Adjustable spinal support apparatus, system, and device

Abstract

An adjustable spinal support apparatus, system, and device is described. The adjustable spinal support allows for easy customization of a desired spinal contour. The support provides a structure for using non-deforming space adjusters, individually or in combination, to create various thicknesses along the length of the support. The support may be removably secured to a recliner.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for adjustable spinal support, comprising:
 at least one thickness adjuster;   a support base that supports a plurality of thickness adjusters, wherein the thickness adjusters are incompressible;   a securer attached to the support base, wherein the securer secures the at least one thickness adjuster to the base; and   a support fastener attached to the support base.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the securer comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of: stretchable tubular receptacles, at least one belt, male pegs, Velcro, metal snaps, elastic cord, ligature, tongue and groove joints, plastic snaps, nylon snaps and pins. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the stretchable tubular receptacles comprise at least three receptacles constructed in part of an elastically stretchable membrane, elastic, spandex, knit fabric, mesh, netting, and ligature. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the thickness adjusters comprises rectangular shaped substantially incompressible forms of various thicknesses. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the various thicknesses range from between 0.1 inches to 5 inches. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the thickness adjusters are stacked to form cumulative varying thicknesses. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the thickness adjusters are secured to the base in varying thicknesses across a portion of the length of the base to form a customizable ergonomic support contour for the spine. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the support base is rectangular, oblong, or oval shaped and is at least one selected from the group consisting of: piece of fabric, rubberized mat, reinforced fabric, vinyl, leather, strip of nylon belt, plastic, hemp, and a plurality of strips of nylon belt. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the support fastener is at least one selected from the group consisting of: harness, vertical and horizontal strap system, loop, ties, belt, adjustable straps, strands, rope, adjustable straps with mating connectors, and elastic. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the support fastener secures the support base to a chair, bed, car seat, headrest, backrest, cushion, mattress, lawn chair, lounge chair, sofa, recliner, wheelchair, airplane seat, stretcher, bed platform, or box spring. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the thickness adjusters are various lengths such that some do not extend the entire width of the support base. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the thickness adjusters are various lengths in the range between 1 inch and 76 inches. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the adjustable spinal support is ventilated. 
     
     
         14 . A device for adjustable spinal support, comprising:
 a support structure comprising a plurality of stretchable tubular shaped receptacles;   at least one spacer, wherein the spacer comprises substantially incompressible thickness;   wherein at least one tubular receptacle contains at least one spacer; and   a support fastener attached to the support structure, wherein the fastener attaches the spinal support to a recliner.   
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 14 , wherein the stretchable tubular shaped receptacles comprise at least three receptacles constructed in part of an elastically stretchable membrane, elastic, spandex, knit fabric, mesh, netting, and ligature. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 14 , wherein the spacers comprise rectangular shaped substantially incompressible forms of various thicknesses in the range from between 0.1 inches to 5 inches. 
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 14 , wherein the spacers are stacked to form cumulative varying thicknesses, and wherein the spacers are various lengths in the range between 1 inch and 76 inches. 
     
     
         18 . An adjustable spinal support, comprising:
 means for supporting a plurality of thickness spacers, wherein the thickness spacers are non-deforming;   means for securing at least one thickness spacer to the means for supporting; and   means for fastening the adjustable spinal support to a reclining device.   
     
     
         19 . The adjustable spinal support of  claim 18 , wherein the means for securing comprises:
 at least one selected from the group consisting of: stretchable tubular receptacles, at least one belt, male pegs, Velcro, metal snaps, elastic cord, ligature, tongue and groove joints, plastic snaps, nylon snaps and pins.   
     
     
         20 . The adjustable spinal support of  claim 18 , wherein the thickness spacers comprise rectangular shaped substantially incompressible forms of various thicknesses in the range from between 0.1 inches to 5 inches.