Multi-section positioning wheelchair cushion

A foam cushion suitable for use such as with a wheelchair provides a combination of general pressure relief and positioning control over legs of a patient possibly otherwise having reduced or impaired motor control skills. A desired leg position is achieved by separating the legs and supporting them...

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Main Authors RABURN RICHARD W, MAIER EDMUND K
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 10.07.2001
Edition7
Subjects
BEDS
CHAIRS
CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY
COFFEE MILLS
DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES
FUNERAL DEVICES
FURNITURE
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS
SOFAS
SPICE MILLS
SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
TRANSPORT OR ACCOMODATION FOR PATIENTS
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Summary:A foam cushion suitable for use such as with a wheelchair provides a combination of general pressure relief and positioning control over legs of a patient possibly otherwise having reduced or impaired motor control skills. A desired leg position is achieved by separating the legs and supporting them in a generally parallel position. Two base pieces have predetermined upper profiles and are glued to an upper support element having integrated cubic elements for pressure relief. Channels between adjacent cubic elements facilitate flexure of the upper element to conform to the contours of the two base pieces. Relatively high ILD foam characteristics and relatively high foam densities combined with the subject structure give good results for support and for product life, including compression fatigue considerations.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19980010699