초록 ▼

An apparatus for supporting a user in a seated position is disclosed. The apparatus includes a seat for supporting the user in a seated position, and a base. A connection mechanism couples the seat to the base in such a way as to allow undulatory movement of the seat relative to the base in response

An apparatus for supporting a user in a seated position is disclosed. The apparatus includes a seat for supporting the user in a seated position, and a base. A connection mechanism couples the seat to the base in such a way as to allow undulatory movement of the seat relative to the base in response to motions of the user's spine to thereby reduce the total spinal movement of the user's spine.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [13.] An apparatus for supporting a user in a seated position, the apparatus comprising:a seat for supporting the user in the seated position;a base; anda connection mechanism coupling the seat to the base and allowing undulatory movement of the seat relative to the base, wher

[ What is claimed is:] [13.] An apparatus for supporting a user in a seated position, the apparatus comprising:a seat for supporting the user in the seated position;a base; anda connection mechanism coupling the seat to the base and allowing undulatory movement of the seat relative to the base, wherein the connection mechanism comprises:an elongated connecting member having a first end coupled to the seat and a second end coupled to the base, the connecting member supporting the user and the seat at a position above the base, wherein the connecting member is coupled to at least one of the seat and the base in a non-rigid manner;a first disc positioned between the seat and the base and having a first aperture extending therethrough, wherein the connecting member extends through the first aperture;a second disc positioned between the seat and the base and having a second aperture extending therethrough, wherein the connecting member extends through the second aperture; anda first pad positioned between the first disc and the second disc and having a third aperture extending therethrough, wherein the connecting member extends through the third aperture, the third aperture having an area larger than a cross sectional area of the connecting member.