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The present invention is directed to a device which supports a user's spine while the user is in a forward bent position. The device includes a padded rest on which the user can lean while working in a forward bent position, and support structure enabling at least three of lateral adjustment of the

The present invention is directed to a device which supports a user's spine while the user is in a forward bent position. The device includes a padded rest on which the user can lean while working in a forward bent position, and support structure enabling at least three of lateral adjustment of the rest along the projected perimeter of the work area, adjustment of the rest across the projected perimeter, height adjustment of the rest, and angular orientation of the rest. Since the user leans against the rest, the stresses otherwise normally experienced in the lower, middle and upper back are substantially attenuated. Attenuating such stress attenuates the pain experienced by the user as well as potentially extending his or her productive life.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A support device adapted to be used with a medical patient chair, said medical patient chair having a back and a projected perimeter, said support device comprising: a) a padded rest which a user, who is not a patient seated in said medical patient chair, can lean his t

The invention claimed is: 1. A support device adapted to be used with a medical patient chair, said medical patient chair having a back and a projected perimeter, said support device comprising: a) a padded rest which a user, who is not a patient seated in said medical patient chair, can lean his torso against; and b) a support structure adapted to support said padded rest from a mounting plate securable to said back of said medical patient chair, said support structure providing for adjustment of said padded rest and comprising: (i) a first apparatus enabling height adjustment of said padded rest, said first apparatus including a first arm having a first slot formed therethrough and a second arm having a hole formed therein, said first arm being movable relative to said second arm and capable of being secured in a desired position by a first fastener which passes through said first slot and into said hole; (ii) a second apparatus enabling adjustment of said padded rest toward or away from said medical patient chair, said second apparatus including a second slot formed in said second arm, said second arm being movable relative to said mounting plate and capable of being secured in a desired position by a second fastener which passes through said second slot and into said mounting plate; and (iii) a third apparatus enabling angular orientation of said padded rest relative to said medical patient chair, said third apparatus including said second slot and said second fastener whereby said second arm can be angularly rotated relative to said mounting plate and is capable of being secured in a desired angular position by said second fastener; said support structure being adapted for positioning said padded rest so as to enable said user to position his torso against said padded rest while working on a patient seated in said medical patient chair, such that said padded rest bears substantial weight of said user's torso. 2. The support device of claim 1 wherein said padded rest can rotate 120 degrees. 3. The support device of claim 2 wherein said padded rest can rotate 60 degrees from a vertical central axis of said medical patient chair. 4. The support device of claim 1 wherein said second arm is bent. 5. The support device of claim 1 wherein said mounting plate is rotatable. 6. The support device of claim 5 wherein said rotatable base enables said support structure to be locked in a desired position of rotation relative to said projected perimeter of said medical patient chair. 7. A support device adapted to be used with a medical patient chair, said medical patient chair having a back and a projected perimeter, said support device comprising: a) a padded rest which a user, who is not a patient seated in said medical patient chair, can lean his torso against; and b) a support structure adapted to support said padded rest from a mounting plate securable to said back of said medical patient chair, said support structure providing for adjustment of said padded rest and comprising: (i) a first apparatus enabling height adjustment of said padded rest, said first apparatus including a first arm having a first slot formed therethrough and a second arm having a hole formed therein, said first arm being movable relative to said second arm and capable of being secured in a desired position by a first screw fastener which passes through said first slot and into said hole; (ii) a second apparatus enabling adjustment of said padded rest toward or away from said medical patient chair, said second apparatus including a second slot formed in said second arm and spaced away from said hole, said second arm being movable toward or away from said mounting plate and capable of being secured in a desired position by a second screw fastener which passes through said second slot and into said mounting plate; and (iii) a third apparatus enabling angular orientation of said padded rest relative to said medical patient chair, said third apparatus including said second slot and said second screw fastener whereby said second arm can be angularly rotated relative to said mounting plate and is capable of being secured in a desired angular position by said second screw fastener; said support structure being adapted for positioning of said padded rest so as to enable said user thereof to position his torso against said padded rest while working on a patient seated in said medical patient chair, such that said padded rest bears substantial weight of said user's torso. 8. The support device of claim 7 wherein said padded rest can rotate 120 degrees. 9. The support device of claim 7 wherein said mounting plate is rotatable. 10. The support device of claim 7 wherein said second arm is bent. 11. A support device adapted to be used with a table, said support device comprising: a) a padded rest which a user can lean his torso against; b) a support structure adapted to support said padded rest from a base, and relative to said table, said support structure providing for adjustment of said padded rest and comprising: (i) an apparatus enabling height adjustment of said padded rest, said apparatus including a bracket with said padded rest attached to a first end of said bracket; (ii) an apparatus enabling adjustment of said padded rest toward or away from said table; and (iii) an apparatus enabling angular orientation of said padded rest relative to said table; said support structure comprising a slide member positioned approximate a second end of said bracket, and an elongate track member having a length and being adapted and configured to be mounted to said table so as to receive said slide member, and to accommodate riding of said slide member along at least a portion of the length of said table, said support structure being adapted for positioning of said padded rest so as to enable said user to position his torso against said padded rest while working on an object on said table such that said padded rest can bear substantial weight of said user's torso. 12. The support device of claim 11 wherein said apparatus enabling angular orientation of said padded rest comprises a ball with a screw pivot. 13. The support device of claim 11 wherein said apparatus enabling angular orientation of said padded rest serves as an interface between said padded rest and said bracket. 14. A support device adapted to be used with a medical patient chair, said medical patient chair having a back and a projected perimeter, said support device comprising: a) a padded rest which a user, who is not a patient seated in said medical patient chair, can lean his abdominal, chest or anterior shoulder areas against; and b) a support structure adapted to support said padded rest from a mounting plate securable to said back of said medical patient chair, said support structure providing for adjustment of said padded rest and comprising: (i) a first apparatus enabling height adjustment of said padded rest, said first apparatus including a first arm having a first slot and a second arm having a second slot, said first arm being movable relative to said second arm and secured thereto in a desired position by a first fastener; (ii) a second apparatus enabling adjustment of said padded rest across said projected perimeter and thereby enabling adjustment of said padded rest toward or away from said medical patient chair; and (iv) a third apparatus enabling angular orientation of said padded rest relative to said medical patient chair, said third apparatus including a rotatable base secured to said medical patient chair and a second fastener which cooperates with said second slot formed in said second arm; said support structure being adapted for positioning said padded rest so as to enable said user to position his abdominal, chest or anterior shoulder areas against said padded rest while working on a patient seated in said medical patient chair such that said padded rest bears substantial weight of said user's abdominal, chest or anterior shoulder areas.