CA2010143C - Back support with integral carrying case - Google Patents
Back support with integral carrying caseInfo
- Publication number
- CA2010143C CA2010143C CA002010143A CA2010143A CA2010143C CA 2010143 C CA2010143 C CA 2010143C CA 002010143 A CA002010143 A CA 002010143A CA 2010143 A CA2010143 A CA 2010143A CA 2010143 C CA2010143 C CA 2010143C
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- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- user
- straps
- back support
- supporting member
- knees
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
- A47C4/00—Foldable, collapsible or dismountable chairs
- A47C4/52—Trunk chairs, i.e. chairs collapsible to self contained carrying case, e.g. trunk shape
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
- A47C16/00—Stand-alone rests or supports for feet, legs, arms, back or head
Abstract
back support adapted to engage the lumbar region of the wearer having a pair of straps which extend longitudinally from the ends of the support member and terminate in loops to engage the knees of the wearer when the wearer is seated on the ground or on a backless support, such as a bench or the like. The force of the wearer's knees on the straps pulls the back-supporting member against the lower back supporting it and enabling the wearer to sit upright comfortably for extended periods of time.
The back support is provided with an integrally formed container pack by providing a closure member along the outside periphery of the support which, in the closed position, forms a container pack for the straps. Carrying handles are provided. The back support further includes a buckle for connecting the straps together thereby restricting movement of the legs away from each other.
The back support also includes a retainer strap to attach and maintain the back support in position on the back of the user when the straps are disengaged from the knees of the user.
The back support is provided with an integrally formed container pack by providing a closure member along the outside periphery of the support which, in the closed position, forms a container pack for the straps. Carrying handles are provided. The back support further includes a buckle for connecting the straps together thereby restricting movement of the legs away from each other.
The back support also includes a retainer strap to attach and maintain the back support in position on the back of the user when the straps are disengaged from the knees of the user.
Description
BACK SUPPORT WITH INTEr.RAL CARRYIN~7 CASE ~Q~43 B~CKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a back support device, and in particular, to a back support for supporting the lower back region of a person in a seated position, combined with an integrally formed carrying case.
In activities where an individual must be seated upright on a flat surface without a rigid back support, for example on the ground or floor, or on a backless chair, bench, and the like, sitting in this posltion for extended periods of time is ~10 uncomfortable, often painful and difficult, particuJ.ar].y for individuals with back problems. Such activities may inc].ude, but are not necessarily limited to, athletic events such as hul-ting, boating, camping and so .~orth. Other passive even~:s such as watching athletic contests, meditating and even listening to music m~y causQ back strain when one position ia maintai.ned ~or a considerable length of time. Back supporting device.s wllicll are generally similar to the present invention are shown in my prior U.S. Patents 4,773,106 and 4,813,080, and in Japanese Serial Number 63-251009, among others. The present invention represents an improvement over the known prior art by providing a back support combined with an integral carrying case to Eac.ilitate carrying of the device when used for various acti.vities as described hereinabove. The outer periphery ~upport member is provided with a suitable fastener, preferrably in the form of a ~25 zipper, which permits the support to be folded back UpOIl itself, and secured in that positlon forming a case structure~l to receive the knee-engaging straps. Handles are provided, secured to the ends of the back support member, to facilitate carrying the device when the case is in the closed position.
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The back support includes a buckle to maintain the straps together to hold the knees of the user in a more comEortable position for creating a supporting force on the lower back of the user.
Another feature includes a retainer strap for retaining the back support on the back of the user in a non-use position.
Among the objects of the present invention are the provision of a back support device which can be folded into an integrally formed carry~ng case when not in use.
These and other objects will become apparent with reEerence to the accompanying drawings and attached specification.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a perspective view of the back support with integral carrying case in the closed position.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of the invention i.n tlle open position with the straps extended.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of the back support in use.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of the back support being carried by a user in an non-use position.
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Referring to the drawings, the back support and integral carrying case 10 of the present invention is shown in ~lle open position in Figure 2 and includes a back support member 12 having an elongated and generally rectangular shape. The outer periphery of the support member 12 is provided with a suitable closure fastener 14 which, in the preferred embodiment, would be a zipper or similar mechanical closure. The support member 12 may be cushioned or padded and/or reinforced thus providing sufficient strength to support the wearer's lower back in use. q'he back support 10 is provided with a pair of elongated straps 16 and 18 which are integrally attached to the support member 12 at respective ends 20 and 22. The straps 16 and 18 form elongated loops and include buckle members 24 and 26 which permit adjustment of the length of each of the loops and wl~ich also provide a closure for securing the loops in their operative position. The straps may extend within the interior layers of the back support member 12 connecting each of the strap components 16 and 18 together. It will also be appreciated that the ends oE
each of the straps may terminate at the ends 20 and 22 of the back support member 12 as long as the mechanical conllection between the straps and the support member is of sufficient strength to withstand the forces subjected to it during use.
Handle members 28 and 29 are provided to carry tl~e ~support when it is folded upon itself to form the integral carrying case as shown in Figure 1. In the closed position, the strap.s 16 and 18 are maintained within the case formed by the back support member 12.
~., A snap type buckle 30, formed of a male locking member 32 and a female locking member 34, is connected to t~le inner sections of the straps 18 and 16, respectively. ~s shown in Figure 3, when the back support member 10 is used, the buckle 3~
is connected thereby keeping the user's knees together which ~ further relieves the strain on the lower back and aids in - positioning the support member 12 in the proper position. ~he ;; straps 16 and 18 are al~o provided with knee pads 36 and 38 which r : lessen the ~strain on the user's knees, permitting him to exert sufPicient force on the support member 12 to hold tl-e back in a supported position.
The back support 10 also includes a retainer strap 40 which is adapted to encircle the torso of a user and to be secured in place by a suitable means such as a buckle 42 50 that tlle back support may be worn on the user without the necessity of llaving the elongated straps looped over the knees to maintain the support in place. Whereas this does not provide any supporting function, it eliminates the need for repositioning the .support , each time that it is used and facilitates carrying tlle back support without the need of a separate carrying case or without continuously holding the item.
It also permits removal of the knees during activities without having to interrupt the particular activity to handle or store the back support.
Referring to Figure 3, a user is shown wearing the back ~ support. The support member 12 is fit against the lumbar portion : of the back, and straps 16 and 18 are looped over the knees witll .. ,,'~ . .
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~ the user in a seated position. The buckle 30 keeps the knees of ,~;the user together. Force, exerted by the knees, pulls the support member against the lumbar region of the wearer's back to provide -suitable support. When not in use, the straps are folded into the integrally formed carrying case as described hereinabove.
Figure 4 illustra~es the back support in a non-use position where the retainer strap 40 maintains the strap in t:he proper position.
It will be appreciated that the above embodiments ~e not limiting, and that various changes may be made in the invention in keeping with the claims.
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The present invention relates to a back support device, and in particular, to a back support for supporting the lower back region of a person in a seated position, combined with an integrally formed carrying case.
In activities where an individual must be seated upright on a flat surface without a rigid back support, for example on the ground or floor, or on a backless chair, bench, and the like, sitting in this posltion for extended periods of time is ~10 uncomfortable, often painful and difficult, particuJ.ar].y for individuals with back problems. Such activities may inc].ude, but are not necessarily limited to, athletic events such as hul-ting, boating, camping and so .~orth. Other passive even~:s such as watching athletic contests, meditating and even listening to music m~y causQ back strain when one position ia maintai.ned ~or a considerable length of time. Back supporting device.s wllicll are generally similar to the present invention are shown in my prior U.S. Patents 4,773,106 and 4,813,080, and in Japanese Serial Number 63-251009, among others. The present invention represents an improvement over the known prior art by providing a back support combined with an integral carrying case to Eac.ilitate carrying of the device when used for various acti.vities as described hereinabove. The outer periphery ~upport member is provided with a suitable fastener, preferrably in the form of a ~25 zipper, which permits the support to be folded back UpOIl itself, and secured in that positlon forming a case structure~l to receive the knee-engaging straps. Handles are provided, secured to the ends of the back support member, to facilitate carrying the device when the case is in the closed position.
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The back support includes a buckle to maintain the straps together to hold the knees of the user in a more comEortable position for creating a supporting force on the lower back of the user.
Another feature includes a retainer strap for retaining the back support on the back of the user in a non-use position.
Among the objects of the present invention are the provision of a back support device which can be folded into an integrally formed carry~ng case when not in use.
These and other objects will become apparent with reEerence to the accompanying drawings and attached specification.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a perspective view of the back support with integral carrying case in the closed position.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of the invention i.n tlle open position with the straps extended.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of the back support in use.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of the back support being carried by a user in an non-use position.
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Referring to the drawings, the back support and integral carrying case 10 of the present invention is shown in ~lle open position in Figure 2 and includes a back support member 12 having an elongated and generally rectangular shape. The outer periphery of the support member 12 is provided with a suitable closure fastener 14 which, in the preferred embodiment, would be a zipper or similar mechanical closure. The support member 12 may be cushioned or padded and/or reinforced thus providing sufficient strength to support the wearer's lower back in use. q'he back support 10 is provided with a pair of elongated straps 16 and 18 which are integrally attached to the support member 12 at respective ends 20 and 22. The straps 16 and 18 form elongated loops and include buckle members 24 and 26 which permit adjustment of the length of each of the loops and wl~ich also provide a closure for securing the loops in their operative position. The straps may extend within the interior layers of the back support member 12 connecting each of the strap components 16 and 18 together. It will also be appreciated that the ends oE
each of the straps may terminate at the ends 20 and 22 of the back support member 12 as long as the mechanical conllection between the straps and the support member is of sufficient strength to withstand the forces subjected to it during use.
Handle members 28 and 29 are provided to carry tl~e ~support when it is folded upon itself to form the integral carrying case as shown in Figure 1. In the closed position, the strap.s 16 and 18 are maintained within the case formed by the back support member 12.
~., A snap type buckle 30, formed of a male locking member 32 and a female locking member 34, is connected to t~le inner sections of the straps 18 and 16, respectively. ~s shown in Figure 3, when the back support member 10 is used, the buckle 3~
is connected thereby keeping the user's knees together which ~ further relieves the strain on the lower back and aids in - positioning the support member 12 in the proper position. ~he ;; straps 16 and 18 are al~o provided with knee pads 36 and 38 which r : lessen the ~strain on the user's knees, permitting him to exert sufPicient force on the support member 12 to hold tl-e back in a supported position.
The back support 10 also includes a retainer strap 40 which is adapted to encircle the torso of a user and to be secured in place by a suitable means such as a buckle 42 50 that tlle back support may be worn on the user without the necessity of llaving the elongated straps looped over the knees to maintain the support in place. Whereas this does not provide any supporting function, it eliminates the need for repositioning the .support , each time that it is used and facilitates carrying tlle back support without the need of a separate carrying case or without continuously holding the item.
It also permits removal of the knees during activities without having to interrupt the particular activity to handle or store the back support.
Referring to Figure 3, a user is shown wearing the back ~ support. The support member 12 is fit against the lumbar portion : of the back, and straps 16 and 18 are looped over the knees witll .. ,,'~ . .
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~ the user in a seated position. The buckle 30 keeps the knees of ,~;the user together. Force, exerted by the knees, pulls the support member against the lumbar region of the wearer's back to provide -suitable support. When not in use, the straps are folded into the integrally formed carrying case as described hereinabove.
Figure 4 illustra~es the back support in a non-use position where the retainer strap 40 maintains the strap in t:he proper position.
It will be appreciated that the above embodiments ~e not limiting, and that various changes may be made in the invention in keeping with the claims.
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Claims (9)
1. A back support apparatus for supporting the lower back region of a user in a seated position comprising a generally rectangular supporting member having a length substantially spanning the width of the lower back of said user and a width substantially spanning the height of the lumbar portion of said user, elongated straps attached to and extending from the ends of said back supportingmember; said straps forming loops and being of such a length to engage the kneesof the user when said user is in a seated position whereby the force of said user's knees on said straps pulls said back supporting member against the back of said user, supporting the back wherein the improvement comprises:
connecting means positioned on said straps along the opposite inner section of said straps, connecting said loops and holding the legs of the user together while in a seated position.
connecting means positioned on said straps along the opposite inner section of said straps, connecting said loops and holding the legs of the user together while in a seated position.
2. The back support apparatus of claim 1, wherein said connecting means is a buckle slidable along said inner section of the straps.
3. The back support of claim 1, wherein said rectangular back supportingmember further includes a closure integrally formed around the periphery of saidsupporting member whereby said supporting member may be folded upon itself and secured by said closure members forming a carrying pouch for carrying the parts of said back support apparatus in the non-use mode.
4 The back support device of claim 3, wherein said closure means is a zipper.
5. The back support of claim 1, further including knee pads on said straps to engage the knees of a user during use of the back support apparatus.
6. The back support apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a closure means integrally formed around the periphery of said generally rectangular supporting member; said closure means permitting said generally rectangular supporting member to be folded upon itself and secured by said closure means, forming a case for carrying said elongated straps therein.
7. The back support of claim 6, further including a retainer strap connected to said back supporting member for attaching and maintaining said backsupport apparatus in position on the back of a user when said elongated straps are disengaged from the knees of the user.
8. The back support apparatus of claim 6, wherein said means positioned on said straps, connecting said loops together is a buckle slidably moveable on said straps.
9. A back support apparatus for supporting the lower back region of a user in a seated position including a double-ended, flexible, rectangular back support member having a length substantially spanning the width of the back of the user;elongated straps attached to and extending from the ends of said back supportingmember; said straps forming loops and being of such a length to engage the kneesof the user when said user is in a seated position; whereby the force of said user's knees on said straps pulls said back supporting member against the back of said user supporting the same wherein the improvement comprises:
a closure means integrally formed around the periphery of said rectangular back supporting member; said closure member permitting said back supporting member to be folded upon itself and secured by said closure means, forming a case for carrying said elongated straps therein;
a buckle means slideably positioned on said straps along the opposite inner sections of said straps, connecting said loops together, and restricting movement of the legs away from each other while the user is in a seated position;
and a retainer strap connected to said back supporting member for attaching and maintaining said back support apparatus in position on the back of a user when said elongated straps are disengaged from the knees of the user.
a closure means integrally formed around the periphery of said rectangular back supporting member; said closure member permitting said back supporting member to be folded upon itself and secured by said closure means, forming a case for carrying said elongated straps therein;
a buckle means slideably positioned on said straps along the opposite inner sections of said straps, connecting said loops together, and restricting movement of the legs away from each other while the user is in a seated position;
and a retainer strap connected to said back supporting member for attaching and maintaining said back support apparatus in position on the back of a user when said elongated straps are disengaged from the knees of the user.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| US41652089A | 1989-10-03 | 1989-10-03 | |
| US07/416,520 | 1989-10-03 |
Publications (2)
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| CA2010143A1 CA2010143A1 (en) | 1991-04-03 |
| CA2010143C true CA2010143C (en) | 1999-06-22 |
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| CA002010143A Expired - Lifetime CA2010143C (en) | 1989-10-03 | 1990-02-15 | Back support with integral carrying case |
Country Status (8)
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| EP (1) | EP0421045B1 (en) |
| AT (1) | ATE112466T1 (en) |
| AU (1) | AU632084B2 (en) |
| CA (1) | CA2010143C (en) |
| DE (1) | DE69013111T2 (en) |
| DK (1) | DK0421045T3 (en) |
| ES (1) | ES2064495T3 (en) |
| NZ (1) | NZ232126A (en) |
Families Citing this family (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| DE29600318U1 (en) * | 1996-01-10 | 1996-04-11 | Chinque Christopher | Back support belt |
| AT405130B (en) * | 1997-05-06 | 1999-05-25 | Kappacher Daniel | Orthopaedic seating aid |
| ES2462949T3 (en) * | 2007-08-30 | 2014-05-26 | Victor Toso | Adjustable back support device |
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| FR2561506B3 (en) * | 1984-03-23 | 1986-06-27 | Amstel Cornelis Ploos Van | BAG |
| US4773106A (en) * | 1986-10-10 | 1988-09-27 | Victor Toso | Back support |
| US4813080A (en) * | 1987-10-06 | 1989-03-21 | Victor Toso | Upper torso garment with integral back support |
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- 1990-01-16 DK DK90100787.2T patent/DK0421045T3/en active
- 1990-01-16 NZ NZ232126A patent/NZ232126A/en unknown
- 1990-01-16 AT AT90100787T patent/ATE112466T1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1990-01-16 EP EP90100787A patent/EP0421045B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1990-01-16 ES ES90100787T patent/ES2064495T3/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1990-01-16 DE DE69013111T patent/DE69013111T2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1990-01-17 AU AU48556/90A patent/AU632084B2/en not_active Ceased
- 1990-02-15 CA CA002010143A patent/CA2010143C/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Also Published As
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| CA2010143A1 (en) | 1991-04-03 |
| EP0421045B1 (en) | 1994-10-05 |
| NZ232126A (en) | 1992-08-26 |
| DE69013111T2 (en) | 1995-03-23 |
| DE69013111D1 (en) | 1994-11-10 |
| EP0421045A1 (en) | 1991-04-10 |
| ES2064495T3 (en) | 1995-02-01 |
| AU632084B2 (en) | 1992-12-17 |
| ATE112466T1 (en) | 1994-10-15 |
| AU4855690A (en) | 1991-04-11 |
| DK0421045T3 (en) | 1995-02-27 |
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Effective date: 20121202 |