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US3263245A
US3263245A US316904A US31690463A US3263245A US 3263245 A US3263245 A US 3263245A US 316904 A US316904 A US 316904A US 31690463 A US31690463 A US 31690463A US 3263245 A US3263245 A US 3263245A
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  • FIG. 4-2S4 In A INVENTOR. BET TE ETTINGER ATTORNEYS United States Patent O 3,263,245 BACK SUPPORT ATTACHMENT FOR SEATS Bette lttinger, 220 F... 63rd St., New York, N.Y. Flled Oct. 17, 1963, Ser. No. 316,904 3 Claims. (Cl. 4-2S4)
  • This ⁇ invention relates to a back support attachment for chairs, seats, toilets, and the like, and more particularly to a device used to support the small of the back and supplement the supporting action of seats, chairs and the like.
  • lt is accordingly an object of the present invention to provide a hack support attachment for use with a variety of seats, chairs and the like, which positively supports the back of the occupant, and maintains the posture of the body in a comfortable manner.
  • Still another object of the present invention is vto provide a back rest attachment for seats and thc like, which is portable and can be quickly and easily attached to different types of seats and chairs, including toilets, for yicldably supporting the back of the user.
  • a still further object of the present invention is to provide a back rest cushion, which may be collapsed after use and which is comfortable yet firm for positively stipporting the small of the back to maintain the posture of the user, which adds comfort to the occupant as it tends to hold the spine in proper, restful position.
  • FIGURE l is a front elevational view illustrating one application of the present invention on a toilet lid
  • FIGURE 2 is a side elevational view of the embodiment shown in FIGURE l;
  • FIGURE 3 is a top plan view of the toilet seat with the lid containing the present invention in erect position;
  • FIGURE 4 is a perspective view showing another embodimcnt.
  • the present invention is shown in use with a conventional type of toilet in which the lid or cover 12 and seat 14 are hinged about a pin 16 attached to a base 18.
  • Lid 12 is shown in its elevated position in the drawing and the toilet is of gcneral conventional construction.
  • a conventional toilet lid 12 has a generally flat surface, which does not adequately support the back of the user, which results in the body assuming a cramped and harmful posture. Further, if the user has a back problem, the lack of support is painful.
  • a support body 20 which is so mounted to bear against the small of the back of the occupant of seat 14.
  • Support body 20 is removably attachcd to cover 12 by means of an expandable band 22, which securely engages cover 12 to hold body 20 in fixed, predetermined position with respect to seat 14.
  • Support body 20 could have a variety of shapes, and as illustrated in the drawing, has generally fiat sides and ends.
  • Support body 20 has a thicker center portion or protuberance 24 which extends outwardly from its front facing surface, to engage the back of the occupant of seat 14, as illustrated best in FIGURES 2 and 3.
  • Pro- ⁇ tuberance 24 is generally wedge-shaped and firmly supports and cushions thc small of the back of the user and conforms to the variations in size of the user.
  • Protuberance 24 has a rounded outer surface of suflicient width to provide comfortable support for the back.
  • cushion body 20 is firm yet yieldable when in use, so as to provide a comfortable support.
  • Support 20 may be formed of polyurethane foam, foam rubber, sponge cloth, or other suitable firm but yieldable material. It can also be formed of air impermeable material, with an air valve to be inflatable, which materially aids the portability of the cushion body.
  • Support body 20 could be of a size small enough to fit within the opening enclosed by seat 14, so that when cover l2 is in closed position, not shown, body 20 extends downwardly into base 18.
  • support body 20 is shown removably secured to cover l2 by means of an elastic or expandable band 22, other types of construction for removably supporting body 20 could be used, such as straps, suction cups or hooks, or the like.
  • the base of body 20 could be made larger so as to be self-supporting on a chair seat.
  • FIGURE 4 A further embodiment is shown in FIGURE 4 where a support body 30 is ndjustably positioned on the back of seat 32.
  • Body 30 is elongated and tape-red to support the small of the back and spine to properly position the body in the manner described above.
  • An elastic band 34 suppports body 30 in its desired position.
  • An attachment for the back member of a seat for a human body comprising a yieldable cushion, means on said cushion for removably attaching it to said back member, said cushion projecting outwardly from said back member and being generally wedge shaped and tapering from the thinnest portion at the upper end thereof to be 05 located adjacent the top of said back member to the thickest portion at the lower end thereof to be located adjacent the bottom of the back member, said cushion being narrower than long to engage the spinal area of a human body sitting on the seat with said thickest projecting portion engaging a lower area of the human body.
  • An attachment for the back member of a seat for a human body comprising a yicldable cushion, means on said cushion for removably attaching it to said back member, said cushion having a central portion projecting outwardly from a portion of the cushion on each side thereof, said central portion being generally wedge shaped and tapering from the thinnest portion at the upper end to be located adjacent the top of said back member to the thickest portion at the lower end thereof to be located adjacent the bottom of said back member to engage the spinal arca of a human body sitting onthe sent with the thickest part of the central projecting portion engaging a lower arca of the human body.

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Aug. 2, 1966 B. ETTINGER 3,263,245
BACK SUXPORT ATTACHMENT FOR SEATS Filed OCt. 17. 1963 FIG. 3
FIG. In A INVENTOR. BET TE ETTINGER ATTORNEYS United States Patent O 3,263,245 BACK SUPPORT ATTACHMENT FOR SEATS Bette lttinger, 220 F... 63rd St., New York, N.Y. Flled Oct. 17, 1963, Ser. No. 316,904 3 Claims. (Cl. 4-2S4) This` invention relates to a back support attachment for chairs, seats, toilets, and the like, and more particularly to a device used to support the small of the back and supplement the supporting action of seats, chairs and the like.
With a majority of the seats and chairs in present use, including toilets, the back of the occupant or user is not adequately supported and the body tends to assume` a cramped and harmful posture. Conventional straight back chairs and toilets have a generally flat surface for a back rest, which provides no added support to the back, especially the small of thc back or properly supports lthe spine. The occupant slumps while sittingsince the small of the back being non-supported is urged rearwardly. Further, many people who sufl'er from back problems, require firm and positive support of the small of the back to prevent being uncomfortable or to suffer ill effects.
lt is accordingly an object of the present invention to provide a hack support attachment for use with a variety of seats, chairs and the like, which positively supports the back of the occupant, and maintains the posture of the body in a comfortable manner.
Still another object of the present invention is vto provide a back rest attachment for seats and thc like, which is portable and can be quickly and easily attached to different types of seats and chairs, including toilets, for yicldably supporting the back of the user.
A still further object of the present invention is to provide a back rest cushion, which may be collapsed after use and which is comfortable yet firm for positively stipporting the small of the back to maintain the posture of the user, which adds comfort to the occupant as it tends to hold the spine in proper, restful position.
Other and further objects and features of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from a consideration ofthe attached drawings in which one embodiment of the invention is illustrated by way of example only, and on which similar reference characters indicate similar parts; wherein- FIGURE l is a front elevational view illustrating one application of the present invention on a toilet lid;
FIGURE 2 is a side elevational view of the embodiment shown in FIGURE l;
FIGURE 3 is a top plan view of the toilet seat with the lid containing the present invention in erect position; and
FIGURE 4 is a perspective view showing another embodimcnt.
Now referring to the drawings, the present invention is shown in use with a conventional type of toilet in which the lid or cover 12 and seat 14 are hinged about a pin 16 attached to a base 18. Lid 12 is shown in its elevated position in the drawing and the toilet is of gcneral conventional construction.
As discussed above, a conventional toilet lid 12 has a generally flat surface, which does not adequately support the back of the user, which results in the body assuming a cramped and harmful posture. Further, if the user has a back problem, the lack of support is painful.
Removably mounted to lid 12 is a support body 20 which is so mounted to bear against the small of the back of the occupant of seat 14. Support body 20 is removably attachcd to cover 12 by means of an expandable band 22, which securely engages cover 12 to hold body 20 in fixed, predetermined position with respect to seat 14.
Support body 20 could have a variety of shapes, and as illustrated in the drawing, has generally fiat sides and ends. Support body 20 has a thicker center portion or protuberance 24 which extends outwardly from its front facing surface, to engage the back of the occupant of seat 14, as illustrated best in FIGURES 2 and 3. Pro-` tuberance 24 is generally wedge-shaped and firmly supports and cushions thc small of the back of the user and conforms to the variations in size of the user. Protuberance 24 has a rounded outer surface of suflicient width to provide comfortable support for the back.
Advantageously, cushion body 20 is firm yet yieldable when in use, so as to provide a comfortable support. Support 20 may be formed of polyurethane foam, foam rubber, sponge cloth, or other suitable firm but yieldable material. It can also be formed of air impermeable material, with an air valve to be inflatable, which materially aids the portability of the cushion body.
Support body 20 could be of a size small enough to fit within the opening enclosed by seat 14, so that when cover l2 is in closed position, not shown, body 20 extends downwardly into base 18.
While support body 20 is shown removably secured to cover l2 by means of an elastic or expandable band 22, other types of construction for removably supporting body 20 could be used, such as straps, suction cups or hooks, or the like. The base of body 20 could be made larger so as to be self-supporting on a chair seat.
It is further desirable as an aid to maintaining body 20 in satisfactory condition that the outer covering therefor be made removable and washable.
A further embodiment is shown in FIGURE 4 where a support body 30 is ndjustably positioned on the back of seat 32. Body 30 is elongated and tape-red to support the small of the back and spine to properly position the body in the manner described above. An elastic band 34 suppports body 30 in its desired position.
It is seen that an extremely simple support for the small of the back of the user or occupant of a chair or seat has been provided, which is firm yet yieldable and-which correctly supports the body in a postureto aid in the comfort of the user, and which can be easily transported from scat to seatineluding toilets. Further, the support is readily adaptable for all types of chairs, -both with backs on which it can be mounted, or just resting on the seat juxtaposed to the back of a chair.
'Although a particular structure has been described, it `should be understood that the invention'should not be limited to the particular embodiment of the invention shown by way of illustration, but rather to the scope of the invention covered by the appended claims.
" What is claimed is:
l. An attachment for the back member of a seat for a human body comprising a yieldable cushion, means on said cushion for removably attaching it to said back member, said cushion projecting outwardly from said back member and being generally wedge shaped and tapering from the thinnest portion at the upper end thereof to be 05 located adjacent the top of said back member to the thickest portion at the lower end thereof to be located adjacent the bottom of the back member, said cushion being narrower than long to engage the spinal area of a human body sitting on the seat with said thickest projecting portion engaging a lower area of the human body.
2. An attachment for the back member of a seat for a human body comprising a yicldable cushion, means on said cushion for removably attaching it to said back member, said cushion having a central portion projecting outwardly from a portion of the cushion on each side thereof, said central portion being generally wedge shaped and tapering from the thinnest portion at the upper end to be located adjacent the top of said back member to the thickest portion at the lower end thereof to be located adjacent the bottom of said back member to engage the spinal arca of a human body sitting onthe sent with the thickest part of the central projecting portion engaging a lower arca of the human body.
3. An attachment as set forth in claim 2 wherein the lower end of said central projecting portion is rounded.
References Cited by the Examiner UNITED STATES PATENTS LAVERNE D. GEIGER, Primary Examiner.
H. GROSS, Assistant Examiner.
l/ 1962 Great Britain.

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1. AN ATTACHMENT FOR THE BACK MEMBER OF A SEAT FOR A HUMAN BODY COMPRISING A YIELDABLE CUSHION, MEANS ON SAID CUSHION FOR REMOVABLY ATTACHING IT TO SAID BACK MEMBER, SAID CUSHION PROJECTING OUTWARDLY FROM SAID BACK MEMBER AND BEING GENERALLY WEDGE SHAPED AND TAPERING FROM THE THINNEST PORTION AT THE UPPER END THEREOF TO BE LOCATED ADJACENT THE TOP OF SAID BACK MEMBER TO THE THICKEST PORTION AT THE LOWER END THEREOF TO BE LOCATED ADJACENT THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK MEMBER, SAID CUSHION BEING NARROWER THAN LONG TO ENGAGE THE SPINAL AREA OF A
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US3336077A (en) * 1966-03-07 1967-08-15 Bostrom Corp Auxiliary seat
US3977028A (en) * 1975-05-14 1976-08-31 Chang Henry C Toilet accessory
US4819278A (en) * 1988-03-02 1989-04-11 Francisca Ramos Invalid commode support apparatus
US5809582A (en) * 1994-11-15 1998-09-22 Lane; Frank G. Lumbar support article
US20070209102A1 (en) * 2006-03-07 2007-09-13 Lim Howard T S Covering apparatus for toilet system and attachments
DE102007028678B3 (en) * 2007-06-21 2008-10-23 Paola Grazia Wendt Toilet seat with backrest, has cover with projection forming lumbar support and backrest surface held at set angle by projecting stop section at lower rear
WO2009077710A1 (en) * 2007-12-14 2009-06-25 Dlp Limited Toilet seat apparatus
US10154764B2 (en) 2014-07-22 2018-12-18 Eddi KHAYTMAN Portable adjustable slide-resistant back and neck support for toilet seat lids
US10905294B2 (en) * 2012-07-12 2021-02-02 Judy C Blair Versatile toilet aid
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US2767408A (en) * 1952-10-16 1956-10-23 Sheldon N Reibman Children's portable toilet seat
US2822034A (en) * 1955-11-22 1958-02-04 John W Dixon Collapsible lateral back support for humans on vehicle seats
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US1726417A (en) * 1929-02-04 1929-08-27 Wren Russell Lloyd Attachment for toilets
GB439033A (en) * 1935-04-23 1935-11-28 Harry Vernon Durose Improvements in or relating to seat cushions, particularly for the seats of motor vehicles
US2767408A (en) * 1952-10-16 1956-10-23 Sheldon N Reibman Children's portable toilet seat
US2822034A (en) * 1955-11-22 1958-02-04 John W Dixon Collapsible lateral back support for humans on vehicle seats
GB886178A (en) * 1958-07-15 1962-01-03 Raymond Kendall Daniel Improvements in or relating to bath headrests

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US3336077A (en) * 1966-03-07 1967-08-15 Bostrom Corp Auxiliary seat
US3977028A (en) * 1975-05-14 1976-08-31 Chang Henry C Toilet accessory
US4819278A (en) * 1988-03-02 1989-04-11 Francisca Ramos Invalid commode support apparatus
US5809582A (en) * 1994-11-15 1998-09-22 Lane; Frank G. Lumbar support article
US20070209102A1 (en) * 2006-03-07 2007-09-13 Lim Howard T S Covering apparatus for toilet system and attachments
DE102007028678B3 (en) * 2007-06-21 2008-10-23 Paola Grazia Wendt Toilet seat with backrest, has cover with projection forming lumbar support and backrest surface held at set angle by projecting stop section at lower rear
WO2009077710A1 (en) * 2007-12-14 2009-06-25 Dlp Limited Toilet seat apparatus
US10905294B2 (en) * 2012-07-12 2021-02-02 Judy C Blair Versatile toilet aid
US10154764B2 (en) 2014-07-22 2018-12-18 Eddi KHAYTMAN Portable adjustable slide-resistant back and neck support for toilet seat lids
US20230146446A1 (en) * 2021-11-05 2023-05-11 Rena Queen Heegaard Portable support cushion
US12070161B2 (en) * 2021-11-05 2024-08-27 Rena Queen Heegaard Portable support cushion

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