US2017311727A1PendingUtilityA1

Vertical self-standing back support device

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: May 1, 2016Filed: May 1, 2016Published: Nov 2, 2017
Est. expiryMay 1, 2036(~9.8 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Thomas M. HoffmanChristopher Brack
A47C 16/005A47C 9/025
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Abstract

The apparatus is to provide lateral support for a person while a person is in a standing, or predominantly vertical position. The apparatus is portable, self-standing, and may be used in various locations where a person may need lateral support. The apparatus generally consists of a vertical member connected to a support base. The apparatus functions when a person's weight acts on the standing base plate of the apparatus which off-sets a lateral force applied by a person leaning on the apparatus's vertical member whereby the vertical member in turn provides lateral support to a person.

Claims

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1 . A device to provide horizontal support to a person while a person is in a standing, or predominantly vertical position comprising:
 a vertical support tube connected to standing base plate; and   a person's weight acting on the standing base plate of the apparatus which off-sets a lateral force applied by a person leaning on the apparatus's vertical support tube whereby the vertical support tube in turn provides lateral support to a person.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the weight of the person acting on the standing base plate is applied in a downward direction by the person's foot that is using the apparatus. The person's foot will continue to provide a downward force on the standing base plate during the use of the device. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the weight of the person acting on the base plate is applied in a downward direction by the person's feet that is using the apparatus. The person's feet will continue to provide a downward force on the standing base plate during the use of the device. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the weight of the person acting on the base plate is applied in a downward direction by a person's body parts that is using the apparatus. The person's body parts will continue to provide a downward force on the standing base plate during the use of the device. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the alternative materials may be used approximating the weight of a person acting on the base plate applied in a downward direction. The alternative materials will continue to provide a downward force on the standing base plate during the use of the device. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , is self-standing and does not require other devices to function. The device may remain in position until ready for next use. 
     
     
         7 . The device in  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus will remain stationary relative to the user during operation.

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