosed. At least a portion of the seat is moveable away from the user's legs when the seat is in the standing orientation.
A63B 22/00 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
A61G 5/12 - Rests specially adapted therefor, e.g. for the head or feet
A63B 23/04 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for lower limbs
Seats that are moveable from a seating orientation, which allows a user to sit on the seat, to a standing orientation, where the seat at least partially supports the user in a standing posture are disclosed. At least a portion of the seat is moveable away from the user's legs when the seat is in the standing position.
Medical apparatus in the nature of stationary posture supports for those of reduced mobility due to age, injury or disability; with the foregoing being for medical purposes
Medical apparatus in the nature of stationary posture supports including a supportive tray for those of reduced mobility due to age, injury or disability; supportive tray for use with stationary posture supports for those of reduced mobility due to age, injury or disability; with all of the foregoing for medical purposes
A modular standing frame is described herein. The modular standing frame has a chair module adapted to raise and lower a user between sitting and standing postures without inducing shear between the user and the seat and seat back of the chair module. The chair module may be selectively coupled to one of a glider module adapted to provide walking-type exercise to a standing user, a workstation module that provides a work surface for a sitting or standing user, and a mobility module that allows the standing frame to be moved about by a user much like a wheel chair.
An apparatus is disclosed as having, for example, a frame, a backrest assembly including a pivot bracket, a seat assembly pivotably connected to the pivot bracket and the frame, a leg rest assembly pivotably connected to the frame, a link connected to the leg rest assembly at a first pivot joint and the pivot bracket at a second pivot joint, and a lock connected to the leg rest assembly and the frame.
Seats that are moveable from a seating orientation, which allows a user to sit on the seat, to a standing orientation, where the seat at least partially supports the user in a standing posture are disclosed. At least a portion of the seat is moveable away from the user's legs when the seat is in the standing position.
medical apparatus for healthcare use, namely, support frames that assist persons who cannot stand on their own to sit upright, to stand upright and to recline into a supine standing position
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Surgical and medical apparatus and instruments; artificial limbs; orthopaedic articles; machines for medical use in relation to gases and liquids; compressors for medical gases; concentrators of oxygen and other medical gases; apparatus for the distribution and storing of oxygen and other medical gases and liquids; respiratory apparatus; aerosol therapy apparatus, respiratory apparatus for sleep therapy; apparatus for ventilation of the lungs; supporting apparatus, lifting apparatus, transfer apparatus, hoists, slings and spreaders, all for the physically handicapped, those of reduced mobility and invalids; lifting apparatus and transfer apparatus for the bath, the bed and the toilet for the physically handicapped, those of reduced mobility and invalids; security jackets, harnesses and belts for the physically handicapped, those of reduced mobility and invalids; beds for medical purposes; bed lifters, bed rails, bed tables, bedclothes frames for medical use, all for the physically handicapped, those of reduced mobility and invalids; bedclothes frames; corsetry for medical purposes; mattresses for medical purposes; cushions for medical purposes; cushions for prevention of bed sores and positioning cushions for the physically handicapped, those of reduced mobility and invalids; walking aids; crutches, walking frames, rollators; posture supports for the handicapped, those of reduced mobility and invalids; stationary and wheeled posture supports for the handicapped, those of reduced mobility and invalids; reach extension devices, applicators for socks, stockings and panty hose, all for the physically handicapped, those of reduced mobility and invalids; shower stretchers, shower trolleys, bath supports; toilet supports; toilet brackets; rehabilitation, training and play equipment for the physically handicapped, those of reduced mobility and invalids; rehabilitation, training and play equipment in the form of elastic seating, elastic chairs, elastic ramps, elastic rollers and elastic tunnels for the physically handicapped, those of reduced mobility and invalids; parts and fittings for all of the aforementioned goods. Vehicles; vehicles for the physically handicapped and those of reduced mobility; wheelchairs; push wheelchairs, manually propelled wheelchairs, sporting wheelchairs, leisure wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs; electrical propulsion units; electrical driving equipment for manually propelled wheelchairs; electric motors for vehicles; scooters; powered tricycles and powered quadricycles for the physically handicapped and those of reduced mobility; parts and fittings for all of the aforementioned goods. Furniture; furniture for the physically handicapped, those of reduced mobility and invalids; beds; home care beds, institutional beds, hospital beds; hangers, bed rails, bed tables, baskets, baskets for supporting medical apparatus; mattresses; foam mattresses, airbeds and waterbeds; adjustable backrests for beds; bath seats, shower seats, wheeled shower seats; handrails and bars for toilets, bathrooms, baths and showers; lift-out chairs; work seats for the physically handicapped and those of reduced mobility; non-metal cylinders and other non-metal containers for gases and liquids; parts and fittings for all of the aforementioned goods.
(1) Stationary and wheeled posture supports for the handicapped.
(2) Accessories useable with stationary and wheeled posture supports for the handicapped, namely seats, armrests, support cushions, wheels, straps and tables.
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Stationary and wheeled posture supports for the disabled for medical use Stationary and wheeled posture supports for the disabled used to further mobility
Orthopaedic articles; furniture for medical purposes; furniture adapted for medical purposes; medical supports for the body; orthopaedic supports; surgical supports; furniture for orthopaedic purposes; apparatus for orthopaedic purposes; orthopaedic appliances; medical apparatus to assist posture; orthopaedic articles and apparatus to assist posture.
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SMART EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS STANDING MOBILITY ALTERNATIVE POSITIONING REHAB TECHNOLOGY
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Conducting educational seminars for rehabilitation professionals on topics featuring the health benefits of standing for physically disabled individuals
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stationary and wheeled posture supports for the handicapped and accessories useable therewith, namely seats, armrests, support cushions, wheels and tables
Patient Handling and Treatment Apparatus-, namely, [Treatment Tables, Tilt [ Tablets ] *Tables*, Emergency Spine Boards,] Bath Tub Chairs and Bath Tub Transfer Benches
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HOSPITAL AND REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT, PARTICULARLY [ STRETCHERS, ARM SUSPENSION APPARATUS, BED SIDE-RAILS, HUMIDIFIER STANDS, INFANT FEEDER SEATS, AND ] INVALID CHAIRS AND PARTS, ESPECIALLY CHAIRS OF THE COMMODE-TYPE
A modular standing frame is described herein. The modular standing frame has a chair module adapted to raise and lower a user between sitting and standing postures without inducing shear between the user and the seat and seat back of the chair module. The chair module may be selectively coupled to one of a glider module adapted to provide walking-type exercise to a standing user, a workstation module that provides a work surface for a sitting or standing user, and a mobility module that allows the standing frame to be moved about by a user much like a wheel chair.
An apparatus is disclosed as having, for example, a frame, a support assembly, and a pivot joint pivotably connected to the frame and the support assembly for positioning in a plurality of modes including, for example, a user in supine, standing, and/or prone positions. The apparatus may be positioned within various ranges that include supine and prone modes without re-configuring the apparatus.
Described herein are various improvements to mobility devices. These improvements include, for example, adjustable lateral body supports, multi axial supports for accommodating movement of the pelvis during walking, frame folding assemblies for accommodating storage and transportation, detachable support couplings for supportive accessories, foldaway footplate assemblies for allowing users to rest, wheel brake systems, caster wheel systems, suspension support systems, control button assemblies, and center of gravity adjustment assemblies. One or more these improvements can be combined into various mobility devices as will be described in more detail hereinafter.
A61G 5/12 - Rests specially adapted therefor, e.g. for the head or feet
A61G 7/10 - Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
A61H 1/02 - Stretching or bending apparatus for exercising
A61H 3/04 - Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons
A63B 23/04 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for lower limbs
An apparatus is disclosed as having, for example, a frame, a backrest assembly including a pivot bracket, a seat assembly pivotably connected to the pivot bracket and the frame, a leg rest assembly pivotably connected to the frame, a link connected to the leg rest assembly at a first pivot joint and the pivot bracket at a second pivot joint, and a lock connected to the leg rest assembly and the frame.
A standing frame comprises a chair module that is movable between a seated condition for supporting a user in a seated position and a standing condition for supporting a user in a standing position. The chair module comprises a seat and a seat back, a linkage assembly connected to the seat back able to substantially maintain the seat back in a predetermined position as the chair module moves from the seated condition to the standing position, at least one bracket connected to the seat back and a work surface connected to the at least one bracket to enable movement of the work surface from a lowered condition to a raised condition with corresponding movement of the chair module from the seated position to the standing position, wherein the work surface extends in front of the seat back across at least substantially an entire width of the seat back.
A cable actuator includes a housing and a cam disposed in the housing. The cam includes a first cable retaining portion and a second cable retaining portion. The cam is movable between a first position in which the first cable retaining portion is in an actuated position and the second cable retaining portion is in a return position, and a second position in which the first cable retaining portion is in a return position and the second cable retaining portion is in an actuated position.
B62B 1/10 - Hand carts having only one axis carrying one or more transport wheelsEquipment therefor in which the load is intended to be transferred totally to the wheels
B62B 5/00 - Accessories or details specially adapted for hand carts
B62B 11/00 - Hand-propelled vehicles not otherwise provided for
F16C 1/12 - Arrangements for transmitting movement to or from the flexible member
G05G 9/00 - Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously
