Ergonomic chair

Abstract

An ergonomic chair having a cooperatively adjustable seat is herein disclosed. The seat may be adjusted to position a user of the chair in a physiologic attitude that approaches the neutral position. Wheels and foot pads add to the ergonomics, and a top pad extending the seat may also be used.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An ergonomic chair comprising a seat and a knee brace, the seat adjustably coupled to a frame, the seat adjustable with respect to the frame so as to position a user of the chair in a generally neutral physiologic position. 
     
     
         2 . The ergonomic chair of  claim 1 , wherein the seat of the chair is coupled to the frame by means of a rotatable seat adjustment mechanism. 
     
     
         3 . The ergonomic chair of  claim 1 , and further comprising a seat extender connected to the seat. 
     
     
         4 . The ergonomic chair of  claim 1 , and further comprising a set of wheels attached to the frame. 
     
     
         5 . The ergonomic chair of  claim 1 , and further comprising foot pads, the foot pads connected to the frame and inclined relative to a surface on which the chair sits. 
     
     
         6 . The ergonomic chair of  claim 2 , wherein the seat adjustment mechanism comprises a frame having a plurality of teeth, the frame connected to the seat, and a pin, the pin attached via a support mechanism to the frame.