Recliner support system

Abstract

A recliner support system (RSS) configured to provide support for individuals having poor posture control. The RSS may include a base assembly configured to move with reclinable furniture between upright and reclined positions. The RSS may include one or more straps configured to secure the base assembly to the reclinable furniture. The RSS may include one or more harnesses attached to the base assembly and configured to maintain a stable and well-aligned body position. The RSS may include one or more supports attached to the base assembly and configured to provide body support. The RSS may include a seat cushion including a bottom portion, a rear portion, and a flexible hinge portion connecting the bottom and rear portion and configured to move with and support a body in an upright sitting position, in a reclined position, and while moving between the upright sitting position and the reclined position.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A recliner support system (RSS) comprising:
 a base assembly configured to move with reclinable furniture between upright and reclined positions;   one or more straps configured to secure the base assembly to the reclinable furniture;   one or more harnesses attached to the base assembly and configured to maintain a stable and well-aligned body position of a person on the RSS; and   one or more supports attached to the base assembly and configured to provide support for the body of the person on the RSS.   
     
     
         2 . The RSS of  claim 1 , wherein the base assembly comprises a central panel. 
     
     
         3 . The RSS of  claim 2 , further comprising a liner pad configured to attach to the central panel of the base assembly. 
     
     
         4 . The RSS of  claim 3 , wherein the liner pad includes one or more slits, and the central panel of the base assembly includes one or more anchors. 
     
     
         5 . The RSS of  claim 4 , wherein the one or more harnesses are attached removably and adjustably to the base assembly using one or more of the one or more slits and one or more of the one or more anchors. 
     
     
         6 . The RSS of any  claim 1 , wherein the one or more supports include leg supports attached to the base assembly and configured to provide support for legs of the person on the RSS. 
     
     
         7 . The RSS of  claim 6 , wherein the height at which the leg supports are attached to the base assembly is adjustable. 
     
     
         8 . The RSS of  claim 6 , wherein the lateral position of the leg supports is adjustable. 
     
     
         9 . The RSS of  claim 6 , wherein the leg supports are configured to discourage one or more of excessive adduction, abduction, and rotation of hips of a person on the RSS. 
     
     
         10 . The RSS of  claim 6 , wherein the leg supports are configured to discourage hyperextension of knees of a person on the RSS. 
     
     
         11 . The RSS of  claim 6 , wherein the base assembly further comprises:
 first and second lower side panels attached to the central panel of the base assembly;   a first plurality of openings between the first lower side panel and the central panel; and   a second plurality of openings between the second lower side panel and the central panel;   wherein the one or more straps include one or more leg support straps connected to the leg supports and configured to attach the leg supports to the central panel at one of a plurality of heights by passing through one of the first plurality of openings between the first lower side panel and the central panel and one of the second plurality of openings between the second lower side panel and the central panel.   
     
     
         12 . The RSS of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more supports include a headrest attached to the base assembly and configured to promote a midline position of a head of the person on the RSS. 
     
     
         13 . The RSS of  claim 12 , wherein the height at which the headrest is attached to the base assembly is adjustable. 
     
     
         14 . The RSS of  claim 12 , wherein the base assembly further comprises:
 first and second upper side panels attached to the central panel of the base assembly;   a first plurality of openings between the first upper side panel and the central panel; and   a second plurality of openings between the second upper side panel and the central panel; and   wherein the RSS further comprises one or more headrest straps connected to the headrest and configured to attach the headrest to the base assembly at one of a plurality of heights by passing through one of the first plurality of openings between the first upper side panel and the central panel and one of the second plurality of openings between the second upper side panel and the central panel.   
     
     
         15 . The RSS of  claim 14 , wherein the one or more straps include one or more straps configured to wrap around a back of the reclinable furniture and connect the first and second upper side panels. 
     
     
         16 . The RSS of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more harnesses include a chest harness configured to maintain proper position of a trunk of the person on the RSS. 
     
     
         17 . The RSS of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more harnesses include a pelvic harness configured to maintain a proper position of a pelvis of the person on the RSS. 
     
     
         18 . The RSS of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more harnesses include a chest harness and a pelvic harness, and the chest and pelvic harnesses are configured to maintain a stable position in which a trunk and a pelvis of the person on the RSS are aligned. 
     
     
         19 . The RSS of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more straps are padded straps configured to protect the reclinable furniture. 
     
     
         20 . The RSS of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more cushions configured to promote good posture while sitting or reclining. 
     
     
         21 . The RSS of  claim 20 , wherein the one or more cushions include a back cushion. 
     
     
         22 . The RSS of  claim 21 , further comprising one or more back cushion straps configured to attach the back cushion to the base assembly. 
     
     
         23 . The RSS of  claim 22 , further comprising:
 first and second upper side panels attached to the central panel of the base assembly;   a first plurality of openings between the first upper side panel and the central panel; and   a second plurality of openings between the second upper side panel and the central panel;   wherein the one or more back cushion straps are configured to attach the back cushion to the base assembly at one of a plurality of heights by passing through one of the first plurality of openings between the first upper side panel and the central panel and one of the second plurality of openings between the second upper side panel and the central panel.   
     
     
         24 . The RSS of  claim 20 , wherein the one or more cushions include a seat cushion. 
     
     
         25 . The RSS of  claim 24 , wherein the seat cushion includes:
 a bottom portion;   a rear portion; and   a flexible hinge portion connecting the bottom and rear portion and configured to move with and support a body in an upright sitting position, in a reclined position, and while moving between the upright sitting position and the reclined position.   
     
     
         26 . The RSS of  claim 25 , wherein the seat cushion comprises one or more holes, the one or more harnesses include a pelvic harness configured to (i) maintain a proper position of a pelvis of the person on the RSS and (ii) attach to the base assembly through the one or more holes. 
     
     
         27 . The RSS of  claim 20 , wherein the one or more cushions are made of a seamless, latex-free, anti-microbial material. 
     
     
         28 . The RSS of  claim 20 , wherein the one or more cushions comprise foam and a fabric upholstery over the foam. 
     
     
         29 . The RSS of  claim 1 , further comprising a drape connected to the base assembly. 
     
     
         30 . A seat cushion comprising:
 a bottom portion;   a rear portion; and   a flexible hinge portion connecting the bottom and rear portion and configured to move with and support a body in an upright sitting position, in a reclined position, and while moving between the upright sitting position and the reclined position.   
     
     
         31 . The seat cushion of  claim 30 , wherein the seat cushion is made of a seamless, latex-free, anti-microbial material. 
     
     
         32 . The seat cushion of  claim 30 , wherein the seat cushion is made of foam and a fabric upholstery over the foam. 
     
     
         33 . The seat cushion of  claim 30 , further comprising one or more holes. 
     
     
         34 . The seat cushion of  claim 33 , wherein the one or more holes include a front hole and first and second rear holes configured for use with a three-point pelvic harness.